Erik Scaranuzzo is the Senior Resident Director at Merrill, specializing in integrated planning-based wealth management services for high-net-worth individuals and investment consulting for institutional clients. With over 26 years of experience, he has provided comprehensive financial services tailored to the unique goals of his clients. Erik's areas of focus include college education planning, corporate executive services, retirement income, and managing portfolios for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Erik holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Southern Connecticut State University and earned both a Master of Science in Management and a Master of Business Administration from Albertus Magnus College. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) and holds several advanced professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®), and Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™ (CRPS™). He maintains multiple FINRA registrations and holds a Life and Health Insurance license. In addition to his professional work, Erik is actively involved in his community. He serves on the boards of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater New Haven, the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, and the Shubert Theatre. Erik is also a member of the North Haven Rotary Club, Wallingford Country Club, and the Walter Camp Football Foundation. He enjoys golfing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Matthew Sargent is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2017 and 2018, respectively, with brief prior roles at North Elm Capital and periods of unemployment. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and structured discovery conversations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that include broad retail and institutional investment solutions.

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.

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.

Lori Jensen is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2018. Prior to joining Schwab, she was employed at Texas Roadhouse for one year. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios supported by Schwab Center for Financial Research and a formal alternative-investment process.

Robert Vittori is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Lyric - Clarity In Motion, Change Healthcare, and McKesson Health Solutions. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service providing written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Oliver Christie is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2025, he worked at JetSpring, LLC, Proper Insurance, LLC, and several other firms. He is the founder and CEO of The George B. Christie Foundation, Inc., a charitable foundation currently incorporated and expected to seek tax-exempt status in 2026. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, utilizing Wells Fargo research and tools to develop customized recommendations.

Michael Trombetta is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. He collaborates with clients to evaluate their current portfolios and assists them in avoiding common financial pitfalls through ongoing support and planning. His professional experience includes roles as a Financial Advisor at Investmark Advisory Group from 2020 to 2022, Regional Sales Consultant at Prudential Financial from 2015 to 2020, and Fund Specialist at Franklin Templeton from 2012 to 2015. Michael is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP4).

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 designations and has previously worked at Prudential for nearly three decades. Regina’s recent roles also include time at Thimble Island Private Wealth and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager selection, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG criteria where applicable.

Rebecca Dalrymple is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2010. Based in New Haven, CT, her career spans over a decade at these institutions. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC (MAA), provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

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.

Jason Medoff is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2020. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2017, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, Jason worked at Peoples Securities, Inc, where he served as Financial Consultant, AVP from 2013 to 2017 and as Investment Associate from 2011 to 2013. His financial services career also includes roles at Northstar Financial Planning and Putnam Investments. Jason is a Certified Financial Planner™ who collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial plans tailored to retirement and other life events. He and his team focus on understanding clients' goals and priorities to help them work toward financial security and comfort.

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.

Russell Hanson is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and JPM Chase. He is also involved in a non-variable insurance business based in Darien, CT. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm typically employs model-driven investment strategies and offers financial planning, access to third-party managers, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

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.

Kurt Tiefenthaler is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.