David Cikatz is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Waterford, CT. He has seven years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2010. 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 through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products.

Linda Brophy is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Essex, CT, where she has worked since 2008. She has 17 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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.

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.

Deborah Tata is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Woodbury, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2005, including its affiliated entity Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

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.

Kyle Nelson is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for seven years before joining Merrill in 2021. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Brian Clemente is a financial advisor with Merrill in Guilford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2007. 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, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various organizations.

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.

Bria Gilbert is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously at MBSC Securities Corporation. Gilbert is also associated with Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, LLC. 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 range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and technology-driven investment strategies.

Deborah Swarr is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Madison, CT, where she has worked since 2013. She has 19 years of industry experience. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a wide range of investment programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

David Sack is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Sylvia Guinan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a jewelry design business and is the author of a book titled *The Richness of Divorce...How to Separate with Love and Grace*. 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 employs over 14,000 financial advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Kevin Sullivan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Essex, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2014 and operates under the trade name Webster Investments. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Brendan Montano is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at North Cove Capital of Ameriprise Financial and entrepreneurial activities such as Montano Wellness. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified model portfolios.

Joe Celotto is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1997 and holds the designation of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) as well as Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Joe specializes in goals-based wealth management, working with affluent families, accomplished professionals, and business owners to develop personalized strategies that address retirement planning, managing new wealth, and retirement income. Throughout his career, Joe has focused on helping clients navigate the complexities of financial planning by aligning investment decisions with their personal priorities and life stages. He leads a team of specialists to provide customized advice and disciplined investing approaches, emphasizing collaboration and long-term relationship building. Joe’s approach includes addressing retirement lifestyle funding, education planning, and managing potential healthcare costs, with attention to the changes clients experience over time. Joe earned a Bachelor’s degree from Quinnipiac University and a Master’s degree from the University of New Haven, in addition to his high school diploma from Hamden High School. Outside of his professional work, Joe’s personal interests include skydiving, table tennis, and tennis.

Michael Gula is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Niantic, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and its affiliated entity since 2010. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals using a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions.

Charles Trapani is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planning Board of Standards, Inc., and has been in the financial services industry since 2001. Charles focuses on serving high net worth individuals and their families, including professional athletes and coaches, providing a broad range of services including investment management, retirement planning, estate and tax planning, risk management, and financial planning related to significant liquidity events. Charles’s expertise encompasses college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, small business strategies, and special needs planning. His wealth management approach is consultative and objective, emphasizing a comprehensive understanding of each client's financial situation and personal goals. He develops customized strategies, regularly reviews progress, and integrates resources from Merrill Lynch and Bank of America to support clients’ evolving needs. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Vermont and a Master of Business Administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Charles brings over 25 years of experience from roles in both small businesses and large corporations, including owning and operating two small businesses. Beyond his professional work, he is involved in community organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Community Dining Room, and Rotary. His personal interests include basketball, biking, bowling, fishing, golfing, hiking, music, marathon running, and writing.

Joseph Stone is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. 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 advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.