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 from 2008 to 2016 before joining Raymond James in 2016. Outside of advising, he owns a business through which he manages a commercial property leased to his firm. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, utilizing a range of portfolio management styles supported by firm research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Luke Gowargy is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual and MML Investors Services in 2026, he worked at LPL Enterprise and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of finance, his background includes work at Shorehaven Golf Club and involvement with Sign of the Whale. Mass Mutual 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, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning engagements and offers specialized programs including estate-settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Raquel Torres is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several major firms, including J.P. Morgan Securities, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Bank of America. Outside of her advisory role, she is a consultant and independent contractor for a business called R. T. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

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.

Gary Avidon is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Bethel, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. since 2007. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, with a centralized due diligence process supporting its recommendations.

Martin Girouard is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, with previous experience at MetLife Securities Inc. He is also an independent insurance agent, offering products including dental, group disability income, fixed annuities, life/accident/health, long-term care, Medicare-related products, and property and casualty insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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 planning relationships using firm-approved analytical tools and features event-driven planning services such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Cathy Yance is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2025, with prior experience at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and E D & F Man Capital Markets Inc. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a variety of portfolios, and has a distinctive role in registered investment company advisory and model portfolio delivery.

Oskar Agaronov is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2019. Prior to that, he spent six years at E1 Asset Management, Co. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program that emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative screening and qualitative research in its advisory process and offers broad capabilities including derivatives and commodities expertise.

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.

Gregory Geloso is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Milford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2001. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers both proprietary and third-party advisory programs, focusing on matching clients to suitable investment models and discretionary managers.

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.

Jonathan Goldstein is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using approved tools and models to assist clients in developing their financial plans.

Diane Mcguire is a financial advisor with Merrill in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1992. Outside of her advisory role, she holds a fiduciary power of attorney for her parents. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Desalva is a financial advisor at Cetera with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has held leadership roles at Georgetown Financial Group, Inc., where he is president and majority owner, as well as vice president and partial owner of Planned Benefits, Inc. Outside of traditional advisory work, he is involved in multiple insurance-related businesses, including life settlements and fixed insurance product education. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options, financial planning, and retirement services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Kenneth Southworth is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Kenneth earned a Bachelor's Degree from Lake Forest College and completed his high school education at The Kent School.

Paul Salmore is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, bringing over 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He joined Fidelity in 2022 as an Investment Consultant and transitioned to his current role in 2023. Throughout his career, Paul has held leadership positions, including Managing Director roles at Raymond James, BB&T Capital Markets (now Truist), and KeyBanc Capital Markets. He also has experience as an Associate Director at UBS and as an Associate at Morgan Stanley. Paul's expertise lies in collaborating with clients to develop investment and income strategies tailored to their goals. His professional objective is to work closely with clients to ensure they have effective financial plans in place. Outside of his professional work, Paul engages in activities such as comedy, family activities, parenthood, caring for pets, playing tennis, and volunteering.

Amy Gillis is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 49 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS and its predecessor firms since 1979. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm leverages proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.