John Koterbay III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he manages client relationships through Array Services, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income strategies and tax-aware withdrawals.

Michael Argiro is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, and has 39 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Advisors LLC and Everbank, among others. Outside of his advisory work, he teaches financial literacy and related topics to adults and schoolchildren in local education and recreation centers, and participates in charitable fundraising and nonprofit networking groups. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationally recognized SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary authorities across diverse program structures and custodial relationships.

Kelly Collins is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Trumbull, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2013. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations.

Joshua Mcmahon is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and VOYA Financial Advisors. Outside of finance, he operates George McMahon's Lawn Service, a lawn care and snow removal business. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Eugene Harris is a Series 63 licensed financial advisor at OSAIC with 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation since 2008 and joined OSAIC in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a tax preparation firm and serves as a notary public. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, utilizing advanced asset-allocation tools and multiple advisory platforms.

Joseph Matthew Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. He serves as an investment committee member for the CCSU Foundation. 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions backed by research and analytics.

Erika Pape is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at KeyBank and Essex Financial Services. She is currently associated with Liberty Bank and Liberty Bank Investment Services, where she focuses on financial advising and investment management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains unique affiliations and advisory programs in the municipal and public finance sectors.

Ryan Taylor is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife from 2015 to 2017. In addition to his advisory role, Taylor acts as an independent insurance agent specializing in disability, fixed annuities, life/accident/health, long-term care, and Medicare-related products. 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 provides ongoing financial planning and asset management through collaborative, annual engagements using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals, with implementation of recommendations offered separately.

Jennee Blanco is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with six years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations, and has worked at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company and MML Investors Services since 2019, following prior roles at Barnum Benefit Advisors and Barnum Financial Group. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an independent insurance agent specializing in life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance, and assists with life settlement cases. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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 offers collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved software and delivers written recommendations while clients maintain discretion over implementation.

Anders Hebeler is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2025 and has prior experience at Mannes Financials and Newport Classic Cruises. He has also worked in various roles at 360 Main, the University of Rhode Island, the Town of Trumbull, and Trumbull High School. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform.

Joseph Marino is a financial advisor with OSAIC Wealth, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked in roles including Success Education Consultants and Longhorn Steakhouse. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory services and investment platforms, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and third-party managers to construct and manage portfolios across various asset classes.

David Martins is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC®, Series 66, and Series 63 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Roger Madero is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1993. Madero also has experience with Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, banks, corporate, and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach is typically model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to asset managers, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

Erik Scaranuzzo serves as Senior Resident Director at Merrill, specializing in integrated planning-based wealth management services for high net worth individuals and investment consulting for institutions. With over 26 years of experience, he focuses on areas including college education planning, corporate executive services, endowments, foundations, non-profits, retirement income, and portfolio management. Since joining Merrill in 1999, Erik has developed expertise in retirement plan design, implementation, and compliance, supported by his professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA®), and Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™ (CRPS™). He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Southern Connecticut State University, a Master of Science in Management, and an MBA from Albertus Magnus College. Erik is actively involved in the Greater New Haven community, serving on the boards of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater New Haven, the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, and the Shubert Theatre. He is also a member of the North Haven Rotary Club, Wallingford Country Club, and the Walter Camp Football Foundation. His professional recognition includes listings on Forbes and SHOOK Research's Best-In-State Wealth Advisors and Wealth Management Teams from 2023 to 2025.

Thomas Hunt is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Shelton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved in insurance sales as a broker, focusing on individual life, disability insurance, fixed annuities, and health products. 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 offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, annual planning engagements that use firm-approved software and tailored recommendations.

Thomas La Pointe is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Waterbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors, Ameriprise Financial Services, Equitable Advisors, and MSI Financial Services. He is also commissioned as a notary in Connecticut. 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 solutions, including model portfolios and third-party subadvisors, supported by advanced operational tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Latifa Kolarevic is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kiran Suresh Mirpuri is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Webster Investments, Northeastern University, International Money Matters Private Limited, Finscholarz Wealth Managers LLP, and KPMG India Private Limited. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Maria Garcia Nuesi is an International Wealth Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill in 2001 after earning a bachelor's degree in Economics from Boston University. In 2010, Maria obtained her Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation from the Investments & Wealth Institute™. She also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is fluent in English and Spanish. With over two decades of experience, Maria specializes in guiding a select group of wealthy families through goals-based wealth management. She builds personal relationships with clients to understand their risk tolerance and provide comprehensive financial services tailored to their entire financial needs. Maria works closely with her clients through various market cycles, helping them focus on long-term objectives while capitalizing on current market opportunities aligned with their aspirations and risk profiles. She leverages Merrill’s investment resources and the banking strength of Bank of America to deliver customized strategies. Outside of her professional role, Maria enjoys cooking, dancing, music, reading, watching movies, and spending time with her family. She values community involvement and participates in local charitable activities. Maria’s approach centers on integrity, respect, and understanding, supporting clients with personalized financial strategies designed to pursue their long-term goals.

Emily Savage is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate since 1990. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a Notary Public and is involved with Honey Badger Management. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm provides written, research-based recommendation reports that integrate tax-smart strategies and probability modeling, delivered through a centralized consulting team in partnership with its financial advisors.