Curt Schibli Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ridgefield, CT, holding CFP® and CFA® designations and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Shenkman Capital Management, Inc. for five years and currently serves as a part-time seasonal snowsports instructor at Gore Mountain. Schibli is also involved with the Ridgefield Historical Society’s Investment Oversight Committee and contributes to the Master Networks Brewster NY chapter as a soundbite coordinator. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm combines an extensive network of financial advisors and branch offices with affiliated capabilities such as a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Daniel Freddino is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2005, following a brief tenure at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the board of directors for the Naugatuck Exchange Foundation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

David Castle is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management as a sole proprietor of a personal rental property. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and investment modeling.

William Lewis is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for nine years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Michael Csontos Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes a long tenure at Diligent Corporation and roles at Primerica Financial Services. Outside of advising, he works as an usher and ticker scanner at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater and serves as a computer clerk for early voter registration in the Town of Fairfield, CT. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services through a large network of advisors using model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Frederick Landwehr is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Landwehr & Spaho, CPA's, Securities America Advisors, and National Planning Corporation. He is also a notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, utilizing a network of investment adviser representatives who may apply a variety of portfolio strategies.

Christopher Spahn is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 34 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Morgan Stanley, where he has worked since 2022. Prior to that, he spent ten years at UBS Financial Services. Spahn also serves as a trustee for an investment-related trust based in Connecticut. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and wealth management services supported by firm-approved tools and investment research.

Andrew Soliman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Somers, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at HSBC Bank USA and HSBC Securities, where he also served as a bank officer involved in the sale of bank-related products and services. Soliman's experience spans both investment advisory and banking sectors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, institutions, banks, and trust companies. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by advanced operational tools.

Michael Montaldo is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Mt Kisco, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at TD Ameritrade, Morgan Stanley, and E*TRADE Capital Management. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member and minors division director for Sherman Park Little League. Charles Schwab 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 relationships and discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Bryan Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2017, with prior experience at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance. Merrill serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients by offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, brokerage execution, and custody services. The firm’s investment management is delivered through multiple program strategies and an extensive roster of manager-constructed strategies, supported by the oversight of its CIO and platform team.

Matthew Sherman is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Brookfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2014, including during its prior affiliation as AXA Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers, providing services that include mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and ERISA fiduciary services.

Andre Aflalo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior career includes roles at Mass Mutual and Waddell & Reed, Inc., and he operates his own entity, Andre Aflalo, LLC. He is also involved with the Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants and serves within the 13 Elmood Rd. Special Taxing District. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad offering of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and third-party asset management. The firm supports advisors with model portfolios, customized strategies, and operational tools, while also maintaining a diverse range of affiliated financial services.

Hubert Parris is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. for 19 years before joining MassMutual. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee managing a townhouse in a family estate and operates as an independent insurance agent covering life, disability, property and casualty, fixed annuities, and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services 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, structuring engagements as annual collaborative relationships that emphasize goal analysis and written recommendations.

Allison Mahar is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently with Merrill since 2020. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Bochanis, Rogan, Zoom, as well as a brief position at the CT Audubon Society. 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.

Richard Krollman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

James Tomoda is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is part of a senior wealth advisory practice dedicated to serving senior executives, business owners, and wealthy families through detailed planning and investment oversight. James holds a Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University and an MBA from the University of North Carolina. He has earned professional designations including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His team's approach focuses on understanding client values, needs, and goals to develop customized wealth plans. They emphasize ongoing engagement and proactive reviews of wealth strategies to adapt to clients' changing priorities. James and his team prioritize prompt service as they oversee wealth planning, investment management, and private banking to help clients achieve their financial objectives.

Peter Steiwer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. for 22 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2016. Outside of finance, he has a minority ownership interest in an indoor tennis court facility in Salem, New York. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and manages approximately $671 billion in assets through a network of over 14,000 advisors.

Diego Chalco is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he provides holistic planning and guidance to clients. He collaborates closely with clients and their families to develop financial plans tailored to their unique goals, needs, and visions. Diego has held various roles at Fidelity Investments since 2022, including Investment Consultant and Relationship Manager, and previously worked as an Investment Specialist at Vanguard Brokerage Services from 2020 to 2022. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his capacity to serve clients comprehensively in financial planning. Outside of his professional work, Diego enjoys activities such as fitness, hiking, running, soccer, tennis, and exploring culinary interests.

Michael Coco 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 several firms, including Andre Aflalo LLC, Waddell & Reed, Inc., and various insurance carriers. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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.

Jordan Kerner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 17 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Waddell & Reed, Mass Mutual, and his own firm, Jordan Kerner Company. 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 broad range of financial planning and investment services, including third-party asset management and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.