Ryan Dubak is a Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill Private Wealth Management, specializing in delivering financial solutions tailored to client goals. He serves clients by focusing on optimizing outcomes related to lifetime financial planning, inheritance, charitable giving, and tax considerations. Ryan began his career at Merrill in 2008, initially working in the Greenwich, Connecticut office before joining Merrill Private Wealth Management in New York in 2011. He has developed expertise in managing client relationships and crafting customized investment plans that align with individual client objectives. Ryan holds a Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York System. He has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation awarded by The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. and the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Ryan resides in Katonah, New York, with his wife Laura and their three children.

Matthew Garcia is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation. He has seven years of industry experience, including roles at Bank of America and Asset Inventories Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a consultant and independent contractor for Fortina Harbor Point LLC, where he assists with security and patron management at a rooftop bar in Stamford, Connecticut. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Frank Delucia is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 19 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers access to third-party asset managers and financial planning services.

Ryan Peck is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and David Lerner Associates, Inc. Peck’s background includes roles in various sectors prior to his current position. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manages a range of investment structures including registered investment companies.

James Curtin is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and HSBC Bank USA, N.A., including HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors and approximately $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Steven Rountos is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2016. Prior to that, he was employed at Nauticos Investment Advisors, LLC from 2009 to 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a restaurant business in Reddington, CT. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their financial planning process uses firm-approved tools and market simulations, with clients responsible for plan implementation and updates.

Maximo Trama is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously with Wealthbuilding LLC, Mariano McGrath and Associates, and Charter Oak Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved in pizza delivery through a local business. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs including wrap and money-manager services, with a focus on collaborative, annual financial planning engagements.

Leonard Manz III is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Prior to this, he has been affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Manz owns and manages rental properties in Bristol, CT. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a selective group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory approach combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver customized asset allocation advice, manager searches, and performance reporting, with clients retaining final investment decision authority.

Todd Rubsamen is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Woodbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a focus on non-discretionary relationships and a range of portfolio management approaches.

Mary Gray is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Robert B. Ausdal & Co., Inc., and Probabilities Fund Management, LLC. Merrill, along 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Anthony Viviano is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2015, and previously worked at TD Ameritrade Inc. from 2023 to 2024. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 a combination of non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custody and order-routing services.

Kenneth Mcadam is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He also serves on the Business & Finance Committee of the First Church of Christ in Redding, CT. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of planning services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold and integrates advisory services with other financial product offerings.

Elena Peterson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2008. Outside of her financial career, she works as a background actor with Central Casting. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG criteria within a non-discretionary program.

Joseph Stango is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill and Wells Fargo Clearing prior to joining Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Board of Directors for Dora's Voice and contributes commentary on Medicaid issues for local media outlets. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, combining investment research and algorithmic analysis to provide tailored, tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Victor Joseph is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, Northwestern Mutual Investment Management, LPL Financial, and has operated Joseph Brothers, LLC, a landscaping business that has been inactive since 2014. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party data to support its investment approach, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions at a large scale.

Paul Lavelle is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for seven years before joining LPL Financial and M&T Bank in 2022. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Kevin Chapin is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he works with high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners to provide clarity and structure to their financial lives. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, progressing through roles as Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, and now Vice President. Kevin focuses on developing personalized financial plans and implementing tailored strategies to help clients grow, manage, and transfer their wealth efficiently.

George Viebrock Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Ridgefield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured planning process.

Daniel Bedard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 license and over 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2024, he was involved with Avantax Advisory Services and Premier Pay Solutions, among other firms. He is also engaged in tax preparation and accounting through Bedard & Company, PC, and serves on the board of directors for Newtown Savings Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including model portfolios and third-party asset management access, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

David Rudolf is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Osaic in 2024, he worked at Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Co for 37 years. Outside of advising, he is president of Rudolf Associates Inc, which sells group benefits and various insurance plans, and owns a blue stone quarry on forestry property where he manages lumber sales. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services including comprehensive financial planning and managed portfolios. The firm employs a model-based investment process focused on asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting discretionary strategies and third-party manager selection.