Maura O Brien is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC with one year of industry experience. She has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and has experience outside finance with roles at Amore Cucina and Jackass Brewing Company. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides ongoing retirement income planning advice through a written Recommendation Report and focuses on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Steven Miranda is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he has held roles at Quattros and Connecticut Pest Elimination. He also has involvement in non-variable insurance activities through his own insurance agency. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management. The firm integrates advisory services with brokerage and insurance product sales through an affiliated agency and operates programs such as collateralized lending.

Nicholas Wells is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Shelton, CT. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and began his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Mass Mutual, he held various roles including positions at Elite Income Advisors, Inc. and Allegis Group, as well as academic roles at the University of Maryland and Anne Arundel Community College. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides structured, collaborative planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools and offers a range of investment and event-driven planning programs.

Norman Leslie is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has been affiliated with related firms including Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, MetLife Securities Inc., and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent offering a range of insurance products including dental, disability, annuities, life, and long-term care. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements that focus on investment categories and strategies, alongside services such as educational seminars and specialized planning programs.

John Picard is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, Picard serves on multiple boards, including as Chairman of the Tweed New Haven Airport Board of Directors and as a member of the Town of Madison Board of Finance. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, offering tailored, research-supported recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions within a large institutional framework.

Gary Beane is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 21 years. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in real estate sales and rentals in Scarsdale, NY. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Kenneth Lindner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Brookfield, CT, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and Webster Services Inc. since 2015. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Joseph Kabulis Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Brookfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1989. Outside of advising, he is the owner of Genco Holdings, LLC, a Primerica entity. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, operating under a tiered wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors for implementation.

Mario Sclafani is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Pruco Securities LLC, State Farm, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Allstate Insurance, and his own firm, Sclafani Insurance. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by an integrated platform that combines adviser programs with financial product sales and lending solutions.

William Debille is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. and Cuna Mutual. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and various portfolio management options.

Daniel Figuly is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has worked since 2022, following six years at JPMorgan Securities LLC. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Joseph Persempere is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC from 1997 to 2024 before joining LPL Enterprise. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property and casualty insurance. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management programs, and a range of brokerage and insurance products supported by an integrated platform.

Jennifer Waldron is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Berlin, CT, bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2018, including its affiliated entities, and previously operated her own advisory business. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Connecticut Financial Planning Association, acts as a Girl Scouts troop leader, and co-chairs the pro bono committee for the FPA's financial literacy initiatives. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies. The firm delivers personalized, algorithm-supported recommendations through a centralized consulting team working alongside financial advisors.

Alfred Zappulla is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pruco Securities LLC, NYLife Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, Confluence Global Capital, and TIAA. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products supported by an integrated platform combining adviser programs with active sales of financial products.

Robert Lo Ricco is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Cetera in New Haven, CT, bringing one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Wealth Advisory Group LLC and Industrial Acceptance Corporation. Outside of his financial career, he serves as the boys varsity lacrosse head coach at Hopkins School and volunteers with local community organizations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform featuring affiliated and third-party managers, with assets under management exceeding $256 billion.

Careena Melia is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining LPL Enterprise, she worked at Macy’s Inc., Speakeasy Inc., NYU, and Boston Conservatory. She also operates Careena Melia Speaking and Storytelling LLC, a business she has managed since 2013. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels, offering financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and access to brokerage and insurance products.

Christopher Carboneau is the Market Leader for Fidelity Investments in Connecticut. In this role, he focuses on leadership and coaching to support the growth of Fidelity's associates and enhance the firm's ability to serve more clients. His professional experience at Fidelity Investments spans multiple leadership positions since 2004, including his current role as VP, Connecticut Market Leader since 2024. Prior to that, he served as VP, National Investor Center Market Leader from 2022 to 2024, and held several other leadership roles such as Vice President and Branch Leader from 2013 to 2021. Earlier in his career, he worked within Fidelity's pension services starting in 2004. Outside of work, Christopher's personal interests include spending time at the beach, boating, attending concerts, cooking and baking, engaging in family activities, and playing golf.

Nicholas Drew is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he provides personalized wealth management guidance to help clients build, preserve, and transition their assets. He focuses on understanding each client's financial goals, risk tolerance, and priorities to deliver disciplined strategies based on long-term planning and sound investment principles. Nicholas leverages Merrill Lynch's research, resources, and technology to design customized portfolios, support retirement and tax-efficient planning, and assist clients in navigating complex financial decisions. He holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Nicholas earned a Bachelor's Degree from Keene State College. His client focus areas include college education planning, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Outside of his professional work, Nicholas is involved with St. Jude's and enjoys a variety of personal interests such as basketball, football, gardening, golfing, hiking, skiing, soccer, spending time with family, and woodworking.

Joshua Heimann is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Bridgewater, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. Heimann serves on the board of a housing cooperative, involving general administration and management responsibilities. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, employing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans based on clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and provides a broad range of financial services including custody, underwriting, and securities-backed lending.

Steven Fazo is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and its affiliated entities and has prior experience at Ciampi Wealth Management Corp. and Ciampi Financial Services. Outside of his financial advisory work, he is a partner in a retail business selling yarn and knitting accessories. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.