Joseph Matthew Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. He serves as an investment committee member for the CCSU Foundation. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions backed by research and analytics.

Erika Pape is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at KeyBank and Essex Financial Services. She is currently associated with Liberty Bank and Liberty Bank Investment Services, where she focuses on financial advising and investment management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains unique affiliations and advisory programs in the municipal and public finance sectors.

James Stuart is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Madison, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He worked at Putnam Mutual Funds Corp./Putnam Retail Management for 27 years before joining Ameriprise Financial Services LLC in 2024. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Joseph Marino is a financial advisor at OSAIC Wealth, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has a diverse work background including roles in education consulting and the hospitality sector. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs advanced portfolio construction tools and supports multiple advisory platforms, with a focus on managing portfolios that include a broad array of asset types.

Erik Scaranuzzo serves as Senior Resident Director at Merrill, specializing in integrated planning-based wealth management services for high net worth individuals and investment consulting for institutions. With over 26 years of experience, he focuses on areas including college education planning, corporate executive services, endowments, foundations, non-profits, retirement income, and portfolio management. Since joining Merrill in 1999, Erik has developed expertise in retirement plan design, implementation, and compliance, supported by his professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA®), and Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™ (CRPS™). He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Southern Connecticut State University, a Master of Science in Management, and an MBA from Albertus Magnus College. Erik is actively involved in the Greater New Haven community, serving on the boards of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater New Haven, the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, and the Shubert Theatre. He is also a member of the North Haven Rotary Club, Wallingford Country Club, and the Walter Camp Football Foundation. His professional recognition includes listings on Forbes and SHOOK Research's Best-In-State Wealth Advisors and Wealth Management Teams from 2023 to 2025.

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 three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Webster Investments, Northeastern University, and KPMG India Private Limited. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and technology resources.

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.

Rebecca Dalrymple is a financial advisor with Merrill in New Haven, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2010. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Edwin Toth is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, bringing 45 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at OSAIC and Sagepoint Financial, Inc. He is also involved in selling non-variable life insurance and fixed annuities through Integrity Financial Service. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, supported by research and technology, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.

Cedric Hankerson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in New Haven, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018. Prior to this, he worked at Boston University for five years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including financial and estate planning. The firm employs a structured financial planning process using proprietary tools and offers a broad range of investment services.

Heather Magnotta is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her professional background includes roles at Norwalk Hospital and Pride Dental Group. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers various model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Roger Mason is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Madison, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Mason is a minority owner in a family business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, with clients responsible for implementing and updating their plans.

Raymond Bovich is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. He serves as a board member for The Connection Inc., a community services organization, and holds leadership positions as president of CT Waverunners, a nonprofit, and board member of the CFA Society Hartford. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, covering a broad range of investment strategies and program structures.

Patrick Shannon is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning through written recommendation reports and annual advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Thompson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Foresters Financial Services and Foresters ADVISORY SERVICES LLC prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019. Thompson is also a Notary Public and holds an insurance agent role in exclusive insurance brokerage. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with offerings that include discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and various technology-enhanced investment strategies.

Donald Page III is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on providing personalized financial strategies to high-net-worth individuals and families, emphasizing a consultative approach to wealth management. Donald has been active in the financial services industry since 2005. His experience includes managing portfolios and developing customized strategies covering areas such as portfolio management, investment allocation, education funding, tax minimization, business solutions, credit, and lending. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2014 after three years with UBS and six years with T. Rowe Price Investment Services. He is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Donald holds a Bachelor's Degree from St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he spends time traveling, hiking, and fly fishing with his family. He is active in his church and volunteers in his local Capitol Hill community.

Rossarin Gaetano is a financial advisor with Merrill in New Haven, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience at Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing member and general partner of AboveandBeyond LLC, a family restaurant business based in Wallingford, 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Alexander Fennell is a CFP® and ChFC® with 17 years of experience in the financial industry. He currently works at LPL Enterprise and has held positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by an integrated platform that combines adviser programs with financial products and lending solutions.

Stuart Steckler is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 license and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill Lynch and LPL Financial, among other firms. Steckler is also licensed as an insurance broker, offering life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance products. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized programs such as divorce planning and estate-settlement services.