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.

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.

Michael Taverner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Guilford, CT, holding a Series 66 credential and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is a business owner of Global Beaute LLC, a company involved in bathroom remodeling. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions supported by advanced research tools and serves more than 22,800 advisors overseeing significant discretionary assets.

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 in Madison, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, The Investment Center, Inc., and Northwestern Mutual. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers planning services both directly and through corporate agreements.

John Barnes is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following a tenure at Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 1998. Outside of his advisory role, Barnes serves on the finance committee at St. John's Episcopal Church and is a member of the nominating committee at the Hartford Golf Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured, tool-based planning process supported by its Global Investment Committee’s research.

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.