Michael Weiss Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Ridgefield, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lord Abbett from 2011 to 2017 before joining Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division in 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and modeling techniques, offering tailored solutions primarily in an advisory capacity.

Daniel De Salva is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera Wealth Services, Georgetown Financial Group, and other firms since 2016. De Salva serves as president of the Western Connecticut Estate & Tax Planning Council, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Michael Weiss Sr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Ridgefield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Weiss serves on the finance committee of the National Ability Center, a charitable nonprofit in Park City, Utah. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct individual plans and corporate financial planning agreements.

Robert Peckham is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Infinex Investments, Inc. for 17 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2023. 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 approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Michael Baptiste is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for over 30 years. Baptiste is also involved in Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance activities. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services with an integrated platform that includes access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and insurance products 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 bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Raymond James Financial and Union Savings Bank, as well as non-variable insurance positions. Outside of advising, he is a commissioned notary in Connecticut and manages a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management along with research-supported model portfolios and diversified strategies.

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.

Stephen Purdy is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2022. He has previous experience as a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise from 2021 to 2022. Stephen partners with his clients to co-create, implement, and maintain financial plans that align with their goals and visions of success, security, and peace of mind. With a background as a former college professor, Stephen has a strong passion for financial education. He emphasizes comprehensive client understanding of the planning process, guiding them step by step. His objective is to establish lifelong and enduring relationships with clients, supporting their financial well-being over time. Outside of his professional work, Stephen has interests in art, comedy, golf, music as an instrumentalist, and parenthood.

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.

Francisco Rivera is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo Bank, and Webster Bank. He is also a commissioned notary public in the state of Connecticut. LPL Financial serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies and provides access to research, model portfolios, and advanced portfolio management tools.

Julie Sterling is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019 and was previously with Capitol Securities Management for 11 years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Timothy Smith is a financial advisor at Cetera with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. Prior to his current role at Cetera, he has been associated with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Georgetown Financial Group, Inc. outside of advisory work, he serves as an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance and is involved in product education and underwriting support for Amicor Enterprise Insurance Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, operating a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, supporting diverse investment models and program structures.

Stephen Schneider is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked within Wells Fargo's affiliated firms since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-executor for his father’s estate. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser providing investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Jeffrey Spiewak is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Dibico Construction, Inc. and Rockit Solutions, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing retirement income planning advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Robert Tinkler is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He has prior experience at Raymond James Financial Services and in accounting, tax preparation, and CPA services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and nonprofits through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and third-party research.

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.

Frederick Faustini is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials. He has one year of industry experience and has worked at several organizations, including Columbia Fireflies and the University of South Carolina. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund, and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage and advise a range of portfolios and fund structures.