Ivan Shiffman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018, following prior roles at Ion Bank and Union Savings Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice Chairman of the New Milford Economic Development Corporation, a volunteer position focused on local economic initiatives. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory services, including managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and supports over 23,000 advisors across a broad branch network.

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. In addition to his advisory role, he is an owner and tax preparer. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment approach focused on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Charles Hickey Sr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Bethel, CT, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and with 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1992 and was also employed by Convergencetp Inc. from 2010 to 2022. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation referrals with affiliates of Primerica. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients primarily through model-driven investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets.

Patricia Jones is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 registrations and previously worked at Dalton, Greiner, Hartman, Maher & Co., LLC for 19 years. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering non-discretionary financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services supported by firm research and multiple portfolio management styles.

Richard Wolf is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services, Infinex Investments, Newtown Savings Bank, Prudential Annuities Distributors, and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Wolf serves on several nonprofit boards in Trumbull, CT, including the Tashua Fathers Club and local soccer organizations. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers various financial planning and asset management solutions, leveraging a large network of investment adviser representatives and a range of investment strategies supported by technology and research tools.

Michael Blaszczak is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 37 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Tower Square Securities, Inc. and Veravest Investment Advisors, Inc. Additionally, he works as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base of individual and institutional investors, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals and multiple platform offerings.

Riley Ward is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Manzi Insurance and has experience in both the hospitality and education sectors. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and offers a range of advisory services, including managing funds and delivering model portfolios.

Nicole Marron is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Ridgefield, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, she worked at Hope Evangelical Free Church and The Plumbing Artisans. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies to support clients’ financial goals.

Steven Mattson Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 31 years of industry experience. His career includes tenures at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is the author of a book about hiking and the history of Putnam County, NY, and maintains a website promoting the book. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad planning menu covering areas such as retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, with tailored recommendations based on Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Brian Pisacich is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in financial advising with Merrill Lynch in 1991. After a nine-year tenure at Morgan Stanley/Smith Barney from 2003 to 2012, he returned to Merrill Lynch to establish the Kazcka – Pisacich Group. His advisory approach emphasizes planning to assist clients in allocating their financial assets. Brian's expertise includes college education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income strategies. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Boston College, where he graduated in 1986 and served as President of the BC Investment Club. He also earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He resides in Newtown, Connecticut with his wife Cathi and their two daughters. Outside of his professional work, Brian enjoys activities such as baseball, biking, gardening, golfing, hiking, surfing, and yoga.

Thomas Verdeschi is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes various roles unrelated to finance, including time spent in full-time education and positions at Glen Arbor Country Club and Katonah Memorial Park Pool Snack Bar. Charles Schwab serves a large client base of primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management via multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options. The firm is notable for its scale, integrated structure, and combination of advisory and brokerage services.

Swapna Patra is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Symbridge LLC, MML Investor Services, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. She is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and acts as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Laura Maguire is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Southbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Kestra Advisory Services, Kestra Investment Services, and CETERA Advisor Networks LLC. Maguire serves as secretary on the board of the Winding Brook Condominium Association and volunteers assisting elders with money management through New Opportunities RSVP. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by research tools and a broad non-advisory financial services platform.

Jackson Fredericks is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Southbury, CT, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at the Dental Associates of Connecticut and Jackson, Grant Investment Advisors Inc., among others. He also worked at Eastern Connecticut State University and Brookfield Public Schools. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income reliability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Taguiam is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, LLC, since 1999. His other business activities include appointments with United Health Care, Reliance Standard, and Sun Life. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across varying net-worth levels, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Anthony Leonardi is a CFP® professional at OSAIC with 31 years of industry experience. He previously spent 25 years with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Muscle Up Bars LLC, a business that produces and sells protein bars, and he has authored a book. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools. The firm is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.

Colton De Leo is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2026, he held roles at LL Bean, J & H Pool and Patio, and worked at the University of Southern Maine and Fairfield Comedy Club. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Abel Ramos is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Raymond James since 1999. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using advanced analytical tools and supports advisory programs with a wide network of advisors.

Vincent Camarota Jr. is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. He also works with Wealth Group Financial Advisors in Danbury, CT, providing financial services in conjunction with Raymond James guidelines. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and investment consulting that incorporates risk profiling and analytical modeling to support client goals.

Jason Hsu is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 25 years of experience in providing wealth management advice and services. Since joining Merrill Lynch in July 2007 from Morgan Stanley, he has developed expertise in retirement income planning and wealth preservation. Jason focuses on assisting clients with family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, philanthropic planning, socially responsible investing, tax minimization, and special needs planning, among other areas. He holds multiple professional designations including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jason earned a doctorate from SUNY Stony Brook and is proficient in both Chinese and English. Committed to the principle of "clients come first," Jason and his team provide prompt service tailored to clients' unique financial goals. Outside of his advisory role, Jason participates in community activities through organizations such as the Newtown Lions Club and Western Connecticut State University. His personal interests include reading, spending time with his family, and traveling.