Our Mission

Opus: Advice First represents all we can do together. We look to enhance the financial and emotional well-being of our clients and their families by providing information and improving behavior as it relates to important life decisions.

Planning for the future is important work, just as a musician creates their unique pieces. In the musical sense we see our relationship as working in “harmony”. Starting with advice first, we look to keep you on track with core financial planning and subsequently help you manage the wealth and assets we build together.

The original office is based in Oxford, CT, and we also have offices in Harrison, NY and Palo Alto, CA. With the help of technology, we are able to serve clients in 20 states. Our value proposition is centered on creating and maintaining deep relationships with our clients so that we can help to “orchestrate your dreams”. This is done by identifying your unique and individual goals and helping you pursue them through comprehensive planning.

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Our advisors

Nancy S Daoud

ChFC®, APMA®

Private Wealth Advisor

Chief Executive Officer of Opus: Advice First
Learn more about Nancy S Daoud Visit Nancy S Daoud's website

Nina Daoud

BFA, APMA®, CDFA®

Private Wealth Advisor

President of Opus: Advice First
Learn more about Nina Daoud Visit Nina Daoud's website

Philip Bensley

CIMA®

Financial Advisor

Chief Investment Officer of Opus: Advice First
Learn more about Philip Bensley Visit Philip Bensley's website

Andrew W Smith

APMA®

Financial Advisor

ACCREDITED PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT ADVISOR™
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Albertine Gibbs

CFP®, APMA®

Financial Advisor

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional
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Bob Tosetti

CMFA®

Financial Advisor

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Connor Odell

APMA®

Financial Advisor

ACCREDITED PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT ADVISOR™
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Steven Ignacio Flores

APMA®

Financial Advisor

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Our team

Kristopher Daoud

Kristopher Daoud

Operations Manager,

Chief Operating Officer of Opus: Advice First
Michael Schietromo

Michael Schietromo

Business Development Director

Becky J. O'Hara

Becky J. O'Hara

Client Service Specialist

Lori Jones

Lori Jones

Client Service Specialist

Janae Ryzak

Janae Ryzak

Client Service Specialist

Trish Flynn

Trish Flynn

Client Service Specialist

Kimberly Killoy

Kimberly Killoy

Marketing Specialist

Tanya Iljazi

Tanya Iljazi

Client Service Specialist