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.

Amanda Lesmes is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation. She has been with MassMutual and its affiliated firm since 2025. Prior to entering the industry, she worked at Bryant University and Eyes Physicians & Surgeons. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm focuses on collaborative annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized planning programs including divorce and estate settlement planning.

James Bauer is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PRUCO Securities, LLC and work under Jeff Bauer. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and an affiliated insurance agency.

Jeffrey Pinover is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in the retail and education sectors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios and offers advisory services supported by oversight controls and a structured governance process.

Nicholas Cyr is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant I. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as an Insurance Representative at Mutual of Omaha in 2020. In his current role, Nicholas partners with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans tailored to their individual goals. His approach emphasizes educating clients to simplify complex financial topics and enhance their understanding. Nicholas holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys activities such as beach outings, golf, and skiing.

Jodi Polick is a financial advisor with Merrill in New Haven, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009 and also has a longstanding affiliation with Bank of America. 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, and various institutional investors.

Todd Cody is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years at the firm and 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in New Haven, CT. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Anne Debowes is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in New Haven, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Chase Investment Services Corp. and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. She 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, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Pingan Geng is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Geng focuses on helping clients manage their wealth by developing personalized strategies that adapt to changing market conditions. Utilizing investment insights from Merrill and the banking and lending services of Bank of America, Geng works to assist clients in pursuing their financial goals. Geng holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Hubei University of Chinese Medicine. Committed to community involvement, Geng participates in volunteer activities with local organizations as part of Merrill’s tradition of serving the communities in which they operate.

Christopher Gavin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and over 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously spent 18 years at Waddell & Reed, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Gavin owns several non-investment businesses, including The Sweets Pond Food Company, LLC and TrailIntel. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions with a broad range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm supports its network of over 22,800 advisors with various investment strategies and operational tools, managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Philip Allopenna is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has worked previously at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. His professional activities include involvement with Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance products. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach utilizing portfolios developed by internal research and third-party strategists, and it offers financial planning, access to asset managers, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Michael Prior is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 1991, providing financial planning and wealth management services. His client base includes high-net-worth families, individuals, and not-for-profit institutions. Michael attended Notre Dame West Haven High School and The Williston Northampton School. He holds a Bachelor's degree from The University of Connecticut and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is a long-time resident of North Haven, where he lives with his wife, Sue.

Mark Meotti is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in New Haven, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017. Prior to his current role, he took a one-year break for extended travel. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides tailored planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.