Financial planning isn’t just about accumulating wealth — it’s about making thoughtful decisions with your money so it supports the life you want to live. As a fee-only financial planner, I work with individuals and families who want clarity and confidence around their financial decisions. My role is to help organize the many moving parts of your financial life and guide you through important choices about saving, investing, taxes, retirement, and major life transitions. Many people feel overwhelmed by financial complexity. My goal is to simplify those decisions and help you move forward with a clear plan. Financial planning is not a one-time event — it’s an ongoing process. As your life evolves, your financial strategy should evolve with it. A Planning Philosophy Focused on “Return on Life” I believe financial planning should help people maximize their Return on Life, not just their investment returns. Money is a tool that should support meaningful experiences, opportunities, and the things that matter most to you. My approach focuses on helping clients: • Align financial decisions with their personal values • Build financial security and independence • Spend intentionally on experiences and priorities • Navigate life transitions with clarity and confidence The goal is to help you feel confident that your financial life is supporting a life that is both meaningful and sustainable. How I Help Clients My work focuses on comprehensive financial planning, which may include: • Retirement planning and income strategies • Investment planning and portfolio guidance • Tax-aware financial strategies • Insurance and risk management • Cash flow and savings planning • Guidance through major financial decisions Rather than focusing on individual financial products, my role is to help you see how all the pieces of your financial life fit together. What It’s Like to Work Together Financial planning works best as an ongoing partnership. As your advisor, I aim to serve as a thoughtful guide and sounding board as questions arise and decisions need to be made. My goal is to help you stay organized, informed, and confident as your financial life evolves. A Fee-Only Fiduciary Approach As a fee-only financial advisor, I do not receive commissions from financial products. My advice is independent and designed to support my clients’ goals and best interests. The focus of my work is building long-term relationships centered on clarity, education, and thoughtful

Mary Jo Collabolletta is a financial advisor with The David J. Yvars Group Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. She has been with the firm and its predecessor since 2004. The David J. Yvars Group Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporations, providing discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning. The firm constructs customized portfolios using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, employing strategies that may include long- and short-term transactions, option writing, margin, and rebalancing.

William Harrison is the sole advisor at Sirmium Capital, LLC, an independent firm based in Katonah, NY. He holds a Series 65 designation and has seven years of industry experience. Harrison also works in a project management role at Deutsche Bank, where he assists in tracking findings and reporting risks to senior management. Sirmium Capital provides discretionary portfolio management and investment advice to individual investors and nonprofit organizations, focusing on customized asset allocation and ongoing account monitoring. The firm employs fundamental and cyclical analysis and implements both long- and short-term strategies across various asset classes, serving approximately 60 clients with a fee-only structure.

Joseph Gallo is a CFP® professional at Fieldstone Money Management, Inc. with three years of advisory experience and over two decades as a CPA. He is based in Ossining, NY, and has maintained his CPA credentials since 2000. Fieldstone Money Management provides discretionary portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, using a combination of technical and fundamental analysis alongside various trading strategies. The firm manages approximately $9.1 million and integrates accounting and tax services through its principals, dedicating a significant portion of their time to these activities.

Sarah Schroeder is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor at Coinbase Advisors with six years of prior experience at AQR Capital Management and roles at One River Digital and Coinbase Asset Management. She has been with Coinbase Advisors since 2026. Coinbase Advisors offers automated, internet-based investment recommendations to clients with active Coinbase trading accounts, providing model-driven advice on equities, derivatives, and digital assets while leaving trade execution decisions to clients. The firm uses proprietary Large Language Models with human oversight and conducts periodic reviews of recommendations.

Daniel Lampier is a financial advisor at Sirmium Capital, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with over 14 years of experience at Northwestern Mutual Investment Management and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Although new to Sirmium Capital, he has an extensive background in financial services. Sirmium Capital is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individual investors and nonprofit organizations with discretionary portfolio management and customized asset allocation. The firm employs fundamental and cyclical analysis for long-term and short-term investment strategies and provides ongoing account monitoring and market commentary through a monthly newsletter.

Cody Laidlaw is a financial advisor at DBA Seaside Financial & Insurance Services with a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Seaside Advisory Services, Inc. since 2021 and has been involved with Belpointe since 2013. Outside of advisory work, Laidlaw serves as Head of Investor Relations for Belpointe Real Estate Development, a private equity firm specializing in real estate development. Seaside Financial & Insurance Services primarily serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as pension plans, businesses, charities, and trusts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting, using a combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and quantitative analysis to inform its long-term and occasional short-term investment strategies.

