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.

Robert Feighan is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, Feighan serves as an expert witness on financial planning in divorce cases and owns several business entities related to his practice. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce tailored recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

David Heller is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 38 years of industry experience. He has served in leadership roles at DC Heller & Company, Inc. since 1990 and currently acts as president of both DC Heller & Company, Inc. and Highstreet Insurance Services Northeast LLC, where he focuses on employee benefits and risk management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

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.

Jacob Ferraro is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Equity Services Inc and National Life Group and served at Virginia Military Institute. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Henry Boettger is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Equity Services, Inc and National Life Group. He is also a partner at Hodgkins Boettger Agency LLC, where he is involved in insurance sales and management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts through a network of more than 10,000 independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform to provide customized investment solutions.

Christian Washington is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he spent ten years with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Washington teaches at the City University of New York. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Nicholas Koenig is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Prior to his current role, he worked at Cetera Investment Services and Foresters Financial Services. Outside of finance, Koenig is involved in a construction business, Around The House LLC, which he operates on weekends. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors by providing investment consulting and advisory services, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized manager due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Joseph Dailey is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America before joining J.P. Morgan in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, Dailey owns a small woodworking business called CJD Designs LLC, where he creates commissioned pieces. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, emphasizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized manager due diligence. The firm integrates ESG criteria in its recommendations and operates within the broader J.P. Morgan financial organization.

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.

Peter Coleman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Darien, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has held teaching positions at the College for Financial Planning, The American College, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield University, and North University. Outside of finance, he is also an author focused on children’s development and serves as a sailing and seasonal sports coach. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and nonprofit organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Peter Starrett is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that address a balanced approach to life and wealth, focusing on multiple priorities including family, health, career, and philanthropy. Peter specializes in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Fairfield University and holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Committed to community involvement, Peter volunteers with Habitat for Humanity - Fairfield County Coastal Chapter. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys antiquing, boating, fishing, football, golfing, interior decorating, skiing, spending time with his family, and tennis.

Michael Montaruli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds the Series 63 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2015 and also maintains a long-term role with Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union since 2005. At Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, he is involved in insurance services focusing on Medicare-related plans. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

John Arminio is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with MassMutual Life Insurance Co and MML Investors Services since 2025. Prior to this, he gained experience at Barnum Financial Group, Fortress Investment Group, and Dunlea Glass & Mirror, Inc. He also has a background connected to the University of South Carolina and several community clubs. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars with a structured annual planning process utilizing firm-approved analytical tools.

Adam Morton is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services.

Keith Gillotti is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for a family estate in Brookfield, CT. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, utilizing Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Wei Chen is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Wei applies a disciplined process that begins with understanding clients’ family dynamics, financial situations, and priorities. Wei focuses on crafting customized financial strategies to help clients pursue their goals, addressing investing and fiduciary responsibilities for institutions as well as wealth management needs for individuals and families. Since 2005, Wei has provided expertise in areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Wei holds several professional designations: Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Wei earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut and is fluent in English, Chinese, and German. Outside of work, Wei enjoys bicycling, hiking, cooking, antiquing, interior decorating, painting, photography, table tennis, and traveling. Wei is also committed to community involvement and volunteering with local organizations.

John Altier is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cantor Fitzgerald & Co and Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor client solutions.

Daniel Hasa is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Keller Williams. Outside of finance, he works part-time as a waiter at Halit Inc Rraci Restaurant. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory services with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Dawn Bolling is a financial advisor with Merrill in New Canaan, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. since 2003. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.