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 O'Donovan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Somers, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and emphasizes tax-efficient services and fiduciary standards in its advisory offerings.

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.

Thomas Casey is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Lisa Guerrera is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. 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 written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Sarah Duffy is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2009. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Felix Malitsky is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Newtown, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at METLIFE Securities Inc and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as a wrestling coach and serves on the board of Connecticut Pride Football, a youth sports program. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment and planning programs, including recent additions such as divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning services.

Zachary Czaplicki is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at MML Investors Services, LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as an agent for life, disability, long-term care insurance, and fixed annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multiple portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with various program structures.

Jeffrey Meade is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Hartley & Parker LTD Co for eight years. Additionally, he is involved with Nutmeg Investment Group, Inc. in an advisory capacity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm employs analytic tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to tailor non-discretionary planning and consulting aligned with client goals.

Tianyan Goellner is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in helping professionals, executives, business owners, and globally minded families manage their financial decisions. With a focus on college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and personal retirement planning, Tianyan works with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies tailored to their needs. Tianyan's background includes advanced education with two master's degrees, one from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and another from Fordham University. Before transitioning to financial advisory, Tianyan spent over a decade in institutional equity research covering large-cap technology companies. This experience is complemented by earlier work in enterprise technology sales and a master's degree in computer science focused on artificial intelligence. Tianyan holds professional designations including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Fluent in English and Chinese, Tianyan is a member of the CFA Institute and participates in community activities, including involvement with the Waveny LifeCare Network. Tianyan's approach emphasizes understanding clients' full financial picture to create strategies that reflect what matters most to them and their families.

Kirk Maraglia is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, and HSBC Securities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Peter Hall is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company for 16 years. Hall serves as treasurer on a homeowners association board, managing financial reporting and community risk liaison duties. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides advisory services through a large network of independent advisors. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management and consulting solutions with multiple program and custody options.

Joanne Amorosi is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and affiliated firms since 2024 and previously spent over two decades at MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory role, she is a property owner involved with a rental business in Fripp Island, South Carolina. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services delivered via a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, with program options ranging from automated allocations to customized strategies.

Richard Porco is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in a range of financial planning services, including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management. His areas of expertise also encompass socially responsible and values-based investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. Richard holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His educational background includes a high school diploma from Lakeland High School and coursework completed at Mercy College, though no degree was conferred. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Richard enjoys biking, football, golfing, ice hockey, racquetball, table tennis, and spending time with his family.

Lisa Simon is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2012. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors such as pension and profit-sharing plans.

Thomas Cole is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Hudson Financial Group, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, and Park Avenue Securities. Outside of finance, he was involved with Outhouse Orchards and Minners Designs. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Edward Ragonnet is a financial advisor with Merrill in Ridgefield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017 and previously was employed at BRC Investment Management, LLC and Unified Financial Securities, Inc. from 2015 to 2016. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Shirley Hannigan is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Carmel, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2006, including time at its predecessor AXA Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a director on the Clearing in the Woods Condo Association board. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors and participants, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Mark Compton is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and long-term involvement with Turbodog/Calamity Jane. Outside of his advisory work, he plays guitar in a band. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven investment process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Howard Schachter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Danbury, CT, holding a Series 66 credential and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services from 2016 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in education through AEFA classes and provides tax preparation and accounting services with Jackson Hewitt. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios, research, and various technology tools.