Linda Brophy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. The firm serves more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. Edward Jones manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and 15,100 branch offices.

Robert Sartori is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Mystic, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles at Morgan Stanley since 1999 and six years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a wide 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 financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Nishant Sahoo is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career in 2014 and assists clients by helping them manage their wealth to meet their individual needs. Nishant employs a comprehensive, goals-based approach that starts with understanding each client's unique situation, family, job, and aspirations to create tailored wealth management strategies. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Fordham University with a focus on Finance and Economics. Nishant's professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His areas of expertise include family wealth management, small business strategies, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management. In addition to his professional work, Nishant has been actively involved in his community, serving as Vice President of the Stonington Volunteer Ambulance Corps and as an EMT. He also contributes to organizations such as the Mystic Lions Club, Southeastern CT Cultural Coalition, Fordham University EMS Advisory Board, and the Fordham University Mentorship Program. His personal interests include biking, cooking, running, and spending time with his family.

Ashley Smelser is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Old Saybrook, CT, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2025, she worked at Sullivan Financial, Delta Wealth Management, Connecticut Wealth Management, and LPL Financial. She is also an associate financial advisor at Netflows, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Thomas Wright is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and currently serves at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Thomas is involved in several community organizations, including serving as treasurer for a youth soccer program and holding board roles with the Manchester Rotary and Plan of CT. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and advanced modeling techniques to support client financial plans.

Mark Catullo is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Waterford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2001 and with Raymond James Financial since 2009. 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 using advanced analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation.

Lee Couture is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Grove Point Investments, H. Beck, Inc., and Polaris Advisory Services. He serves on the boards of Habitat for Humanity and the Waterford Library, and he owns Couture Tax Planning Services LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through thousands of financial professionals. The firm manages a multibillion-dollar asset base and provides access to multiple platforms, custodians, and proprietary model strategies.

Brenda Ayers is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo, Sullivan Financial LLC, and TD Bank. Outside of financial services, she is the sole proprietor of a retail business that publishes the children's book "Construction A to Z." Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and integrates planning and investment services across its wide retail and institutional platform.

Charles Rousseau is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 42 years of industry experience, including roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MetLife Securities. He is also a broker and agent for ClearPath Financial Solutions LLC, specializing in individual and group health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to develop written recommendations tailored to client goals.

Owen O Donnell is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill from 2019 to 2021 and has a varied work history including roles at East Carolina University and the Old Lyme Police Department. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Hub and Spoke Operational Support LLC, assisting clients with financial planning, and owns a property management business, Shore Estates LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning through a combination of research, algorithmic tools, and a centralized service team.

Diane Davis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1995 and concurrently with Bank of America, N.A. since 2010. Diane holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole owner of two rental property businesses in Essex, Connecticut, and Miami, Florida. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Matthew Spring is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience. He joined Wells Fargo Clearing in 2025 after a decade at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc. Spring serves on several nonprofit boards, including the Mystic YMCA and the Stonington Historical Society, where he participates in governance and fundraising activities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates a broad range of financial products and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when advising clients.

Bria Gilbert is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Chester, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. Her work history includes multiple roles at LPL Financial as well as positions at Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, MBSC Securities Corporation, and Voya Investment Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and third-party asset management, utilizing various portfolio strategies and technological tools to support advisors.

Alexandre Demetrio is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in New London, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2011. He serves as finance chair and board member for Madison A Better Chance of Connecticut, a nonprofit focused on supporting talented young men of color through education and leadership development. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including portfolio management and financial planning. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Erika Campbell is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2005, working in Mystic, CT. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mary Sloan is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for over 15 years combined prior to joining LPL Enterprise. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities, using a model-driven investment approach and offering access to third-party asset managers and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Sylvia Guinan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes six years at Citigroup Global Markets before joining Wells Fargo in 2016. Outside of advising, she designs jewelry through a personal venture and authored a book titled *The Richness of Divorce...How to Separate with Love and Grace*. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages significant assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, relying on research and analytics to support diversified investment approaches.

Wayne Devoe is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career in 1988 and has been serving clients and their families for more than 30 years. In his role, Wayne assists clients in building wealth management strategies tailored to their individual needs, focusing on delivering a comprehensive approach that starts with listening and helping clients make informed decisions. Wayne's areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and women and wealth. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut and a Master's degree from the University of Hartford. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He currently resides in Old Saybrook with his wife, Patty, and has three grown children. Outside of his professional work, Wayne enjoys biking, hiking, and swimming.

Seth Burzycki is a financial professional with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and affiliated entities since 2025 and has been involved with Guided Financial Strategies LLC since 2020. Outside of financial advising, he serves as a board member for a retail appliance business and works as a staff pharmacist for a medication delivery service. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers.

Kevin Sullivan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Merrill, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Webster Investments. He is based in Essex, CT. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.