James Maloney is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients' financial priorities and works closely with them to identify and achieve their financial goals through personalized planning strategies. His expertise areas include education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. James holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Pace University. He carries the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional responsibilities, James volunteers as a basketball coach, bringing a similar level of attention and dedication to his community involvement as he does in his work with clients. He aims to serve as a financial resource for his clients by looking at their complete financial picture and designing customized plans to help attain both essential and aspirational financial goals.

Maie Ibrahim is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and prior to that spent seven years at Fidelity Investments. Outside of her advisory role, she serves in a fiduciary capacity for a trust and is a commissioned notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by advanced operational tools.

Timothy Nuland is a financial advisor at Merrill with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2004 and Bank of America since 2009. 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 supported by internal and third-party teams, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Carol Crain is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Bethel, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1996 and Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Crain previously served on the Board of Finance for the United Congregational Church. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure while delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Joseph Rusin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Carmel, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Linsco Private Ledger since 2006. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Hugo Guerra Valdez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Hudson Valley Credit Union and New York City Football Club. Outside of advising, he is involved with VM Home Development LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Eric Bickler is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1998 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for THE LNTS SOLUTION, a company focused on improving efficiency in healthcare through advanced therapies. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans while offering a broad suite of capital markets and advisory services.

Larry Arinsburg is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked for American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 21 years and has been associated with Finesco Assoc. for over four decades. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship focused on insurance sales and maintenance, and provides tax preparation services. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs a model-based investment process with portfolio optimization and offers a wide range of programs including Unified Managed Accounts, third-party manager programs, and comprehensive financial planning.

Robert Angevine is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked for American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 21 years. In addition to his advisory role, he prepares income tax returns annually outside of market hours. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services utilizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting discretionary and advisor-managed strategies across multiple platforms.

James Carrion is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Hudson Valley Credit Union and HVCU in various roles including relationship management. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a notary at Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors and employs various model portfolios and third-party strategies to serve its clients.

Jie Huang is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at firms including E*TRADE Securities and several investment-related ventures. Outside of his advisory role, Huang is involved in multiple business activities as a sole proprietor and partner in retail and investment ventures. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and investment committee insights.

John Natalo is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 36 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2021. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 16 years. 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 advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Daniel Cueva is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. He has held positions at Wells Fargo Bank, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and JPMorgan Securities LLC. His credentials include the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research and analytics with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory to inform its investment approach.

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.

Richard Streisfeld is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers planning services primarily in an advisory capacity without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Thomas D'avanzo is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he specializes in creating personalized financial plans that address the unique goals of his clients. His approach involves working closely with individuals to define and prioritize their objectives, resulting in financial roadmaps aimed at minimizing risk, maximizing profitability, preserving assets, and reducing financial uncertainty. Thomas has expertise in areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, and retirement income. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Business Administration from Manhattan University. Thomas is fluent in Russian and English. Beyond his professional work, Thomas is involved in community organizations such as the Brookfield Economic Development Commission, the Brookfield, CT Lion's Club, the Greater Danbury Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, and the Knights of Columbus. He also volunteers with the Brookfield Food Bank and the Brookfield, CT Volunteer Fire Department. His personal interests include boxing, golfing, ice hockey, music, rock climbing, surfing, and yoga.

Michael Martucci is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. The firm serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. Wells Fargo Advisors manages approximately $671 billion in assets through a nationwide network of over 14,000 financial advisors, providing both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Alison Masopust is a financial advisor with Stifel in Southbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with the Investment & Wealth Institute as a CIMA® Certification Commission member and participates in maintaining certification standards. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Paul Fitzpatrick is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, INC for 14 years and has operated Diversified Financial Solutions, P.C., a CPA firm providing accounting and tax preparation services, since 1984. He serves on the board of the YMCA of Naugatuck and has been involved in its capital campaign. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering a wide range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment process focused on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Giovanna Digennaro is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and systematic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of algorithmic methods, advisory roles to registered investment companies, and model portfolio delivery to intermediary platforms.