James Comerford is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Oppenheimer since 2009, following a decade at UBS Financial Services. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a broad range of investment programs and advisory services, including both discretionary and non-discretionary management with a focus on strategic and tactical asset allocation, manager selection, and customized consulting and retirement solutions.

Paul Casali is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Fahnestock & Co., Inc. throughout his career. Casali serves as a trustee for several family and charitable trusts and is a member of the board of directors and house chair at Torrington Country Club. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that include discretionary and non-discretionary services across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, with a notable proportion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Christopher Woodhouse is a financial advisor at Osaic Institutions, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Torrington Savings Bank, Infinex Investments, Inc., LPL Financial, LLC, and Webster Bank. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating with a hybrid adviser and broker-dealer structure.

David Kania is a financial advisor with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UMB Distribution Services, LLC, First Pacific Advisors, Bragg Financial Advisors, Edward Jones, Sentinel Financial Services Company, Transamerica Investment Management, and Dana Investment Advisors. He serves as a non-compensated member of the Board of Directors for St. Vincent DePaul Mission of Waterbury, Inc., a nonprofit organization supporting individuals in challenging situations. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm supports more than 400 independent investment adviser representatives who develop tailored investment strategies under firm supervision, offering various managed account solutions and acting as a fiduciary when a written advisory agreement is in place.

Donald Debiase Jr. is a financial advisor with Stifel who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member overseeing scholarship funds at Holy Cross High School. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary methodology utilizing forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling for asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Barry Michitsch is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and IC Advisory Services. Michitsch also owns Brass City Financial LLC, a DBA through which he conducts securities-related business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools, operating a large multi-advisor platform with multiple affiliated entities.

David Omeri is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for seven years and Wells Fargo Bank NA for fourteen years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a residential masonry and construction business. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

James Odonnell Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Naugatuck, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he conducts eBay sales as a home business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Joan Buonocore is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2011. Merrill, together 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 strategies designed by internal teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Dirk Feather is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 13 years of industry experience, having worked previously at NYLIFE Securities LLC and NYLIFE Distributors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a volunteer firefighter and EMT with the Bridgewater Fire Department, is president of a local business networking group, and consults for a micro farm. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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 accounts and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, annual financial planning engagements.

Francesca Debonis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Middlebury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, she worked with Bergamo Tax & Accounting Services and UBS Realty Investors. She is a business owner of FD Realty LLC and serves as a notary in addition to her tax preparation and accounting work. 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 and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers.

Suzanne Macero is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2010. Outside of advising, she works as a banquet server with Vyne LLC. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Alexander Cass is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Alexander Bauer is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He has held his current position at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2012. Bauer holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and is based in Southbury, CT. Merrill, together 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 strategies developed by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Zachary Passman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sherman, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he writes, plays, records, and produces music, including composing jingles on a freelance basis. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Gary Beane is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 21 years and Veravest Investment Advisors, Inc. for one year. Outside of advising, he is involved in real estate sales and rentals as well as insurance sales. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset managers.

Kenneth Lindner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial and Webster Services Inc. since 2015 and was previously employed by Wells Fargo Clearing from 2009 to 2015. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Joshua Heimann is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Bridgewater, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. Heimann serves on the board of a housing cooperative, involving general administration and management responsibilities. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, employing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans based on clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and provides a broad range of financial services including custody, underwriting, and securities-backed lending.

Richard Fabian is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 10 years of experience in financial planning, leveraging Merrill's research and resources to create tailored strategies that address clients' unique needs and aspirations. Richard focuses on areas including college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement planning, tax minimization, and socially responsible investing. Richard holds a High School Diploma from Flags High School and bachelor's degrees from Brooklyn College and Lehman College. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and provides services in both English and Spanish. His approach prioritizes transparency and trust, aiming to empower individuals and families to take charge of their financial futures. Outside of his professional duties, Richard enjoys adventure sports, baseball, basketball, biking, dancing, music, traveling, watching movies, and spending quality time with his family. His personal philosophy centers on helping clients uncover what matters most to them to develop effective financial strategies aligned with their goals.

Leila Larijani is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Sherman, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, Larijani serves as Treasurer for the King Hussein Cancer Foundation USA. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocation to tailor solutions to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of financial products and capital markets services.