Ryan Taylor is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife from 2015 to 2017. In addition to his advisory role, Taylor acts as an independent insurance agent specializing in disability, fixed annuities, life/accident/health, long-term care, and Medicare-related products. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning and asset management through collaborative, annual engagements using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals, with implementation of recommendations offered separately.

Jennee Blanco is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with six years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations, and has worked at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company and MML Investors Services since 2019, following prior roles at Barnum Benefit Advisors and Barnum Financial Group. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an independent insurance agent specializing in life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance, and assists with life settlement cases. Mass Mutual 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, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved software and delivers written recommendations while clients maintain discretion over implementation.

Anders Hebeler is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2025 and has prior experience at Mannes Financials and Newport Classic Cruises. He has also worked in various roles at 360 Main, the University of Rhode Island, the Town of Trumbull, and Trumbull High School. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform.

Joseph Marino is a financial advisor with OSAIC Wealth, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked in roles including Success Education Consultants and Longhorn Steakhouse. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory services and investment platforms, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and third-party managers to construct and manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Roger Madero is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1993. Madero also has experience with Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, banks, corporate, and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach is typically model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to asset managers, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

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.

Thomas Hunt is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Shelton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved in insurance sales as a broker, focusing on individual life, disability insurance, fixed annuities, and health products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, annual planning engagements that use firm-approved software and tailored recommendations.

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, International Money Matters Private Limited, Finscholarz Wealth Managers LLP, and KPMG India Private Limited. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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.

Steven Sax is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1987 and has been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a consultant for a nonprofit organization in 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Glenn Levine is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 44 years of industry experience, including long-term roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an insurance and financial services business in Orange, CT. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various insurance and trust services.

Carla Regina is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Prudential for 29 years, followed by a year at Thimble Island Private Wealth. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

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.

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.

Nicholas Auriemma Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equity Services, Inc. and National Life Group. He is also an insurance agent specializing in individual and group life and health insurance, fixed annuities, and long-term care. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and develop written recommendations.

Timothy Macdonald is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, spanning eight to ten years. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates The Floor Store, a retail flooring sales and installation business. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, with additional services in insurance and trustee products.

Christopher Conto is a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial services industry in 1992 and joined Merrill in 1993 after moving back to his home state of Connecticut. In his role, he provides personalized financial advice and asset management to high net worth clients, focusing on helping them achieve their financial goals and aspirations. Christopher’s areas of expertise include college education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and managing new wealth. He employs a goals-based planning approach and offers support with insurance and estate planning services. As a qualified Portfolio Manager, he builds and manages personalized or defined strategies to support his clients’ objectives. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Springfield College and the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation, sponsored by the Investments & Wealth Institute™ at the Wharton School of Business. Christopher resides in Woodbury, Connecticut, with his wife Amy and their three children. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family, traveling, coaching youth sports, staying active, and volunteering at local charitable organizations.

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.