Dave Grimes is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. from 2013 to 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to offer asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Samuel Polk is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm uses structured discovery conversations and proprietary planning tools to develop plans and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Babak Faraji is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been affiliated with various Fidelity entities since 2014. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis, utilizing algorithmic portfolio construction and long-term asset allocation benchmarks in its investment approach.

Constantine Kalivas is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firms since 1984. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise managed accounts.

Michelle Mcguire is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2004, including its previous iteration as Axa Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, Mcguire serves as a board member and officer of the Lewisboro Horsemen's Association. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a range of investment approaches, including third-party asset managers and proprietary programs, focusing on matching clients with appropriate models and discretionary management solutions.

Jay Durante is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Katonah, NY. He has 15 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Cowperwood Company, a business focused on architecture and development. 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, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Johnny Copeland is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Bank. He also spent two years at Baruch College early in his career. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process includes centralized due diligence with quantitative and qualitative analysis, and recommendations may incorporate an ESG eligibility framework.

Derek Adnams is Vice President and Wealth Planner, focusing on developing customized financial plans to help clients and their families manage their wealth effectively. He works closely with clients to understand their personal and financial stories, assess their current situations, and align strategies toward their future goals. Derek's professional experience includes roles such as Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2021, Premier Banker at Wells Fargo in 2021, Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2019 to 2021, and other positions with Capital One, Scottrade, MassMutual Albany Agency, Highland Capital Brokerage, New York Life, MassMutual Financial Group, CUNA Mutual Group, and Prudential Financial dating back to 1998. These roles have contributed to his expertise in financial consulting and wealth planning. No information regarding Derek's education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement was provided.

Michael Kaplowitz is a CFP® certificant with over 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with OSAIC and has worked previously at Securities America and related firms. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a political district leader for the Somers Democratic Town Committee and volunteers as a board member of the Somers Lions Club. He also holds a J.D. and provides limited legal services on a very part-time basis. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a wide range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools, supporting strategies that include Unified Managed Accounts and third-party money managers.

Richard Sica is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and UBS Financial Services. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

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.

Michael Mathias is a CFP® professional with 41 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has held prior roles at Summit Financial Group Inc. and other firms. Mathias serves as chairman of Interstate Financial Group, a dormant RIA, and also holds leadership roles in insurance-related businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm that provides services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering various portfolio management and financial planning solutions across multiple program structures.

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.

Savahn Steadman is currently a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, Savahn focuses on helping clients build clear, actionable financial strategies aligned with their long-term goals. They specialize in guiding individuals through investment planning, retirement readiness, and wealth-building decisions. Savahn has professional experience spanning several roles at Fidelity Investments, including Relationship Manager from 2023 to 2026 and High Net Worth Associate from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, Savahn worked as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2022. Outside of work, Savahn's personal interests include bowling, football, golf, spending time with friends at social events, and caring for pets.

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.

Tab Mak is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at MSI Financial Services, New England Securities, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he also works part-time as an insurance claims adjuster. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset managers, supported by extensive advisor resources and technology.