Marc Lowe

Jaden Stefanski is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2024. Prior to this role, Jaden advanced through several positions within Fidelity Investments, including Workplace Planning Consultant III, II, and I, as well as Workplace Planning Associate, demonstrating a progressive career within the firm since 2022. In his role, Jaden focuses on collaborating with clients to understand their unique financial needs and goals, developing personalized strategies aimed at pursuing lifetime financial objectives. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California, supporting his professional capacity to serve clients in these states. Outside of his professional work, Jaden enjoys boating, fishing, golf, and skiing.

Robert Guiry is a Planning Consultant with a background in coaching and education, which he integrates into his work with clients. He focuses on educating clients about their options and partnering with them to efficiently work towards their financial goals. Robert aims to build long-lasting, professional relationships that help clients feel confident in their financial plans. His professional experience includes serving as Vice President of Investments at David Lerner Associates from 2021 to 2023, and as a Life Insurance Advisor at Charter Oak Financial from 2019 to 2021. These roles have contributed to his expertise in investment and insurance planning. Outside of his professional work, Robert has interests in the beach, comedy, food, football, movies, and theater.

Christopher Holloway is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on helping clients develop personalized financial plans that address individual goals such as funding education, planning for retirement, and managing long-term family objectives. He aims to provide clarity and transparency in wealth planning and investment management. Christopher holds a Bachelor's Degree from Salve Regina University and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His expertise encompasses portfolio advisory and senior financial advisory responsibilities. He is actively involved in his community and professional organizations, serving on advisory boards such as Catholic Charities of SE CT and Junior Achievement of CT, as well as youth sports boards including East Lyme Babe Ruth Baseball and Old Lyme Little League Baseball. Christopher also contributes as a manager and coach in youth baseball and soccer and volunteers with organizations such as the Salvation Army and the Lyman Allyn Museum.

Santino Funaro is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Mystic, Connecticut office. He began his tenure with Merrill Lynch in 2022, bringing four years of experience in the financial services industry from East Greenwich, Rhode Island. Santino specializes in working with families and businesses to develop tailored financial plans that focus on retirement planning, college education planning, and family wealth management strategies. He collaborates closely with clients' accountants, other advisors, and attorneys to coordinate comprehensive financial planning. Santino holds a Bachelor's Degree from Roger Williams University and is a member of professional organizations including Beta Alpha Psi and Beta Gamma Sigma. He also holds the designations of CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, Santino enjoys an active and healthy lifestyle, engaging in activities such as basketball, boxing, hiking, and interior decorating. He values spending time with his family and has interests that include music, traveling, watching movies, and writing.

Joseph Mariani serves as a Senior Resident Director and Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in capital preservation and growth strategies, including wealth management services, asset allocation, investment selection, options and hedging, and income tax minimization for individuals and business owners. He also focuses on asset management by utilizing top managers globally. His client focus areas include divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and small business strategies. Joe graduated from Providence College in 1989 with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science. He began his career as a Naval Aviator, flying two different carrier-based aircraft before transitioning to Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In 2007, he earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation, and he also holds the CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC) credentials. He has been named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list multiple times from 2019 through 2025 and is a member of the McBride Mariani Group, which was recognized on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list. Joe is involved in his community through participation in organizations such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and American Legion. He volunteers with the Waterford American Legion Baseball and serves on the Mitchell College Board of Trustees. He resides in Waterford, Connecticut with his wife, Gwen, and their two sons, Joe and Nicholas. His personal interests include baseball, cooking, and skiing.