Derek Ciampini is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in New Haven, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Outside of his advisory role, Ciampini owns and maintains rental real estate. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions supported by a broad adviser network and comprehensive research resources.

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.

Casey Odo is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., Securities America, and Investacorp Advisory Services Inc. Odo also has involvement in non-variable insurance activities outside his advisory role. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

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.

Francisco Triay is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining LPL Enterprise, he worked in various roles at Freightliner of Hartford, Turnpike Motors Auto Body, and other companies in different sectors. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and other entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, offering financial planning, access to third-party managers, and a range of affiliated products and services.

Jeffrey Costa is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Milford, CT, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 13 years of industry experience, including roles at Scholtz & Company, First County Bank, and METLIFE. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining a broad range of advisory services with extensive non-advisory financial activities.

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.

John Bloomfield is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at LPL Financial since 2018, following eight years at INVEST Financial Corp. He also operates as an insurance agent specializing in health, Medicare, and life 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Neha Mehta is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in helping individuals and families develop personalized wealth management strategies. With nearly a decade of experience in the financial services industry, she focuses on providing tailored financial solutions that align with her clients' unique goals. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management, retirement planning, portfolio management, and liquidity management. Neha holds a Bachelor's Degree from Jai Hind College and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is fluent in English and Hindi. Her professional approach emphasizes transparency, trust, and simplifying complex financial decisions to empower clients in confidently managing their financial futures. Outside of work, Neha enjoys running, yoga, and spending time with her family.

James Ian is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Metlife Securities Inc. and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, he manages an LLC and operates as an insurance agent offering various life and health insurance products. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational programs using collaborative, technology-driven analysis and offers specialized planning services including divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Jeffrey Adelglass is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Adelglass Wealth Management since 2018 and at LPL Financial since the same year. He also worked at the University of Connecticut from 2015 to 2019. 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 other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios and access to third-party asset managers.

Fernando Rosa is a financial advisor with Merrill in New Haven, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, Citizens Bank, and People's United Bank, among others. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Glenn Ufland is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Gavin720 Holdings LLC, through which he manages his Ameriprise business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its broad institutional platform.

Mina Sedrak is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Wells Fargo, and HSBC. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an independent contractor performing mystery shopping evaluations. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipalities, offering non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Pedro Tecla is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Shelton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and totaling 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has worked with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he maintains an outside insurance sales position focusing on life, accident, health, fixed annuities, long-term care, and disability insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars, structuring financial planning as collaborative, annual engagements that use firm-approved analytical tools to deliver written recommendations.

Michael Cataldo is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he works closely with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to help achieve them. He provides ongoing advice and adjusts portfolio strategies to align with clients' changing circumstances. Michael holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He completed his high school education at New Milford High School and attended Western Connecticut State University without obtaining a degree. His approach involves helping clients identify what matters most to them and their families to create strategies aimed at pursuing their financial objectives.

Christina Lake is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she has involvement in real estate ownership. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers a specialized retirement-income planning service for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm provides comprehensive written recommendations using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

William Giaquinto Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience with prior roles at Nutmeg Advisory Group LLC and Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved with Nutmeg Advisory Group, LLC, providing tax preparation and accounting 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 portfolio management services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Carl Marchitto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he spent 21 years working with Waddell & Reed, Inc and various insurance carriers at W & R Insurance Agencies. 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 other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management options, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms.