Drescott Thompson III is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset requirements. The firm provides written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies, utilizing a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis.

Wiktor Wozniak is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in New Haven, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2018, he worked at AXA Advisors, LLC from 2016 to 2018. Outside of advisory work, Wozniak is involved in real estate as an owner and landlord. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of capital markets services alongside fee-based financial planning and portfolio management.

David Brown is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Raymond James Financial and in insurance prior to joining Ameriprise in 2021. His credentials include Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of advising, he is involved in independent insurance brokering focused on fixed annuities. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, providing tailored recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and automated tools overseen by a dedicated team to support its advisory approach.

Mackenzie Kusch is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2014, previously working with AXA Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, Kusch is involved in flight instruction and serves as a trustee for the Ted Alex Memorial nonprofit organization. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory models through its network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing third-party asset managers and programs.

Donna Potter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Oxford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Merrill, Commonwealth Financial Network, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, and Webster Bank. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by over 22,800 advisors and more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Alexander De Meis is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. He has worked exclusively with Mass Mutual affiliated firms since 2021. In addition to his advisory role, he is also engaged in outside insurance sales, focusing on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. 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 provides comprehensive financial planning and asset management services, using firm-approved tools to deliver collaborative, annual planning engagements.

Stacy Skeete is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has held roles at Amazon and New England College of Business. 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 institutions.

Charles Hite is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services who holds the CFP® designation and has 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 18 years before joining MassMutual Life Insurance Co. and MassMutual Investors Services, where he has been since 2016 and 2017 respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of March Financial LLC and operates as an independent insurance agent selling a range of insurance products. MassMutual 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 uses firm-approved software to analyze client goals and offers various event-driven planning services, including a recently added Divorce Planning offering.

Brian Kiska is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at Legg Mason & Co LLC, ClearBridge Investments LLC, Legg Mason Investor Services, LLC, and Citigroup Global Markets. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm uses a centralized investment approach combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and employs tax-aware strategies alongside risk management techniques.

Nicholas Miceli is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. Since beginning his career in 2011 with Merrill Lynch, he has developed expertise in wealth management, employee benefits planning, portfolio management, and retirement income strategies. Nicholas and his team leverage Merrill’s global resources to provide comprehensive wealth management services tailored to corporate executives and their families. Nicholas holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in finance from Seton Hall University. He has earned several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His experience spans advising on corporate benefit programs such as equity compensation, defined benefit, and defined contribution plans, as well as helping clients manage concentrated stock positions and transition events like retirement or business sales. Outside of his professional role, Nicholas enjoys spending time with his family and pursuing personal interests such as golf, chess, fishing, football, reading, and watching movies.

Burton Caldwell is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients and their families to develop personalized financial plans. He focuses on understanding clients' goals and financial situations to create strategies that aim to provide confidence and peace of mind. Prior to his current role, Burton worked as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025. He also has experience as an Account Executive and Mortgage Loan Originator at NewDay USA in 2022. His professional background centers on investment consulting and financial representation. Outside of his professional work, Burton enjoys golf, skiing, and traveling.

Yogesh Kamdar is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personalized wealth management strategies that help clients pursue their long-term financial goals. Since joining Merrill in 1993, Yogesh has worked with both individuals and businesses to develop customized financial plans focused on retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and executive compensation, among other areas. His approach emphasizes understanding each client’s full financial picture and maintaining focus on personal objectives regardless of market fluctuations. Originally from India, Yogesh earned Bachelor's degrees from Saurashtra University and Gujarat University before relocating to the United States in 1988. He began his career as a business manager for the City of Worcester, Massachusetts, and subsequently joined Prudential Insurance Company, where he gained experience in insurance, investment products, and wealth planning. Yogesh holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is fluent in English, Hindi, and Gujarati. In addition to his professional work, Yogesh participates in community volunteering consistent with Merrill’s traditions. His personal interests include badminton, bowling, chess, pickleball, reading, table tennis, traveling, and yoga.

Margaret Guzman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Waterbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and Wells Fargo Securities. 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, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Eric Gerhard is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. for nine years and has been with Mass Mutual and its affiliated companies since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance. 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 engagements using firm-approved software and offers specialized planning services such as estate settlement and employer-sponsored programs.

Gabriel Giusto is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 66 credentials and less than one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Planet Financial Group and employment during his university studies. Giusto is also involved in non-variable insurance activities through an insurance agency in Watertown, CT. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach, focusing on third-party asset managers and portfolio strategists, and offers additional services such as financial planning, insurance product sales, and affiliated trust custody.

Derek Ciampini is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in New Haven, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Outside of his advisory role, Ciampini owns and maintains rental real estate. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions supported by a broad adviser network and comprehensive research resources.

Thanh Tran is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, Thanh worked at Park Avenue Securities, Northwestern Mutual, The Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Prudential. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Property Prep LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers non-discretionary services through a select group of Wealth Advisors, with a focus on funds and strategies approved through internal review processes.

Casey Odo is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., Securities America, and Investacorp Advisory Services Inc. Odo also has involvement in non-variable insurance activities outside his advisory role. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Paul Blanco is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services. He has been in the financial services industry since 2023, with prior experience at Barnum Financial Group and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Blanco is also active as an insurance broker, focusing on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. 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 financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, delivering collaborative, goal-based recommendations without discretionary authority.

Brian Parmelee is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with MassMutual Investors Services since 2017 and has additional experience with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and Metlife Securities. Outside his advisory role, he acts as a broker for Risk & Insurance Associates, selling fixed life insurance and related products, and assists clients with life settlement transactions. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, focusing on collaborative, goal-oriented planning engagements.