Marc Agresti is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Milford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1994 and Primerica Financial Services since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on retail clients rather than institutional pension or profit-sharing plans.

Dennis Peter is a financial advisor at Merrill based in New Haven, CT, with 7 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2015. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s broader corporate platform to provide access to a diverse set of financial products and services.

Jane Griffith is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2023. She previously worked for Cetera Advisor Networks LLC for 10 years and has maintained her own law practice since 1991, which includes tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and services, including financial planning, retirement consulting, and model portfolio management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Martin Wollack is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of experience. He has worked at several firms, including Principle Wealth Partners LLC, Essex Financial Services, Inc., Della Porta Financial Advisors, and Bbva Compass. He is based in New Haven, CT. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes firm-approved planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Thomas Martin is a financial advisor with Cetera in North Haven, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, Independent Financial Group, and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. He is the sole owner of Martin Strategic Wealth LLC, which focuses on continuity and succession planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program structures and investment strategies.

Robert Guiry is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works closely with clients to help them achieve their financial goals. With previous roles including Vice President of Investments at David Lerner Associates and Insurance Advisor at Charter Oak Financial, he brings varied experience in investment planning and financial services. Robert applies his background in coaching and education to his professional work, focusing on client education and partnership to facilitate efficient progress towards financial objectives. He is committed to fostering long-term professional relationships to help clients feel confident in their financial plans. Outside of his professional role, Robert has interests in the beach, comedy, food, football, movies, and theater.

Steven Nester is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Naugatuck, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2009, including time when the firm operated as Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm utilizes a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

John Tierney is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Hamden, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charter Oak Financial and the University of Massachusetts. Outside of his advisory duties, Tierney serves as a notary public for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, works as a personal coach focusing on mental health and entrepreneurship, and coaches other financial advisors. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers a range of investment and educational programs.

Matthew Hadad is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Peoples United Bank, Putnam Investments, and Merrimack College. Merrill 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, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Garrett Symmes is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Madison, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he held roles at Outerknown LLC, Lole Bands USA LLC, Coalision USA/Lole, and Alo LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses firm-approved tools and modeling techniques, and Morgan Stanley offers a range of products including wrap programs and private fund relationships.

Ronald Gambardella is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation since 2008 and joined OSAIC in 2025. Outside of advising, he serves as a notary public and owns a tax preparation business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and financial planning through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and supports multiple advisory platforms to construct portfolios tailored to client preferences.

Michael Kelley is a CFP® with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently affiliated with Ameriprise. His prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones and Lincoln Financial Group. In addition to his advisory work, he owns Eleven Six Ventures, through which he manages business development and operational activities related to his practice. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Patricia Perez Espichan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017, following three years at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Justin Friedman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Milford, CT, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and offering 12 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Waddell & Reed Inc and various insurance carriers, alongside leadership involvement with the Stamford Chamber of Commerce. He also operates Justin Friedman LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, advisory programs, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios. The firm delivers both discretionary and non-discretionary management and offers specialized programs such as overlay portfolio management and participant advice services.

Bennett Buffalo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Guilford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citizens Bank, Northwestern Mutual, and Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment approach.

Charles Carroll is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2024 and previously held positions at First County Bank and TD AMERITRADE. 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 and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, along with affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Brian Skinner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Milford Bank, Milford Hospital, and Waddell & Reed, Inc. He has served on the board of a nonprofit associated with Milford Bank. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of financial planning and advisory services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Nitung Liao is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, LLC – Hoynes Financial Group, Bridgelight Financial Advisors, Inc., Equitable Advisors, LLC, and AXA Advisors, LLC. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers structured, collaborative financial planning engagements and a range of investment programs.

Taylor Flotre is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Madison, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2020, he worked for NOV from 2011 to 2020. He is involved in business ownership through Flintlock Management, where he manages practice operations and regulatory reporting. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Steffanie Arduini is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network and Boronski & Associates. She is also involved in fixed insurance sales and is the owner of Arduini Adamowski Associates, LLC, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, with a distinctive focus on advisory and implementation-support services rather than discretionary management.