Francis Spina is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles within Wells Fargo entities since 2009. He is involved in several investment-related business ventures, including ownership interests in SPINA Financial Planning LLC and partnerships based in Bethesda, MD. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, providing a broad range of planning options that include retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning. The firm uses its proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, with implementation options available through various brokerage and advisory programs.

Gary Parese is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Westport, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2014, including roles at Wells Fargo Clearing. He serves as a trustee for a family trust and is the owner of Parese Family LLC and Parese Wealth Management, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, providing a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, and niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning. Advisors use proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and client summary letters, with optional implementation through the firm’s brokerage or advisory programs.

Attila Balla is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Christopher Taylor is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 15 years of industry experience, including previous roles at FSC Securities. Taylor serves as a board member for the nonprofit Dream Come True of Western Connecticut and acts as treasurer and board member for the Danbury Rugby Football Club. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

David Toapanta is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and LPL Enterprise. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer, futures commission merchant, and commodity pool operator registrations.

Louis Herskovitz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has four years of industry experience, including roles at SwifTest and work as an actor under the name Lev Harvey. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and modeling tools, serving clients through both direct and corporate agreements.

John Probst is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 4 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at T3 Trading Group, Northwestern Mutual, and A1 Reliable Industries. Prior to his financial services career, he worked in the restaurant industry and education. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and various investment strategies while serving a broad client base.

Nicole Mazzei is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan, and Wells Fargo. She works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Karl Anderson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range 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 modeling techniques to support its advisory services.

Scott Kelly is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Ameriprise and Wells Fargo Clearing. Kelly serves as a board member for the Umbrella Club, a nonprofit organization in Stamford, CT. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves individual investors, high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various platforms, emphasizing advisory and implementation-support roles supported by extensive firm research and an affiliate network.

Richard Cossa is an Investment Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. He has accumulated over 17 years of experience in the financial industry, having held various financial advisory roles at firms such as Mahoney Asset Management, Lincoln Financial, Chase Investments, Oppenheimer & Co., Wells Fargo Advisors, and Morgan Stanley. Throughout his career, Richard has developed expertise in navigating different market cycles with a focus on asset allocation and delivering customer service aimed at guiding clients through their retirement planning. His professional journey reflects a consistent commitment to supporting clients in achieving their financial goals. Outside of his professional work, Richard has interests in baseball, fitness, football, golf, and yoga.

James Iseman is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2012 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans.

Daniel Hamilton is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors, LLC, Eze Castle Integration, and Hamilton and Hamilton PC. He has also worked in education at Fordham University and Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it serves multiple registered investment companies with formal advisory and governance roles.

Neal Siena is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Valhalla, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise and Federated Securities Corp. He is also president of QuantumView Wealth Management, a financial planning and advisory support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, using asset-allocation analysis and firm research to tailor recommendations while allowing clients to retain final decision authority.

Lisa Nekrich is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member of the Willow Ridge Condominium Association. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and portfolio management services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers, with tailored strategies based on each client’s risk profile.

Gerald Mcginley is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015 and serves as a trustee for Camp Tecumseh, a not-for-profit educational organization for boys. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor investment plans based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Daniel Lariccia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Northwestern Mutual, and several automotive dealerships. Outside of financial services, he works as a consultant and independent contractor for Amazon Flex. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Richard Cacciapaglia is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 22 years and City National Bank for six years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for Soteria, a cybersecurity company. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Noah Littin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BlackRock Investments, HSBC Securities USA, and the HSBC Private Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Michael Torres is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and Northwestern Mutual. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 blend of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with access to multi-asset portfolios, alternative investments, and integrated brokerage and custody services.