Joel Blum is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Old Saybrook, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Blum owns Blum Operational Support LLC, which facilitates payroll and office expenses. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide annual, non-discretionary recommendation reports. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise also delivers a broad array of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Daniel Buzzanca is a financial advisor at Cetera with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at LPL Financial and People's United Advisors. He also serves as a Senior Wealth Manager at Economic Planning Group, a financial planning firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a broad client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with a network of over 10,000 advisors.

Catherine Arnold is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Franklin Distributors, LLC and Putnam Investment Management. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Deskin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Destiny Fishing Charters in Clinton, Connecticut. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Brian Sniffen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work includes positions at The Vanguard Group, Private Advisor Group, Canoga Wealth Management, LPL Financial, and David Lerner Associates. Outside of finance, he was involved with fitness-related businesses from 2015 to 2017. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and fund advisory services.

Vincent Martino is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, and Empire Asset Management Company. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. The firm serves clients with significant investable assets and integrates algorithmic automation with advisor oversight in its planning approach.

Debra Flint is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2017, following nine years at UBS Financial Services. 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 clients with written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and Social Security options.

Maura Ryan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer of the Wallingford Rod and Gun Club in Connecticut. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

William Pello serves as a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to understand their unique financial goals, risk tolerance, and priorities. Utilizing the investment insights of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America, he develops personalized wealth management strategies aimed at assisting clients in navigating financial transitions and market changes. His expertise encompasses a range of client focus areas including education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, new wealth management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. William is a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He holds a bachelor's degree from Bentley College. William participates in community service, reflecting the Merrill tradition of community involvement. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys baseball, biking, bowling, cooking, golfing, hiking, music, and spending time with his family.

Brent Eugenides is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His career includes roles at Avantax and various related entities, as well as consulting work through BE Financial LLC, where he assists business owners with strategic planning for business transitions. Outside of financial advising, he serves as treasurer for the Thames River Heritage Park Foundation, a nonprofit that promotes historic sites in Eastern Connecticut. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, featuring multiple program structures and access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Alice Reitz is a CFP®, ChFC®, and holds a Series 66 license with 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously spent two years at INVEST Financial Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as CEO and member of The Reitz Group, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Susanna Ganci is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Madison, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment solutions including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Matthew Naarden is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America (Merrill Lynch) and involvement in the UMass Lowell Masters Program. Outside of finance, he has participated in community sports events, such as War at the Shore Baseball. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and providing centralized custody and operational support.

Edward Caufield is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1991. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and research resources to its clients.

Theodore Koppy is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at MassMutual Life Insurance Co. and Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2023. Prior to his current roles, he held positions in media and insurance-related companies. Koppy also conducts life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance sales as an insurance broker. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs and educational seminars while structuring planning engagements as annual, collaborative relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Laura Palumbo is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. She has 42 years of industry experience and has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2013. Outside of her advisory work, she is also an artist who paints and distributes her work through local stores. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to tailor investment strategies using affiliated and third-party managers.

Eleanor Barnes is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Barnes serves as a board member for Trustees for Receiving Donations for the Support of the Bishop and is actively involved as a vestry member at St. John's Episcopal Church. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that combine broad retail and institutional offerings with additional investment and trading activities.

Michelle Norbeau is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019, following prior roles at Citizens Bank and Citizens Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Kimberly Chorney is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2000. She is based in Madison, CT, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she spends a small portion of time writing term and permanent insurance for Transamerica. LPL Financial serves individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and brokerage services. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management and utilizes model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Jeffrey Meotti is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including work at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in trust business management and accounting activities in Old Saybrook, CT. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a broad range of retail and institutional investment services.