John Occhipinti is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2018. In his role, he collaborates with clients to build, implement, and monitor individualized financial plans. He has over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, having previously worked as a Financial Advisor at Barnum Financial Group from 2015 to 2018 and at Merrill Lynch from 2011 to 2015. Prior to that, he was an Associate at Fortress Investment Group from 2006 to 2011. Outside of his professional work, John has interests in baseball, football, golf, traveling, and exploring culinary experiences.

Eric Gerhard is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. for nine years and has been with Mass Mutual and its affiliated companies since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he 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 provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved software and offers specialized planning services such as estate settlement and employer-sponsored programs.

Kevin Brown is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 42 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He is also the owner of Southport Harbor Wealth Advisor, a separate investment advisory business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses advanced analytical tools to support client goals, with specialized services in municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer advisory programs.

Gabriel Giusto is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 66 credentials and less than one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Planet Financial Group and employment during his university studies. Giusto is also involved in non-variable insurance activities through an insurance agency in Watertown, CT. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach, focusing on third-party asset managers and portfolio strategists, and offers additional services such as financial planning, insurance product sales, and affiliated trust custody.

Michael Belanger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2024, he worked at Cetera and Cetera Investment Services. Before his financial services career, he spent ten years at Penskee Automotive Group. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Karl Moosburger is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including wrap fee programs and separately managed accounts, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Derek Ciampini is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in New Haven, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Outside of his advisory role, Ciampini owns and maintains rental real estate. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions supported by a broad adviser network and comprehensive research resources.

Thanh Tran is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He currently works at J.P. Morgan Securities and has held positions at Park Avenue Securities, Northwestern Mutual, The Guardian Life Insurance Company, Prudential, and Andrew Garrett Inc. He is also involved with Property Prep LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program that emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Micaela Walsh is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity, she held various roles including positions at Bucknell University and Essex Financial Services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic methods, and serves multiple registered investment companies with formally established governance and oversight procedures.

Karen Knettel is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she operates a YouTube cooking show focused on art and culture. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment modeling in its financial planning process.

Casey Odo is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., Securities America, and Investacorp Advisory Services Inc. Odo also has involvement in non-variable insurance activities outside his advisory role. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Paul Blanco is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services. He has been in the financial services industry since 2023, with prior experience at Barnum Financial Group and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Blanco is also active as an insurance broker, focusing on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. 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 programs, delivering collaborative, goal-based recommendations without discretionary authority.

Brian Parmelee is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with MassMutual Investors Services since 2017 and has additional experience with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and Metlife Securities. Outside his advisory role, he acts as a broker for Risk & Insurance Associates, selling fixed life insurance and related products, and assists clients with life settlement transactions. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, focusing on collaborative, goal-oriented planning engagements.

Tristan Lawrie is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with LPL Financial, bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2012 and previously spent three years at Edward Jones. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Francisco Triay is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he held positions in various sectors including automotive and retail. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Jeffrey Costa is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Scholtz & Company, LLC, First County Bank, and MSI Financial Services, Inc. His practice includes managing a DBA, Skinner Wealth Strategies, related to his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Paul Bortnick Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its related entities since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship specializing in tax preparation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning through a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Priya Kessler is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with clients and their families to develop disciplined financial plans tailored to their individual situations. She utilizes Fidelity's recommendations and resources to provide clients with the knowledge and guidance needed to make informed financial decisions. Priya has held several roles within the financial services industry, including Planning Consultant and Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments, and previously served as a High Net Worth Specialist, Advanced Broker, and Associate Financial Service Professional at Charles Schwab. She began her career as a Client Service & Support Intern at Charles Schwab. Outside of her professional work, Priya enjoys cooking and baking, exploring culinary experiences, socializing with friends, engaging in outdoor adventures, traveling, and spending time with pets.

Michael Hillgen Santa is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Grove Point Investments, LLC and Grove Point Advisors, LLC from 2021 to 2025, and spent over a decade at H.Beck, Inc. Mr. Hillgen Santa is also the owner of Lorraine's Antiques, an antiques business operating since 2012. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining a broad service offering with extensive non-advisory financial activities.

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.