Mark Benedict is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Benedict holds a Series 63 designation and is based in Mystic, Connecticut. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Daniel Dunn is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 65 designation. He has 42 years of industry experience, including prior roles at MetLife Securities Inc. and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, he serves as chairman of the Town of Montville Youth Advisory Board and is a notary public in Connecticut. MassMutual 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 employs collaborative, annual planning processes using proprietary software and offers programs such as educational seminars, wrap accounts, and specialized planning services.

Trevor Anderson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and was previously involved in co-owning a retail clothing shop. Outside of advising, he remains active in managing this small business with his spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm provides a broad range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Nicholas Pappas is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2017 and is based in New London, CT. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Secretary for the Boston Exit Planning Consortium, an association focused on strategic planning and exit planning for business owners. UBS Financial Services Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets solutions supported by proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities.

Thomas Gardiner is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at The Washington Trust Company, Eli Cannons, and in education. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Michael Quirk is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2015 and is also associated with Strategic Financial Services and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. Outside of advisory work, Quirk serves as a corporator for MountainOne Bank and is a charity authorized signer for the Jared Lewis Quirk "Good Guy" Scholarship. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of investment platforms and strategies.

Emmy Sau is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she assists occasionally as a manager in a restaurant hospitality business in Huntington, NY. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

Thomas Dittmeier is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Waterford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 10 years before joining LPL Financial in 2024. In addition to his advisory role, he also operates an insurance agency specializing in fixed annuities and traditional life insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and various investment strategies.

Bryan Rodgers is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Mystic, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab in 2021, he worked for General Dynamics Electric Boat from 2009 to 2021. He serves as a board member of the Estate & Tax Planning Council of Eastern Connecticut, where he contributes to increasing club membership. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. primarily serves high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary SMAs, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Jesse Perrault is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with nine years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently an advisor at Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2022, and previously held roles at Franklin Distributors LLC, Legg Mason Investor Services LLC, and ClearBridge Investments. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Craig Taliento is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He worked at UBS Financial Services for 12 years prior to joining Raymond James in 2025. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and advisory services with a range of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and model managers.

Nicholas Bosco is a financial advisor with Merrill in Mystic, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2017 and previously was employed with Citizens Bank and Citizens Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a Power of Attorney position for a non-investment related entity in Niantic, Connecticut. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed by internal and third-party teams for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Steven Degraff is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities, and operates his own financial services practice, DeGraff Financial. In addition to his advisory work, Degraff provides pro-bono financial counseling through the Women and Family Life Center and teaches part-time at Gateway Community College. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, with a multi-manager platform supporting diverse investment strategies.

James Noonan is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He brings extensive expertise to his role, helping clients identify, prioritize, and achieve meaningful financial goals by applying a multi-faceted strategy tailored to individual circumstances. Jim holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designation, as well as credentials as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and a Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Master's degree from the University of New Haven and a Bachelor's degree from Ohio State University. He is an active member of the USCGA Alumni Association and regularly contributes to his community through music, performing guitar and singing in the choir at St. Thomas More Church.

Leah Gardiner is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 11 years of experience in the financial industry and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Craig Koehler is a ChFC®-credentialed financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2010. Outside of his advisory work, Koehler is an independent insurance agent and a member of the Coastal Business Network in Groton, CT. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals using a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Bruce Buck is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Stonington, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Kappa Rho Alumni Association of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity and engages in writing fiction and freelance voiceover work. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research-driven, tax-smart strategies with algorithmic support to deliver tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

William Canning is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Steven Wedegis is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 35 years of industry experience, including over 25 years with Cambridge Investment Research. Wedegis is also president of Financial Directions Inc., a tax preparation, accounting, and probate services firm. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent Financial Professionals, providing a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

Alexander Crocker is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Mystic, CT. He holds a Series 66 designation and began his advisory career at Morgan Stanley in 2026. Prior to entering the financial industry, he worked at Wells Fargo Bank and spent six years employed at Petrillo's Pizza Pub and Grill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with various advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations to assist in financial planning.