Michael Coco is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Andre Aflalo LLC, Waddell & Reed, Inc., and various insurance carriers. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jordan Kerner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 17 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Waddell & Reed, Mass Mutual, and his own firm, Jordan Kerner Company. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment services, including third-party asset management and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Peter Coleman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has held roles at LPL Financial since 2019 and has been involved in financial education as an adjunct professor at the College for Financial Planning/Kaplan and The American College. Outside of finance, he coaches seasonal sports and sailing and is the author of a book aimed at helping children realize their potential. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Byron Eller is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Annuities Distributors and Prudential Insurance Company of America. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, model portfolios, and fund advisory services.

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.

Richard Doyle Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Norwalk, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2008 and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is an investor in Loeb Partners Realty LLC, a private real estate company focused on property repositioning, renovation, and asset management. 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 delivers these services on a non-discretionary basis and combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer, investment adviser, and commodity-related registrations.

Jeffrey Cohen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2012 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broad range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Lisa Valerio is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2017, she spent nine years at National Planning Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Valerio Financial Group, where she provides life and health insurance services, and Valerio Tax Edge, offering tax preparation and small business bookkeeping. She is also involved in local business networks, including the Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Network of Executive Women. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs a range of investment tools and offers access to multiple advisory platforms and third-party managers.

Steven Flagg is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience. He currently works at Morgan Stanley, where he has been since 2022, having previously held positions at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analyses.

Jonathan De Pino is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, he held various roles including positions at United Concrete Products and National Fitness Partners. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides collaborative, annual financial planning engagements and a range of event-driven planning programs.

Joel Bernstein is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Shelton, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MetLife Securities from 2013 to 2017 and has been associated with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Bernstein is also an independent insurance agent, selling various insurance products including dental, disability, life, and long-term care coverage. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with planning engagements structured as annual, collaborative relationships using advanced analytical tools.

Karl Mergenthaler is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan for 10 years before joining Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an adjunct professor at Fairfield University and is involved with Columbia University and the CFA Institute in non-investment-related educational and administrative capacities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and approved tools, with plans typically not including individual security recommendations and client implementation responsibilities.

Joseph Barbetta is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Westport, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 2000. Barbetta serves as a legislative ambassador for the American Cancer Society, representing the organization in lobbying efforts at state and federal levels. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm delivers its services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes a range of investment programs and third-party asset managers.

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.

Brian Swedrock is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Webster Wealth Advisors for a decade before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. He holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools that incorporate Global Investment Committee return estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

Peter Velcofsky is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors and as Assistant Treasurer of the Town of East Lyme Public Library. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

John Altier is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cantor Fitzgerald & Co and Axa Advisors, Llc. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm emphasizes personalized risk assessment and matches clients with a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers.

Matthew Webber is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for Fairfield FITS and owns a business that provides office and administrative assistance, including expert witness payment services. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.

Michael Sherman is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 44 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 that include fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-driven, tailored investment strategies.

Dawn Bolling is a financial advisor with Merrill in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. since 2003. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.