Robert Reier is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been working since 2022. In his role, he advises individuals, families, executives, and business owners on financial strategies, goal planning, and retirement planning. He focuses on building long-term relationships with his clients and helps them navigate the financial landscape to create plans aimed at achieving financial freedom. Robert's expertise includes college education planning, corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He serves as a behavioral coach to assist clients in maintaining discipline during uncertain times and provides access to resources available through Bank of America, such as Wealth Management Bankers, Lending Specialists, Trust Specialists, and Consumer Investment Specialists. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Financial Economics from Emory University and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Robert was born and raised in Rye, New York, attended Trinity Pawling High School, and currently resides in Canton, Connecticut. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, fly-fishing, and outdoor activities.

Sophie Stevens is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Raymond James Financial Services, Liberty Bank, and Simsbury Bank & Trust Co. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured financial planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations as part of its advisory services.

Michael Domingos is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise in East Hampton, CT, with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, including his current role at the firm since 2020. Outside of his advisory work, he has a business ownership role in The Couzens Group LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a centralized consulting approach and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Steven Jacques is a CFP® with 26 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Cetera, having been with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2021, and has operated Lighthouse Financial, LLC since 2005. His prior experience includes seven years at VOYA Financial Advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing multiple program structures and both affiliated and third-party managers.

Sean Donovan is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Glastonbury, CT. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Carrington Capital Management and various positions outside the financial sector, including involvement with Glastonbury Parks and Recreation. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs collaborative, software-supported planning approaches and offers specialized programs such as Divorce Planning and event-driven estate and employer-sponsored planning.

Devon Kevetos is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he has held various roles in retail and service industries, including positions at Marshalls, Target, and Square Peg Pizzeria. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and investment models to support tailored financial planning, with clients responsible for plan implementation and updates.

John Grant is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial. He has worked in the financial industry for four years, including prior roles at Right Capital and Andrew Kipperman CPA Office. Outside of finance, he was involved with Wood N Tap for eight years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and incorporating model portfolios, third-party research, and advanced technologies.

Lester Butnick is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Glastonbury, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, including his current role since 2020. Outside of advisory work, he is a partner in an LLC that holds the building where he works and rents office space to other businesses. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Michael Ihrke is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Before joining Ameriprise in 2025, he worked at Equitable Advisors for eight years and previously held roles at Axa Advisors, LLC and Wagner Spray Tech. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service, providing written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Richard Eng is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Wallingford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with nonprofit organizations associated with the University of New Haven and Grand Canyon University. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and research-supported advisory solutions.

Carlos Salmon is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Key Private Bank. He serves as an elected board member on the finance committee of Hebrew Senior Care and is involved with the Financial Planning Association of Connecticut as director and programs co-chair. Salmon also manages Kyros Consulting, offering tennis lessons, speaking engagements, and general consulting. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides investment advisory services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies across various program structures.

Bryan Bogen is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera since 2023. His prior roles include long-term positions at Summit Financial Group and Cetera Wealth Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is president of Spectrum Financial Strategies, Inc., a tax preparation and insurance services business, and holds a notary public commission. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, employer-sponsored, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a wide range of portfolio management and consulting services, supported by over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Christopher Derham is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Hamden, CT. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. Since 2015, he has worked at both Mass Mutual Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in a non‑insurance brokerage business focusing on fixed annuities and long-term care insurance. 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, with planning engagements structured as annual relationships using firm-approved software and tools to analyze client goals.

Michael Mccabe is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Securities America Advisors, Inc., and Investacorp Advisory Services, Inc. He has operated McCabe Wealth Management since 2013. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research.

Martin Coursey is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Farmington, CT, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 43 years of industry experience, including over 30 years with MassMutual and MML Investors Services. In addition to his advisory role, he works as an insurance agent focused on life, disability, and long-term care insurance as well as fixed annuities. MassMutual 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 programs, providing collaborative, goal-based planning and a range of investment and insurance solutions.

Giuseppe Mancini is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Waterbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, providing detailed Recommendation Reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Nicole Falciano is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 24 years of experience. She provides portfolio guidance focusing on asset allocation and diversification strategies and offers expertise in the establishment of trust, endowment, and estate accounts. She supports clients in pursuing their investment objectives through customized investment strategies, including discretionary management and selections from Merrill Lynch and third-party portfolios. Nicole began her career at Merrill Lynch in the Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida office in 1999 before relocating to Connecticut in 2006. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Flagler College in Saint Augustine, Florida, and earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation in 2007. She has been a Senior Portfolio Advisor and accredited Portfolio Advisor since 2008. Outside of her professional work, Nicole enjoys skiing, cycling, kayaking, hiking, and traveling. She is dedicated to making memories with her triplet daughters Lenora, Carina, Valentina and her toddler Nicolina, often spending time at horse stables and a cottage in Cape Cod.

Joseph Mercier is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation. He has been in the industry for one year, with prior experience at firms including Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Newedge Securities LLC. His background also includes a four-year period at Bryant University. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved software and delivers written recommendations without having investment discretion.

Bria Gilbert is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chester, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and has prior experience with Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, LLC, and MBSC Securities Corporation. Gilbert is associated with the Gilbert Family Trust, acting in a fiduciary capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Emily Derikito is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in West Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 license and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, she worked at Janney Montgomery Scott from 2021 to 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.