Diony Concepcion is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses, and has 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2019, Diony worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of advisory work, Diony is also the owner of an insurance and benefits agency and works as a contractor driver for companies including Lyft. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm provides multiple investment platforms and strategies, including proprietary models and access to third-party managers, with a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Daniel Freddino is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Oxford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2009, including his current role at the firm since 2020. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the Naugatuck Exchange Foundation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Steven Silverman is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Pruco Securities, LLC and the State of Connecticut/Central Connecticut State University. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third‑party asset management, combining advisory services with brokerage and insurance products through its integrated platform.

David Castle is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management as a sole proprietor of a personal rental property. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and investment modeling.

William Lewis is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for nine years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Michael Csontos Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Bethel, CT, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Diligent Corporation and the Town of Fairfield, CT. Outside of advising, he works as an usher at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater and serves as a computer clerk entering early voter registration data for the Town of Fairfield. Primerica Advisors is the sponsor and discretionary portfolio manager of a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, delivering advisory services using model-driven strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers.

Daniela Gerhard is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 20 years of industry experience, including roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved in coaching and teaching workshops focused on growth mindset and coaching fundamentals. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved tools and offers specialized programs such as divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning.

Brooke Hourigan Bertholf is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 credential and 26 years of industry experience. Her career includes positions at Metlife Securities and Metropolitan Life Insurance from 2001 to 2017, followed by roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massmutual Life Insurance Co since 2016 and 2017 respectively. Outside of her advisory work, she is an insurance agent focusing on various insurance products and a co-owner of an LLC for investment properties. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars to individuals, business owners, and organizations. The firm structures financial planning as an annual, collaborative process using firm-approved tools and offers specialized services including event-driven planning such as divorce and estate settlement.

Catherine Andersen is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and JP Morgan Securities. Andersen also engages in non-variable insurance activities through a related insurance agency. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management programs. The firm combines advisory services with brokerage and insurance product sales through an integrated platform.

Joseph Falcone is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, he worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc and associated insurance carriers from 2011 to 2019, and also spent four years at Oxford High School. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and offers a variety of investment strategies and technology-driven solutions.

Frederick Landwehr is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brookfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Landwehr & Spaho, CPA's, Securities America Advisors, Securities America, Inc., and National Planning Corporation. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through Landwehr & Spaho and holds notary duties. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and technology-driven solutions.

Christopher Spahn is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 34 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Morgan Stanley, where he has worked since 2022. Prior to that, he spent ten years at UBS Financial Services. Spahn also serves as a trustee for an investment-related trust based in Connecticut. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and wealth management services supported by firm-approved tools and investment research.

Bryan Smith is a Private Wealth Advisor with Merrill Private Wealth Management, where he delivers sustained financial leadership to a select group of ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families. In this role, he helps clients manage, steward, and preserve their wealth to support their long-term ambitions and intentions. Bryan’s approach centers on unifying multiple aspects of his clients’ financial lives by leveraging the resources of Merrill and Bank of America, allowing them to focus on their personal and professional priorities. Bryan has significant experience advising venture capital partners, entrepreneurs, and multi-generational families, with a focus on areas including investment management, structured credit, wealth transfer, and pre- and post-IPO strategies. Prior to joining Merrill, he spent nearly a decade at J.P. Morgan, most recently as an ultra-high-net-worth Private Banker in San Francisco, and began his career at Sachs Policy Group. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Kansas and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Bryan is also a member of the Milken Institute Young Leaders Circle. Based in Weston, Connecticut, Bryan lives with his wife and two children. Outside of work, he enjoys road biking, playing and watching various sports including basketball, football, golf, and soccer, cooking, listening to music, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Matthew Sherman is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2014 and was previously affiliated with AXA Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2020. 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 employs a hybrid referral and implementation model that includes advisory and brokerage channels, tailoring services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Davis Craw is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James since 2021. Prior to his current role, he was employed at Advanced Structural Technologies, Mott MacDonald, and Black & Veatch. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm also offers institutional consulting and sponsors wrap fee advisory programs.

Andre Aflalo is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at LPL Financial since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Mass Mutual and Waddell & Reed, as well as involvement with the Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants and the 13 Elmood Rd. Special Taxing District. He also operates Andre Aflalo, LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, including model portfolios and retirement plan consulting, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management across its offerings.

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.

Allison Mahar is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Bochanis, Rogan, Zoom, as well as a position with the CT Audubon Society. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm is integrated with Bank of America’s corporate platform, offering access to a wide array of products and services.

Thomas Melfi is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining MassMutual in 2017, he worked at The Marcus Law Firm for two years. In addition to his advisory work, he is a licensed attorney in Connecticut, owner of a brewing company called Nighthawk Brewing LLC, and involved in independent media projects through Wooster Street Media LLC. 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, and charitable organizations. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analysis tools and various specialized planning programs.

Richard Krollman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.