Robert Wood is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2016, he worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 10 years and Merrill for 5 years. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a network of thousands of financial professionals. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and provides access to multiple platforms, proprietary model strategies, and third-party advisers.

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.

Norena Howard is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023 and previously spent 14 years at UBS. In addition to her advisory role, she is a notary public. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and financial planning services tailored to a broad range of needs, including retirement, education, risk management, and specialized areas such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis.

John Dezzutti is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lakeside, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 1986. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches weekly yoga classes in Litchfield, CT. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines algorithmic automation with expert oversight to deliver tailored retirement income advice and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

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.

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.

Jeffrey Florio is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. He is also the owner of Florio Financial Advisors, managing his Ameriprise business part-time. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

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.

Timothy O'Connell is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience and currently advises at Cetera. His prior roles include positions with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company, where he worked for 15 years. He is co-owner of Financial Guide Solutions, LLC, an entity used for pass-through compensation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Philip Adriani is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate strategies, leveraging structured planning processes and advanced modeling tools.

Mark Ellis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2009. Ellis also has a long-standing association with Bank of America, dating back to 2005. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

Frank Baggio is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wilton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at National Planning Corporation and Osaic FS, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he manages Creative Computer Concepts, a business involved in mortgage services, tax preparation, non-variable insurance, notary services, and computer services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and oversight of more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

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.

Michael Falkowski is a CFP® with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2025. Prior to that, he worked at Avantax Insurance Agency, LLC and Avantax Investment Services, Inc. for a combined 26 years. Falkowski also operates Falkowski Income Tax Service and Falkowski Financial Inc., providing tax preparation and accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.