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.

Joseph Lovecchio is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he focuses on assisting clients with saving for and transitioning into retirement. He collaborates with clients to build financial plans that provide a clear and actionable roadmap tailored to their individual needs. Joseph has held several roles at Fidelity Investments since 2021, including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and High Net Worth Service Associate. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Relationship Banker at JP Morgan Chase and as a Financial Planner at Barnum Financial Group. Outside of his professional work, Joseph enjoys baseball, beach activities, family time, fitness, and golf.

Christopher Kalivas is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Stamford, CT, where he has worked since 2017. He has seven years of industry experience and is involved with Team Dizzy, a game development and book publishing venture where he designs content, produces web videos, and helps organize related events. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Benjamin Harrison is a CFP® certificant with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2013. Based in Chappaqua, NY, he owns and operates an online Etsy store, Bible Vision Prints, which sells digital prints related to Bible visualization. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

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.

Lee Povinelli is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He was previously with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. for 21 years before joining Osaic in 2023. Outside of advising, he operates a sole proprietorship as a tax preparer. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs sophisticated asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management across various investment types.

Keith Butler is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott for eight years and currently manages client investment portfolios as the managing partner of Lodestar Capital Management LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client goals, with additional capabilities in municipal finance and specialized retirement plan consulting.

Anthony Rocco Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Wilton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and Raymond James Financial Services since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a high school lacrosse and football referee. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting through a broad network of advisors and utilizes analytical tools and risk profiling to support client goals.

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.

Eric Dorfman is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. He previously worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity from 2022 to 2023. His earlier experience includes serving as a Portfolio Manager focused on U.S. and Canadian equities at First New York Securities from 2014 to 2021, and as a U.S. Equity Trader at AMR Capital Trading between 2004 and 2013. Throughout his career, Eric has specialized in investment management and financial planning. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Eric's personal interests include spending time at the beach, enjoying comedy, football, music, and engaging in parenthood.

Meghan Carrasquillo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2020. Carrasquillo holds a Series 63 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and scenario modeling as part of its financial planning process.