Matthew Hurwitz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at David Lerner Associates, Inc. and Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. He is based in Trumbull, CT. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written Recommendation Reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Jacklyn Hart is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Stratford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Nia Impact Advisors LLC, JOHCM Funds Distributors, LLC, and Foreside Financial Services, LLC. Outside of advisory work, she serves as a Compliance Manager at FIN Compliance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, utilizing both proprietary research models and third-party subadvisors.

Roland Wauthier is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been serving the financial needs of families and executives since joining the firm in 1997. His experience encompasses areas such as retirement planning, business transitions, legacy planning, liquidity management, and portfolio management services. Roland graduated from Western Connecticut State University’s Ancell School of Business with a major in finance and a minor in accounting. He has pursued advanced financial education, including programs at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton Executive Education and Fairfield University’s College for Financial Planning. He earned the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification in 2007 and the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation in 2009. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Outside of his professional activities, Roland participates in community volunteering and enjoys outdoor activities such as biking, cooking, hiking, music, and skiing.

Ryan Verdi is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has recently begun his career in the financial industry, having prior experience at LogicSource and working with various country clubs. Outside of finance, he is involved with 3 Strong Bros, an entrepreneurial venture he has been part of since 2020. MassMutual 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, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative annual planning engagements using firm-approved software and provides specialized planning programs, including divorce and estate settlement services.

Jason Magnotti is a financial advisor with Fisher Investments in Shelton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at several notable firms, including Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, Churchill Management, and Fidelity. Fisher Investments serves a diverse global client base, including institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management through a centralized investment process that combines quantitative and qualitative research. The firm employs tax-aware strategies and defensive tactics to manage risk across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates.

Iryna Antonyuk is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at People's Securities, Inc. and has long-standing employment with People's United Bank and H&R Block, where she currently maintains seasonal work as a tax preparer. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving 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, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Richard Siderowf is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Westport, CT, holding the Series 63 designation and bringing 54 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies and a range of portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Matthew Querze is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including SagePoint Financial and OSAIC, and operates Querze Wealth Management, where he spends a portion of his time engaged in non-variable insurance services. 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 and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Michelle Hobart is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 23 years of industry experience. Her career includes positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Citizens Securities, MSI Financial Services, and other firms. She is currently based in Fairfield, CT. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

John Koterbay III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he manages client relationships through Array Services, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income strategies and tax-aware withdrawals.

Kelly Collins is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Trumbull, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2013. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain 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 with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations.

Joshua Mcmahon is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and VOYA Financial Advisors. Outside of finance, he operates George McMahon's Lawn Service, a lawn care and snow removal business. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Samuel Lazar is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Stamford, CT. He has one year of industry experience, having previously worked at GAMCO Investors, Inc. and Barnum Financial Group. Outside of his advisory roles, he has been involved with Old Oaks Country Club over multiple years. Merrill 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 supported by internal and third-party managers. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Patricia Weber is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Wilton, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2019 and previously held roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendation reports. The firm serves clients through a large institutional platform that integrates advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Samuel Grossman is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Caraluzzi's Georgetown Market, Bow Ties Cinema, and the University of 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brad Mcbrair is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has concurrently worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2015. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of investment options that include insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep programs.

Ryan Taylor is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife from 2015 to 2017. In addition to his advisory role, Taylor acts as an independent insurance agent specializing in disability, fixed annuities, life/accident/health, long-term care, and Medicare-related products. 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 provides ongoing financial planning and asset management through collaborative, annual engagements using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals, with implementation of recommendations offered separately.

Jennee Blanco is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with six years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations, and has worked at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company and MML Investors Services since 2019, following prior roles at Barnum Benefit Advisors and Barnum Financial Group. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an independent insurance agent specializing in life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance, and assists with life settlement cases. 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, goal-based planning using firm-approved software and delivers written recommendations while clients maintain discretion over implementation.

Mark Mezzone is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Ridgefield, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He worked at Merrill from 2014 to 2016 before joining Raymond James in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of MDJM LLC. 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 a range of financial planning and consulting services, drawing on diverse portfolio management strategies and extensive affiliated research.

Anders Hebeler is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2025 and has prior experience at Mannes Financials and Newport Classic Cruises. He has also worked in various roles at 360 Main, the University of Rhode Island, the Town of Trumbull, and Trumbull High School. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform.