Gary Helbling is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Durham, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Oppenheimer from 2014 to 2019 before joining Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. and Ameriprise in 2019 and 2020, respectively. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations, primarily for clients maintaining assets in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

David O'Connell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked at Dickinson College for eleven years. He holds a Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jeffrey Desmarais is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pruco Securities, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and New York Life Insurance Company, among others. He is based in Plantsville, CT. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm leverages a range of third-party advisory models and delivering tools including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Larry Esposito is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wallingford, CT, and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for ten years at Wallingford Buick-GMC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and maintaining a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Robert Ginsberg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Investors Capital Corp. Ginsberg is also involved in non-variable insurance activities as a licensed agent. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Taylor Marnett is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2025. In this role, Taylor collaborates with clients and their families to develop comprehensive financial plans that align with their goals. Taylor's experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as an Investment Consultant from 2023 to 2025, Financial Representative from 2022 to 2023, Investor Center Intern in 2021, and Inside Sales Intern in 2020. This progression reflects a continuous commitment to the financial services industry and client-focused consulting. Outside of work, Taylor has interests in pets and yoga.

Richard Hughes is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. 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 searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by centralized due diligence and incorporates ESG eligibility frameworks.

Frederick Booth III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and also spent six years at Citigroup Global Markets. He serves as a board member of the Wallingford Country Club in Connecticut. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a range of advisory programs.

Jeremy Lobo is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services Inc., having previously spent 24 years at Commonwealth Financial Network. In addition to his advisory work, he is co-founder and president of Lobo & Pascale Wealth Management, LLC, a support company he has led since 2001. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and is noted for its municipal advisor affiliation and targeted advisory programs.

Gerald Oliano is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at H. Beck, Inc. and Main Street Management Company. He is also president of Jerry Oliano LLC, an independent insurance agency. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension funds, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through a large network of financial professionals and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms.

Joshua Salgado is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hamden, CT, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he worked at David Lerner Associates for two years and has several years of experience at PepsiCo. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Nikola Sormaz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Jensen Industries for 13 years. Sormaz holds a Series 66 designation and is based in New Haven, CT. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

John Lombardi is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2010. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in referrals for home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively offered separately managed accounts. The firm uses third-party asset managers and an independent due-diligence process, with trade implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Alan Williams is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Avantax Insurance Agency and Avantax Investment Services, as well as self-employment since 1993. Outside of advising, he owns and operates a tax preparation and accounting business and serves as treasurer and comptroller for a construction company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with both affiliated and third-party model portfolios.

Lisa Capobianco is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of advising, she serves as Secretary and Treasurer of WHITECAP Technologies, Inc., a telecommunications sales company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Timothy Hoynes is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, bringing one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance and has a background including roles at UMass Amherst and Cheshire High School. 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 financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research tools and a broad range of investment options.

Frank Adams III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wallingford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at VOYA Financial Advisors, CFP Associates, and Waddell & Reed. He is a partial owner and tenant of a real estate rental building through CFP Associates. 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 broad range of services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Gerald Nearier is a financial advisor at Stifel with 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007 and previously worked at Ryan Beck & Co. from 2004 to 2007. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and serves clients from Hamden, CT. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group for investment analysis and asset allocation guidance.

Stephen Alfaro is a Client Experience Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates with clients to understand their current financial situations and introduces solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. His objective is to provide clients with the knowledge and tools needed to manage their financial lives effectively. Stephen holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Syracuse University. His approach to advising is guided by a philosophy of helping clients identify what matters most to them and their families in order to develop strategies aligned with their financial goals.

Tyler Jacques is a financial advisor with Cetera holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, he held roles in the roofing and mechanical industries and has also worked in educational settings. He serves as an administrative assistant at Lighthouse Financial, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party investment options.