Edward Hynes III is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in personalized wealth management strategies with a focus on legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Edward emphasizes Goals Based Wealth Management, tailoring investment recommendations to his clients' individual goals rather than market predictions. With over 40 years of experience on Wall Street, he has served in roles ranging from Research Analyst to Manager at firms including Lehman Brothers, First Boston, Swiss Bank, and UBS, working internationally in New York, Tokyo, London, Chicago, and San Francisco. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from George Washington University and earned the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation in 2001. Edward also maintains multiple FINRA registrations including Series 3, 4, 7, 8, 24, 63, and 65. His professional affiliations include membership in the Western CT Estate & Tax Planning Council, where he is a past board director. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Edward is active in community organizations. He serves on the boards of the Buglisi Dance Theatre and the National Dance Institute (NDI), and has formerly served on the City of Norwalk CT Pension Board and the advisory board for the Westport Historical Society. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Jason Wong is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019. Prior to that, he was employed at Geico for five years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team.

Kristin Alit is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley in various capacities since 2009. Her current role includes work with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and models to support client financial plans.

Katherine Elliott Moskwa is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at GAMCO Investors Inc., JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Columbia University, and Sotheby's. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process is supported by centralized due diligence and incorporates both quantitative and qualitative research, with a particular emphasis on institutional clients.

Brian Higgins is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1983 and also has tenure at Bank of America, N.A. since 2012. Merrill serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients by offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage execution and custody services. The firm emphasizes manager selection and monitoring through its CIO and platform oversight and integrates closely with Bank of America affiliates to support trading, lending, and capital markets activities.

Danielle Johnson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Ridgefield, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014, aside from a brief period at Wells Fargo. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Jennifer Evans is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. since 1999. Outside of her advisory role, she is a limited partner in Bubbletastik LLC, a business that sells bath and body products online and at markets, and works as an affiliate marketer. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Michael Payan is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Quent Capital, LLC, Wilmington Trust, and People's United Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client goals while maintaining specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA plan consulting.

Jean Sears is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for 13 years before joining Ameriprise in 2021. Outside of advising, she owns Smart and Simple, LLC, which manages business expenses related to her Ameriprise franchise, and is involved in independent insurance brokering focused on long-term care. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, delivering tailored, research-based recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions and employs algorithmic tools alongside professional oversight to support retirement planning.

Frank Rogers III is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Greenwich, Connecticut. He has served individuals, families, foundations, and corporate executives for over 28 years, focusing on portfolio management, retirement and estate planning strategies, and providing access to banking and lending services through the Bank of America Private Bank. Frank emphasizes a personal and consultative approach to financial advising, working one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aligned with their long-term goals. Frank began his career in 1994 with Dean Witter Reynolds. His expertise includes corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and investment strategies for individuals and corporations. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and completed his education at Greenwich High School. Born and raised in Greenwich, Connecticut, Frank has deep family roots in the investment industry. He is involved in several professional and community organizations, including the Executive Leadership Councils for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Societies in Westchester, Lower Hudson Valley, and Fairfield County. He volunteers with Covenant House, Feeding Westchester, and participates in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Light the Night fundraiser. Outside of his professional work, Frank enjoys music, skiing, fishing, boating, and outdoor adventure sports.

Lilly Araque is the Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she partners with clients to develop disciplined financial plans aimed at guiding them towards financial wellbeing across all phases of life. Her work involves creating strategies for wealth growth, risk management, tax-efficient investing, and the stewardship of assets through proper wealth transfer. Prior to her current role, Lilly served as Vice President, Private Client Financial Advisor at J.P. Morgan Chase from 2020 to 2021. Before that, she was Vice President, Financial Consultant at SunTrust Private Wealth Management from 2014 to 2020. Her professional experience spans multiple leadership roles in wealth management and financial advising. Outside of her professional life, Lilly has interests in beach activities, boating, cooking and baking, music, soccer, and traveling.

Brian Nerreau is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a commissioner for the Town of Fairfield Parks and Recreation Commission. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, focusing on tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include both retail and institutional solutions.

Francisco Cabral is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for David Lerner Associates, Inc. for 15 years before joining Ameriprise in 2021. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning, incorporating investment research, algorithmic tools, and tax-aware strategies.

Mark Reitman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Ridgefield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Rudy Q BBQ, a retail and online business based in Newport, Rhode Island. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Michael Brand is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee with five years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Elmsford, NY, and has worked at MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and TIAA during his career. 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 offers a range of planning services and educational seminars, delivering collaborative, goal-based recommendations without investment discretion.

Christina Chin is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in White Plains, New York. She works with a diverse client base including individuals, families, young professionals, and retirees, offering customized wealth management strategies that aim to preserve, grow, and transfer wealth. Christina specializes in areas such as retirement income, divorce transition planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, small business strategies, and managing new wealth. Christina began her financial services career in 2018. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in finance and a minor in psychology from Baruch College's Zicklin School of Business, City University of New York. She holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®) designation, Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC) credentials, along with FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations and life and health insurance licenses. Raised in the Bronx, Christina is a lifelong New York Yankees fan and enjoys spending time with her family, playing softball, hiking, and watching movies. She is also a member of the Bank of America Hispanic/Latino Organization for Leadership & Advancement (HOLA).

Eileen Frohman is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, Merrill, and John Hancock Funds. She also serves in a fiduciary capacity as trustee of a family trust. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Michael Wares is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in developing tailored strategies to help professionals, non-profit organizations, and companies achieve their financial goals. He integrates the investment insights of Merrill Lynch and the banking services of Bank of America to address a broad range of client needs including asset allocation, retirement income planning, education funding, risk management, estate planning, cash management, and endowment and employee benefit plan strategies. Since beginning his career in financial services in 2013, Michael has concentrated on providing personalized wealth management solutions that adapt to changing market conditions and client circumstances. His expertise extends to family wealth management, liquidity management, small business strategies, and tax minimization. Michael emphasizes working collaboratively with clients to create and maintain financial strategies designed to pursue their goals over time. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the School of Management at Binghamton University and has completed accredited certificate programs at Georgetown University and Yale University. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and a Personal Investment Advisor. He is also involved in his local community through support of the Orange County Firefighters Museum. In his personal time, Michael enjoys cooking, golfing, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Klea Chaker is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Flight Services & Systems, and Mangia Bene. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research.

Peg Davidson is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she works with individuals and families to develop tailored financial strategies that align with their specific goals, risk tolerance, and time horizons. Her approach emphasizes understanding client priorities, providing clear education, and promoting a collaborative planning process. Davidson brings extensive experience to her practice, having previously served as an Assistant Vice President Financial Consultant at Merrill Lynch from 1992 to 1997 and as a Financial Consultant at Shearson Lehman from 1987 to 1992. Over her career, she has focused on empowering clients to make informed financial decisions by offering guidance, perspective, and accountability, aiming to build strategies that evolve with clients' changing lives. Outside of her professional work, Peg Davidson enjoys engaging in activities such as hiking, running, traveling, attending social events with friends, reading, and exploring culinary interests.