John Gadonniex is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with the firm since 1996, focusing on creating strategies and recommendations for individuals and families to assist in achieving both short- and long-term financial goals. John employs a consultative and objective approach to wealth management. He begins by thoroughly reviewing client financial situations, preferences, and objectives. He then proposes asset allocation recommendations tailored to reflect each client's income and growth expectations. Additionally, he engages in ongoing discussions covering a variety of financial opportunities, including investments, retirement, education, and estate planning services. John holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP) certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and he also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Central Florida in 1991.

Benjamin Dubinski is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in financial services. He currently works at Cetera and has previous experience with firms such as Wells Fargo and Mass Mutual. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as an insurance broker providing consultation and sales of Medicare Health Insurance plans. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to various investment strategies and third-party managers.

Matthew Cruz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial (formerly LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP.) since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he sells whole life and term insurance through Madison Brokerage Corp. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies to support discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Leona Chan is a financial advisor at Cetera with nine years of industry experience and holds the PFS™ and Series 63 credentials. She has worked with firms including Avantax Investment Services, LPL Financial, and Lincoln Financial Advisors. In addition to her advisory work, she serves as a board member and deacon for children’s ministry at Mid-Hudson Chinese Christian Church. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through various program structures and custodial relationships.

Michael Martucci is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2013 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap‑fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

Philip Fulco Jr. is a Certified Financial Planner® associated with LPL Financial, with 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and Pinnacle Planning for 15 years and has operated Professional Financial Consultants since 2017. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and nonprofits through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

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.

Steven Knapp is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. He has held his current role since 1999 and previously worked with AXA Advisor, LLC for 21 years. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, 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 employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

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.

Silvestro Fabrizio is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 38 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Metlife Securities Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with access to model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and various technology-driven portfolio management tools.

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.

Alexander Morphet is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Infinex Investments, Rhinebeck Bank, Hudson Valley Fed Credit Union, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, Morphet serves as an activities coordinator at Mirror Lake Retreat, an officer for Hudson Valley Bridge Builders, and treasurer for Friends of Seniors. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive planning across various financial topics using goal-based analyses and modeling tools. The firm supports combining planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan” but does not provide institutional portfolio management or discretionary trading authority for its Dedicated Planning Service.

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 at Primerica Advisors with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has been with Primerica since 1992. Hickey also spent 12 years at Convergencetp Inc. In addition to advising, he has involvement in sales of home-related services through affiliates of Primerica. Primerica Advisors is a large firm serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that utilizes model-driven strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers, supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.

Thomas Murphy Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Poughkeepsie, NY, and has 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 2013 and Bank of America since 2014. Murphy also serves as a trustee in a nonprofit capacity, dedicating time monthly to that role. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm leverages integration with Bank of America to provide access to a broad range of products and services beyond typical managed account offerings.

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.

Christopher Stala is a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients’ unique perspectives and priorities to help develop personalized financial strategies. He works with clients to pursue a range of goals including investing, retirement planning, funding education, managing healthcare costs, and addressing family long-term objectives. Christopher provides ongoing advice and guidance based on clients’ evolving needs and connects them with specialists at Bank of America for services such as banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. He emphasizes clear communication and transparency to simplify the complexities of wealth management. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Columbia University and a Master of Business Administration from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management.

Mauro Parra is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, Banker's Life Conseco, and Equitable Advisors, LLC. Outside of finance, he worked with Catholic Charities Community Services for five years. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.