James Sbarra is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014, and previously operated his own advisory practice from 2006 to 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors, combining institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Kevin Vesey is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and models.

Michael Taylor is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among their investment offerings.

David Long is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at LPL Financial with 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Founders Financial Securities LLC, Securities America Advisors, and National Planning Corporation. Outside of advisory work, he serves as president of Personal Tax Systems, Inc., where he provides tax preparation and planning support. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse advisory programs and uses both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party sources.

Dennis Tracy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Oppenheimer for 12 years before joining Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. and then Ameriprise. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, delivering personalized recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis through a centralized consulting team, while offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

James Olivo is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Ledley Food Service in a capacity unrelated to investment activities. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Ronald Molles Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Brookfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm employs a model-based approach that incorporates both proprietary and third-party solutions delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Joseph Divestea is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Ridgefield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill from 2008 to 2016 before joining Raymond James in 2016. Outside of advising, he owns a business through which he manages a commercial property leased to his firm. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, utilizing a range of portfolio management styles supported by firm research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Richard Harnett Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2016. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Gary Avidon is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and concurrently affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2007. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, providing investment consulting and advisory services focused on asset allocation, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary process. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Joseph Taylor is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2023, he worked for Medtronic from 2005 to 2023. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that provide written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Samuel Allen is a financial advisor at OSAIC with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and American Corporate Benefits, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he provides customer service for American Corporate Benefits, Inc. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of integrated brokerage and advisory services supported by various investment platforms and third-party money managers.

Nicolette Thibault is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2020. Prior to that, she held roles at Dutchess Community College, Trustco Bank, the State University of New York, and Dick's Sporting Goods. 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 delivers these services through a combination of advisory, brokerage, and investment management capabilities.

Joseph Marino Jr. is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior work includes over a decade at Cantella & Co., Inc. He is also the founder of Ninham Capital Corp. 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 independent Financial Professionals utilizing various portfolio management and model-based strategies.

John Desalva is a financial advisor at Cetera with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has held leadership roles at Georgetown Financial Group, Inc., where he is president and majority owner, as well as vice president and partial owner of Planned Benefits, Inc. Outside of traditional advisory work, he is involved in multiple insurance-related businesses, including life settlements and fixed insurance product education. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options, financial planning, and retirement services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Matthew Sullivan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021, following a prior role at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. starting in 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Jeffrey Klotz is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the special events committee for the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts and is a member of the board of directors for Photofind, a photography gallery. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to client goals. The firm also operates with a range of institutional trading capabilities alongside wealth management services.

Mackenzie Kusch is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2014, previously working with AXA Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, Kusch is involved in flight instruction and serves as a trustee for the Ted Alex Memorial nonprofit organization. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory models through its network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing third-party asset managers and programs.

Michael Murphy is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2015. He has been with Fidelity since 2008, serving in various roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Representative, and Relationship Manager. Prior to joining Fidelity, Michael worked as an Investment Consultant at AXA Advisors from 2006 to 2008. Throughout his career, Michael has developed expertise in client relationship management and investment consulting. He is licensed with a California Insurance License, enabling him to provide a range of financial services to his clients. Michael values Fidelity's commitment to client understanding, advanced technology, cost-efficient investment platforms, multiple investment strategies, and customer service. No additional information on Michael's education, personal interests, or community involvement has been provided.

James Montalto is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in guiding clients through various financial decisions across life's stages, including wealth management, trust and estate planning, education funding, charitable giving management, and retirement planning. He provides expertise in areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, and socially responsible investing. James holds a Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York System and a Master's Degree from Cornell University. He has earned professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is a member of the Cornell Club. James is active in his community through the Lions Club International. He resides in Brookfield, Connecticut with his wife and three children, and his office is located in Ridgefield, Connecticut.