Steffanie Arduini is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2026, she worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for four years and Boronski & Associates for fifteen years. She is also involved in fixed insurance sales and owns Arduini Adamowski Associates, LLC, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals, employing analytical tools and risk profiling, and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Eric Schod is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bridgeport, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cadaret, Grant & Co. Inc. and ongoing involvement with Corporate Benefit Enterprises and RemSept LLC. Outside of finance, he is active as a bassist and booking artist with RemSept LLC. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with support from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

John Hursh is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2012, initially with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., and continuing with Ameriprise since 2020. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing tailored recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver these services, focusing on clients with significant assets under management.

Steven La Chance is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at Bank of America and served in the United States Army for three years. He also has experience working at Naugatuck Valley Community College. Merrill 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, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Charles Mcmanus III is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023 and previously worked within other Wells Fargo entities beginning in 2013. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop customized recommendations.

Christopher Raymond is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at LPL Financial and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports its recommendations through various advisory programs and specialized services.

Timothy Blankenship is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and is a member of the Board of Directors for CT Storm. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies to provide non-discretionary retirement income recommendations, delivered through a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors.

Jeremy Mc Hale is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MassMutual/Team Ironwood in multiple roles since 2020. Prior to his finance career, he was employed at Sacred Heart University and Hamden High School. MassMutual 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 comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Gary Parese is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Westport, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2014, including roles at Wells Fargo Clearing. He serves as a trustee for a family trust and is the owner of Parese Family LLC and Parese Wealth Management, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, providing a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, and niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning. Advisors use proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and client summary letters, with optional implementation through the firm’s brokerage or advisory programs.

Sharon Daly is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously spent 21 years at Metlife Securities Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she also works as an insurance agent specializing in life, health, fixed annuities, and long-term care products. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC 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, structuring client engagements as annual collaborative relationships that utilize advanced software tools to analyze goals and deliver written recommendations.

Steve Tortora is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith since 1999. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Chapin is the Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity, a role he has held since 2025. In this position, he partners with individuals and their families to co-create financial plans tailored to their unique needs. Prior to this, he worked as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments in 2025. His experience also includes serving as a Senior Wealth Advisor at Citizens Securities from 2023 to 2024 and as a VP Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2017 to 2023. David's professional background encompasses roles focused on wealth planning and financial consulting, reflecting his expertise in developing financial plans that simplify clients' financial lives. Outside of his work, he enjoys camping, family activities, fitness, hiking, and outdoor adventures.

Christopher Taylor is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 15 years of industry experience, including previous roles at FSC Securities. Taylor serves as a board member for the nonprofit Dream Come True of Western Connecticut and acts as treasurer and board member for the Danbury Rugby Football Club. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Nicholas Hall is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Guilford Savings Bank and operating Huskies Bar & Restaurant. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients through both 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 via its integrated platform.

Adam Usinger is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of advisory, he has activity related to non-variable insurance through Prudential. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, brokerage, and insurance products. The firm’s integrated platform combines advisory programs with insurance sales and collateralized lending offerings.

Joseph Hudson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2025. Prior to entering the financial industry, he was employed at The Boxoffice Company for five years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and scenario modeling to develop financial plans, while clients remain responsible for implementation and updates.

Louis Herskovitz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has four years of industry experience, including roles at SwifTest and work as an actor under the name Lev Harvey. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and modeling tools, serving clients through both direct and corporate agreements.

John Probst is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 4 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at T3 Trading Group, Northwestern Mutual, and A1 Reliable Industries. Prior to his financial services career, he worked in the restaurant industry and education. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and various investment strategies while serving a broad client base.

Jessica Fanelli is a financial advisor at Merrill in New Haven, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with 5 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2015. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Incitti is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 2008. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.