Matthew Hecker is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Shelton, CT. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at General Nutrition Company and Central Connecticut State University. Hecker is also an independent insurance agent, selling life insurance, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance. 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 uses firm-approved software tools to deliver written recommendations through annual, collaborative financial planning engagements.

Taylor Marnett is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2025. In this role, Taylor collaborates with clients and their families to develop comprehensive financial plans that align with their goals. Taylor's experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as an Investment Consultant from 2023 to 2025, Financial Representative from 2022 to 2023, Investor Center Intern in 2021, and Inside Sales Intern in 2020. This progression reflects a continuous commitment to the financial services industry and client-focused consulting. Outside of work, Taylor has interests in pets and yoga.

Frederick Booth III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and also spent six years at Citigroup Global Markets. He serves as a board member of the Wallingford Country Club in Connecticut. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a range of advisory programs.

Melissa Morley is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she worked for 13 years at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to deliver customized investment solutions.

Joshua Salgado is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hamden, CT, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he worked at David Lerner Associates for two years and has several years of experience at PepsiCo. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Allison Novak is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 10 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Legacy Financial Group and Cambridge Investment Research. She has been with Mass Mutual and its affiliated entities since 2019. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved software and provides additional services such as educational seminars and event-driven planning programs.

Charles Mac Namara is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, BNY Mellon Securities Corporation, Equitable Advisors, and AXA Advisors. 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 uses a primarily model-driven investment approach with access to third-party asset managers and operates as both a broker-dealer and an insurance product facilitator through affiliated entities.

Nikola Sormaz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Jensen Industries for 13 years. Sormaz holds a Series 66 designation and is based in New Haven, CT. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Alexander Potocsny is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley and International Assets Advisory, LLC. 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 financial planning and asset management services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, with a focus on both advisory and non-advisory financial activities.

John Lombardi is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2010. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in referrals for home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively offered separately managed accounts. The firm uses third-party asset managers and an independent due-diligence process, with trade implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Philip Ucci III is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes eight years at Edward Jones and a year with KeyBank and Key Investment Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is CEO of Sound Financial Partners LLC and President of Ucci Partners Wealth Management LLC, entities involved in his business operations. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm uses a tailored, non-discretionary approach incorporating risk profiling and analytical tools, and it supports a broad advisor network with specialized programs and institutional consulting.

Lisa Capobianco is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of advising, she serves as Secretary and Treasurer of WHITECAP Technologies, Inc., a telecommunications sales company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Frank Adams III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wallingford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at VOYA Financial Advisors, CFP Associates, and Waddell & Reed. He is a partial owner and tenant of a real estate rental building through CFP Associates. 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 broad range of services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Gerald Nearier is a financial advisor at Stifel with 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007 and previously worked at Ryan Beck & Co. from 2004 to 2007. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and serves clients from Hamden, CT. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group for investment analysis and asset allocation guidance.

Stephen Alfaro is a Client Experience Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates with clients to understand their current financial situations and introduces solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. His objective is to provide clients with the knowledge and tools needed to manage their financial lives effectively. Stephen holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Syracuse University. His approach to advising is guided by a philosophy of helping clients identify what matters most to them and their families in order to develop strategies aligned with their financial goals.

Cheryl Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Branford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 14 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial and Webster Bank since 2016. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to various portfolio programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Vincent Atkins is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes 21 years at David Lerner Associates and four years at Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income strategies.

Christopher Durkin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked at Pruco Securities LLC, Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc., and Prudential Insurance Company of America from 2019 to 2021, and previously spent seven years with Knights of Columbus. 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 strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and 15,100 branch offices.

John Nevins is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

Keven Demott is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2007. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The program includes centralized due diligence and incorporates ESG criteria within its investment recommendations.