Yogesh Kamdar is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personalized wealth management strategies that help clients pursue their long-term financial goals. Since joining Merrill in 1993, Yogesh has worked with both individuals and businesses to develop customized financial plans focused on retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and executive compensation, among other areas. His approach emphasizes understanding each client’s full financial picture and maintaining focus on personal objectives regardless of market fluctuations. Originally from India, Yogesh earned Bachelor's degrees from Saurashtra University and Gujarat University before relocating to the United States in 1988. He began his career as a business manager for the City of Worcester, Massachusetts, and subsequently joined Prudential Insurance Company, where he gained experience in insurance, investment products, and wealth planning. Yogesh holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is fluent in English, Hindi, and Gujarati. In addition to his professional work, Yogesh participates in community volunteering consistent with Merrill’s traditions. His personal interests include badminton, bowling, chess, pickleball, reading, table tennis, traveling, and yoga.

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.

Matthew Silva is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked in various roles including at Northwestern Mutual and BJ's Wholesale Club. Silva is active as a sports coach with several local organizations including the Connecticut State Referee Program and Danbury Public Schools. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutions through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products within an integrated platform.

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, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank before joining Raymond James and Southport Harbor Wealth Advisor, where he is also an owner. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored financial plans and a broad range of implementation options.

Gabriel Giusto is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 66 registration and less than one year of industry experience. His prior background includes roles outside the financial sector and attendance at the University of Connecticut. He is also involved in non-variable insurance activities. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, brokerage products, and insurance through an integrated platform that combines adviser programs with active product sales.

Michael Belanger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in North Haven, CT, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at Cetera and Cetera Investment Services from 2021 to 2024, and he has a background in the automotive industry with Penskee Automotive Group from 2011 to 2021. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Karl Moosburger is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes four years at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company before joining Edward Jones in 2021. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Derek Ciampini is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages rental real estate in New Haven, CT. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations through both non-discretionary and discretionary programs, and maintains specialized capabilities in public finance and municipal services.

Thanh Tran is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, Thanh worked at Park Avenue Securities, Northwestern Mutual, The Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Prudential. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Property Prep LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers non-discretionary services through a select group of Wealth Advisors, with a focus on funds and strategies approved through internal review processes.

Gina Douvas is the Senior Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Fairfield, Connecticut, a position she has held since 2009. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2007, bringing extensive experience in financial services that began in 1991. Gina leads her office in providing financial strategies tailored to the unique needs of high-net worth individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and endowments. She collaborates with her team and leverages resources from Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank to support clients' financial goals and risk management. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Gina worked for 13 years at Smith Barney in New York City where she was a member of the firm's largest stock-option planning team, advising C-suite executives on stock-option, estate, and retirement planning. Earlier, she served as a portfolio analyst focused on investment strategies for institutional, corporate retirement, and private pension plans. Gina holds several professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Gina earned a Bachelor's degree from SUNY Stony Brook and a Master's degree in Finance from the Pace University Lubin School of Business. She is fluent in Greek and English. Gina is active in her community, serving on the Advisory Board of the Charles F. Dolan School of Business at Fairfield University and supporting organizations such as the Girl Scouts of Connecticut, Norma Pfriem Breast Center, Paulie Strong Foundation, and The Smilow Cancer Hospital. Her personal interests include biking, cooking, football, golfing, music, photography, spending time with family, tennis, traveling, and volleyball.

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 with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., Securities America, and Investacorp Advisory Services Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a non-investment business activity. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and access to a range of brokerage and insurance products within an integrated platform.

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 financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Jeffrey Costa is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 13 years of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Scholtz & Company, LLC, First County Bank, and METLIFE. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by proprietary and third-party research.

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.