Joseph Rusin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Carmel, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Linsco Private Ledger since 2006. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

John Holmes is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Woodbury, CT, with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and previously spent eleven years at Bank of America. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals and institutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a national network of more than 23,700 advisors.

James Carrion is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Hudson Valley Credit Union and HVCU in various roles including relationship management. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a notary at Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors and employs various model portfolios and third-party strategies to serve its clients.

Benjamin Dubinski is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in financial services. He currently works at Cetera and has previous experience with firms such as Wells Fargo and Mass Mutual. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as an insurance broker providing consultation and sales of Medicare Health Insurance plans. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to various investment strategies and third-party managers.

Thomas D'avanzo is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he specializes in creating personalized financial plans that address the unique goals of his clients. His approach involves working closely with individuals to define and prioritize their objectives, resulting in financial roadmaps aimed at minimizing risk, maximizing profitability, preserving assets, and reducing financial uncertainty. Thomas has expertise in areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, and retirement income. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Business Administration from Manhattan University. Thomas is fluent in Russian and English. Beyond his professional work, Thomas is involved in community organizations such as the Brookfield Economic Development Commission, the Brookfield, CT Lion's Club, the Greater Danbury Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, and the Knights of Columbus. He also volunteers with the Brookfield Food Bank and the Brookfield, CT Volunteer Fire Department. His personal interests include boxing, golfing, ice hockey, music, rock climbing, surfing, and yoga.

Alison Masopust is a financial advisor with Stifel in Southbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with the Investment & Wealth Institute as a CIMA® Certification Commission member and participates in maintaining certification standards. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Paul Fitzpatrick is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. Fitzpatrick is a 25% owner of Diversified Financial Solutions, P.C., a CPA firm where he performs accounting and tax preparation services, and he serves on the board of the YMCA of Naugatuck. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across various investment vehicles.

James Atkinson is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Southbury, CT, and has 8 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Webster Bank for two years before joining Merrill. 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 managed by internal teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michelle Mcguire is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2004, including its previous iteration as Axa Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, Mcguire serves as a board member and officer of the Lewisboro Horsemen's Association. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a range of investment approaches, including third-party asset managers and proprietary programs, focusing on matching clients with appropriate models and discretionary management solutions.

Luis Abella is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in New Milford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1996. Abella serves on the board of the Visiting Nurses Association of New Milford. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors.

Richard Sica is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and UBS Financial Services. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Ivan Shiffman is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in New Milford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at Ion Bank and Union Savings Bank. He serves as Vice Chairman of the New Milford Economic Development Corporation, a volunteer role focused on local economic activity. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michael Noviello is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Avantax Advisory Services. Outside of advising, he owns a tax preparation business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and multiple investment platforms to manage portfolios with a range of investment products.

Charles Hickey Sr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1992 and was previously with Convergencetp Inc. from 2010 to 2022. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Michael Blaszczak is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Blaszczak has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2007 and also works as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, delivering customized strategies across multiple platforms and a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Riley Ward is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Manzi Insurance and Bull's Bridge Golf Club. He also attended Salve Regina University from 2020 to 2024. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm delivers model portfolios and manages advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies, employing systematic methodologies and oversight controls.

Swapna Patra is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she held roles at Symbridge LLC, MML Investor Services, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC serves retail and institutional clients with investment management and advisory services, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Laura Maguire is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Southbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Kestra Advisory Services, Kestra Investment Services, and CETERA Advisor Networks LLC. Maguire serves as secretary on the board of the Winding Brook Condominium Association and volunteers assisting elders with money management through New Opportunities RSVP. 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 research tools and a broad non-advisory financial services platform.

Jackson Fredericks is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Southbury, CT, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at the Dental Associates of Connecticut and Jackson, Grant Investment Advisors Inc., among others. He also worked at Eastern Connecticut State University and Brookfield Public Schools. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income reliability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Taguiam is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, LLC, since 1999. His other business activities include appointments with United Health Care, Reliance Standard, and Sun Life. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across varying net-worth levels, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.