Michael Baptiste is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1994 and joined LPL Enterprise in 2024. Baptiste is also involved with Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance activities. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and other entities through a large network of advisors. The firm offers model-driven investment solutions, financial planning, and access to third-party asset managers, along with insurance and trustee services through affiliated entities.

Ronald Rienas is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2011. Rienas serves on the Board of Directors for the Yonkers Chamber of Commerce and owns a business entity established to manage his practice’s staff and expenses. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement, focusing on clients with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendation reports delivered in partnership with financial advisors.

Brian Tabanski is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Bethel, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has four years of experience in financial services, including two years with Primerica Advisors and ongoing involvement with Primerica Financial Services since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and chef of SimplyFood LLC, a business he has operated since 2012. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and limited separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and utilizes a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

David Zavarelli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Raymond James Financial, Union Savings Bank, and Edward Jones. He is also a commissioned notary in the state of Connecticut. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, and institutions through a broad platform offering financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional programs. The firm supports its advisors with a wide range of tools and services and manages over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Henry Cooperman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Ridgefield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 44 years of industry experience, including a decade at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC beginning in 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

James Hurley Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a variety of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Peter Goldberg is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendations, emphasizing assets managed within Ameriprise and incorporating algorithmic tools overseen by a dedicated consulting team.

Julie Sterling is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019 and previously spent 11 years at Capitol Securities Management, Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a selective group of Wealth Advisors. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to offer written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting.

Stephen Schneider is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for nine years and Prudential Equity Group, LLC for six years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-executor for his father’s estate. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services utilizing proprietary research and tools, with optional implementation through brokerage or advisory programs.

Jeffrey Spiewak is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2023, he worked at Dibico Construction, Inc. and Rockit Solutions, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm that serves individual and institutional clients and offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Robert Tinkler is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 license. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he spent 15 years with Raymond James Financial Services and 14 years in accounting, CPA, and tax preparation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, using a mix of model portfolios, discretionary, and non-discretionary strategies.

Wayne Locke Jr. is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving with Cetera. His prior roles include Matson Financial Advisor's, Inc., and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. He is a board member of the New Milford Chamber of Commerce and owns a business providing expense management services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes financial services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning options, operating as a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Matthew Garcia is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation. He has seven years of industry experience, including roles at Bank of America and Asset Inventories Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a consultant and independent contractor for Fortina Harbor Point LLC, where he assists with security and patron management at a rooftop bar in Stamford, Connecticut. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Frank Delucia is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 19 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers access to third-party asset managers and financial planning services.

Ryan Peck is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and David Lerner Associates, Inc. Peck’s background includes roles in various sectors prior to his current position. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manages a range of investment structures including registered investment companies.

Steven Rountos is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2016. Prior to that, he was employed at Nauticos Investment Advisors, LLC from 2009 to 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a restaurant business in Reddington, CT. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their financial planning process uses firm-approved tools and market simulations, with clients responsible for plan implementation and updates.

Maximo Trama is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously with Wealthbuilding LLC, Mariano McGrath and Associates, and Charter Oak Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved in pizza delivery through a local business. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs including wrap and money-manager services, with a focus on collaborative, annual financial planning engagements.

Leonard Manz III is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Prior to this, he has been affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Manz owns and manages rental properties in Bristol, CT. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a selective group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory approach combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver customized asset allocation advice, manager searches, and performance reporting, with clients retaining final investment decision authority.

Todd Rubsamen is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Woodbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a focus on non-discretionary relationships and a range of portfolio management approaches.

Mary Gray is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Robert B. Ausdal & Co., Inc., and Probabilities Fund Management, LLC. Merrill, along 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.