Edward Piacente is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Bank of America, Gfi Securities LLC, and Hallahan, McGuinness & Lorys. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent real estate salesperson with Coldwell Banker and serves as a trustee and executor for his family’s trust and estate matters. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Darrel Upson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2003. Outside of his advisory work, Upson is involved in business consulting through Endurance Operations Management LLC and Puente Sur Sports Management LLC, and serves on the board of Lutheran Social Services of New York. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendations. The firm serves clients with significant investable assets and integrates advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Benjamin Sokol is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2019. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional with over 20 years of experience in financial markets. Benjamin focuses on empowering clients to make informed financial decisions by uncovering their needs and goals, then implementing customized plans. Prior to joining Fidelity, Benjamin worked at JP Morgan from 2012 to 2019 in various positions including Private Client Advisor - Vice President and Investor Associate. He also held roles as Senior Associate in Advisory Services at Thomson Reuters in 2012 and as Senior Proprietary Equity Trader at AMR Capital Trading from 2002 to 2011. Benjamin holds a California Insurance License.

Edward Ragonnet is a financial advisor with Merrill in Ridgefield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill and Bank of America since 2017. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mark Fitzgerald is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Merrill in 2019, Fitzgerald worked for 15 years at Commonfund Securities, Inc. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Paul Koerner III is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015 and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Matthew Castaldi is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Wilton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2023, he spent 14 years at SagePoint Financial, Inc. He is also the owner of Castaldi Financial and Insurance, an S-Corp offering life, health, Medicare, and property casualty insurance products. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm uses advanced asset-allocation tools and supports various account management approaches, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Louis Osso is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Raymond James since 2016. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

David Janny is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 41 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank before joining Ameriprise in 2022. He serves on the Board of Directors for The Peggy Cahill Pioli Right To Life Foundation. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored recommendations. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Anjian Zhu is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, Zhu worked for American Journey Advisors, Inc. for ten years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service that provides personalized retirement planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Mark Beaven is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2022, he was involved in entrepreneurial ventures with A Life Reflected, LLC and Stories.Life LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates.

Theodore Youngling is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo-affiliated firms since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Mercedes Benz Club of America in Norwalk, CT. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services using proprietary research and planning tools, with tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and client summary letters.

Rhonda Sihpol is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is a part owner of Renaissance Partners, LLC, a family-run general contracting business. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, pension plans, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions while employing a range of portfolio management styles supported by in-house research and model managers.

Michael Zazuri is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Stamford, CT, holding a Series 66 license with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company, as well as roles outside finance at Elite Sampling & Media Group and Tractor Supply Company. He has also been involved with Kids On The Moon and Sacred Heart University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Mario Forlini is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with the firm for 27 years, bringing extensive experience in assisting clients with various aspects of financial planning, including portfolio management, retirement income, tax minimization, education planning, and family wealth management strategies. Mario collaborates closely with clients’ families, attorneys, and tax advisors to address complex financial needs. Mario earned a Bachelor's Degree from Fairfield University’s Business School. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is multilingual, speaking English, Italian, and Spanish. He is involved with the Greenwich United Way, reflecting his commitment to community engagement. Mario resides in Greenwich, Connecticut with his wife and two daughters. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, as well as participating in sports such as baseball, basketball, football, golf, running, skiing, and traveling.

Henry Milano III is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 7 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Lincoln Financial Distributors, LPL Financial, and Northeast Financial Network. Milano has been with Edward Jones since 2024. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Christopher Greco is a financial advisor with Merrill in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2021, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and JPMorgan Chase. Merrill 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, and institutional investors.

Hans Olrik is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and has experience in both financial services and other business ventures, including roles in electronics and audio-visual workshops. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Richard Mastropietro is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has experience working at Lenox Advisors, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and MML Investors Services since 2026. Prior to his financial advisory roles, he worked in the biotechnology and travel industries. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers asset management programs and educational seminars while structuring planning engagements as annual, collaborative relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

David Prockter is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on connecting clients to tailored financial plans and processes aligned with their individual goals. His approach emphasizes simplicity and transparency in managing wealth and investment decisions. David holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh and a Master's Degree from Pace University. His work involves helping clients address various financial objectives, including education funding, retirement planning, and long-term family goals.