Christopher Benjamin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Southington, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He is the sole owner of Christopher Benjamin Financial Group, an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, using proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations across a broad range of financial planning areas.

David Ivanovich Jr. is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 37 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at UBS since 2008, following 14 years at Citigroup Global Markets. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and providing access to proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Michael Linder is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley in New Haven, CT, having previously worked at Citigroup, JP Morgan Securities, and ACI Catering Group. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and advisory programs supported by proprietary planning tools and a broad range of investment services.

Sean Reilly is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Tide Line Customs LLC, and Thimble Island Brewing Company LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of New England Oyster Farm LLC and is involved in recreational fishing through Sea Sprite Sport Fishing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs supported by firm-approved planning tools and extensive resources.

Gregory Caturano is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and has four years of industry experience. His prior roles include work at The Stand and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. He is also an independent insurance agent involved in sales and service of life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm’s approach includes collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools, with implementation of recommendations handled through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

David Murphy is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Boston Private Wealth LLC, TD Private Client Wealth LLC, and TD Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an ice hockey referee and is a board member of the Memorial Day Flowers Foundation, which honors fallen veterans. OSAIC serves a broad range of clients including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm utilizes a multi-advisor platform with a model-based investment process that incorporates portfolio optimization and risk-tolerance assessments, offering both brokerage and advisory services across various account programs.

Christopher Coppola III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in equine training through Triple Bar C and serves on the Economic Development Commission for the town of Berlin, Connecticut. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services for individuals approaching or in retirement, focusing on clients with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Elizabeth Baker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Ansonia, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the Finance Committee Chairperson at Seymour Congregational Church, overseeing budgeting and expenditures. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through over 14,000 financial advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Wayne Staschke is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Guilford, CT, holding the CFP® and Series 63 designations with 43 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and Guilford Financial Group, Inc. He is also an insurance agent offering fixed and life insurance products alongside his advisory services. 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 range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Egzon Dauti is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Key Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to provide a broad range of solutions.

Michael Sondak is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2009 in various roles within the firm. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Wayne Tolson Jr. is a Senior Financial Advisor and Sports & Entertainment Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based at 75 Rockefeller Plaza. He specializes in providing comprehensive wealth management services tailored to clients in sports and entertainment, as well as highly compensated executives, business owners, and individuals navigating complex financial scenarios. With over eighteen years of global wealth management experience, Mr. Tolson's practice focuses on creating customized financial plans, investment strategies, and legacy management frameworks. His expertise includes executive compensation, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and individual and corporate investment strategy. He utilizes resources from Merrill Lynch and Bank of America to address various aspects of his clients' financial lives, emphasizing client empowerment, financial literacy, and transparency. Mr. Tolson holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Charter Oak State College and carries professional designations including Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Sports & Entertainment Advisor (SE), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He is bilingual in English and Spanish and participates in professional organizations such as NAACP and NMSDC. Additionally, he volunteers with the USAD Youth Mentoring Program to promote financial literacy.

Timothy Cunningham is a financial advisor at Merrill with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1979. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mickey Goldberg is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bard Financial Services Inc. and Sagepoint Financial, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally sells personal sports memorabilia and sports cards on eBay. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach uses model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization with discretionary and advisor-managed strategies complemented by third-party managers and proprietary models.

Charles Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 35 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked for Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 16 years. 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, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Bradley Nelsen is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with firms including New York Life Insurance Company, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and Allstate Financial. Nelsen is also affiliated with Eugene Cohen Insurance Agency. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services featuring model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple investment management options across a large, multi-advisor platform.

Michael Gilliland is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Middletown, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual since 2018, following 18 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors and 10 years at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser that provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational programs to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm structures financial planning as annual collaborative relationships focused on client goals using approved analytical tools and offers event-driven planning services including a standalone Divorce Planning offering.

Gennaro Nardelli is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2019 and previously spent time at Foresters Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the resale of goods from online marketplaces. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that combines affiliated and third-party models to provide tailored investment solutions.

Norman Forrester is a Senior Financial Advisor and First Vice President with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He provides a wide array of financial services including asset management strategies, estate planning services, and liability management, working closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their specific goals. He offers expertise in areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, LGBT wealth planning, retirement income, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Norman holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Southern Connecticut State University and is fluent in English and Spanish. Norman is also involved in professional and community organizations, serving as Chairman of the Board for the New Haven Parking Authority and participating in Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Outside of his professional work, Norman enjoys adventure sports, biking, billiards, gardening, music, and traveling.

Marko Cohen is a financial professional at Cetera with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at Cetera and related entities since 2023. Prior to his financial career, he was a student for 22 years. Cohen is also involved with Wooster Square Advisors, where he provides financial planning and investment allocation services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by over 10,000 advisors and approximately $256 billion in assets under management.