Steven Sax is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1987 and has been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a consultant for a nonprofit organization in Connecticut. 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.

Glenn Levine is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 44 years of industry experience, including long-term roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an insurance and financial services business in Orange, CT. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various insurance and trust services.

Carla Regina is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Prudential for 29 years, followed by a year at Thimble Island Private Wealth. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Rebecca Dalrymple is a financial advisor with Merrill in New Haven, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2010. 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.

Edwin Toth is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 45 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Sagepoint Financial, OSAIC, Citigroup Global Markets, and UBS Financial Services. He is also involved in selling non-variable insurance products through Integrity Financial Service. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Cedric Hankerson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in New Haven, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018. Prior to this, he worked at Boston University for five years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including financial and estate planning. The firm employs a structured financial planning process using proprietary tools and offers a broad range of investment services.

Heather Magnotta is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her professional background includes roles at Norwalk Hospital and Pride Dental Group. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers various model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Auriemma Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equity Services, Inc. and National Life Group. He is also an insurance agent specializing in individual and group life and health insurance, fixed annuities, and long-term care. 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, asset management, and educational seminars using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and develop written recommendations.

Timothy Macdonald is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, spanning eight to ten years. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates The Floor Store, a retail flooring sales and installation business. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, with additional services in insurance and trustee products.

Christopher Conto is a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial services industry in 1992 and joined Merrill in 1993 after moving back to his home state of Connecticut. In his role, he provides personalized financial advice and asset management to high net worth clients, focusing on helping them achieve their financial goals and aspirations. Christopher’s areas of expertise include college education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and managing new wealth. He employs a goals-based planning approach and offers support with insurance and estate planning services. As a qualified Portfolio Manager, he builds and manages personalized or defined strategies to support his clients’ objectives. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Springfield College and the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation, sponsored by the Investments & Wealth Institute™ at the Wharton School of Business. Christopher resides in Woodbury, Connecticut, with his wife Amy and their three children. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family, traveling, coaching youth sports, staying active, and volunteering at local charitable organizations.

Raymond Bovich is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. He serves as a board member for The Connection Inc., a community services organization, and holds leadership positions as president of CT Waverunners, a nonprofit, and board member of the CFA Society Hartford. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, covering a broad range of investment strategies and program structures.

Joseph Cullen Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2018 and previously at J.P. Morgan Securities from 2012 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with Trinity Catholic High School since 2018. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific 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 to deliver tailored advice through a centralized consulting team.

Russell Hanson is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and JPM Chase. He is also involved in a non-variable insurance agency based in Darien, CT. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in a wrap program.

Natalina Demeis is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 credential and has held roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, and METLIFE Securities Inc from 2007 to 2017. Outside of her advisory work, she is the owner and manager of Barnum Benefit Advisors, LLC, an insurance business consulting clients and managing a team, and she also works as an independent insurance agent. 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 financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, focusing on collaborative, annual planning relationships and a range of investment and planning services.

Patrick Shannon is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning through written recommendation reports and annual advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Mary Kay Hermann is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Monroe, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 41 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and operates M.K. Financial Services LLC, a support company used for tax purposes, since 2001. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a Facebook administrator for groups focused on codependency and narcissistic abuse. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools to illustrate potential outcomes and supports specialized offerings including municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Jeffrey Bauer is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Prudential Insurance Company of America, Schwab, Voya Investment Management, and Citigroup Global Markets. He is also involved in non-variable insurance activities through Prudential. 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 a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Johanna Cefaretti is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2026, she worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities from 2022 to 2026 and Bank of America from 2014 to 2022. Outside of financial services, she is involved with Jo's Toy Box LLC, an entrepreneurial venture she has been running since 2020. 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 broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Jason Henry is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Buffalo Wild Wings and Bethel High School. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering tailored recommendations that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic automation in its advisory process while offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Michael Thompson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in North Haven, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Foresters Financial Services and Foresters Advisory Services LLC. Thompson is also a licensed notary public and holds an insurance brokerage role specializing in non-variable 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 financial planning and investment management services, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisor tools and a broad spectrum of non-advisory financial services.