Calvin Nelson is a financial advisor at Cetera with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Cetera Investment Services LLC and Cetera since 2019, following five years at Foresters Financial. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that features both affiliated and third-party managers, with over $256 billion in assets under management and a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Robert Giampe is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for an estate. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Lisa Tevnan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2016 and concurrently has been employed at Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is a certified yoga and Pilates instructor based in Poughkeepsie, NY. 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 financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and leveraging advanced advisor tools.

Carlos Perez is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2006, previously associated with Axa Advisors, LLC. Perez also conducts part-time passive property and casualty insurance sales. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm emphasizes matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

John Leigh IV is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017. 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 strategies, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michelle Nolen is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 1999 and holds the Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Corporate Secretary for MG Graphix Inc., a manufacturing company. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Lisa Patton is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2003 to 2016 and at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is a notary public in Danbury. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Leila Larijani is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Sherman, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, Larijani serves as Treasurer for the King Hussein Cancer Foundation USA. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocation to tailor solutions to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of financial products and capital markets services.

Guy Schoepfer is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an internet-based affiliate marketing business, Global Blog LLC, focusing on non-investment-related products and services. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth thresholds and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Marc Schwedelson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. He is also the owner and president of Quality Financial Services Co., Inc., a life, health, and travel insurance agency he has operated since 1987. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, retirement plan consulting, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across various asset classes, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Douglas Sternemann is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and was previously employed at M&T Securities, Inc. and M&T Bank, where he remains involved in banking-related functions. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology and a large network of advisors.

Vincent Trovato is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1995 and holds a Series 63 designation. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted 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.

Peter Arnold is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Bethel, Connecticut, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial and its affiliated entities since 2002. In addition to his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor with Nutmeg Investment Group. 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, and institutional entities. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to support client goals and maintains unique affiliations that enhance its municipal and public-finance services.

Mary Xavier is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Danbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at Sprint Corporation for 14 years. Mary contributes to the OAD Report as part of her professional activities. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Hannah Huntley is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Danbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Wealth Group Financial Advisors, Union Savings Bank, and Raymond James Financial Services. She has also been involved with Kimberly Farm and GW Tavern. 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, and institutional organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Rita Gaffney Labarge is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employing structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Global Investment Committee insights.

Wayne Curtis is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Bethel, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 51 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President of Curtis Financial Services and Insurance, LLC, which provides group insurance benefits and health insurance services to small businesses and individuals. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

George Decker Jr. is a Senior Financial Advisor and Assistant Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2021, bringing over 45 years of experience in the financial industry. In his role, he focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' individual goals and changing market conditions. George holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York, and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is involved in community service, serving on the Board of Directors for Angels of Light and having previously served on the boards of Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue, Hope on a Mission, and New Horizons Resources. He resides in Millbrook, New York, with his wife Lori and is the father of six children and grandfather to ten grandchildren.

Thomas Langtry is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2005 and also owns Langtry Tax & Financial LLC, providing accounting and tax preparation services. Langtry serves as a board member of the Hampton Glen Homeowners Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that offers a multi-manager platform serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes both affiliated and third-party model portfolios.

Mana Sims is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and various capacities within J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities 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.