Thomas Melfi is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining MassMutual in 2017, he worked at The Marcus Law Firm for two years. In addition to his advisory work, he is a licensed attorney in Connecticut, owner of a brewing company called Nighthawk Brewing LLC, and involved in independent media projects through Wooster Street Media LLC. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analysis tools and various specialized planning programs.

Althea Mortensen is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at Mount Holyoke College and UMass Amherst. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Cole Billington is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Mass Mutual Investors Services. He previously worked at Brown Brothers Harriman for seven years. Outside of his primary role, he also works as an insurance broker specializing in life, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. 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, focusing on collaborative, annual planning relationships using firm-approved software tools.

Tessa Bridges is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services. Outside of finance, she spent two years at Gusto Trattoria Italian Restaurant and four years at Fordham University. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

David Mulhall is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Middlebury, CT, and has 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp., now part of LPL Financial, since 2007. Outside of advisory services, he is also involved in seasonal tax preparation and the sale of non-variable insurance products, including health, life, disability, and long-term care insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing research and model portfolios from both in-house and third-party sources.

Bryan Roth is a CFP® designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Newtown, CT, with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

William Mitchell is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Bethel, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica since 2002 and has prior experience at companies including Champion Maintenance and UBER. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliates of Primerica. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Joel Bernstein is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Shelton, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MetLife Securities from 2013 to 2017 and has been associated with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Bernstein is also an independent insurance agent, selling various insurance products including dental, disability, life, and long-term care coverage. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with planning engagements structured as annual, collaborative relationships using advanced analytical tools.

Darryl Zebrowski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 25 years of industry experience. He has held the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2000. 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 through a large network of advisors and offers a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Paul Raymond is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for six years before joining LPL Financial in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as head coach for the girls varsity tennis team at St. Paul Catholic High School and is a board member for two nonprofit organizations. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and corporations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by research and various model portfolio options.

Andrew Garstang is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2012. Outside of advising, he serves as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Marketing Officer for Watermark Management Partners and is President of the Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA Board of Managers. He is also a Connecticut-appointed notary public providing free notary services to clients. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and advisory services delivered through a centralized retirement-income consulting team to support its clients.

Murali Chegu is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. His background includes roles at SAITCORE Technologies LLC and Connexus Credit Union, as well as experience at Selective Insurance. LPL Enterprise, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers a range of services such as financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and brokerage and insurance products, supported by an integrated platform that combines advisory programs with other financial products.

Michael Moran is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Minnesota Life and Securian Financial Services Inc. for 20 years, as well as ownership of The Hired Brush, a residential interior painting business. Outside of finance, he is an artist and a football official. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a multi-manager platform with options ranging from model portfolios to bespoke strategies.

Harold Smith Jr. is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 40 years of experience in financial advising and wealth management, including roles as Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill for 28 years, Executive Vice President at Webster Bank for more than 20 years, and member of KPMG Peat Marwick, C.P.A.'s for 2 years. Harold holds the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation, the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification, and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University. Throughout his career, Harold has worked with high-net-worth clients, advising on family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management services. His approach involves working one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. Harold also collaborates with clients' attorneys, accountants, and other advisors to coordinate comprehensive financial and legacy planning. Harold resides in Middlebury, Connecticut, with his wife and two children and is a former Captain in the United States Marine Corps. He has been involved in various community service organizations and board memberships, including the United Way, Naugatuck Valley Development Corporation, Waterbury Association for Retarded Citizens, Waterbury Development Corporation, Waterbury Hospital Corporation, and the YMCA. His personal interests include golfing, hiking, skiing, and tennis.

Tanya Parker is the Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments' New Haven Investor Center. In this role, she focuses on delivering wealth planning strategies that help clients understand their financial goals, develop and maintain their relationship with Fidelity, and work towards a confident financial future. She has held the position of Branch Leader at Fidelity since 2023. Prior to this, Tanya worked as a Registered Wealth Management Client Associate at Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2023, and as a Senior Regional Sales Consultant at Prudential Annuities from 2008 to 2016. Her professional experience spans wealth management, client relationship development, and financial planning. Outside of her professional work, Tanya enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, gardening, hiking, and traveling.

Gene Borchetta is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Trumbull, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies to create personalized Recommendation Reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Noah Baskin is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He works with individuals and families to navigate important financial decisions, focusing on early wealth building through the transition into retirement. Noah emphasizes the importance of clear planning and provides personalized guidance using a disciplined approach to long-term investing. Prior to his current role, Noah served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024 and as a Financial Representative at the same firm from 2022 to 2023. His experience at Fidelity Investments spans several roles, allowing him to develop expertise in financial consulting and investment strategies. Outside of his professional work, Noah has interests in fitness, museums, pets, skiing, and traveling.

William Little is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Woodbridge, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked as a high school soccer coach. Outside of advisory work, he has managed rental properties, including tenant relations and property maintenance. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Julian Diaz is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Shelton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. and has been with MassMutual entities since 2016. In addition to advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in dental, group disability income, fixed annuities, life/accident/health, and long-term care insurance. MassMutual 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, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Ryan Pearl is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hamden, CT, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial and Warner Group since 2017. Pearl is also involved in tax preparation through his work with Southern CT Tax Group. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to proprietary and third-party research.