Michael Montaldo is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Mt Kisco, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at TD Ameritrade, Morgan Stanley, and E*TRADE Capital Management. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member and minors division director for Sherman Park Little League. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Bryan Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2017, with prior experience at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance. Merrill serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients by offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, brokerage execution, and custody services. The firm’s investment management is delivered through multiple program strategies and an extensive roster of manager-constructed strategies, supported by the oversight of its CIO and platform team.

Davis Craw is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Advanced Structural Technologies, Mott MacDonald, and Black & Veatch. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Andre Aflalo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior career includes roles at Mass Mutual and Waddell & Reed, Inc., and he operates his own entity, Andre Aflalo, LLC. He is also involved with the Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants and serves within the 13 Elmood Rd. Special Taxing District. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad offering of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and third-party asset management. The firm supports advisors with model portfolios, customized strategies, and operational tools, while also maintaining a diverse range of affiliated financial services.

Robert Feighan is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, Feighan serves as an expert witness on financial planning in divorce cases and owns several business entities related to his practice. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce tailored recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Jacob Ferraro is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Equity Services Inc and National Life Group and served at Virginia Military Institute. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Summer Gigliotti is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she is actively involved in youth lacrosse coaching, serving as head coach for several associations in Connecticut. 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 financial planning services and investment recommendations tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth criteria.

Henry Boettger is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Equity Services, Inc and National Life Group. He is also a partner at Hodgkins Boettger Agency LLC, where he is involved in insurance sales and management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts through a network of more than 10,000 independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform to provide customized investment solutions.

Christian Washington is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously spent 10 years at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches at the City University of New York. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology tools and oversight of substantial discretionary assets.

James Tomoda is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is part of a senior wealth advisory practice dedicated to serving senior executives, business owners, and wealthy families through detailed planning and investment oversight. James holds a Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University and an MBA from the University of North Carolina. He has earned professional designations including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His team's approach focuses on understanding client values, needs, and goals to develop customized wealth plans. They emphasize ongoing engagement and proactive reviews of wealth strategies to adapt to clients' changing priorities. James and his team prioritize prompt service as they oversee wealth planning, investment management, and private banking to help clients achieve their financial objectives.

Peter Steiwer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. for 22 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2016. Outside of finance, he has a minority ownership interest in an indoor tennis court facility in Salem, New York. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and manages approximately $671 billion in assets through a network of over 14,000 advisors.

Diego Chalco is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he provides holistic planning and guidance to clients. He collaborates closely with clients and their families to develop financial plans tailored to their unique goals, needs, and visions. Diego has held various roles at Fidelity Investments since 2022, including Investment Consultant and Relationship Manager, and previously worked as an Investment Specialist at Vanguard Brokerage Services from 2020 to 2022. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his capacity to serve clients comprehensively in financial planning. Outside of his professional work, Diego enjoys activities such as fitness, hiking, running, soccer, tennis, and exploring culinary interests.

Patrick McMahon is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked with the Binghamton Athletics Department and Binghamton University. Outside of his financial career, he was involved with the Red Jug Pub for two years. Mass Mutual 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 financial planning using firm-approved software and delivers written recommendations without discretionary investment authority.

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.

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.

Gregory Carnes is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Fidelity Investments and John Hancock. His current role at Charles Schwab began in 2024. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset investment approach and centralized operational structure.

Richard Doyle Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Norwalk, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2008 and 2010, respectively, and previously worked at AON Retirement Plan Advisors and Aon Capital Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is an investor in Loeb Partners Realty LLC, a private real estate company focused on property repositioning and asset management. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Jeffrey Cohen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Truhlar Financial Strategies, Oakwood Counselors, and CAP Advisors. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and manages approximately $671 billion in assets through a network of over 14,000 financial advisors.