Andrew Donovan is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial. He has worked in the financial services sector since 2001 with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. and maintains a role as a FINRA arbitrator in dispute resolution. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a variety of investment programs and employs both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by technology and a broad range of financial products.

Thomas Cole is a Series 66 registered advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., where he has worked since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Hudson Financial Group, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, and Park Avenue Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process combines quantitative screening with qualitative research and incorporates ESG factors in its recommendations.

Paul Koerner III is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and incorporates ESG criteria within a non-discretionary program.

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 and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 2006. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a director on the Clearing in the Woods Condo Association board. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, charities, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a network of investment adviser representatives and partners with third-party asset managers to offer a range of investment programs and fiduciary services.

Henry Milano III is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Northeast Financial Network, Legend Group/Lincoln Investment, and LPL Financial. Milano began his professional career after completing his education at Dickinson College. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of managed investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

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 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services, Stratos Wealth Partners, Edward Jones, Merrill, and Ameriprise. Outside of advising, he is involved in educational activities through AEFA Education Classes and provides tax preparation and accounting services with Jackson Hewitt. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by research and technology.

Danielle Johnson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Ridgefield, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014, aside from a brief period at Wells Fargo. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Mark Reitman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Ridgefield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Rudy Q BBQ, a retail and online business based in Newport, Rhode Island. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Helen Curtin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Curtin is a member of the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Melissa Rios is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, LPL Financial, and Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union. She is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios, including discretionary and non-discretionary advisory work and fund advisory services.

Liang Wang is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He has held his current role since 2022 and previously worked at Fast Communication from 2004 to 2022. Wang holds a Series 66 credential. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

Charles Valenzuela is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations and bringing 50 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2003 and is also involved as an insurance agent selling life, accident, health, and disability insurance. Valenzuela maintains a principal role with PDI Financial Group, a financial services firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a national SEC-registered advisor serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts with over $256 billion in assets under management and a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Robert O'Donnell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Annuities for 14 years and operated O'Donnell Consulting (Longevity Partners) for eight years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a broad spectrum, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

George Ameer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Ameer serves as a member of the United States Army Reserve. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Christopher Howard is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2019. Outside of advisory work, he owns and operates Greenleaf Birch, Inc., a non-investment related business. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

David Murry is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he operated The Tool Pro, a business known as The Tool Nut, for 20 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment strategies and advisory services supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

John Dacey is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His prior work history includes five years at M&T Securities, Inc. before joining JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities in 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research and incorporates ESG criteria and broad derivatives capabilities.

Barbara McMahon is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 2008 and Bank of America since 2010. 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.

Filiz Hoops is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Redding, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.