Leila Larijani is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Sherman, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, Larijani serves as Treasurer for the King Hussein Cancer Foundation USA. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocation to tailor solutions to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of financial products and capital markets services.

Peter Arnold is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Bethel, Connecticut, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial and its affiliated entities since 2002. In addition to his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor with Nutmeg Investment Group. 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, and institutional entities. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to support client goals and maintains unique affiliations that enhance its municipal and public-finance services.

Mary Xavier is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Danbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at Sprint Corporation for 14 years. Mary contributes to the OAD Report as part of her professional activities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Hannah Huntley is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Danbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Wealth Group Financial Advisors, Union Savings Bank, and Raymond James Financial Services. She has also been involved with Kimberly Farm and GW Tavern. 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, and institutional organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Nancy Dobrzanski is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she has been involved in real estate ownership. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Amanda Karaqi is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Northwestern Mutual and Keller Williams Realty Partners. Outside of financial services, she was involved in real estate through Karaqi Real Estate, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a comprehensive range of advisory programs, including managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

John Durkin is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ascend Financial Services, Inc. and Financial Underwriters Inc. prior to joining Cetera. Durkin is currently based in Danbury, CT. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, supported by a network of over 10,000 advisors and managing over $256 billion in assets.

Steven Sax is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1987 and has been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a consultant for a nonprofit organization in Connecticut. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Antonio Dispensa is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2016. His practice is based in Danbury, Connecticut. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Christopher Conto is a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial services industry in 1992 and joined Merrill in 1993 after moving back to his home state of Connecticut. In his role, he provides personalized financial advice and asset management to high net worth clients, focusing on helping them achieve their financial goals and aspirations. Christopher’s areas of expertise include college education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and managing new wealth. He employs a goals-based planning approach and offers support with insurance and estate planning services. As a qualified Portfolio Manager, he builds and manages personalized or defined strategies to support his clients’ objectives. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Springfield College and the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation, sponsored by the Investments & Wealth Institute™ at the Wharton School of Business. Christopher resides in Woodbury, Connecticut, with his wife Amy and their three children. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family, traveling, coaching youth sports, staying active, and volunteering at local charitable organizations.

Scott Mitchell is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at SagePoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. Outside of advising, he is a CPA partner at Melillo & Mitchell and Innovative CPA Group, specializing in tax preparation and planning, and operates an independent insurance sales business. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a broad network of advisers, offering brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to managed portfolios. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and multiple investment platforms to customize client portfolios, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Joseph Cullen Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2018 and previously at J.P. Morgan Securities from 2012 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with Trinity Catholic High School since 2018. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored advice through a centralized consulting team.

Ian Calle is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining Charles Schwab in 2023, he worked in education from 2013 to 2023 and had a brief association with Providence College in 2022. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

John Deleo is a Resident Director and Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping individuals, families, and businesses with retirement planning, asset management, and administration of retirement plans for organizations. His client focus areas include divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, defined benefit plans, liquidity management, portfolio management, investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. John holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Central Connecticut State University and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He emphasizes developing personalized financial strategies tailored to clients' long-term goals. He is a member of the Ansonia Volunteer Fire Department and engages in community service. Outside of work, John enjoys camping, cooking, fishing, hiking, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Gianna De Angelis is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience with Kestra Advisory Services, Kestra Investment Services, Newtown Savings Bank, and Sacred Heart University. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a variety of financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Javier Dedios is a financial advisor with Merrill in Southbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2008, following a brief tenure at Citigroup Global Markets. Prior to that, he was with Merrill for 11 years. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Paul Mariano is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services who holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 43 years of industry experience, having been with MassMutual Investors Services since 1982 and affiliated with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 1978. Mariano also works as an insurance agent, providing life, disability, long-term care, health insurance, and fixed annuities. 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 comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and provide written recommendations.

David Long is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His career includes previous roles at Founders Financial Securities LLC, Securities America Advisors, National Planning Corporation, and Financial Planning Associates, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as President of Personal Tax Systems, Inc., focusing on tax preparation and planning. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Brian Clemente is a financial advisor with Merrill in Southbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2007. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Dennis Tracy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Oppenheimer for 12 years before joining Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. and then Ameriprise. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, delivering personalized recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis through a centralized consulting team, while offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.