Richard Fabian is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 10 years of experience in financial planning, leveraging Merrill's research and resources to create tailored strategies that address clients' unique needs and aspirations. Richard focuses on areas including college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement planning, tax minimization, and socially responsible investing. Richard holds a High School Diploma from Flags High School and bachelor's degrees from Brooklyn College and Lehman College. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and provides services in both English and Spanish. His approach prioritizes transparency and trust, aiming to empower individuals and families to take charge of their financial futures. Outside of his professional duties, Richard enjoys adventure sports, baseball, basketball, biking, dancing, music, traveling, watching movies, and spending quality time with his family. His personal philosophy centers on helping clients uncover what matters most to them to develop effective financial strategies aligned with their goals.

David Ross Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Southington, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at VOYA Financial Advisors and Capital Financial Planning, where he has worked alongside his ongoing affiliation with CFP Associates. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Nancy Dobrzanski is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she has been involved in real estate ownership. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Michael Argiro is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, and has 39 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Advisors LLC and Everbank, among others. Outside of his advisory work, he teaches financial literacy and related topics to adults and schoolchildren in local education and recreation centers, and participates in charitable fundraising and nonprofit networking groups. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationally recognized SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary authorities across diverse program structures and custodial relationships.

Jonathan Haulenbeek is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Northfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2002. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment services, utilizing both proprietary models and third-party strategies, and supports its advisors with technology tools while maintaining a broad platform that includes insurance and banking partnerships.

Michael Schloss is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 40 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Bts Asset Management, Inc. and Main Street Management Company prior to joining LPL in 2004. He serves as a non-profit board member and is a licensed notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

David Martins is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Thomas La Pointe is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Waterbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors, Ameriprise Financial Services, Equitable Advisors, and MSI Financial Services. He is also commissioned as a notary in Connecticut. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, including model portfolios and third-party subadvisors, supported by advanced operational tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Latifa Kolarevic is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2011. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kiran Suresh Mirpuri is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL and Webster Investments in 2023, Kiran worked at Northeastern University and held roles at International Money Matters Private Limited, Finscholarz Wealth Managers LLP, and KPMG India Private Limited. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, supported by various institutional platforms and advanced technology tools.

Emily Savage is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate since 1990. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a Notary Public and is involved with Honey Badger Management. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm provides written, research-based recommendation reports that integrate tax-smart strategies and probability modeling, delivered through a centralized consulting team in partnership with its financial advisors.

Steven Sax is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1987 and has been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a consultant for a nonprofit organization in Connecticut. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Edwin Toth is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 45 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Sagepoint Financial, OSAIC, Citigroup Global Markets, and UBS Financial Services. He is also involved in selling non-variable insurance products through Integrity Financial Service. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Christopher Conto is a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial services industry in 1992 and joined Merrill in 1993 after moving back to his home state of Connecticut. In his role, he provides personalized financial advice and asset management to high net worth clients, focusing on helping them achieve their financial goals and aspirations. Christopher’s areas of expertise include college education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and managing new wealth. He employs a goals-based planning approach and offers support with insurance and estate planning services. As a qualified Portfolio Manager, he builds and manages personalized or defined strategies to support his clients’ objectives. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Springfield College and the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation, sponsored by the Investments & Wealth Institute™ at the Wharton School of Business. Christopher resides in Woodbury, Connecticut, with his wife Amy and their three children. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family, traveling, coaching youth sports, staying active, and volunteering at local charitable organizations.

Nicholas Provera is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Southington, CT. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Newcountry Mercedes Benz and operated his own business, The Bumper Pros, for nine years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Joseph Cullen Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2018 and previously at J.P. Morgan Securities from 2012 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with Trinity Catholic High School since 2018. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored advice through a centralized consulting team.

Daniel Civiello is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he has experience as an associate financial advisor with Watermark Management Partners. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies, using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized retirement-income recommendations.

Johanna Cefaretti is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Watertown, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. She has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities and has been involved with Jo's Toy Box LLC since 2020. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with modern portfolio theory to evaluate investment options and provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jason Henry is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Buffalo Wild Wings and Bethel High School. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering tailored recommendations that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic automation in its advisory process while offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

David Brochu is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Farmington, CT, holding a Series 66 license and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with RGB Financial/LPL since 2015. Brochu is involved in tax preparation and accounting through RGB Tax Services, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services supported by research tools and a broad network of advisors.