Alison Masopust is a financial advisor at Stifel with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a family-run horticulture business and serves on the CIMA Certification Commission for the Investment & Wealth Institute. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services guided by a proprietary investment strategy methodology.

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.

Giovanna Digennaro is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Digennaro has been with various Fidelity entities since 2011, including Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors since 2018. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, with a focus on systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation.

Siobhan Mcintyre is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a one-year tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is a landlord of a rental property in Danbury, Connecticut. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

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.

Illona Vitali is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2001. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with a range of investment options and account support.

Michelle Mcguire is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2004, including prior work at Axa Advisors, LLC. Mcguire serves as a board member of the Lewisboro Horsemen's Association, participating in governance and event management. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning and retirement-plan support to individual investors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers.

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.

Johnny Copeland 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 Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank prior to his current role. Copeland also spent two years affiliated with Baruch College. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, delivering these services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Richard Sica is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by dedicated research and due diligence.

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 65 and Series 63 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1992 and previously worked at Convergencetp Inc. from 2010 to 2022. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, using model-based strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices and offers investment options that include cryptocurrency ETF allocations.

Tammy Kenny is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Ridgefield, CT, where she has worked since 1993, totaling 39 years of industry experience. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Patricia Jones is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 6 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked for Dalton, Greiner, Hartman, Maher & Co., LLC for 19 years before joining Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, utilizing a variety of portfolio management styles supported by extensive research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Richard Wolf is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at firms including Woodbury Financial Services, Infinex Investments, Newtown Savings Bank, and Prudential. He serves as a board member for several nonprofit organizations in Trumbull, CT, including the Tashua Fathers Club and local soccer clubs. 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, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and various portfolio strategies.

Riley Ward is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Manzi Insurance and Bull's Bridge Golf Club, as well as time spent at Salve Regina University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a broad investable universe.

Nicole Marron is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Ridgefield, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, she worked at Hope Evangelical Free Church and The Plumbing Artisans. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies to support clients’ financial goals.

Steven Mattson Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and related entities since 2009. Outside of his financial career, he is the author of a book titled *Adventures Around Putnam Volume I*, which explores hiking and the history of Putnam County, NY. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and client summary letters.

Brian Pisacich is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in financial advising with Merrill Lynch in 1991. After a nine-year tenure at Morgan Stanley/Smith Barney from 2003 to 2012, he returned to Merrill Lynch to establish the Kazcka – Pisacich Group. His advisory approach emphasizes planning to assist clients in allocating their financial assets. Brian's expertise includes college education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income strategies. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Boston College, where he graduated in 1986 and served as President of the BC Investment Club. He also earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He resides in Newtown, Connecticut with his wife Cathi and their two daughters. Outside of his professional work, Brian enjoys activities such as baseball, biking, gardening, golfing, hiking, surfing, and yoga.