Chadd Kirk is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at FiDi Asset Management and BlueCrest Capital Management. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Edward Iannone is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings a disciplined approach to financial planning, emphasizing risk mitigation and tax efficiency in investing. Edward focuses on various client needs including college education planning, executive compensation, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. He utilizes his institutional background and military discipline to create tailored financial strategies aligned with his clients' aspirations and legacies. Prior to his career in financial services, Edward was commissioned as a Naval Officer and served aboard the destroyer USS Barney. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the United States Naval Academy. Edward's professional designations include Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He has experience advising clients through significant life transitions such as divorce, death of a loved one, career changes, and business sales. Edward is actively involved in his community in Westport, Connecticut. He has served on the Westport Board of Finance, the Parks & Recreation Commission, and the Staples High School Lacrosse Association board. Additionally, he is a member of the Sticks for Soldiers Board and participates in the Westport PAL Lacrosse Board. Edward lives in Westport with his wife and three children.

Asiel Cunill is a financial advisor at Merrill in Stamford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Bank of America, N.A. He also has experience working at Florida International University, Sears, Miami Dade College, and Office Depot. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC (MAA), provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kristie Jones is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Finance and Investment Committees of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation, a fraternal society focused on education. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools but does not offer individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning.

Kevin Edwards is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Edwards is also involved with a trust business based in Greenwich, Connecticut. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs supported by firm-approved tools and investment committee resources.

Taro Zimmerman is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, he held various roles including positions at Cornell University, AlphaSights, and Shift Space Capital. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary market assumptions and research to tailor financial plans and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including futures commission merchant activities and market-making.

Julia Strayer is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2000. Prior to this role, Julia served as a vice president and private banker at BankBoston's Private Bank for seven years, where she was responsible for asset management and trust services. Before her tenure at BankBoston, she worked in marketing with Merrill for nine years. Julia's areas of expertise include corporate executive services, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, as well as sports and entertainment. She holds several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her educational background includes a Bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University, an MBA from New York University's Stern School of Business, and a Master's degree from Sarah Lawrence College. Julia has appeared on CNBC's "Power Lunch," CBS's "This Morning," WGCH's "Women in Business," and has been featured in USA Today. Outside of her professional work, she has interests in photography, reading, tennis, and writing.

Joseph Silva is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2004. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients with written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jordan Tripodi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, he held roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company, as well as positions in other industries including DoorDash. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that encompass various investment and planning strategies.

Ana Becker is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Citi and Goldman Sachs. Prior to her financial services career, she had roles at British Telecom and spent two years affiliated with Cornell University. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Peter Lennon is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and has 17 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he is also employed by JPMorgan Bank, where he can offer a range of bank products and services, including deposit and credit products. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm integrates institutional advisory capabilities with brokerage and investment management services, operating on a non-discretionary basis where clients retain final decision authority.

Gabriel Palacios is a CFP® and ChFC® with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Mass Mutual Investors Services, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to this, he worked at Crossborder Solutions for two years. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes annual, collaborative financial planning engagements supported by software tools and offers various specialized planning programs.

Beth Blecker is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Invescor Advisory Services, Inc. for 12 years and has been associated with Eastern Planning Inc. for over 30 years, where she also serves as CEO. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of the Holocaust Museum & Center for Tolerance and Education and is an author of a biography. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services across multiple platforms. The firm uses various advisory tools and third-party managers to construct diversified portfolios for individual and institutional investors.

Santo Briganti is a CFP® with 48 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate ownership in Hartsdale, New York. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Alexander Lefkowitz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He has been employed by Morgan Stanley since 2021 and previously worked at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2018 to 2022. Lefkowitz holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including customized financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Lawrence Johnson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Citigroup/Citibank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory capabilities with brokerage and investment management functions, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Richard Dupuis is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he develops personalized financial strategies tailored to clients’ specific goals and changing market conditions. He provides access to investment insights from Merrill as well as banking and lending solutions through Bank of America to support comprehensive wealth management. Richard holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree from Bryant College. Committed to community involvement, he volunteers with local organizations in line with Merrill’s tradition of engagement in the communities they serve.

Patrick Gallagher is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Knopman Marks and Skidmore College. Gallagher is also an independent insurance agent providing life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance services. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, structuring planning engagements as collaborative relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Christina Tikkanen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Rye Brook, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Co-Vice President on the Board of Directors for the St. Margaret School Home School Association. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with at least $1 million in investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to create tailored retirement recommendations. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Antonio Nogalo is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Greenwich, CT. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2023, he worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Deloitte, CEIS Review Inc., and Fairfield University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering a broad range of products including fee-based planning, portfolio management, and capital markets services.