Michael Haggerty is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in New Haven, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at New Haven Strength & Athletics and serves on the board of the New Haven Chamber of Commerce, where he runs a young professionals networking group. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary capital market research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm provides a broad range of services including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets activities.

Kurt Wischow is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Milford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for America St John's #8, where he participates in decision-making based on recommendations he provides. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax analysis to create tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Eric Lovas is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he is also an insurance agent specializing in individual and group life and health insurance, fixed annuities, long-term care, and disability insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by advanced software tools and offers a range of planning programs including estate-settlement and employer-sponsored options.

Damian Prajer is a financial advisor affiliated with LPL Financial in Stratford, CT. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has three years of industry experience, with prior roles at Webster Bank, MML Investors Services, and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. 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 services and platforms, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional wealth management solutions.

Scott Tansley is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2026. He has previously worked with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, totaling over 18 years within Wells Fargo-affiliated firms. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member and secretary of a local investment club. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including retirement, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, utilizing Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

John Steiger is a Series 66-licensed advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of financial services, he has worked for Instacart and held various roles including at the University of Connecticut and E.A. Quinn Landscape Contracting Inc. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers and financial planning services.

Elizabeth Nelson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She previously worked at People's Securities, Inc. for over two decades and at People's United Advisors, Inc. before joining LPL Financial. Nelson is also associated with Wilmington Advisors at M&T Bank as a financial consultant. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors and advanced operational tools.

William Smith is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2014. Outside of advising, he is the owner of the Thimble Islands Ferry Company, which operates ferry boats serving residents near Branford, CT. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports a wide network of advisors with various advisory programs and consulting services.

Marc Ciociola is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee and financial overseer for Wooster Lodge #79, a charitable organization in New Haven, CT. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, providing a range of services including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Richard Fabian is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in comprehensive financial planning and investment management. With over 10 years of experience, he provides tailored strategies to help clients achieve goals across areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, retirement income, and socially responsible investing. Richard leverages Merrill's extensive resources and research alongside his industry expertise to develop customized solutions aligned with each client's unique needs and aspirations. Richard holds a Bachelor's Degree from Lehman College and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is fluent in English and Spanish, enabling him to effectively communicate with a diverse client base. His professional approach emphasizes transparency and trust, focusing on building long-term relationships to support clients and their families in securing their financial futures. Outside of his professional role, Richard enjoys adventure sports, baseball, basketball, biking, dancing, and music. He values spending quality time with his family and engages in community service events to contribute to the well-being of others.

Brendan Birdsey is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in New Haven, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His career includes over a decade at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC before joining his current firm. Birdsey owns and operates two financial planning and investment-related businesses, including Birdsey Wealth Management, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, with an emphasis on discrete planning engagements across various specialized areas.

Connor Odell is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and First Republic Bank. He is also associated with Nancy S. Daoud & Associate LLC as an associate financial advisor. 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 written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jason Pollack is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Outside of his advisory role, he is also active as a real estate agent at ERA Blanchard in Manchester, CT. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment strategies developed by internal and third-party research teams and offers access to third-party asset managers and financial planning services.

Edward Banks Jr. is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corporation. He is also involved in insurance sales through Banks Wealth Management LLC. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers, employing a range of portfolio construction tools and multiple platform solutions.

Jackson Seward is a financial professional with one year of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and operates through Wooster Square Advisors, providing financial services. His prior roles include positions at Southern Connecticut State University and YMCA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, delivering investment solutions through a multi-manager platform supported by over 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Jeremy Taubman is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including a prior role at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. His background also includes work in education and physical therapy. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven portfolios and offers access to third-party asset managers, along with affiliated insurance and trust services.

Gabriel D'amica is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS in various capacities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Trustees for the First Church of Christ Congregational in Glastonbury, CT, where he is involved in facilities management. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, supported by proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets services.

Mark Fezza is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Guilford, CT. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2006 and previously held positions at Merrill and Brook Wealth Management. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with advanced research and operational tools.

John Grayeski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with People's Securities, Inc. since 1999 and People's United Advisors, Inc. since 2018. He also has a teaching affiliation with Sacred Heart University spanning 30 years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides access to financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets through more than 22,800 advisors.

Daniel Velazquez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ansonia, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011 and previously worked at Ameriprise from 2005 to 2011. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, retirement plan participants, and banks. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.