Maura O Brien is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC with one year of industry experience. She has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and has experience outside finance with roles at Amore Cucina and Jackass Brewing Company. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides ongoing retirement income planning advice through a written Recommendation Report and focuses on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Steven Miranda is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2025, he was involved with Quattros since 2021 and has background experience with Connecticut Pest Elimination and Montello Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is also engaged in non-variable insurance activities. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Nicholas Wells is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Shelton, CT. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and began his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Mass Mutual, he held various roles including positions at Elite Income Advisors, Inc. and Allegis Group, as well as academic roles at the University of Maryland and Anne Arundel Community College. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides structured, collaborative planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools and offers a range of investment and event-driven planning programs.

Steven Nussbaum is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 38 years of experience in the financial services industry, specializing in personalized retirement income planning, active portfolio management, and wealth preservation strategies. His areas of focus include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, philanthropic planning, socially responsible investing, and retirement income. Steven holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation from the College for Financial Planning and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a Bachelor's degree from Washington University in Saint Louis and a Master's degree from Boston University. Steven resides in Westport, Connecticut with his wife, Susan. He is involved in the community as a member of the Westport Rotary Club. In his free time, he enjoys biking, golfing, and hiking.

Nolan Menachemson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sterling National Bank, Private Advisor Group, LLC, Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc, and Penn Mutual Life. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting as a CPA and acts as an agent selling various types of insurance. 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 advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by advanced operational tools and oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Nikhil Kapoor is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2021. He has over a dozen years of experience in financial planning, having previously served as a Financial Planning Consultant at Barnum Financial Group from 2011 to 2021. As a Certified Financial Planner, Nikhil focuses on providing clients with the knowledge and guidance necessary to make informed decisions to support their aspirational goals. Throughout his career, Nikhil has developed expertise in financial planning, assisting clients in navigating their financial futures. His professional background equips him to address a range of financial needs and objectives. Outside of his professional work, Nikhil has personal interests that include the beach, cars, comedy, football, tennis, and traveling.

Norman Leslie is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has been affiliated with related firms including Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, MetLife Securities Inc., and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent offering a range of insurance products including dental, disability, annuities, life, and long-term care. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements that focus on investment categories and strategies, alongside services such as educational seminars and specialized planning programs.

Scott Berney is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities for nine years. Berney is also involved with the Nutmeg Advisory Group and the Berney Insurance Group, both related to investment and insurance services. 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 financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining a broad range of advisory and non-advisory financial services.

John Picard is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, Picard serves on multiple boards, including as Chairman of the Tweed New Haven Airport Board of Directors and as a member of the Town of Madison Board of Finance. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, offering tailored, research-supported recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions within a large institutional framework.

Robert Tuzza is a Senior Financial Advisor and a partner of The K,B,T&J Group within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads a team that provides integrated wealth advisory solutions for institutions, families, and business founders and executives. Robert focuses on retirement plan consulting, collaborating with committees, HR leaders, and finance teams to support investment oversight, fiduciary practices, plan design, and employee education. His approach emphasizes simplifying complex decisions and enhancing the effectiveness and sustainability of retirement programs. Robert's expertise extends to comprehensive personal financial planning, investment management, and advising entrepreneurial families and executives through business transitions such as growth, succession, and liquidity events. This allows him to coordinate institutional benefits with personal financial goals, supporting clients through various life and business phases. His mission centers on helping institutions thrive, employees build financial confidence, and families and founders achieve enduring outcomes. He started his career with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2008 while completing his Bachelor of Science at Fairfield University's Charles F. Dolan School of Business, becoming a Financial Advisor in 2010. Robert holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Adviser (CPFA) designation, Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC) certifications. He is actively involved with his alma mater as a mentor in the Dolan School of Business Professional Development Series Program. Robert resides in Fairfield, Connecticut, with his wife and daughter and enjoys golfing and fishing.

Scott Langlais is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently with Fidelity. He has previously worked at LPL Financial and MONECO Advisors and has spent multiple years with Fidelity Investments and its brokerage services. Outside of finance, Langlais is a partner in an indoor golf simulator business in Fairfield, Connecticut. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, with a focus on discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment approach.

David Lalich is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and a structured oversight process.

Jonathan Farens is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Stratford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2014. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Mario Sclafani is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked at firms including Pruco Securities, State Farm, Prudential Insurance, and Allstate Insurance. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists, and it offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

William Debille is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at CUNA Brokerage Services, Cuna Mutual, Citigroup Global Markets, and People's Securities. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Zahya Beall is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Stratford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, she worked at MONECO Advisors, LLC, Edward Jones, and Legg Mason Investor Services. She is also an insurance agent and owner-producer involved with Arthur J Gallagher & Co and Crump Life Insurance Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by advanced operational tools and a broad platform that includes affiliated insurance and banking services.

Melinda Lee is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also maintaining a long-term association with Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 1993. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Daniel Figuly is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has worked since 2022, following six years at JPMorgan Securities LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Hannah Kleinbeck is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she held various roles including a front desk and sales position at a cycling studio. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a proprietary process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves multiple registered investment companies and offers model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Joseph Persempere is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 29 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1997 and worked with Pruco Securities, LLC. from 1997 to 2024. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. Its investment approach is typically model-driven, offering access to third-party asset managers and wrap programs alongside affiliated insurance and trust services.