Richard Krollman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

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.

Byron Eller is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Annuities Distributors and Prudential Insurance Company of America. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, model portfolios, and fund advisory services.

Lisa Valerio is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She worked at National Planning Corporation for nine years before joining OSAIC in 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Valerio Tax Edge, providing tax preparation and small business bookkeeping services, and is an active member of the Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Network of Executive Women. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through multiple programs. The firm utilizes a model-based investment approach emphasizing asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various strategies and third-party managers.

Steven Flagg is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience. He currently works at Morgan Stanley, where he has been since 2022, having previously held positions at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analyses.

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.

Peter Velcofsky is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors and as Assistant Treasurer of the Town of East Lyme Public Library. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Matthew Webber is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for Fairfield FITS and owns a business that provides office and administrative assistance, including expert witness payment services. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.

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.

John Michael Peters is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Westport, Connecticut. He founded the Peters Group over twenty years ago, establishing a planning-focused advisory team that works closely with growth-minded and forward-thinking clients. His practice emphasizes values-based decision making, helping clients understand their financial environment to make disciplined long-term investment choices. John Michael’s approach integrates insight and empathy, supporting clients in defining their meanings of wealth and preserving family legacies. With extensive experience guiding individuals and families through the complexities of wealth creation, preservation, and distribution, John Michael focuses on managing risk and addressing potential financial challenges. His services include customized portfolio management, debt minimization, retirement plan coordination, insurance evaluation, income tax review, and estate planning. He collaborates with clients’ accountants and attorneys to ensure comprehensive financial solutions. John Michael’s client focus encompasses family wealth management, institutional consulting, legacy planning, managing new wealth, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, special needs planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. John Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management with a minor in Economics and a concentration in Finance from Springfield College. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and a Personal Investment Advisor. Outside of his professional pursuits, John Michael enjoys cooking, golfing, hiking, interior decorating, music, scuba diving, table tennis, traveling, yoga, and spending time with his family. He serves on the Board of Directors of the United Veterans Beacon House, which provides housing for military veterans and their families. John Michael and his son reside in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Anisa Gjermeni is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has nine years of industry experience and previously worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. and Citizens Bank before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2019. Merrill, along 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

Michelle Castellucci is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Milford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes ten years at Wells Fargo Clearing and additional roles at Wells Fargo Bank NA. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

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.

Gene Borchetta is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Trumbull, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies to create personalized Recommendation Reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Thomas Gilhuly is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides clients with access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking convenience and lending solutions of Bank of America. He focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies based on a thorough understanding of each client’s financial picture and long-term goals. With extensive experience serving clients in Fairfield County, where he is a lifelong resident, Thomas aims to be a lifetime and essential resource for those who entrust him with their financial well-being. He emphasizes developing objectives and strategies tailored to his clients’ risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and overall investment goals. Thomas holds a Bachelor's degree in Economic Management from Ohio Wesleyan University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is engaged in his community through volunteer work, reflecting the Merrill tradition of local participation.

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.