Michael Taverner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2019, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2015 to 2019. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner of Global Beaute LLC, a bathroom remodeling business. LPL Financial serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Christopher Ratineri is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 25 years of experience. He specializes in serving business owners, physicians, and multigenerational families, focusing on personal retirement planning and managing workplace 401(k) plans. Christopher also serves as a Portfolio Manager within Merrill's Investment Advisory Program, designing and managing personalized and defined investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, ETFs, and third-party investment strategies. He holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®) and Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®) designations, underscoring his commitment to retirement plan guidance. Christopher is a U.S. Navy and Desert Storm veteran, carrying the values of service, discipline, and integrity into his financial career. His approach emphasizes education and simplification, aiming to make complex financial topics understandable and guide clients step-by-step through their financial goals. Christopher is involved in community activities such as supporting the Connecticut Food Bank, the Red Cross through regular blood donations, Take a Vet Fishing, and the Wounded Warrior Project. Outside of work, he enjoys baseball, boxing, chess, football, genealogy, music, photography, reading, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Tessa Bridges is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services. Outside of finance, she spent two years at Gusto Trattoria Italian Restaurant and four years at Fordham University. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Lisa Valerio is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. She worked at National Planning Corporation for nine years before joining OSAIC in 2017. In addition to her advisory role, she owns a tax preparation and small business bookkeeping service and participates in local business and women’s leadership organizations in Milford, Connecticut. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of financial advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services and access to multiple advisory platforms and third-party money managers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools and efficient-frontier analysis to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client risk profiles.

Darryl Zebrowski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 25 years of industry experience. He has held the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and offers a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Mark Wingfield is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Madison, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, The Investment Center, Inc., and Northwestern Mutual. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers planning services both directly and through corporate agreements.

John Barnes is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following a tenure at Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 1998. Outside of his advisory role, Barnes serves on the finance committee at St. John's Episcopal Church and is a member of the nominating committee at the Hartford Golf Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured, tool-based planning process supported by its Global Investment Committee’s research.

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.

Michelle Castellucci is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and investment research.

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.

Jay Pinto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 credentials, and has 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 16 years. He also provides financial planning and consulting services through Summit Planning Group LLC, an independent registered investment advisor. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement consulting services supported by research and a variety of portfolio management options.

Harold Hartmann Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, with 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC and Sagepoint Financial, Inc., and he has led Hartmann & Company Inc. since 2006, which provides tax preparation and accounting services. 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 variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by in-house and third-party research.

Sandra Assunto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. She has worked with People's United Advisors, Inc. since 2018 and People's Securities, Inc. since 1993. Her current role is based in Milford, CT. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, and offers access to model portfolios, research, and various wealth management solutions.

John La France is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and several other firms. Outside of advising, he is also engaged in insurance brokerage, focusing on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health products. MassMutual 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 through structured, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

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.

George Stambouloglou is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Branford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Webster Bank, Liberty Bank, Raymond James Financial Services, Infinex Investments, and United Bank. 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 advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Ryan Pearl is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hamden, CT, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial and Warner Group since 2017. Pearl is also involved in tax preparation through his work with Southern CT Tax Group. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to proprietary and third-party research.

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.

Thomas Cosgriff is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with five years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. His prior roles include positions at Barnum Financial Group and Parkview Advance LLC. He is also an independent insurance agent specializing in the sales and service of life insurance, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. 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 provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing collaborative, goal-focused strategies supported by firm-approved analytical tools.