Stephen Purdy is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2022. He has previous experience as a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise from 2021 to 2022. Stephen partners with his clients to co-create, implement, and maintain financial plans that align with their goals and visions of success, security, and peace of mind. With a background as a former college professor, Stephen has a strong passion for financial education. He emphasizes comprehensive client understanding of the planning process, guiding them step by step. His objective is to establish lifelong and enduring relationships with clients, supporting their financial well-being over time. Outside of his professional work, Stephen has interests in art, comedy, golf, music as an instrumentalist, and parenthood.

Robert Mcbride is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research with capital market assumptions to tailor financial plans. The firm operates as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant, providing a broad range of wealth management and institutional trading services.

Keith Butler is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott for eight years and currently manages client investment portfolios as the managing partner of Lodestar Capital Management LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client goals, with additional capabilities in municipal finance and specialized retirement plan consulting.

Peter Goldberg is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendations, emphasizing assets managed within Ameriprise and incorporating algorithmic tools overseen by a dedicated consulting team.

Anthony Rocco Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Wilton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and Raymond James Financial Services since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a high school lacrosse and football referee. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting through a broad network of advisors and utilizes analytical tools and risk profiling to support client goals.

Jerrett Weltens is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at People's United Advisors, Inc. and People's Securities, Inc. He is also involved in real estate rental activities outside his advisory role. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker‑dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Francisco Rivera 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 firms including JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo Bank, and Webster Bank. He is also a commissioned notary public in the state of Connecticut. LPL Financial serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies and provides access to research, model portfolios, and advanced portfolio management tools.

Julie Sterling is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019 and was previously with Capitol Securities Management for 11 years. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Michael Nelson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. for a combined total of over 27 years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering investment policy development, performance reporting, participant education, and discretionary investment management grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm serves institutional clients with a range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Susan Wilson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 45 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley in various roles since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a committee member for the Bird Key Yacht Club Foundation, a nonprofit organization in Sarasota, Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, providing a range of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and modeling techniques.

Brian Potok is a CFA® charterholder with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera since 2023. His prior roles include positions at VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc., AssetMark Brokerage, LLC, and Centurion Capital Group, Inc. He is also involved with Retirement Income Resources, LLC, a financial services firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and consulting services, managing over $256 billion in assets through various program structures and custodial relationships.

Timothy Smith is a financial advisor at Cetera with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. Prior to his current role at Cetera, he has been associated with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Georgetown Financial Group, Inc. outside of advisory work, he serves as an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance and is involved in product education and underwriting support for Amicor Enterprise Insurance Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, operating a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, supporting diverse investment models and program structures.

Stephen Schneider is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked within Wells Fargo's affiliated firms since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-executor for his father’s estate. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser providing investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Zhu Howard is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Stamford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at M&T Bank, JP Morgan Securities LLC, JP Morgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios and research from various sources.

Matthew Heisler is the Senior Resident Director at Merrill’s New Canaan Wealth Management office. He joined Merrill in 2012, bringing over two decades of experience as a proprietary derivatives trader with professional histories at ING Financial Markets and The Galahad Group. In his leadership role, Matthew oversees a team dedicated to a collaborative and personalized approach to wealth management, focusing on client-centered planning across investment, retirement, legacy, and family wealth strategies. With 23 years of expertise in market structure, advanced hedging strategies, and alternative investments, Matthew emphasizes intellectual rigor and customized service to help affluent families manage complex financial matters. His team serves clients as Wealth Management Planners, Investment Advisors, Personal Bankers, and Trusted Advisors, offering a comprehensive approach to financial planning that includes investments, retirement income, insurance, and estate transfer techniques. Matthew holds the designations of Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Matthew earned his bachelor’s degree in Biology from Princeton University, where he also participated in football and rugby. He lives in Westport, Connecticut, with his wife and four children. Outside of work, he is involved in community activities including youth sports coaching and booster club membership, and enjoys skiing, mountain biking, reading, and music.

Jeffrey Sharpe is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and written summaries, with optional implementation through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Jeffrey Spiewak is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Dibico Construction, Inc. and Rockit Solutions, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing retirement income planning advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Clinton Noell is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE Capital Management, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. 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 uses multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Robert Brody is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Hugh O'Brien Youth Foundation and Community Living Corporation, a nonprofit providing care for the developmentally disabled, where he is also chairman of the board. Additionally, he manages an aircraft leasing business through RSB 2.0 LLC. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Steven Evanchik is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS Financial Services and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC before his current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. He serves as a partner in an investment-related business, James Newby and Elizabeth Newby, LTD. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and internal investment analysis.