Lisa Patton is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2003 to 2016 and at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is a notary public in Danbury. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Susan Kaupie is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Merrill in 2019, she worked for five years at Centric Property Group. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a wide set of products and services.

Alexandra Allen is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Raem Capital for nine years before joining Merrill in 2024. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates model-based and discretionary investment strategies implemented by Managed Account Advisors LLC and affiliated managers, supported by Bank of America’s broader corporate platform.

Ross Mannino is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Wilton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Guy Schoepfer is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an internet-based affiliate marketing business, Global Blog LLC, focusing on non-investment-related products and services. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth thresholds and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Janice Lorenzetti is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Jonathan Glaser is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Sheila Littleton is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2005 and has owned Littleton Financial since 2019. In addition to investment advisory, she sells health and fixed insurance products through various carriers. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to both affiliated and third-party money managers.

Mary Xavier is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Danbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at Sprint Corporation for 14 years. Mary contributes to the OAD Report as part of her professional activities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Hannah Huntley is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Wealth Group Financial Advisors, Union Savings Bank, and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Outside of finance, she has experience in the hospitality sector, having worked at Kimberly Farm and GW Tavern. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth and non-HNW clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, utilizing asset allocation analysis and firm research to develop tailored recommendations.

Wayne Curtis is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 50 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Curtis Financial Services and Insurance, LLC, which provides group and health insurance services to small businesses and individuals. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and access to asset management through a range of third-party managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage services to tailor solutions based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Stephen Mangiacotti is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Yorktown Heights, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at NYLife Distributors LLC and New York Life Investments. He served for five years with the Irvington Fire Company. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence. The firm incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and offers services on a non-discretionary basis, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Eric Nachman is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Nachman co-presides over Endurance Operations Management LLC, managing business operations including human resources, expense management, and accounting. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services primarily to clients with significant investable assets. Its approach integrates research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide annual, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Patricia Weber is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Wilton, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2019 and previously held roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendation reports. The firm serves clients through a large institutional platform that integrates advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

David Lasco is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Valhalla, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Co-President of the Fordham University Alumni Westchester and sits on the Board of Directors for the Financial Planning Association of the Greater Hudson Valley. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Samuel Grossman is a financial advisor with Merrill in Ridgefield, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked in various roles including at Caraluzzi's Georgetown Market, Bow Ties Cinema, and the University of Connecticut. Merrill offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, providing a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Pamela Wetherbee is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial industry and has been with Ameriprise since 2011. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the finance secretary for Fishkill United Methodist Church and is the First Vice Chair of her local Democratic Committee. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that include written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Mark Mezzone is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Ridgefield, CT, holding a Series 66 credential and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of advising, he owns and operates MDJM LLC, through which he leases a commercial office condo to Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing nearly $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base with wealth advisory planning and investment consulting delivered on a non-discretionary basis, supporting individuals, institutions, and municipal entities through an extensive affiliate network and specialized public finance capabilities.

Matthew Aquino is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 license and having one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sanctuary Securities, Primerica, and PwC. He serves on the financial and advancement committees at Salesian High School, assisting with budget analysis and fundraising efforts. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients 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 multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Karen Dillon is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 18 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2007. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.