James Dorney is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and integrates proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Franz Warren is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and AC Connecticut from 2014 to 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he is actively involved in youth soccer as a director and coach for the Danbury Youth Soccer Club and as a certified freelance soccer referee. J.P. Morgan Securities offers institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their advisory program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and incorporating ESG considerations.

Joseph Juliano is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career with Merrill Lynch in 2008 while earning his Bachelor's Degree from Fairfield University's Charles F. Dolan School of Business. Joe holds several professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He has been recognized by The Financial Times as a Top 401k Retirement Plan Adviser for four consecutive years, most recently in 2020. His expertise lies in developing customized wealth strategies for individuals and families and providing ongoing advice and education to retirement plan participants. Joe focuses on guidance through working years and assisting transitions to retirement using income replacement strategies, distribution options, and goals-based retirement planning. He is actively involved in his community, serving as a mentor for Fairfield University's Dolan School of Business Professional Development Series Program and on the board of The Cardinal Sheehan Center. Joseph currently resides in Trumbull, Connecticut with his wife.

Michael Bogardus is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. Prior to that, he worked at MetLife Securities Inc. for five years. He maintains an active role as an insurance agent specializing in various life and health insurance products. Bogardus also serves as Vice President of Harbor Oak Professional Services, LLC, a firm focused on shared operational infrastructure and expense management. 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 a range of programs including wrap accounts and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, annual financial planning engagements.

Loren Gough is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2000, including roles at Strategic Advisers and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a classic car owner involved in a vintage car and truck rental activity. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios, and it holds several distinctive regulatory roles uncommon among large institutional peers.

Ian Smith is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, and TIAA-CREF prior to joining Charles Schwab in 2025. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a range of investment options supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

William Prather III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Stratford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Peter Haupt is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves part-time as a counselor with Hart United. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Thomas Ellis IV is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Barnum Financial Group and Vitamin Shoppe. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a brand ambassador for Get Raw Nutrition, promoting sports supplement products. MassMutual 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, and charitable organizations. The firm offers collaborative, goal-oriented planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Alberto Bernardez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Merrill Edge, Bank of America, M&T Bank, and Sound Federal Credit Union. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Alex Gonzalez is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2021. Prior to this, Alex held the position of Financial Consultant at Equitable Advisors from 2020 to 2021. Alex focuses on collaborating with families to develop financial plans tailored to their needs and long-term goals, aiming to serve as a long-term resource for clients to prepare for their future. Alex's professional experience includes working with clients to build comprehensive financial strategies that address individual circumstances. Outside of his professional work, Alex has interests in cars, fishing, motorcycles, outdoor adventures, and parenthood.

Aidan Woods is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Ridgewood Country Club and teaching positions at Fairfield University, Saint Joseph Regional High School, and Saint Margaret School. 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 a range of individual and institutional clients.

Ashish Verma is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA for 10 years before joining JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities in 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework and leveraging broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Ernest Montavon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Ansonia, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and is also involved with Millenmium Construction And Development, LLC, a business he has been associated with since 2003. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Hailley Torres is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2024, she worked at Debtor Hub Inc and held roles at the University of Connecticut and other organizations. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning for business-owner transitions, sports and entertainment, special needs, and divorce.

Dylan Roy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding a Series 66 credential with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2026, he held positions at UBS and JJE Capital Holdings. Outside of his advisory roles, he was involved with the Scarsdale Golf Club from 2023 to 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools like Monte Carlo simulations to model financial outcomes.

Ira Taber is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Stratford, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Hawley Commons Condominium Association. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm provides a combination of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, utilizing a centralized consulting team to deliver research-based, tax-efficient retirement income recommendations.

Brian Large is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2003 and also maintains affiliations with Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company and Lenox Advisors Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is active as a sales agent in various insurance lines through Lenox Advisors. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, using firm-approved tools to provide collaborative, goal-oriented planning.

Peter Holmquist is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has six years of industry experience, including prior roles at Merrill Lynch and Farther Finance Advisors. His background also includes long-term experience in energy trading at HQ Energy Trading, LLC. 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 offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with a focus on collaborative, goal-based financial planning supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Matthew Stinson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2006, including the period when the firm operated as Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across the wealth spectrum, as well as pension plans, corporations, and nonprofit organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset management programs. The firm uses a range of advisory models, often implemented through third-party managers or LPL-sponsored programs, and offers services including ERISA fiduciary support for qualified plans.