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.

Daniel Trainor is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade and Fidelity. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, employing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

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.

Lori Coombs is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2013. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable accounts, and institutions. The firm offers diverse portfolio management options and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Christopher Carvotta is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles within Fidelity and its affiliates, as well as a brief tenure at TD Ameritrade. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including management of registered investment companies and specialized advisory roles. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs using systematic methodologies.

Andrew Jones is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, One Main Financial, TD Bank, and Nike. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC (MAA), provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions (SPS) Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Raymond Abreu is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Hudson Valley Credit Union, Advance Auto Parts, and Dover Middle/High School. Abreu also serves as a notary within his work at Hudson Valley Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management programs and supports its advisors with research tools and a broad platform including non-advisory financial services.

Jack Cupelli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 36 years of industry experience, including over a decade at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and ongoing involvement with Cornerstone Financial since 1990. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of investment adviser representatives.

Mary Winters is a financial advisor at Merrill with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1986. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a rental property in Florida. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Francis Venezia is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and previously at Citigroup Global Markets starting in 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Good Shepherd Church in Rhinebeck, New York. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, emphasizing structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that cover both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning arrangements.

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.

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.

Richard Decker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Key Investment Services LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing, OSAIC Institutions, Inc., and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. He is also involved with Wealth Management at Hudson Valley Credit Union. 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 and third-party asset management, and supports advisors with research and operational tools.

Charles Medlicott is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019, following prior roles at Foresters Financial Services and associated entities dating back to 2002. Outside of advising, he serves as a fire commissioner for the Bloomingburg Fire Company, where he participates in financial oversight. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios and 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.

Aaron Verdile is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for seven years and Pruco Securities LLC along with The Prudential Insurance Company of America for two years each. Outside the financial industry, Verdile is the owner of EXT Productions, LLC, a business he has operated since 2001. 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, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research tools and a broad spectrum of investment strategies.

Dawn Mcmenamin is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2000 and Primerica Financial Services since 1999. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and custodians such as BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing to implement its investment models.

Kirk Maraglia is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and HSBC Securities. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered by a large network of investment adviser representatives.