Tran Nguyen Tran is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Bank of America, Equitable Advisors LLC, and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Tran is a managing member of Trizzy Tran LLC, where he creates fashion and makeup marketing materials for brands. 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.

Frederick Cotton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and previously held roles at Securities America Advisors, SSN Advisory, Ameritas Investment Company, and Retirement Planning Partners LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Cotton is involved in non-variable insurance activities. 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 financial planning and portfolio management services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Stephen Carella is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Paul Raymond. Carella operates a DBA for his LPL business, Raymond Wealth Management LLC, based in Southington, CT. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Sandra Senich is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Merrill since 2009. Prior to that, she worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2004. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on several nonprofit boards, including as Director of THE UCONN CLUB and Vice Chair of the Mattatuck Historical Society, and is involved in charitable fundraising and community arts organizations. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional clients.

Christian Foxen is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in New Haven, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2021, he was involved with Clube do Povo de Esgueira and Guifoes Sport Club, as well as entrepreneurial ventures including Pine and Iron Axe Throwing and Bluestone Landscapes LLC. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, using proprietary capital market research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and also offers custody, underwriting, and capital markets solutions.

Peter Cowen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wallingford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at VOYA Financial Advisors and Waddell & Reed, and he has also operated CFP Associates LLC and his own tax preparation business. Outside of advisory services, he provides tax preparation 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 a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, and supports its extensive network of over 22,800 advisors with advanced operational and research tools.

Guy Howard is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years before joining Cambridge. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an independent insurance agency under GWHOWARD FINANCIAL. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and provides proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Joseph Mccarthy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hamden, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Smedley Aerial Lifts LLC and Smedley Industrial Services, Inc., businesses unrelated to investment management. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with diverse investment strategies and advanced operational tools.

Frank Germano is a CFP® professional with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2025. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, Investors Capital Corp., Tower Square Securities, Inc., and Veravest Investment Advisors, Inc. Germano is also involved in offering insurance products and tax preparation services through several privately owned entities. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services such as comprehensive financial planning and unified managed accounts. The firm utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools and is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and multi-advisor platform.

James Combs is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera and Cartier Wealth. His career includes roles at Ameriprise, National Life Group, and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Outside of finance, he managed Good Neighbor Lawn Care for over a decade. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm supports a variety of investment strategies and program structures with over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Christopher Testa is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Southbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and nine years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Webster Bank and Financial Resources Group. 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 asset management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customizable strategies across various platforms.

Janet Parry is a financial advisor at Merrill with 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1994 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for the Farview Farm Association, a homeowners association in Redding, CT. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeffrey Pinover is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in the retail and education sectors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios and offers advisory services supported by oversight controls and a structured governance process.

Nicholas Cyr is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant I. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as an Insurance Representative at Mutual of Omaha in 2020. In his current role, Nicholas partners with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans tailored to their individual goals. His approach emphasizes educating clients to simplify complex financial topics and enhance their understanding. Nicholas holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys activities such as beach outings, golf, and skiing.

Jodi Polick is a financial advisor with Merrill in New Haven, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009 and also has a longstanding affiliation with Bank of America. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Todd Cody is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years at the firm and 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in New Haven, CT. 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.

Christopher Gavin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and over 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously spent 18 years at Waddell & Reed, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Gavin owns several non-investment businesses, including The Sweets Pond Food Company, LLC and TrailIntel. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions with a broad range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm supports its network of over 22,800 advisors with various investment strategies and operational tools, managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Paul Shay is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations, and has 46 years of industry experience. He has worked at Osaic since 2025 and previously spent 17 years with Lincoln Financial Securities. He also has experience selling and servicing life insurance. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by a variety of portfolio management strategies and tools.

Stephen Harrington is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Harrington holds a Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, access to separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Prior is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 1991, providing financial planning and wealth management services. His client base includes high-net-worth families, individuals, and not-for-profit institutions. Michael attended Notre Dame West Haven High School and The Williston Northampton School. He holds a Bachelor's degree from The University of Connecticut and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is a long-time resident of North Haven, where he lives with his wife, Sue.