Nolan Cleary is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is an agent for individual life and disability insurance through Charter Oak Financial and owns Clear World Financial LLC. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers 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 analytical tools and offers programs including wrap accounts and money-manager options.

Patrick Clark is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 15 years and has been with Raymond James since 2026. Clark is also the owner of Alpine Wealth Management, LLC, a private entity facilitating securities and fixed insurance business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by analytical tools and also engages in municipal and public finance advisory work.

Jason Merker is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. He has previously worked with Hilltop MHC LLC, Hilltop Investors LLC, Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Merker is a licensed attorney in New York State, currently non-practicing. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment program options.

Allison Mislow is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked at MetLife Insurance Company for 17 years before joining MassMutual Investors Services in 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in insurance sales and serves as a power of attorney for her parent. 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, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative planning engagements supported by firm-approved software tools and educational seminars.

William Newman is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in New Haven, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2008. Newman is also a partner in NEWMAST LLC, an investment-related business. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Stephen Sayegh is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 40 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has held roles at People’s United Advisors, Inc. and People’s Securities, Inc. His career spans several decades in the financial services sector. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Amy C Hessel is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Shelton, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Before joining Ameriprise in 2022, she worked at WorldCare Pet Transport, Mercy Learning Center of Bridgeport, and Pearson, and spent nine years in education. She also provides technology consulting services to an individual client outside of her advisory work. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s approach includes a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies, with recommendations based on internal research and third-party data.

Theodore De Giacomo is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds professional designations as a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Theodore completed an Accredited Certificate Program from CSU. His expertise focuses on providing investment management and personal advising services to clients.

Mike Card is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His work history includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Charter Communications. He has also been involved with a dive bar and restaurant business. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Daniel Hoffmann is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Shelton, CT, where he has worked since 2021. He has four years of industry experience and previously held roles at Southern Tide, Vincere Management Group, and Salve Regina University. Hoffmann also works as an independent insurance agent, selling life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance. 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 provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative client relationships and goal-based recommendations.

Daniel Waldron is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, David Lerner Associates, and Brescome Barton. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tressan Quinn is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Eric Palmer is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America and Liberty Bank, and experience in media at The Day Publishing Co. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions (SPS) Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Anthony Marchitto is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, bringing seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Christopher Gavin and Waddell And Reed, Inc., and has entrepreneurial experience with Prime One Eleven Restaurant. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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 extensive advisory services with a broad range of non-advisory financial activities.

Brian Ward is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds a Series 66 designation and has 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and MSI Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a financial representative offering life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. 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, using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Leonel Calderon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Shelton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2015 and previously held roles at Northstar Wealth Partners, LLC and MSI Financial Services, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he operates a business entity for tax purposes. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and operational tools while overseeing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Marcus Devito is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has held roles at firms including Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory work, Marcus serves on the Branford Fair Rent Commission and is a board member of the Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors and serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Ronald Quagliani Jr. is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Barnum Financial Group and Marcum LLP, as well as experience outside finance in the food service and recreation sectors. 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 provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars using firm-approved software tools and emphasizes collaborative, annual planning relationships.

Nuno Tecla is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Shelton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with MassMutual-affiliated firms since 2016 and maintains an outside insurance sales position focusing on life, accident, health, property and casualty, dental, group disability income, fixed annuities, long-term care, and Medicare-related products. 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 ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative annual planning relationships supported by analytical tools and event-driven planning services.

Crissel Lopez is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. In this role, she collaborates with clients to develop financial plans that address their needs, goals, and concerns, aiming to help them feel comfortable and confident about their financial future. Her professional experience includes positions as a Wealth Management Advisor at TIAA from 2017 to 2020, Retirement Counselor and Assistant Director of Sales Execution at Prudential Retirement between 2013 and 2017, and various roles in financial services dating back to 1995. Over the years, she has gained expertise in wealth management, retirement planning, sales execution, and business development within the financial sector. Outside of her professional career, Crissel enjoys spending time at the beach, cooking and baking, participating in family activities, watching football, solving puzzles, and attending theater events.