Tessa Bridges is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services and has experience outside finance, including a role at Gusto Trattoria Italian Restaurant. 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, and institutional investors.

David Mulhall is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Middlebury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2005 to 2007 before joining Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. and continuing with LPL Financial since 2007. He is also a CPA and provides seasonal tax preparation along with non-variable insurance sales, including health, life, disability, and long-term care insurance. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by various investment approaches and operational tools.

Bryan Roth is a CFP® designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Newtown, CT, with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Daniel La Rosa is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Cheshire, CT, holding a Series 66 designation. He began his advisory career at Ameriprise in 2025 after completing four years of college and eight years of prior experience in education. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning with a data-driven, tax-aware approach. The firm’s recommendations utilize internal research and third-party tools within a defined investment universe tied to affiliated product offerings.

Paul Raymond is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 39 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Woodbury Financial Services, Concourse Financial Group Securities, and Uvest Financial Services Group. Outside of his advisory work, Paul serves as the head coach for the girls varsity tennis team at St. Paul Catholic High School and is a board member for several local nonprofit organizations. 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Andrew Garstang is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2012. Outside of advising, he serves as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Marketing Officer for Watermark Management Partners and is President of the Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA Board of Managers. He is also a Connecticut-appointed notary public providing free notary services to clients. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and advisory services delivered through a centralized retirement-income consulting team to support its clients.

Ashmal Baig is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Baig has been with Wells Fargo since 2022 and previously worked in retail and education sectors. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources, applying diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment evaluations.

Michael Moran is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Minnesota Life and Securian Financial Services Inc. for 20 years, as well as ownership of The Hired Brush, a residential interior painting business. Outside of finance, he is an artist and a football official. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a multi-manager platform with options ranging from model portfolios to bespoke strategies.

Harold Smith Jr. is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 40 years of experience in financial advising and wealth management, including roles as Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill for 28 years, Executive Vice President at Webster Bank for more than 20 years, and member of KPMG Peat Marwick, C.P.A.'s for 2 years. Harold holds the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation, the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification, and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University. Throughout his career, Harold has worked with high-net-worth clients, advising on family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management services. His approach involves working one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. Harold also collaborates with clients' attorneys, accountants, and other advisors to coordinate comprehensive financial and legacy planning. Harold resides in Middlebury, Connecticut, with his wife and two children and is a former Captain in the United States Marine Corps. He has been involved in various community service organizations and board memberships, including the United Way, Naugatuck Valley Development Corporation, Waterbury Association for Retarded Citizens, Waterbury Development Corporation, Waterbury Hospital Corporation, and the YMCA. His personal interests include golfing, hiking, skiing, and tennis.

Tanya Parker is the Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments' New Haven Investor Center. In this role, she focuses on delivering wealth planning strategies that help clients understand their financial goals, develop and maintain their relationship with Fidelity, and work towards a confident financial future. She has held the position of Branch Leader at Fidelity since 2023. Prior to this, Tanya worked as a Registered Wealth Management Client Associate at Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2023, and as a Senior Regional Sales Consultant at Prudential Annuities from 2008 to 2016. Her professional experience spans wealth management, client relationship development, and financial planning. Outside of her professional work, Tanya enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, gardening, hiking, and traveling.

Noah Baskin is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He works with individuals and families to navigate important financial decisions, focusing on early wealth building through the transition into retirement. Noah emphasizes the importance of clear planning and provides personalized guidance using a disciplined approach to long-term investing. Prior to his current role, Noah served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024 and as a Financial Representative at the same firm from 2022 to 2023. His experience at Fidelity Investments spans several roles, allowing him to develop expertise in financial consulting and investment strategies. Outside of his professional work, Noah has interests in fitness, museums, pets, skiing, and traveling.

William Little is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Woodbridge, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked as a high school soccer coach. Outside of advisory work, he has managed rental properties, including tenant relations and property maintenance. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Ryan Pearl is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Warner Group and LPL Financial since 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he operates the Southern CT Tax Group, a tax preparation and accounting business. 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, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, utilizing various investment strategies supported by advisor-facing technology.

Daniel Comastra is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2026. In this role, he collaborates closely with individuals and families to develop financial plans that aim to strengthen their financial outlook and provide peace of mind. He emphasizes building relationships based on trust and respect while leveraging unique strategies to help clients pursue their financial goals. Daniel has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles including Investment Consultant, Investment Solutions Representative II, Investment Solutions Representative, High Net Worth, and Customer Relationship Advocate. His experience encompasses various aspects of investment consultation and client relationship management. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License and has personal interests in cars, fitness, football, golf, and skiing.

Raymond Powell Jr. is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 33 years of industry experience and has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017. He also operates Powell’s Income Tax Services, a tax preparation business he has run since 1992. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base through thousands of financial professionals and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms.

Deborah Moore is a financial advisor with Merrill in New Haven, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1990 and also worked at Bank of America N.A. starting in 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a sole proprietorship as a Life/Happiness Coach. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Kissh is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cheshire, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he operates Life of Light LLC, selling art online through websites. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm employs a variety of advisory models and works with third-party asset managers, focusing on personalized risk assessment and client matching to investment solutions.

Liliya Carlage is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Wells Fargo and Fidelity Investments since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an officer for the Cheshire Robotics Explorers Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting youth robotics programs. She is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios, and it serves a diverse client base including registered investment companies and charitable funds.

Minnampalli Selvaraj is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and John Hancock Financial Services, Inc. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology-driven research and operational tools.

Donald Boyce is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 28 years of industry experience, including roles at MetLife Financial and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer for the Knights of St. Patrick Charitable Foundation and holds leadership positions on local nonprofit boards, including a church. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes annual, collaborative planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools to develop written recommendations tailored to client goals.