Joseph Dowling is a financial advisor with The Dowling Group Wealth Management in Greenwich, CT, holding 36 years of industry experience. He has been with The Dowling Group since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an independent insurance agency, holds a real estate broker license, and owns an income tax preparation firm. The Dowling Group Wealth Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party adviser selection services to individuals, pensions, and business entities. The firm emphasizes goal-based planning using fundamental and technical analysis, primarily pursuing long-term investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Amelia King is a financial advisor at Grant Wealth Advisors LLC in Greenwich, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Oceanus Capital Partners, Diamond Standard, Exante Data, and Market Compass LLC. Grant Wealth Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual investors, including high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a diverse investment approach incorporating fundamental, quantitative, technical, and modern portfolio theory, and includes higher-risk strategies such as margin and options trading, private placements, and venture capital.

James Lubin is a financial advisor at Infiniti Wealth Management with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with firms including Beacon Hill Private Wealth Management and CBOE. Lubin’s career also includes a long tenure at Lehman Brothers Inc. Infiniti Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, and estates, including specialized services like divorce financial planning. The firm’s approach centers on asset allocation and diversification using mutual funds and ETFs, incorporating both fundamental and technical analysis to tailor portfolios through regular reviews.

Paul Cucchissi is a financial advisor at Maryland Capital Advisors, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Maryland Capital Advisors since 2007. Maryland Capital Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and investment advice to individuals, families, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts or charitable organizations. The firm uses an investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and factor research, favoring passively managed funds and ETFs within global, multi-asset allocations.

Joe Solan is a financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with 4Sight Advisors LLC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously with RealFi Home Funding and Reliant Home Funding. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder and CEO of Prepsta, Inc., a company that develops educational apps, and serves as an unpaid board member on two nonprofit organizations focusing on education and community services. 4Sight Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and advice on 529 college savings plans. The firm’s investment approach includes a broad asset universe and uses both fundamental and quantitative analyses, with a distinctive focus on pooled investment vehicles managed in-house.

Robert Defruscio is a financial advisor at Delta Wealth Management, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Delta Wealth Management since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he is a minority owner and consultant at Christensen DeFruscio Allen & Co LLC, where he provides accounting and tax preparation services primarily for trust and business clients. Delta Wealth Management serves high-net-worth individuals and related entities by providing discretionary portfolio management and investment implementation. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and fundamental equity analysis, often utilizing independent third-party managers under discretionary authority.

Brendan Azoff is a financial advisor at Abundant Wealth Management LLC in Stamford, CT, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Abundant Wealth, he worked at TLG Advisors Inc and has a background including roles in healthcare staffing. Outside of advisory work, he is also an independent insurance agent, licensed to solicit and sell fixed life and annuity products. Abundant Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $244 million for around 187 clients and employs a long-term investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, offering comprehensive financial plans along with a bi-weekly client newsletter.

Thomas Childs is a financial advisor at DJG Financial Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining DJG, he worked at Santander Bank, NA from 2016 to 2024. DJG Financial Services provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management for individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm’s investment approach focuses on strategic asset allocation and a buy-and-hold strategy, utilizing third-party research and custodians such as Charles Schwab and Capital Group/American Funds.

Neil Hackman is a financial advisor with Oak Financial Group Inc in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and offering 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Oak Financial Group since 1992. Oak Financial Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other business entities, providing portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm emphasizes a long-term investment approach focused on diversification and alignment with client objectives, primarily using mutual funds, and offers occasional no-fee educational seminars to the public.

Adriano Almeida is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at VII Capital Management LLC since 2014. He is based in Stamford, CT, and is part of a three-advisor team at the firm. VII Capital Management provides discretionary equity portfolio management to individuals, personal trusts and estates, and taxable business entities, and acts as adviser to a pooled investment vehicle. The firm focuses on fundamental, bottom-up research within publicly traded common stocks, offers standardized and customized portfolio strategies, and utilizes performance-based fees and leverage in select portfolios.

Alex Socolof is a financial advisor with Strategic Wealth Management LLC in Briarcliff Manor, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. He has been with Strategic Wealth Management since 2006. Outside of advising, Socolof is a 49% owner of Rifency, a research and development company focused on emission reduction technology. Strategic Wealth Management serves primarily individual "main street" clients, along with some businesses and trusts, providing fee-for-service portfolio management and financial planning. The firm emphasizes diversified, model-driven investment strategies using ETFs and mutual funds, with a focus on non-discretionary client engagement.

Benjamin Thomas is a financial advisor with 4Sight Advisors LLC, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has worked at 4Sight Advisors since 2023 and has prior experience with AscendLearning LLC, Harrington ED, MML Investors Services Inc, and Mass Mutual. 4Sight Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, corporations, and business entities by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and advice on 529 college savings plans. The firm’s investment approach includes a broad range of vehicles such as mutual funds, equities, fixed income, and pooled investments like real estate and venture capital funds, with portfolio management conducted in-house and regular client reviews.

Vito Collacuro is a financial advisor with Settanni Financial LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cetera and has served as a tax preparer with Settanni CPA, a role he maintains alongside his advisory work. Settanni Financial is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $397 million across about 155 client relationships. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, and offers investment management, retirement-plan advisory, financial planning, and integrated wealth-management services with an emphasis on a fiduciary, long-term investment approach.