David Martins is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Thomas La Pointe is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Waterbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors, Ameriprise Financial Services, Equitable Advisors, and MSI Financial Services. He is also commissioned as a notary in Connecticut. 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 financial planning and asset management solutions, including model portfolios and third-party subadvisors, supported by advanced operational tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Latifa Kolarevic is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kiran Suresh Mirpuri is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL and Webster Investments in 2023, Kiran worked at Northeastern University and held roles at International Money Matters Private Limited, Finscholarz Wealth Managers LLP, and KPMG India Private Limited. 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 other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, supported by various institutional platforms and advanced technology tools.

Maria Garcia Nuesi is an International Wealth Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill in 2001 after earning a bachelor's degree in Economics from Boston University. In 2010, Maria obtained her Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation from the Investments & Wealth Institute™. She also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is fluent in English and Spanish. With over two decades of experience, Maria specializes in guiding a select group of wealthy families through goals-based wealth management. She builds personal relationships with clients to understand their risk tolerance and provide comprehensive financial services tailored to their entire financial needs. Maria works closely with her clients through various market cycles, helping them focus on long-term objectives while capitalizing on current market opportunities aligned with their aspirations and risk profiles. She leverages Merrill’s investment resources and the banking strength of Bank of America to deliver customized strategies. Outside of her professional role, Maria enjoys cooking, dancing, music, reading, watching movies, and spending time with her family. She values community involvement and participates in local charitable activities. Maria’s approach centers on integrity, respect, and understanding, supporting clients with personalized financial strategies designed to pursue their long-term goals.

Emily Savage is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate since 1990. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a Notary Public and is involved with Honey Badger Management. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm provides written, research-based recommendation reports that integrate tax-smart strategies and probability modeling, delivered through a centralized consulting team in partnership with its financial advisors.

Steven Sax is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1987 and has been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a consultant for a nonprofit organization in Connecticut. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Edwin Toth is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 45 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Sagepoint Financial, OSAIC, Citigroup Global Markets, and UBS Financial Services. He is also involved in selling non-variable insurance products through Integrity Financial Service. 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, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Christopher Conto is a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial services industry in 1992 and joined Merrill in 1993 after moving back to his home state of Connecticut. In his role, he provides personalized financial advice and asset management to high net worth clients, focusing on helping them achieve their financial goals and aspirations. Christopher’s areas of expertise include college education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and managing new wealth. He employs a goals-based planning approach and offers support with insurance and estate planning services. As a qualified Portfolio Manager, he builds and manages personalized or defined strategies to support his clients’ objectives. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Springfield College and the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation, sponsored by the Investments & Wealth Institute™ at the Wharton School of Business. Christopher resides in Woodbury, Connecticut, with his wife Amy and their three children. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family, traveling, coaching youth sports, staying active, and volunteering at local charitable organizations.

Nicholas Provera is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Southington, CT. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Newcountry Mercedes Benz and operated his own business, The Bumper Pros, for nine years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Joseph Cullen Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2018 and previously at J.P. Morgan Securities from 2012 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with Trinity Catholic High School since 2018. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored advice through a centralized consulting team.

Daniel Civiello is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he has experience as an associate financial advisor with Watermark Management Partners. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies, using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized retirement-income recommendations.

Johanna Cefaretti is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Watertown, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. She has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities and has been involved with Jo's Toy Box LLC since 2020. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with modern portfolio theory to evaluate investment options and provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jason Henry is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Buffalo Wild Wings and Bethel High School. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering tailored recommendations that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic automation in its advisory process while offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Michael Thompson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in North Haven, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Foresters Financial Services and Foresters Advisory Services LLC. Thompson is also a licensed notary public and holds an insurance brokerage role specializing in non-variable insurance. 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 financial planning and investment management services, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisor tools and a broad spectrum of non-advisory financial services.

David Brochu is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Farmington, CT, holding a Series 66 license and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with RGB Financial/LPL since 2015. Brochu is involved in tax preparation and accounting through RGB Tax Services, LLC. 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 financial planning and portfolio management services supported by research tools and a broad network of advisors.

Richard Moran Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Securian Financial Services and Allied Wealth Partners. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a board member of the New Haven Football Official Association and the Orange Players Theater Group, and he volunteers as a radio host and participates in local performing arts as a vocalist and actor. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and consulting services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts across diverse strategies and custodial relationships.

John Deleo is a Resident Director and Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping individuals, families, and businesses with retirement planning, asset management, and administration of retirement plans for organizations. His client focus areas include divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, defined benefit plans, liquidity management, portfolio management, investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. John holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Central Connecticut State University and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He emphasizes developing personalized financial strategies tailored to clients' long-term goals. He is a member of the Ansonia Volunteer Fire Department and engages in community service. Outside of work, John enjoys camping, cooking, fishing, hiking, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Jeremy Busa is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has a background that includes 20 years with the Southington Police Department and a prior role at New York Life. Equitable Advisors serves a broad clientele including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Gianna De Angelis is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience with Kestra Advisory Services, Kestra Investment Services, Newtown Savings Bank, and Sacred Heart University. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a variety of financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers, supported by advanced operational and research tools.