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.

Todd Zeidenberg is a financial advisor at Cetera with over 36 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His career includes long tenures at Minnesota Life Insurance Co and Securian Financial Services Inc, and he currently serves as principal of Z Wealth Management LLC and MDZ Wealth Management LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through multiple program structures and access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

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.

John Bloomfield is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at LPL Financial since 2018, following eight years at INVEST Financial Corp. He also operates as an insurance agent specializing in health, Medicare, and life insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

James Ian is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Metlife Securities Inc. and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, he manages an LLC and operates as an insurance agent offering various life and health insurance products. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational programs using collaborative, technology-driven analysis and offers specialized planning services including divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Meagan Dejesus is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has 13 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Ohio National Financial Services and O.N. Equity Sales Company. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing various portfolio strategies and operational tools.

James Oliver III is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Advisors and through his own firm, Oliver Asset Advisors LLC. He serves as president of the 123 Elm Street Association, a commercial condominium board in Old Saybrook, CT. 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 investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Ethan Reid is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Madison, Connecticut, holding a Series 66 credential and having 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Reid Family LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured, tool-based planning process without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

David O'Connor is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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 strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Ryan Breen is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, PartnerRe Asset Management, and White Mountains Advisors LLC. Breen is also active as an independent insurance agent for various agencies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of investment solutions through independent financial professionals, utilizing multiple custody platforms and proprietary as well as third-party model strategies.

Matthew Christopher is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor firms since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in non-variable insurance businesses including fixed annuities. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a network of advisors, supported by various advisory platforms and tools.

Mark Wingfield is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including LPL Financial, Northwestern Mutual, and Allstate. Prior to his financial services career, he was employed in other sectors including hospitality and brewing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm employs a structured financial planning process and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

John Barnes is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, he was with Citigroup Global Markets for 11 years. Barnes serves on the Finance Committee of St. John's Episcopal Church in West Hartford and participates in the Nominating Committee of the Hartford Golf Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory and financial planning services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured discovery and planning tools to develop tailored financial plans, with a broad offering that includes institutional and retail investment programs.

Harold Hartmann Jr. is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC and Sagepoint Financial, Inc., along with running his own firm, Hartmann & Company Inc., where he also serves as CEO and president focusing on tax preparation and accounting services. 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 and access to model portfolios, with a platform distinguished by its scale and breadth of non-advisory financial activities alongside its advisory services.

Ronald Gallant is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sagepoint Financial Inc., Cambridge Investment Research, and TD Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in real estate through ownership and partnership in several LLCs focused on property acquisition and management. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm utilizes a variety of asset-allocation tools and supports discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios spanning stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

John La France is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and several other firms. Outside of advising, he is also engaged in insurance brokerage, focusing on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health products. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC 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 through structured, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Jonathan Ingalls is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Essex, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a director of multi-sport activities for triathlons. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Thomas Cosgriff is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with five years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. His prior roles include positions at Barnum Financial Group and Parkview Advance LLC. He is also an independent insurance agent specializing in the sales and service of life insurance, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing collaborative, goal-focused strategies supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Kristina Daoud is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Guilford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Nancy S. Daoud & Associates, LLC in a non-investment-related capacity. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that focuses on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies through a structured, non-discretionary service model.

Connor Carroll is a financial advisor with Ameriprise based in Madison, CT. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2026. Prior to his advisory role, he has professional experience with Structure Tone and an academic background from Providence College. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice with a focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.