Jacquelyn Smith is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Wells Fargo and Northwestern Mutual. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Rob Cassella is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 15 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of advising, he owns a private office shared with other advisors in Wallingford, CT. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products, utilizing an integrated platform that combines advisor programs with active sales of financial products.

Joshua Kampf is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The GKH Group, a three-generation family advisory team. He joined Merrill in 2004, working alongside his father and grandfather. Joshua focuses on integrating all aspects of clients' financial lives, including wealth management planning, lending through Bank of America, estate planning services, and insurance. His approach aligns with The GKH Group's core principles of integrity, honesty, and dedication to addressing clients' financial challenges. Joshua has been recognized on the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list from 2020 to 2025 and on Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors list during the same period. He emphasizes Modern Portfolio Theory in investment strategy, aiming to optimize risk-adjusted returns and diversify client portfolios. Joshua holds a bachelor's degree from Johns Hopkins University, where he majored in Economics with a concentration in Psychology and participated as a varsity baseball player for four years. Beyond his professional duties, Joshua founded Journey for America, a non-profit organization focused on raising money and awareness for victims of terrorism. He resides in Cheshire, Connecticut with his wife and two children, and he enjoys coaching youth sports as well as participating in baseball, golf, reading, tennis, skiing, and continual learning.

Michael Deskin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Destiny Fishing Charters in Clinton, Connecticut. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Daniel Kikosicki is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Branford, CT, holding the Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Janney Montgomery Scott and has experience with other businesses including Hot Tub Discounts. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing various model portfolios and research resources.

Nicara Enright Alves is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, she worked at Cetera and Foresters Financial Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving 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.

Karis Curtis is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in New Haven, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, Curtis worked in educational roles at Lehigh University and Hamden Hall Country Day School. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering research-driven, model-based investment approaches tailored to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Miranda Mauriello is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2019 and has been with Merrill since 2015. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Antonio Persampieri is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cetera and American Stimulus Funding among other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he has operated a financial services business under the name Soundway Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Brian Moles is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience at Edward Jones, where he has practiced since 2013. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Milford, CT. Outside his advisory role, he is involved with Black Hog Brewing LLC, a craft beer brewery in Oxford, CT. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a broad range of advisory programs and investment options through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Patrick Boutilier is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. for 15 years and operated Stevens & Boutilier Financial Advisors LLC. He was also active with the Hamden Rotary for nine years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services supported by internal and third-party research and model portfolios.

Joshua Taormina is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include work at Dark Storm Industries LLC and Powertech Controls Co Inc, as well as a position at Stony Brook University. Fidelity's affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

James Dorney is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and integrates proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Maura Ryan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer of the Wallingford Rod and Gun Club in Connecticut. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

William Prather III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Stratford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Peter Haupt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part-time counselor with Hart United. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, 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, supported by research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

William Pello is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and creates personalized wealth management strategies that reflect their unique investment personalities and life priorities. He provides access to investment insights and banking solutions to pursue clients' long-term financial objectives. William's expertise spans education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. He serves as a personal advisor, investment manager, and retirement planner, emphasizing a collaborative and client-centered approach. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Bentley College and professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). William also participates in community activities and spends time volunteering with local organizations. His personal interests include baseball, biking, bowling, cooking, golfing, hiking, music, and spending time with his family.

Alex Gonzalez is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2021. Prior to this, Alex held the position of Financial Consultant at Equitable Advisors from 2020 to 2021. Alex focuses on collaborating with families to develop financial plans tailored to their needs and long-term goals, aiming to serve as a long-term resource for clients to prepare for their future. Alex's professional experience includes working with clients to build comprehensive financial strategies that address individual circumstances. Outside of his professional work, Alex has interests in cars, fishing, motorcycles, outdoor adventures, and parenthood.

Peter Holmquist is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has six years of industry experience, including prior roles at Merrill Lynch and Farther Finance Advisors. His background also includes long-term experience in energy trading at HQ Energy Trading, LLC. 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 seminars, with a focus on collaborative, goal-based financial planning supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Alice Reitz is a CFP®, ChFC®, and holds a Series 66 license with 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously spent two years at INVEST Financial Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as CEO and member of The Reitz Group, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.