Ardal Powell is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Fishkill, NY, holding a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) designation and over nine years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2023 and has prior experience with New York Life and NYLIFE Securities LLC dating back to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Powell is involved in the Howland Chamber Music Circle, presenting an annual series of classical music concerts, and is a published author of scholarly writings. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored advice and offers multiple program types, with the majority of its regulatory assets managed on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Kristina Teneyck is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Commonwealth since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member and 33% owner of Prosperity, LLC, an entity involved in securities and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing advisory programs and services that include wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm offers a range of program structures and supports advisors with operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management resources.

Robert Pysk is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2004. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel stationed abroad. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

George Harrington is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Personal Capital Advisors for four years before joining Empower in 2022. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm delivers services through an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Michele Blanchard is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2005. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Danbury, CT. Michele is a partner and co-owner of Prosperity, LLC, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients by providing a range of advisory programs, operational support, and investment management services. The firm offers various program structures and discretionary model portfolios while delivering technology, compliance, and practice-management resources to its affiliated advisors.

Scott Lopresti is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors, LPL Financial, and Ameritas Life Insurance among other firms. Lopresti is also the president and owner of Lodi Wealth Advisors, an insurance business, and serves as Chief Administrative Officer of Rectangle Health, a healthcare technology company. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and employee education. The firm serves a range of clients including large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds, supporting multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

Christopher Kachur is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Benjamin F. Edwards & Co since 2010, with prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of services such as wrap-fee advisory programs, financial planning, investment management, brokerage, and M&A advisory services, utilizing both proprietary strategies and third-party models.

Zachary Pumerantz is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, Gympass, and FanDuel. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, offering brokerage and advisory services along with financial planning and consulting. The firm employs a combination of proprietary and third-party investment strategies and supports various account-level services, managing approximately $15 billion in regulatory assets under management.

Zachary Bova is a financial advisor at OSAIC Wealth, Inc. with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ski Butlers and Champlain Valley Equipment. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance assessments to build portfolios across various asset classes, with services available on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Greg Giandalone is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2020. He adopts a goals-based approach to financial planning, focusing on understanding clients' priorities to guide their financial strategies. Greg is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and a U.S. Army Veteran, which informs his disciplined and client-focused methodology. Greg's professional experience spans several prominent financial institutions. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2016 to 2020. He also held positions as a Wealth Management Client Associate at Ameriprise Financial and Merrill Lynch, as well as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch, and a Stockbroker at John Thomas Financial and E-1 Asset Management. Outside of his professional work, Greg engages in activities related to family, fitness, military service, pets, tennis, and volunteering.

Donald Henry is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets for 11 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2026. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and supports more than 14,000 financial advisors with both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Ralph Sgammato is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica since 2002 and previously worked at Hamilton Connections and ASML. Outside of advising, he serves as Operational Excellence Lead at Coca Cola Refreshment in Hartford, CT. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers model-based investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through third-party providers.

Hyman Glasman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citizens Securities, TD Ameritrade, Edward Jones, and Fisher Investments. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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 a large network of investment adviser representatives.

James Mcintosh is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over twenty years of experience in the financial services industry, focusing on helping clients pursue their long-term personal and investment goals through personalized financial strategies. His client services include education planning, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, retirement income, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. James began his career in 2000 and has held positions at Prudential Financial, Citigroup Asset Management, and UBS Financial Services before joining Merrill in 2009. He holds Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. James is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Connecticut Honors Program, where he earned his bachelor's degree. Residing in Greenwich, Connecticut, James is active in community and cultural organizations, including the Connecticut Ancestry Society, Fairfield County Gaelic America Club, and the University of Connecticut Alumni Association. He enjoys genealogical research, hiking, music, reading, singing, spending time with his family, traveling, and writing.

David Langhorne is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, UBS Financial Services, and various divisions within Morgan Stanley dating back to 1994. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including financial planning supported by structured tools and analyses. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Groups.

Seera Walter is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Walter has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2019 and has been with Merrill since 2014. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

David Lewson is a Senior Financial Advisor at the Ridgefield Merrill Lynch Wealth Management office. He works with a select group of families and businesses to develop strategies aimed at creating, growing, preserving, and managing their wealth. David combines the personalized service of a small financial advisory boutique with the extensive resources and capabilities of one of the world's leading financial institutions. With over two decades of experience in the financial services industry, David specializes in areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He holds multiple professional designations including the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). David earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1986. David resides in Redding, Connecticut with his wife, Beth. He has been active in his community, serving as a member of the Redding Board of Education and the Redding Board of Ethics, as well as a trustee of the Western Connecticut Academy of International Studies Magnet School and a board member of Education Connection.

Attila Balla is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Matthew Pentimone is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Osaic Wealth Inc, Pinnacle Tax of Mt Kisco, Pearl River Saloon, and Ameritas. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple investment platforms, utilizing various asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions.

Christopher Taylor is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 15 years of industry experience, including previous roles at FSC Securities. Taylor serves as a board member for the nonprofit Dream Come True of Western Connecticut and acts as treasurer and board member for the Danbury Rugby Football Club. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across multiple platform arrangements.