John Grillo is a CFP® professional with over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2008 and previously operated Grillo & Associates for more than two decades. Outside of advising, he is owner and CPA at Compass Tax LLC and serves on the board of the Atlanta Neuroscience Foundation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charities, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent professionals utilizing multiple platform arrangements and a mix of proprietary and third-party strategies.

Bryan Hoffman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Guilford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at OneAmerica Securities, American United Life, and New York Life Insurance Company. Hoffman serves on the board of the Barrington Business & Community Association, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves 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.

Christopher Esposito is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Guilford, CT, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has 15 years of industry experience, including prior roles at METLIFE SECURITIES Inc. and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. 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 using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized programs such as divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning.

Bryan Kotlarz is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently an advisor at Osaic since 2023. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and TD Private Client Wealth LLC/TD Bank, N.A. His outside activities include serving as CFO of Diant Pharma and managing an investment management LLC, BK Capital. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm uses asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios comprising stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Chelsea Spencer is a financial advisor at Cetera with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Foresters Financial Services and in the hospitality sector. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with New View Wealth Management LLC, operating under Cetera Business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Kelly Maryeski is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 1 year of industry experience. She has worked with Merrill since 2008 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2024. Outside of advising, she operates a food delivery business as a 1099 contractor. Merrill, along 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Angelo Pederson is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Modern Woodmen of America. Outside of finance, he has experience in various roles including teaching at Central Connecticut State University and involvement with small businesses such as Just Cracks LLC. Merrill, along 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, and institutional accounts, combining internal and third-party management with a range of asset allocation approaches.

Daken Vanderburg is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2020 and has been with MassMutual since 2019. Prior to that, he spent six years with Granite Peak Asset Management, LLC and five years with Granite Peak Investors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Aspetuck Land Trust, is chairman of the board for Gnome Surf, a nonprofit surf therapy organization, and provides entrepreneurial advice to ResonanceX Ltd. 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 ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, using a collaborative, software-driven approach focused on client goals.

James English III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He previously spent 22 years at Janney Montgomery Scott before joining LPL Financial in 2024. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by internal and third-party research.

Philip Gottlick is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on family wealth management strategies, women and wealth, and retirement income, aiming to provide clients with strategic estate and retirement planning services. Philip is dedicated to understanding clients' individual needs, goals, and objectives to deliver innovative financial guidance throughout changing life situations, utilizing Merrill's research and tools. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Philip received his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Drexel University and his high school diploma from Westfield High School. With over 30 years of experience in financial services, he has worked in New York City, London, England, and Connecticut. Philip resides in Madison, Connecticut, and has four children. He participates actively in the local Shoreline community and enjoys golfing, adventure sports, and skiing.

James Troy is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America, N.A. since 2013. 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, and institutional investors, employing strategic and tactical asset allocation with options for tax-sensitive portfolios.

Jason Phillips is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2019 and previously worked with Foresters Financial and Foresters Advisory Services for over two decades. He has also been involved in youth hockey organizations in the New Haven area. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, providing advisors with diverse investment options and program structures.

Sydney Cunningham is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with the Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Cunningham has held roles at Sound Generational Wealth and Target, and has been involved with Just Hatched LLC since 2019. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Thomas Riedy is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of Riedy & Associates. He has been recognized on Forbes Magazine's "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list multiple times, including in 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. He holds several professional designations including the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), and the Merrill Lynch Wealth Management title of Wealth Management Advisor (WMA). Additionally, he is an approved Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Discretionary Portfolio Manager and holds FINRA Series 7, 8, 9, 63, and 65 registrations, along with life and health insurance licenses. His areas of expertise include college education planning, corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. He earned a Certificate of Professional Development from the Wharton School of Business and holds a High School Diploma from Smithtown High School. Thomas serves on the Board of Trustees for the Cradle of Aviation Museum and is a member of the Advisory Board for the Town of Islip-MacArthur Airport. He is a past board member of ADDAPT and a member of the TPC River Highlands Golf Club. He is also an instrument rated private airplane pilot. In addition to his professional commitments, Thomas mentors new employees at Merrill Lynch. His personal interests include baseball, cooking, golfing, ice hockey, music, and skiing.

Jason Dazey is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Madison, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial plans based on structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Starin Pinover is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and has been with Merrill since 2013. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies constructed by internal teams and third-party managers. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.