Matthew Carney serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he joined the team in 2017. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and Personal Investment Advisor, focusing on areas including executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, and socially responsible investing. His approach emphasizes personalized financial planning and clear communication to help clients understand their current financial situation and align their strategies with their long-term goals. Matthew holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and American Public Policy from St. Mary's College of Maryland, graduating with Magna Cum Laude honors. During his time at St. Mary's, he was a member of the men's varsity lacrosse team and participated in the student-athlete advisor committee, leading community service events and fundraisers for local nonprofits. Outside his professional role, Matthew remains active in alumni associations for St. Mary's lacrosse and The Potomac School. He contributes to community involvement through events such as the St. Mary's College of Maryland men's lacrosse fundraising game for The Wounded Warrior Project. Matthew resides in Washington, DC, and enjoys traveling, attending concerts, and spending time with his family.

Matthew Sullivan is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Sullivan Financial Group and Commonwealth Financial Network for 21 years. He is also the sole member of Sullivan Financial Group, LLC, an entity created for securities and insurance business, and has limited involvement with Medicare product referrals. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services including fiduciary consulting, plan design and compliance, employee education, and advisor-managed accounts, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serving clients such as sovereign wealth funds.

Jonas Regondola is a Series 65 licensed advisor at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. with one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc., as well as work outside financial services in retail and hospitality sectors. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to develop tailored asset allocations and offers both wrap and non-wrap programs.

James Elliott is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Chelsea Groton Bank, Infinex Investments, Bank Rhode Island, and Commonwealth Financial Network. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base with brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs, employing both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Tiffany Knoop is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Ivory Wealth Management. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an administrative assistant for Denton & Haskins, a back office operations business. Kestra Advisory provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting services to a diverse client base, including institutional and individual investors. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan design, benchmarking, and access to multiple management platforms, serving clients ranging from plan sponsors to sovereign wealth funds.

Daniel Frey is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Key Investment Services since 2016, concurrently working with KeyBank since 2016. Key Investment Services LLC provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through wrap-fee programs, model portfolios, and separately managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed model selection supported by non-binding recommendations and ongoing monitoring, and it operates within the KeyCorp group, maintaining affiliated relationships with KeyBank and KeyBanc Capital Markets.

Justin Staub is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2021 and prior experience at Wells Fargo Advisors. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large enterprise firm managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. It serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipalities, offering brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services through a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Kevin Agan Jr. is a financial professional with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Bankers Life Advisory Services, he worked in related roles at Bankers Life Securities, Bankers Life & Casualty, and S&S Worldwide. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Agan Financials LLC, a business involved in home renovation and rental property management in Connecticut. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals, focusing on customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis.

Joshua Morton is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been in the industry since 2024, with prior experience that includes roles in financial services and hospitality. Outside of advising, he has worked as a server and bartender at a restaurant and bar in Essex, CT. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers fee-based asset management, retirement-plan advisory, and fiduciary services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and custom strategies.

Paulette Retsinas is a CFP® professional with 41 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. She has worked at Chelsea Groton Savings Bank and infinex Investments, Inc. since 2006. Outside of her financial advisory role, she is involved in the distribution of essential oils with Young Living. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm provides customized advisory services and combines adviser and broker-dealer functions through a hybrid structure with a focus on delegated investment management and a broad range of service offerings.

Holly Hedde is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Janney Montgomery Scott, Merrill, LPL Financial, and Remote Advisor Resources. Outside of her advisory role, she assists with seasonal property management for a rental property in Stonington, CT. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing multiple program structures and technology tools to support diverse client needs.

Jean Wilczynski is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor at Savant Wealth Management with 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Exencial Wealth Advisors, LLC for 12 years before joining Savant. Jean serves as Chair of the Finance Council and member of the Investment Committee for Christ the King Catholic Church in Old Lyme, Connecticut, providing volunteer financial oversight. Savant Wealth Management serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management and related services. The firm’s investment approach combines evidence-based asset allocation with actively managed strategies and sub-advised mandates, supported by centralized resources and affiliated accounting, legal, and trust services.

Paul Ferrucci is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2001 and operates The Ferrucci Company, a securities business he founded in 1992. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and back-office support, including trading, technology, compliance, and investment management services.

James Thomas is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 43 years of industry experience. Since 2013, he has been associated with Infinex Investments, Inc. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized advisory services through a network of investment adviser representatives, combining a hybrid adviser and broker-dealer structure with access to alternative investments and a lending marketplace.

Richard La Saracina is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bankers Life Securities, Inc., Bankers Life & Casualty, Mohegan Sun, and Dodd Stadium. He is also licensed as an insurance agent, writing Medicare Supplement, annuity, life, health, and long-term care insurance products. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and portfolio management to client goals and risk tolerances.

Steven Ayer is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors in Norwich, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Hightower Advisors since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is a board member and chairman of Farmers Cow Development Corp., a company involved in franchising a regional food brand. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across various investment strategies.

Samuel Sweitzer is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked at Deloitte and Touche. Sweitzer is also involved in insurance sales and financial advising through Sweitzer Income Planning, a separate business he has operated since 2019. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides a platform-centered approach combining model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services.

Corbin Couture is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. He has worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc. since 2019 and previously at Infinex Investments, Inc. from 2013 to 2019. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure and a model that delegates investment analysis and account management to its representatives.

Kelly Gorreck is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked exclusively within the First Command family of companies since 2018. Outside of her advisory role, Gorreck owns and operates KG Services LLC, which serves as the tax and liability protection entity for her financial advisory business. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm provides financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, delivering discretionary portfolio management through a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

James Carney is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has led Carney Financial Group as president since 2005 alongside his role at Commonwealth. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad range of managed account programs, third-party asset manager access, and comprehensive adviser support services.