Danielle La Riviere is a financial advisor at Merrill with 7 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2009. She is a member of DEUX ELLES, LLC, a company originally established for management consulting services, though it has not conducted any business. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a variety of products and services.

Daniel Freddino is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Oxford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2009, including his current role at the firm since 2020. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the Naugatuck Exchange Foundation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Wayne Card is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of services supported by proprietary research and capital markets expertise.

Christopher Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Private Advisor Group, LLC, PFS Investments Inc, and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he has experience in education with Hamden Public Schools and operates a business called Rocky's Aqua. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven tools.

Steven Silverman is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Pruco Securities, LLC and the State of Connecticut/Central Connecticut State University. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third‑party asset management, combining advisory services with brokerage and insurance products through its integrated platform.

Daniela Gerhard is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 20 years of industry experience, including roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved in coaching and teaching workshops focused on growth mindset and coaching fundamentals. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved tools and offers specialized programs such as divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning.

Brooke Hourigan Bertholf is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 credential and 26 years of industry experience. Her career includes positions at Metlife Securities and Metropolitan Life Insurance from 2001 to 2017, followed by roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massmutual Life Insurance Co since 2016 and 2017 respectively. Outside of her advisory work, she is an insurance agent focusing on various insurance products and a co-owner of an LLC for investment properties. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars to individuals, business owners, and organizations. The firm structures financial planning as an annual, collaborative process using firm-approved tools and offers specialized services including event-driven planning such as divorce and estate settlement.

Catherine Andersen is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and JP Morgan Securities. Andersen also engages in non-variable insurance activities through a related insurance agency. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management programs. The firm combines advisory services with brokerage and insurance product sales through an integrated platform.

Joseph Falcone is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, he worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc and associated insurance carriers from 2011 to 2019, and also spent four years at Oxford High School. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and offers a variety of investment strategies and technology-driven solutions.

Theodore Davis is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2011. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and delivers recommendations through a centralized consulting team in partnership with its financial advisors.

Louis Follo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor firm since 1994. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in non-variable insurance sales. 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 representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Fay Sheppard is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Orange, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo entities since 2009, including Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she manages power of attorney responsibilities for her spouse, including selecting caregivers and overseeing related administrative tasks. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting for qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

John Wostbrock is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously spent 28 years with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is the owner of a tax preparation and accounting firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Christopher Ratineri is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 25 years of experience. He specializes in serving business owners, physicians, and multigenerational families, focusing on personal retirement planning and managing workplace 401(k) plans. Christopher also serves as a Portfolio Manager within Merrill's Investment Advisory Program, designing and managing personalized and defined investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, ETFs, and third-party investment strategies. He holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®) and Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®) designations, underscoring his commitment to retirement plan guidance. Christopher is a U.S. Navy and Desert Storm veteran, carrying the values of service, discipline, and integrity into his financial career. His approach emphasizes education and simplification, aiming to make complex financial topics understandable and guide clients step-by-step through their financial goals. Christopher is involved in community activities such as supporting the Connecticut Food Bank, the Red Cross through regular blood donations, Take a Vet Fishing, and the Wounded Warrior Project. Outside of work, he enjoys baseball, boxing, chess, football, genealogy, music, photography, reading, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Thomas Melfi is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining MassMutual in 2017, he worked at The Marcus Law Firm for two years. In addition to his advisory work, he is a licensed attorney in Connecticut, owner of a brewing company called Nighthawk Brewing LLC, and involved in independent media projects through Wooster Street Media LLC. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analysis tools and various specialized planning programs.

Althea Mortensen is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at Mount Holyoke College and UMass Amherst. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Cole Billington is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Mass Mutual Investors Services. He previously worked at Brown Brothers Harriman for seven years. Outside of his primary role, he also works as an insurance broker specializing in life, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, annual planning relationships using firm-approved software tools.

Tessa Bridges is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services. Outside of finance, she spent two years at Gusto Trattoria Italian Restaurant and four years at Fordham University. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Byron Eller is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Annuities Distributors and Prudential Insurance Company of America. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, model portfolios, and fund advisory services.

Lisa Valerio is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. She worked at National Planning Corporation for nine years before joining OSAIC in 2017. In addition to her advisory role, she owns a tax preparation and small business bookkeeping service and participates in local business and women’s leadership organizations in Milford, Connecticut. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of financial advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services and access to multiple advisory platforms and third-party money managers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools and efficient-frontier analysis to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client risk profiles.