Michael Taverner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Guilford, CT, holding a Series 66 credential and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is a business owner of Global Beaute LLC, a company involved in bathroom remodeling. 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions supported by advanced research tools and serves more than 22,800 advisors overseeing significant discretionary assets.

Christopher Ratineri is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 25 years of experience. He holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®) and Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®) designations and is a Portfolio Manager within Merrill's Investment Advisory Program. Christopher specializes in working with physicians, business owners, and multigenerational families, focusing on personal retirement planning and business 401(k) plans. His approach emphasizes education and simplification, guiding clients through financial decisions with clear, understandable explanations. Christopher leads a team supported by Trust and Mortgage Specialists, collectively bringing more than 125 years of experience to assist clients in achieving their financial goals. He also provides portfolio management services, including personalized and defined investment strategies that may incorporate individual stocks, bonds, Merrill model portfolios, ETFs, and third-party strategies. Christopher is a U.S. Navy and Desert Storm Veteran and holds a High School Diploma from Eli Whitney. He is involved with community organizations including the Connecticut Food Bank, Red Cross, Take a Vet Fishing, and the Wounded Warrior Project. Personal interests include baseball, boxing, chess, football, genealogy, music, photography, reading, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Thomas Melfi is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Shelton, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining MassMutual in 2017, he worked at The Marcus Law Firm for two years. Outside of advising, he is a non-practicing attorney licensed in Connecticut, owner of Nighthawk Brewing LLC, and involved in media projects through Wooster Street Media LLC, focusing on news aggregation and written content. MassMutual 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, using firm-approved analytical tools and structured planning engagements.

Althea Mortensen is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at Mount Holyoke College and UMass Amherst. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Cole Billington is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Mass Mutual Investors Services. He previously worked at Brown Brothers Harriman for seven years. Outside of his primary role, he also works as an insurance broker specializing in life, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. 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 offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, annual planning relationships using firm-approved software tools.

Tessa Bridges is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services and has experience outside finance, including a role at Gusto Trattoria Italian Restaurant. 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, and institutional investors.

David Mulhall is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Middlebury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2005 to 2007 before joining Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. and continuing with LPL Financial since 2007. He is also a CPA and provides seasonal tax preparation along with non-variable insurance sales, including health, life, disability, and long-term care insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by various investment approaches and operational tools.

Jonathan De Pino is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, he held various roles including positions at United Concrete Products and National Fitness Partners. MML Investors Services, LLC is 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 provides collaborative, annual financial planning engagements and a range of event-driven planning programs.

Joel Bernstein is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Shelton, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MetLife Securities from 2013 to 2017 and has been associated with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Bernstein is also an independent insurance agent, selling various insurance products including dental, disability, life, and long-term care coverage. 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, with planning engagements structured as annual, collaborative relationships using advanced analytical tools.

Darryl Zebrowski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 25 years of industry experience. He has held the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2000. 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 through a large network of advisors and offers a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Matthew Christopher is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor firms since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in non-variable insurance businesses including fixed annuities. 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 through a network of advisors, supported by various advisory platforms and tools.

Daniel La Rosa is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Cheshire, CT, holding a Series 66 designation. He began his advisory career at Ameriprise in 2025 after completing four years of college and eight years of prior experience in education. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning with a data-driven, tax-aware approach. The firm’s recommendations utilize internal research and third-party tools within a defined investment universe tied to affiliated product offerings.

Paul Raymond is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 39 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Woodbury Financial Services, Concourse Financial Group Securities, and Uvest Financial Services Group. Outside of his advisory work, Paul serves as the head coach for the girls varsity tennis team at St. Paul Catholic High School and is a board member for several local nonprofit organizations. 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Brian Mc Laughlin is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1999 and has served at Liberty Bank as an associate since 2015. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, and it supports municipal and public finance through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Murali Chegu is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at SAITCORE Technologies LLC, Connexus Credit Union, and Selective Insurance. 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 employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and various affiliated services such as trust custody and insurance product sales.

Ashmal Baig is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Baig has been with Wells Fargo since 2022 and previously worked in retail and education sectors. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources, applying diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment evaluations.

Michael Moran is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Minnesota Life and Securian Financial Services Inc. for 20 years, as well as ownership of The Hired Brush, a residential interior painting business. Outside of finance, he is an artist and a football official. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a multi-manager platform with options ranging from model portfolios to bespoke strategies.

Tanya Parker is the Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments' New Haven Investor Center. In this role, she focuses on delivering wealth planning strategies that help clients understand their financial goals, develop and maintain their relationship with Fidelity, and work towards a confident financial future. She has held the position of Branch Leader at Fidelity since 2023. Prior to this, Tanya worked as a Registered Wealth Management Client Associate at Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2023, and as a Senior Regional Sales Consultant at Prudential Annuities from 2008 to 2016. Her professional experience spans wealth management, client relationship development, and financial planning. Outside of her professional work, Tanya enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, gardening, hiking, and traveling.

Jay Pinto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, and has 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 16 years and has been involved with Summit Funding LLC since 1995. In addition to his role at LPL Financial, he provides financial planning and consulting services through Summit Planning Group LLC, an independent registered investment advisor. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Ronald Gallant is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Sagepoint Financial, Cambridge Investment Research, TD Bank, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in real estate through ownership and partnership roles in LLCs focused on property purchase and renovation. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization. The firm is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and multi-advisor platform.