Amy Terzakis is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orange, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets from 2007 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial and estate planning. The firm employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and investment committee insights to assist clients in developing their plans.

Jonathan Root is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005. Outside of advising, he co-owns business entities used to support his practice operations and is involved in independent insurance brokering. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing structured recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. As a large institutional firm, it delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Sabra Donovan is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 40 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at MetLife Resources and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. She also works as an independent insurance agent, providing life, long-term care, fixed annuities, health, and disability 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 ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing firm-approved software and collaborative planning processes.

Tran Nguyen Tran is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Bank of America, Equitable Advisors LLC, and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Tran is a managing member of Trizzy Tran LLC, where he creates fashion and makeup marketing materials for brands. 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.

Frederick Cotton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and previously held roles at Securities America Advisors, SSN Advisory, Ameritas Investment Company, and Retirement Planning Partners LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Cotton is involved in non-variable insurance activities. 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 range of financial planning and portfolio management services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Sandra Senich is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Merrill since 2009. Prior to that, she worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2004. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on several nonprofit boards, including as Director of THE UCONN CLUB and Vice Chair of the Mattatuck Historical Society, and is involved in charitable fundraising and community arts organizations. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional clients.

Franco Piscitelli is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual Investors Services since 2017 and concurrently at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, following a prior 12-year tenure at Metlife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is an agent involved in outside insurance sales and is a partner or owner of several LLCs managing pass-through compensation and business operations. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual 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 analytical tools and offers specialized planning services including divorce planning and estate settlement.

Gerald Janosko is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with MetLife Securities Inc. from 2011 to 2017. Janosko also works as an independent insurance agent, selling various insurance and Medicare-related products. 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, structuring financial planning as annual, collaborative engagements using firm-approved software and tools.

Christian Foxen is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in New Haven, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2021, he was involved with Clube do Povo de Esgueira and Guifoes Sport Club, as well as entrepreneurial ventures including Pine and Iron Axe Throwing and Bluestone Landscapes LLC. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, using proprietary capital market research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and also offers custody, underwriting, and capital markets solutions.

Peter Cowen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wallingford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at VOYA Financial Advisors and Waddell & Reed, and he has also operated CFP Associates LLC and his own tax preparation business. Outside of advisory services, he provides tax preparation and insurance 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 investment management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, and supports its extensive network of over 22,800 advisors with advanced operational and research tools.

Kieran Doherty is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Snowden Lane Partners and Morgan Stanley. He serves on the Board of Directors for The Madison Jaycees in Madison, Connecticut. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning with a focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Dante D'amore is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously attended Sacred Heart University from 2021 to 2025 before beginning his career in financial services. 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 offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using collaborative, annual planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Joseph Mccarthy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hamden, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Smedley Aerial Lifts LLC and Smedley Industrial Services, Inc., businesses unrelated to investment management. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with diverse investment strategies and advanced operational tools.

Michael Ganci is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, Ganci is involved in a family-owned retail business operated by his spouse. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors.

Meghan Mills is an advisor with LPL Financial based in Guilford, CT, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Sound Generational Wealth, Inc., The O.N. Equity Sales Company, and Diastole Wealth Management, Inc. In addition to her advisory work, she holds a notary commission in the state of Connecticut. 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, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Frank Germano is a CFP® professional with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2025. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, Investors Capital Corp., Tower Square Securities, Inc., and Veravest Investment Advisors, Inc. Germano is also involved in offering insurance products and tax preparation services through several privately owned entities. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services such as comprehensive financial planning and unified managed accounts. The firm utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools and is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and multi-advisor platform.

Alexander Boehm is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has three years of industry experience, including roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Co and Travelers Insurance. Outside of finance, he works as a bartender at WeHa Brewing in West Hartford, CT. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing collaborative, goal-based planning supported by advanced analytical tools.

James Combs is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera and Cartier Wealth. His career includes roles at Ameriprise, National Life Group, and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Outside of finance, he managed Good Neighbor Lawn Care for over a decade. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm supports a variety of investment strategies and program structures with over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Skyler Agresti is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked in education at Joseph A. Foran High School and Harborside Middle School. He is also involved with the Small Business Development Center. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, delivering model-based investment recommendations through a large network of advisors.

Alyssa Zito is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked with Prudential Annuities Distributors and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of her advisory role, Alyssa coaches youth female basketball with the Ridgefield Basketball Association. 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, employing firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and provide collaborative, ongoing advice.