Theodore De Giacomo is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds professional designations as a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Theodore completed an Accredited Certificate Program from CSU. His expertise focuses on providing investment management and personal advising services to clients.

Alan Popowski is Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. In this position, he helps families understand and become comfortable with their relationship with money, serving as an advocate and resource to maximize the full range of Fidelity's offerings. Alan has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held multiple roles at Fidelity Investments including Vice President, Executive Planning Consultant (2021-2024), Vice President, Branch Office Leader (2017-2021), Assistant Branch Manager (2015-2017), Financial Consultant (2012-2015), and Investment Consultant (2010-2012). Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Consultant at Laidlaw & Company (UK), LTD. in 2010 and as an Investment Consultant at David Lerner Associates from 2009 to 2010.

James Bova is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors, Inc., Securities America, Inc., and Securities Service Network Inc. Bova is also involved in insurance sales, including variable annuities, on a commission basis. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm uses various asset-allocation tools and portfolio management techniques to support client investment needs.

William Greeley is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in New Milford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Walleye Capital and Tmg, as well as periods of self-employment. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and is known for its extensive retail advisor network and affiliated financial services.

Kristina Daoud is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Middletown, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2012, including its affiliated entities. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Nancy S. Daoud & Associates, LLC in a non-investment capacity. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, delivering non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations focused on income sources, tax strategies, and Social Security options. The firm combines algorithmic tools with professional oversight and provides a broad array of advisory, brokerage, and insurance services typical of large institutional firms.

Pamela Ciccone is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at Union Savings Bank Wealth Management. She is also involved with Union Savings Bank in a financial institution capacity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and investment consulting using analytical tools and supports its clients through a broad advisor network and affiliated advisory firms.

Christopher Scudder is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Football Commissioner on the executive board of Brookfield Football and Cheer, a youth sports organization in Connecticut. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a range of investment approaches.

Robert Berg is a financial advisor at Cetera with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Cetera in 2023, he worked at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Summit Financial Group Inc. He also owns Berg Wealth Management, where he manages client investments. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Gary Meyerer is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corporation. He is also licensed as a life and variable insurance agent. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients, including retail and institutional investors, by offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to various managed account solutions. The firm employs multiple investment platforms and third-party services to construct diversified portfolios, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Cody St John is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Waddell & Reed from 2019 to 2021 and spent over a decade at Good Hill Mechanical. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management and research-supported model portfolios.

Jose Diaz Jr. is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial in Danbury, CT. He has worked with Raymond James since 2013 and has been involved with Union Savings Bank since 2011. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and offers specialized services such as municipal advising and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Thomas Loftin is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Bethel, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2022 and has prior experience at Curtis Mallet-Prevost, Colt and Mosle LLP and MTM Technologies Inc. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, targeting individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm uses third-party asset managers curated through independent due diligence and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on retail clients rather than institutional pension or profit-sharing plans.

Jennifer Leite is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Ameriprise, GameStop Inc, and Wells Fargo in various capacities. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios including mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is noted for its role as a commodity pool operator, advisory services to multiple registered investment companies, and use of algorithmic methods and AI in portfolio management.

Charles Wilson III is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member of 45 East 85th Street LLC, a cooperative in New York City. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of financial product offerings than typical institutional advisers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Christopher Carvotta is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with various Fidelity entities since 2009, including Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where he operates, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across multiple platforms.

Guy Howard is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 15 years at Ameriprise Financial Services and roles within Cambridge Investment Research since 2020. Howard also operates as an independent insurance agent through his own business, GWHOWARD Financial. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a range of portfolio management strategies and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches through various custody platforms.

Karl Rickel is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. since 1985 and has a longstanding affiliation with MassMutual Life Insurance Co. dating back to 1977. In addition to his advisory role, Rickel is an insurance agent specializing in life, group health, and long-term care insurance. MML Investors Services, LLC serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, providing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Christopher Testa is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Southbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Webster Bank and Financial Resources Group. There are no additional outside activities reported. LPL Financial serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Janet Parry is a financial advisor at Merrill with 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1994 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for the Farview Farm Association, a homeowners association in Redding, CT. Merrill 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Bergman is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 55 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent operating Synergy Life Insurance Strategies LLC, focusing on disability, fixed annuities, life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and services, supported by its nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors and over $256 billion in assets under management.