George Johnson is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Pickwick Capital Partners, Houlahan Lawrence, Tradition Securities & Derivatives Inc., and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his professional work, he coaches 8th grade boys lacrosse in New Canaan, CT. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with internal oversight committees and provides specialized services such as derivatives trading and bespoke discretionary solutions for large clients.

Elliana Dividu is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Bank of America N.A. and Merrill. Outside of finance, she assists with marketing for a music production business owned by her husband. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio solutions.

Antoinette Lombardi is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2019, previously working at Oppenheimer from 2006 to 2019. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large enterprise firm managing approximately $110 billion in client assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plans, charitable organizations, and municipal clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage services, financial planning, and advisory programs with a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Conrad Dequadros is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at Brean Capital, LLC and his own firm, RDQ Economics LLC. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and brokerage services. The firm is known for its multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and its combination of large institutional scale with unique market roles, including swap dealer and futures commission merchant operations.

James Clark is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS BSUL and UBS AG from 2003 to 2023, and he has been with Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2023. Outside of his advisory work, Clark coaches soccer and serves as a fitness coach for the Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes a fiduciary-based advisory model that incorporates both proprietary and third-party investment strategies, supported by technology platforms such as Orion and Pontera.

Christine Telesco is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Oppenheimer since 2010. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and other entities with a range of investment programs across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Thomas Fagan is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for six years and Reed Exhibitions for over three decades. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and multiple advisory programs.

Lawrence Scharf is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Steward Partners in 2026, he spent ten years at Raymond James and Associates. He is president of LS Holdings, LLC and Red Roses LLC, overseeing investment and management activities for both entities. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through both Steward Partners-branded and third-party solutions.

Howard Wein is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 2010 and also has a long-standing role at Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company dating back to 2010. Outside of his advisory work, Wein is involved in insurance brokerage and tax preparation through his related businesses, including Prime Financial Services. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both as an SEC-registered adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer, providing a comprehensive platform that includes third-party asset manager relationships and various account options.

Pablo Tavera Echeverri is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC and has prior experience at Bank of America, Merrill, and Citigroup. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, offering managed advice programs that focus on asset allocation, contribution rates, and retirement guidance. The firm utilizes Morningstar Investment Management for portfolio construction and oversight, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions to a large client base.

Melissa Kiser is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with various Steward Partners entities since 2009. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered, enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets and serving a wide range of clients including individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account programs through both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Matthew Krefting is a financial advisor at Carson Wealth with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Gold Family Wealth, Tiffany & Co, and Morgan Stanley. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $50.6 billion through a network of over 650 advisors. The firm offers services such as discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan management, utilizing an Investment Committee to manage diverse portfolios and tailored solutions.

Bruce Lombardi is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has been with Rockefeller Financial and Rockefeller Capital Management since 2011. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, and operates as a registered broker-dealer offering securities transactions, variable insurance products, and placement and investment banking services.

Tyler Randall is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Oppenheimer, he held positions at various companies including Payarc LLC and Laguna Beach Sober Living, the latter reflecting involvement in the recovery services sector. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a broad range of programs and advisory services including equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, utilizing strategic and tactical asset allocation with both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Peter Marsigliano is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at First Rise Investments and IFP Securities, LLC. His background includes roles outside finance such as employment at FedEx and various positions during his time at the University of Connecticut. Independent Financial Partners is a nationwide advisory firm serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients through a network of independent representatives. The firm offers a decentralized investment approach and is notable for its retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services, including ERISA-compliant solutions and trustee services.

Nelson Ehinger Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. and has worked at Fairfield County Bancorp since 2004 and infinex Investments, Inc. since 1999. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer functions, offering customized advisory services, access to alternative investments, and a lending marketplace.

Geoffrey Beringer is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott in Darien, CT, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Myles M. Beringer Foundation and is involved in community service through leadership positions with the Darien Rotary and the United Church of Rowayton. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large enterprise firm managing approximately $110 billion in client assets and serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services, utilizing both in-house and third-party portfolio management across multiple programs and maintaining in-house custody and trustee capabilities.

Thomas Mayper is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 34 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Rdm Investment Services and Retirement Design & Management Inc. since 2000. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a wide range of individual and institutional clients, utilizing a multi-manager investment approach that includes both affiliated and third-party managers, proprietary research, and diverse portfolio construction techniques.

Patrick Eaker is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC in Danbury, CT. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been in the industry since 2025. Prior to his current role, he worked in the environmental and construction sectors, including positions at Miller Environmental Group and New England Skyline Builders. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Beyond The Bag Podcast LLC, a podcast venture. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent financial advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, consulting, and family office services, employing customized portfolios with a primarily long-term investment approach.

David Danvers is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc., where he has worked since 2026, following a decade at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. His prior experience also includes a year at Morgan Stanley. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain CS&Co.-referred clients. The firm uses Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools to guide investment selection and wealth management consultations.