John Desalva is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 33 years of industry experience. He is president and majority owner of Georgetown Financial Group, Inc., and co-owner of Planned Benefits, Inc. Additionally, he serves as an advisory committee member for Aim High Holdings, LLC, providing advice on insurance wholesaling operations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services with access to affiliated and third-party money managers.

Brandon Pepe is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with LPL Financial since 2021 and previously worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. for 12 years. Outside of financial advising, he is involved with Carriage 7B Realty, LLC, a real estate rental business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven strategies.

Mackenzie Kusch is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Brookfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2014 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Outside of finance, she is a commercial pilot and flight instructor, involved with Tradewinds Aviation and serves as a trustee for the Ted Alex Memorial Inc. nonprofit. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and institutions, offering financial planning, brokerage, insurance, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates primarily through LPL-sponsored and other endorsed platforms, managing both discretionary and non-discretionary assets and providing various advisory and ERISA services.

Donna Potter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Oxford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Webster Bank, Citizens Securities, Inc., and It Works. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering a broad range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios.

Alexander De Meis is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. He has worked exclusively with Mass Mutual affiliated firms since 2021. In addition to his advisory role, he is also engaged in outside insurance sales, focusing on life, 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 comprehensive financial planning and asset management services, using firm-approved tools to deliver collaborative, annual planning engagements.

Charles Hite is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services who holds the CFP® designation and has 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 18 years before joining MassMutual Life Insurance Co. and MassMutual Investors Services, where he has been since 2016 and 2017 respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of March Financial LLC and operates as an independent insurance agent selling a range of insurance products. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC 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 uses firm-approved software to analyze client goals and offers various event-driven planning services, including a recently added Divorce Planning offering.

Brian Kiska is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and previously worked at Legg Mason & Co LLC, ClearBridge Investments LLC, and Legg Mason Investor Services from 2005 to 2020. Fisher Investments serves institutional and private clients globally, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm uses a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative analysis and employs tax-aware and defensive strategies to manage risk.

Nicholas Miceli is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. Since beginning his career in 2011 with Merrill Lynch, he has developed expertise in wealth management, employee benefits planning, portfolio management, and retirement income strategies. Nicholas and his team leverage Merrill’s global resources to provide comprehensive wealth management services tailored to corporate executives and their families. Nicholas holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in finance from Seton Hall University. He has earned several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His experience spans advising on corporate benefit programs such as equity compensation, defined benefit, and defined contribution plans, as well as helping clients manage concentrated stock positions and transition events like retirement or business sales. Outside of his professional role, Nicholas enjoys spending time with his family and pursuing personal interests such as golf, chess, fishing, football, reading, and watching movies.

Michael Murphy is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2015. He has been with Fidelity since 2008, serving in various roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Representative, and Relationship Manager. Prior to joining Fidelity, Michael worked as an Investment Consultant at AXA Advisors from 2006 to 2008. Throughout his career, Michael has developed expertise in client relationship management and investment consulting. He is licensed with a California Insurance License, enabling him to provide a range of financial services to his clients. Michael values Fidelity's commitment to client understanding, advanced technology, cost-efficient investment platforms, multiple investment strategies, and customer service. No additional information on Michael's education, personal interests, or community involvement has been provided.

Matthew Silva 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 worked in various roles including at Northwestern Mutual and BJ's Wholesale Club. Silva is active as a sports coach with several local organizations including the Connecticut State Referee Program and Danbury Public Schools. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutions through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products within an integrated platform.

Nicholas Centopani is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previous work experience that includes roles at Bridgeport Milling Head Repair, Inc., where he worked as a repair technician. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized service capabilities.

Eric Gerhard is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. for nine years and has been with Mass Mutual and its affiliated companies since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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 emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved software and offers specialized planning services such as estate settlement and employer-sponsored programs.

Gabriel Giusto is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 66 registration and less than one year of industry experience. His prior background includes roles outside the financial sector and attendance at the University of Connecticut. He is also involved in non-variable insurance activities. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, brokerage products, and insurance through an integrated platform that combines adviser programs with active product sales.

Karl Moosburger is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes four years at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company before joining Edward Jones in 2021. 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 and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Casey Odo is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., Securities America, and Investacorp Advisory Services Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a non-investment business activity. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and access to a range of brokerage and insurance products within an integrated platform.

Paul Blanco is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services. He has been in the financial services industry since 2023, with prior experience at Barnum Financial Group and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Blanco is also active as an insurance broker, focusing on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. 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 offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, delivering collaborative, goal-based recommendations without discretionary authority.

Brian Parmelee is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with MassMutual Investors Services since 2017 and has additional experience with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and Metlife Securities. Outside his advisory role, he acts as a broker for Risk & Insurance Associates, selling fixed life insurance and related products, and assists clients with life settlement transactions. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, focusing on collaborative, goal-oriented planning engagements.

Tristan Lawrie is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, 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, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Jeffrey Costa is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 13 years of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Scholtz & Company, LLC, First County Bank, and METLIFE. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Paul Bortnick Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its related entities since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship specializing in tax preparation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning through a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.