Michael Coco is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Norwalk, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Andre Aflalo LLC, Waddell & Reed, Inc., and various insurance carriers. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Aidan Dervisevic is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His background includes roles outside finance such as work at Think Mortgage, a restaurant, and various educational positions. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and access to a broad range of financial products supported by an integrated platform.

Jordan Kerner is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Waddell & Reed, Mass Mutual, and operated the Jordan Kerner Company. 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 broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Peter Coleman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Darien, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has held teaching positions at the College for Financial Planning, The American College, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield University, and North University. Outside of finance, he is also an author focused on children’s development and serves as a sailing and seasonal sports coach. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and nonprofit organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

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 31 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2008 and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is an investor in Loeb Partners Realty LLC, a private real estate company focused on property repositioning, renovation, and asset management. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm delivers these services on a non-discretionary basis and combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer, investment adviser, and commodity-related registrations.

Jeffrey Cohen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2012 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broad range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Michael Montaruli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds the Series 63 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2015 and also maintains a long-term role with Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union since 2005. At Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, he is involved in insurance services focusing on Medicare-related plans. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Karl Mergenthaler is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan for 10 years before joining Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an adjunct professor at Fairfield University and is involved with Columbia University and the CFA Institute in non-investment-related educational and administrative capacities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and approved tools, with plans typically not including individual security recommendations and client implementation responsibilities.

John Arminio is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with MassMutual Life Insurance Co and MML Investors Services since 2025. Prior to this, he gained experience at Barnum Financial Group, Fortress Investment Group, and Dunlea Glass & Mirror, Inc. He also has a background connected to the University of South Carolina and several community clubs. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars with a structured annual planning process utilizing firm-approved analytical tools.

Adam Morton is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services.

Joseph Barbetta is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Westport, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 2000. Barbetta serves as a legislative ambassador for the American Cancer Society, representing the organization in lobbying efforts at state and federal levels. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm delivers its services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes a range of investment programs and third-party asset managers.

Keith Gillotti is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for a family estate in Brookfield, CT. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, utilizing Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Wei Chen is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Wei applies a disciplined process that begins with understanding clients’ family dynamics, financial situations, and priorities. Wei focuses on crafting customized financial strategies to help clients pursue their goals, addressing investing and fiduciary responsibilities for institutions as well as wealth management needs for individuals and families. Since 2005, Wei has provided expertise in areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Wei holds several professional designations: Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Wei earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut and is fluent in English, Chinese, and German. Outside of work, Wei enjoys bicycling, hiking, cooking, antiquing, interior decorating, painting, photography, table tennis, and traveling. Wei is also committed to community involvement and volunteering with local organizations.

Brian Swedrock is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Webster Wealth Advisors for a decade before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. He holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools that incorporate Global Investment Committee return estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

John Bachul is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and located in Greenwich, CT. He joined Wells Fargo Clearing in 2026 and has previously held positions at Wells Fargo Bank and worked in academic settings. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

John Altier is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cantor Fitzgerald & Co and Axa Advisors, Llc. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm emphasizes personalized risk assessment and matches clients with a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers.

Daniel Hasa is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Keller Williams. Outside of finance, he works part-time as a waiter at Halit Inc Rraci Restaurant. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory services with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Michael Sherman is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings that include fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-driven, tailored investment strategies.