Michael Riley is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2023. Prior to joining LPL, he spent 29 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved with Northstar Wealth Partners in a business development role. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Robert Steczkowski is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. As a Board CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, he partners with high net worth clients to implement financial strategies designed to provide peace of mind. He has extensive experience in financial planning and consulting, having worked at various firms since 2005. His previous roles include Financial Planner positions at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner Smith and Chase Investment Securities Corporation, Senior Account Executive at Fidelity Investments, Associate Director of Financial Planning at Sanders Morris Harris LLC and EF Legacy Securities, and a Financial Planner at TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services. Outside of his professional work, Robert has interests in fitness and skiing.

Chelsea Le Moine is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Waterbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior background includes roles at Webster Bank, Fidelity Investments, and MassMutual, as well as work with the Incline Village General Improvement District and involvement with nonprofit organizations such as the Full Community Foundation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Steven Tavares is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Foresters Financial from 2007 to 2019 before joining Cetera Investment Services LLC in 2019. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers various investment management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios and strategies.

Kurt Lenz is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Hamden, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is a joint owner of a vacation property where he manages contractor hiring for its upkeep. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party managers, offering products including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and alternative investments.

Michael Martin is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Michael earned his Bachelor's Degree from Central Connecticut State University. Details regarding his specific areas of expertise, professional experience, or personal interests have not been provided.

Jeffrey Desmarais is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pruco Securities, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and New York Life Insurance Company, among others. He is based in Plantsville, CT. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm leverages a range of third-party advisory models and delivering tools including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Larry Esposito is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wallingford, CT, and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for ten years at Wallingford Buick-GMC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and maintaining a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Robert Ginsberg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Investors Capital Corp. Ginsberg is also involved in non-variable insurance activities as a licensed agent. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Taylor Marnett is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2025. In this role, Taylor collaborates with clients and their families to develop comprehensive financial plans that align with their goals. Taylor's experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as an Investment Consultant from 2023 to 2025, Financial Representative from 2022 to 2023, Investor Center Intern in 2021, and Inside Sales Intern in 2020. This progression reflects a continuous commitment to the financial services industry and client-focused consulting. Outside of work, Taylor has interests in pets and yoga.

Gerald Oliano is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at H. Beck, Inc. and Main Street Management Company. He is also president of Jerry Oliano LLC, an independent insurance agency. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension funds, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through a large network of financial professionals and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms.

Joshua Salgado is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hamden, CT, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he worked at David Lerner Associates for two years and has several years of experience at PepsiCo. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Adam Swiger is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2021. Prior to his current role, he was associated with Christ the Redeemer Church for eight years. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an Associate Financial Advisor with Honey Badger Management Inc., a practice entity for franchise advisor Mark Jones. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals with substantial net investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored retirement recommendations.

Joseph Dedo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes 20 years with Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers affiliated with W & R Insurance Agencies. He is also involved in insurance sales through these agencies in Southbury, CT. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, employing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Jason Castaldi is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with MassMutual and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing member of Wealth Building LLC, an S-Corp he formed in 2024, and he also works as an insurance agent specializing in life, disability, fixed annuities, and long-term care products. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software and collaborative, annual planning engagements tailored to client goals.

Nikola Sormaz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Jensen Industries for 13 years. Sormaz holds a Series 66 designation and is based in New Haven, CT. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

John Lombardi is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2010. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in referrals for home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively offered separately managed accounts. The firm uses third-party asset managers and an independent due-diligence process, with trade implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Michele Wyatt is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Lincoln Financial Distributors for 11 years before joining Fisher Investments in 2024. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, investment companies, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management using a centralized investment process that combines quantitative and qualitative research to construct globally diversified portfolios.

Alan Williams is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Avantax Insurance Agency and Avantax Investment Services, as well as self-employment since 1993. Outside of advising, he owns and operates a tax preparation and accounting business and serves as treasurer and comptroller for a construction company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with both affiliated and third-party model portfolios.

Derek Packett is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Assessment Appeals and volunteers with the Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored recommendation reports and ongoing advice focusing on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.