Francisco Triay is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining LPL Enterprise, he worked in various roles at Freightliner of Hartford, Turnpike Motors Auto Body, and other companies in different sectors. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and other entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, offering financial planning, access to third-party managers, and a range of affiliated products and services.

Jeffrey Costa is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Milford, CT, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 13 years of industry experience, including roles at Scholtz & Company, First County Bank, and METLIFE. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining a broad range of advisory services with extensive non-advisory financial activities.

Neha Mehta is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in helping individuals and families develop personalized wealth management strategies. With nearly a decade of experience in the financial services industry, she focuses on providing tailored financial solutions that align with her clients' unique goals. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management, retirement planning, portfolio management, and liquidity management. Neha holds a Bachelor's Degree from Jai Hind College and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is fluent in English and Hindi. Her professional approach emphasizes transparency, trust, and simplifying complex financial decisions to empower clients in confidently managing their financial futures. Outside of work, Neha enjoys running, yoga, and spending time with her family.

Jeffrey Adelglass is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Adelglass Wealth Management since 2018 and at LPL Financial since the same year. He also worked at the University of Connecticut from 2015 to 2019. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios and access to third-party asset managers.

Richard Martin is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at New York Life Insurance Company, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and various broker-dealers before joining Fidelity. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

Fernando Rosa is a financial advisor with Merrill in New Haven, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, Citizens Bank, and People's United Bank, among others. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Glenn Ufland is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Gavin720 Holdings LLC, through which he manages his Ameriprise business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its broad institutional platform.

Mina Sedrak is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Wells Fargo, and HSBC. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an independent contractor performing mystery shopping evaluations. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipalities, offering non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Pedro Tecla is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Shelton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and totaling 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has worked with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he maintains an outside insurance sales position focusing on life, accident, health, fixed annuities, long-term care, and disability insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars, structuring financial planning as collaborative, annual engagements that use firm-approved analytical tools to deliver written recommendations.

Michael Cataldo is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he works closely with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to help achieve them. He provides ongoing advice and adjusts portfolio strategies to align with clients' changing circumstances. Michael holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He completed his high school education at New Milford High School and attended Western Connecticut State University without obtaining a degree. His approach involves helping clients identify what matters most to them and their families to create strategies aimed at pursuing their financial objectives.

Christina Lake is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she has involvement in real estate ownership. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers a specialized retirement-income planning service for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm provides comprehensive written recommendations using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

William Giaquinto Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience with prior roles at Nutmeg Advisory Group LLC and Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved with Nutmeg Advisory Group, LLC, providing tax preparation and accounting services. 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 financial planning and portfolio management services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Carl Marchitto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he spent 21 years working with Waddell & Reed, Inc and various insurance carriers at W & R Insurance Agencies. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management options, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms.

James Pazareskis is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Wallingford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2007 and previously held positions at Uvest Financial Services Group, Webster Investment Services, and American Skandia Advisory Services. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a range of investment models and third-party managers and offers services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Evan Centopani is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been affiliated with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2021. Outside of financial advising, he creates health and fitness content for a YouTube channel and serves as a coach writing nutrition and fitness protocols. 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 seminars, emphasizing collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved software tools.

Zachary Brown is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Newport Healthcare, Labonne's Market, and the University of Connecticut. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized retirement income service that provides personalized planning and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Joan Zorena is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Second Saturday Divorce Workshops. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm provides services including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products, leveraging proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities.

Gina Magaudda is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked at METLIFE Securities Inc for 16 years before joining Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services. In addition to her advisory role, she 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 serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Lucas Gifford is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at American Portfolios Financial Services Inc. and Jacob Gifford & Associates. He is also an insurance broker, focusing on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance on a part-time basis. 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 ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative annual planning engagements.

Ira Levine is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been affiliated with Pruco Securities, LLC and his own CPA practice since 1985. Levine has a background that spans both advisory and accounting roles. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and various institutional clients through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and a range of affiliated financial services.