Scott Torello is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Torello is a partner at MPL II LLC, providing consulting services exclusively for Blue Cross/Blue Shield in the self-insurance market. 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, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved tools to develop collaborative, annual planning relationships.

Ralph Sgammato is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica since 2002 and previously worked at Hamilton Connections and ASML. Outside of advising, he serves as Operational Excellence Lead at Coca Cola Refreshment in Hartford, CT. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers model-based investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through third-party providers.

Nicholas Soares is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Sedigheh Nowrouzzadeh is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research and its affiliated advisory firm since 2009. Outside her advisory role, she provides tax preparation services for nonprofit organizations serving low-income families and works as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management and model-based strategies tailored to client objectives.

Dennis Peter is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2015. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Aaron Hall is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at UBS Financial Services and JPMorgan Securities. He serves as a board member for the New Canaan Veterans of Foreign War Post 653. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

Jane Griffith is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2023. She previously worked for Cetera Advisor Networks LLC for 10 years and has maintained her own law practice since 1991, which includes tax preparation and accounting 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 wide range of advisory programs and services, including financial planning, retirement consulting, and model portfolio management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Matthew Cavalier is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. He has accumulated a decade of experience in the financial planning industry, focusing on providing holistic guidance to clients and their families to help them build and maintain comprehensive financial plans aimed at pursuing their goals. Prior to his current position, Matthew served as a Client Relationship Manager at Symmetry Wealth Advisory Group from 2021 to 2023. He also gained extensive experience at The Ayco Company LP - Goldman Sachs Personal Wealth Management, where he worked as an Associate from 2018 to 2021, an Analyst from 2015 to 2018, and an Intern Level II from 2014 to 2015.

David Yaffee is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and over 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Webster Bank, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Yaffee & Associates, a business focused on sales and training of musical instruments. 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 wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products within an integrated platform.

Jon Laroche is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2011. Outside of advising, he is active in Kiwanis International and provides strategic guidance and community relations support for the Danbury Area Salvation Army. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, providing a range of portfolio management options and access to both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Joseph Goett is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2014. He is also a part-owner of ENTITY 3 LLC, an investment-related business based in Stamford, CT. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutions with a broad range of financial planning and investment services. The firm offers tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, integrating advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Joel Ford is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Northwestern Mutual, and other companies, as well as long-term involvement in music production through Deep Dreams LTD. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Ethan Sullivan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part-time seasonal youth alpine ski racing coach at Berkshire East Mountain Resort. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations to deliver a range of investment services.

Colin Nardi is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill for five years and focuses on serving high net worth and ultra high net worth individuals and families. Colin graduated from Providence College in 2021 with a degree in Finance. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation. His expertise includes college education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. He employs a team-based approach to wealth management, leveraging resources from Merrill and Bank of America and collaborating with specialists in lending, banking, and estate planning to provide comprehensive financial solutions. Outside of his professional work, Colin enjoys basketball, cooking, football, golfing, music, pickleball, spending time with his family, table tennis, traveling, and watching movies.

Martin Wollack is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of experience. He has worked at several firms, including Principle Wealth Partners LLC, Essex Financial Services, Inc., Della Porta Financial Advisors, and Bbva Compass. He is based in New Haven, CT. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes firm-approved planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Derek Slovak is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Michael Wein is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Westport, CT, and has 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill for nine years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of The Community Synagogue in Westport and leads its social committee, organizing events and fundraising activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and processes.

Robert Guiry is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works closely with clients to help them achieve their financial goals. With previous roles including Vice President of Investments at David Lerner Associates and Insurance Advisor at Charter Oak Financial, he brings varied experience in investment planning and financial services. Robert applies his background in coaching and education to his professional work, focusing on client education and partnership to facilitate efficient progress towards financial objectives. He is committed to fostering long-term professional relationships to help clients feel confident in their financial plans. Outside of his professional role, Robert has interests in the beach, comedy, food, football, movies, and theater.

Kimberly Dejana is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Wealth Strategies of America, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. In addition to her advisory role, she is a notary public in Connecticut. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm utilizes research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Kelley Mcwilliams is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, having joined the firm in 2021. She has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, focusing on wealth management that considers her clients' priorities, goals, and aspirations. Her approach incorporates an understanding of how life events, both planned and unexpected, can impact finances. Before transitioning to wealth management, Kelley held roles in institutional fixed income on the municipal desk at Lehman Brothers and Barclays Capital, as well as positions in fixed income research at Rocaton Investment Advisors and Goldman Sachs Asset Management. She graduated cum laude from Duke University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. Her professional credentials include FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations and the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation. Kelley lives in Darien, Connecticut with her three children. Her interests include spending time with family, tennis, and traveling.