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 with Raymond James & Associates in New Haven, CT, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Wells Fargo. Outside her advisory work, she performs mystery shopping as an independent contractor for Market Force Information. 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 clientele, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

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.

Patrick Colligan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Oppenheimer and has been with Ameriprise since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Colligan serves on the Board of Directors for the Fairfield Republican Town Committee and is Assistant Director of the FBI New Haven Citizen's Academy Alumni Association. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement, utilizing a centralized consulting team to deliver non-discretionary, research-based recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Michael Cataldo is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works directly with clients to define their financial goals and to develop portfolio strategies intended to help achieve those objectives. Cataldo provides ongoing advice and adjusts portfolio strategies as clients' situations change. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Michael earned a High School Diploma from New Milford High School and attended Western Connecticut State University without receiving a degree. Michael emphasizes building meaningful relationships with his clients and delivering personalized guidance to support 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.

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 with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he spent 21 years at Pruco Securities, LLC and has operated his own CPA practice since 1985. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a primarily model-driven investment approach, offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and other financial services through a network of investment adviser representatives.

Cassandra Quintiliano is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 credential and over four years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Barnum Financial Group and Hubbell Inc., where she worked as a supply chain analyst. 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, and charitable organizations. The firm offers collaborative, goal-based financial planning supported by firm-approved analytical tools and a range of investment programs.

Beth Botti is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Milford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor Axa Advisors since 2003. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a liaison with American Field Service, working with exchange students and their host families. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a variety of third-party and proprietary advisory programs, with an emphasis on risk assessment and client-specific model matching, covering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and certain alternative investments.

Slade Yancy is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He supports clients through the financial planning process aimed at educating them and helping bring clarity and peace of mind to their families. Prior to his current position, Slade served as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2023 and as Assistant Branch Manager from 2016 to 2020. His earlier experience includes roles at Merrill Edge Bank of America as Market Sales Manager from 2013 to 2015 and Financial Solutions Advisor from 2011 to 2013, as well as Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2008 to 2010. Slade holds a California Insurance License. Further educational background and personal interests were not provided.

James Agostisi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fairfield, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he has interests in real estate ownership. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with significant investable assets, providing comprehensive recommendation reports that include income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored advice, primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Trey Hogsten is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with families to develop tailored, comprehensive strategies focused on accumulation, preservation, and the seamless transfer of their wealth across generations. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant before assuming his current position in 2024. Throughout his career at Fidelity, Trey has gained experience in financial planning and client relationship management. His work centers on helping clients address their financial goals through personalized strategies. Outside of his professional role, Trey has interests in the beach, food, golf, museums, traveling, and volunteering.

Lindsay Pereguda is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with firms including Janney Montgomery Scott and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Morgan Stanley in 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.