Michael Taylor is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among their investment offerings.

Alicia Whearty is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a power of attorney for her mother. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Kevin Kocovic is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Ameriprise since 2026 and has prior experience at Mioym Equities and involvement in the restaurant industry. Kocovic’s background also includes time spent at Fordham University and Salesian High School. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice, utilizing proprietary research and tools within a defined investment framework.

Dennis Tracy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Oppenheimer for 12 years before joining Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. and then Ameriprise. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, delivering personalized recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis through a centralized consulting team, while offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Ana Backa is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is a 50% owner of a clothing store called Sabrina's Style in Sandy Hook, Connecticut. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services with tailored recommendations based on Wells Fargo research, covering areas such as retirement, education, and specialized planning needs.

James Olivo is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Ledley Food Service in a capacity unrelated to investment activities. 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 investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Jennifer Tunnell is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years at the firm and 8 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joseph Divestea is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Ridgefield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America before joining Raymond James in 2016. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner of MDJM LLC, which leases commercial office space to Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting through various advisory programs with diverse portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Rajesh Malhotra is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual since 2019 and previously worked as a self-employed consultant and trading mentor, providing educational seminars on financial market dynamics. Additionally, he serves as an independent insurance agent focusing on life, disability, long-term care insurance, fixed annuities, and health products. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars to individuals, business owners, trusts, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved software and provides various event-driven planning services, including estate and divorce planning.

Raquel Torres is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and eight years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Wells Fargo Clearing, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Santander Securities. Outside of her advisory work, she operates a consulting business as a full-service shopper. 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 model-based and discretionary strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeffrey Hyman is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2012 to 2020 before joining RBC Capital Markets. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple wrap fee advisory programs with tailored strategies based on each client’s risk profile and utilizes a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Robert Guere is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has spent his entire career in financial services, focusing on helping clients solve complex financial issues and achieve their goals. Robert works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their long-term objectives. Robert's expertise includes college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, sports and entertainment, and retirement income. His approach emphasizes understanding each client's unique financial situation and creating tailored plans to help manage investment risk and pursue financial goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Western Connecticut State University and has earned professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment (SE). Robert is also active in his community as a member of the Rotary Club of Monroe. In his personal time, Robert enjoys baseball, golfing, music, reading, soccer, and spending time with his family.

Maria Frattaroli is a financial advisor with Merrill in New Canaan, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and over 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1991. 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 model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Gary Avidon is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and concurrently affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2007. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, providing investment consulting and advisory services focused on asset allocation, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary process. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Cathy Yance is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked in various roles at Fidelity and E D & F Man Capital Markets Inc. Cathy is based in Fairfield, CT. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios, and it serves as a registered commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple funds.

Oskar Agaronov is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2019 and previously spent six years at E1 Asset Management, Co. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, delivering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a structured, non-discretionary process.

Graham Opdyke is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining Fidelity in 2025, he worked at Enterprise Mobility and has a background that includes roles at the University of Maryland and Cross Street Flower Farm. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction across a diversified investable universe. The firm is noted for its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies, use of systematic methodologies, and formal governance procedures.

Joseph Taylor is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2023, he worked for Medtronic from 2005 to 2023. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that provide written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Leslie Williams is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and having 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2013 and 2015, respectively, and has served on the board of Enexus Corp., an industrial manufacturing equipment company, since 2004. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Richard Camarda is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 42 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and related entities since 2012. He is also involved as owner of Southport Financial Group, where he serves as branch manager and securities sales. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and modeling tools, and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.