Charles Lombardi Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in New Haven, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Orange Board of Finance and chairs the Orange Republican Town Committee, both in Orange, Connecticut. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including customized financial planning supported by advanced analytical tools and investment research.

Joseph Palmucci is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Shelton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 25 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, Merrill, Merrill Lynch Trust Company, and Waddell & Reed. He serves on the board of The Amity Club of New Haven and works as a reconciler for the City of Shelton. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions for individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions.

John Carroll is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked in various non-financial roles, including positions in education and retail. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes model-driven investment approaches and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and a range of affiliated services.

Danny Ferreira is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2006, also working at Bank of America N.A. from 2023 to present. He is based in New Haven, CT. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Keara Williams is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2019, following prior roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Williams serves as a board member and is involved with the Museum of Contemporary Art Connecticut, participating in event planning and fundraising efforts. 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, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Raymond Powell is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His prior experience includes roles at Heritage Financial Services and MFS Investment Management. He also worked at a legal services firm and was involved with Bentley Service Learning & Civic Engagement Center. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a broad network of financial professionals.

Ryan Allison is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in Cheshire, CT. He has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Detwiler's Farm Market, Power Home Remodeling Group, and the University of Florida. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing holistic, goal-based financial plans without discretionary trading authority. The firm integrates planning with managed-account programs through the WealthPlan option while maintaining separate planning and investment services.

Joao Gomes is a financial advisor at Osaic with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors, LPL Financial, and National Planning Corporation. Outside of advising, he operates an accounting and tax preparation practice. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach relies on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, with options for discretionary management and third-party strategies.

Christopher Borajkiewicz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Prospect, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Borajkiewicz serves on the Southern Connecticut State University Alumni Board of Directors and is chair of the Southern Connecticut State University Foundation. Ameriprise provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, including a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals with significant investable assets. The firm’s approach includes detailed income and tax planning supported by algorithmic tools and oversight from specialized committees.

Daniel Cueva is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. He has held positions at Wells Fargo Bank, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and JPMorgan Securities LLC. His credentials include the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research and analytics with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory to inform its investment approach.

Sonia Sternbach is a financial advisor at Stifel with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Moneco Advisors, The Falcon Group, and Edward Jones. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary methodology from its Investment Strategy Group.

John Foreman is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63, Series 66, and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has been associated with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and MetLife Securities Inc. since 2016 and 2011, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, Foreman serves as a town councilman in Trumbull, CT, and is a trustee for the William H. Foreman Trust. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides structured, annual financial planning engagements and educational seminars, focusing on investment categories and strategies without discretionary management.

Edward Swiderski is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has been with Fidelity and its affiliated entities since 2010. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and systematic portfolio construction methods.

David Beeman is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mass Mutual Investors Services and has worked at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and METLIFE SECURITIES Inc. He is also an independent insurance agent specializing in various insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, working with clients through annual collaborative planning engagements.

Stephanie Field is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cheshire, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2018 and has prior work experience outside finance, including roles at Vespucci's Restaurant and Eye Level Learning Center. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored retirement-income planning through a collaborative, non-discretionary approach using proprietary research and third-party data.

Thomas D'avanzo is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in client-focused financial planning areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, and retirement income. Thomas works collaboratively with clients to define and prioritize their financial goals, creating tailored financial roadmaps aimed at minimizing risk, maximizing profitability, preserving assets, and reducing financial uncertainty. Thomas holds a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Manhattan University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is bilingual in Russian and English. His professional involvement includes memberships in the Brookfield Economic Development Commission, Brookfield, CT Lion's Club, Greater Danbury Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, and the Knights of Columbus. Beyond his advisory role, Thomas contributes to his community through participation in the Brookfield Food Bank and the Brookfield, CT Volunteer Fire Department. He pursues personal interests in boxing, golfing, ice hockey, music, rock climbing, surfing, and yoga.

Robert Tosetti III is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and Orange Hills Country Club. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a registered staff member in client service at Nancy S Daoud & Associates LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling to provide tax-efficient, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team. The firm serves a broad client base and provides a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Alexander Bijanada is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary recommendations using research and modeling tools, emphasizing tax-smart withdrawal strategies and asset allocation within its managed accounts.

Christopher Holley is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, previously serving at Metlife Securities Inc. from 2005 to 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent focusing on dental, disability, and Medicare-related products. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC 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 collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and also provides education seminars and specialized event-driven planning programs.

David Ivanovich Jr. is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 37 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at UBS since 2008, following 14 years at Citigroup Global Markets. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and providing access to proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.