Kevin Gargano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hamden, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Co. of America, Raymond James Financial Services, and Liberty Bank. He is also the president and owner of RoGar Pharma, a non-investment-related business. 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 a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Patrick Skelly is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fiduciary activities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement planning with written recommendation reports and annual advice on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Robert Ceccarelli is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice, primarily for clients with assets managed within Ameriprise.

Marc Zanghi is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2005 and operates his own public accounting firm, Zanghi Tax & Business Services, specializing in tax preparation, accounting, bookkeeping, and business consultation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, offering a range of portfolio management strategies across multiple platforms.

Luke Derose is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Cetera from 2020 to 2024. Outside of finance, he was involved with Mecha Noodle Bar from 2016 to 2021. 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.

Robert Steczkowski is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. As a Board CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, he partners with high net worth clients to implement financial strategies designed to provide peace of mind. He has extensive experience in financial planning and consulting, having worked at various firms since 2005. His previous roles include Financial Planner positions at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner Smith and Chase Investment Securities Corporation, Senior Account Executive at Fidelity Investments, Associate Director of Financial Planning at Sanders Morris Harris LLC and EF Legacy Securities, and a Financial Planner at TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services. Outside of his professional work, Robert has interests in fitness and skiing.

Alisa Olsen is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. Her prior experience includes roles at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company and METLIFE SECURITIES Inc. She is also the treasurer of the Tashua School PTA, where she manages the organization's budget and cash flow. Mass Mutual 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. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and generally recommends investment categories and strategies.

James Dunn is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations, as well as Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Wells Fargo Advisors among other firms. Outside of his advisory role, Dunn is the owner and CEO of iReFramify, Inc., a coaching and consulting business that focuses on conflict resolution communication frameworks for couples and marketing strategies for small business owners. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Joseph Bogardus is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and at MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 2016, with prior experience at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2009 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Harbor Oak Professional Services LLC, a company focused on shared operational infrastructure and expense management. 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. The firm offers a range of planning programs and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software and a collaborative annual engagement model.

Steven Tavares is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Foresters Financial from 2007 to 2019 before joining Cetera Investment Services LLC in 2019. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers various investment management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios and strategies.

David Snetro is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2011. He is based in New Haven, CT. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process employs structured discovery and firm-approved tools, relying on modeling techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Kurt Lenz is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Hamden, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is a joint owner of a vacation property where he manages contractor hiring for its upkeep. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party managers, offering products including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and alternative investments.

Tomeka Robinson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 10 years of industry experience, including roles at various Wells Fargo affiliates since 2011. Robinson is based in Milford, CT. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Matthew Hecker is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Shelton, CT, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has been employed with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and MML Investors Services, LLC since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent specializing in life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance. 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, using firm-approved software tools to support collaborative, goal-oriented planning relationships.

Michael Martin is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 40 years of industry experience and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2012. Merrill serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, providing managed account programs, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm emphasizes managed account and manager-selection capabilities and benefits from deep integration with Bank of America affiliates and its capital-markets platform.

Larry Esposito is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for ten years at Wallingford Buick-GMC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a network of more than 23,700 advisors nationwide.

Robert Ginsberg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Investors Capital Corp. Ginsberg is also involved in non-variable insurance activities as a licensed agent. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Taylor Marnett is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2025. In this role, Taylor collaborates with clients and their families to develop comprehensive financial plans that align with their goals. Taylor's experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as an Investment Consultant from 2023 to 2025, Financial Representative from 2022 to 2023, Investor Center Intern in 2021, and Inside Sales Intern in 2020. This progression reflects a continuous commitment to the financial services industry and client-focused consulting. Outside of work, Taylor has interests in pets and yoga.

Frederick Booth III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in New Haven, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously at Citigroup Global Markets starting in 2003. Outside of his advisory work, Booth serves as a board member of the Wallingford Country Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and comprehensive investment resources in its financial planning process.

Melissa Morley is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2026, she worked for the Department of Veterans Affairs from 2012 to 2025. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm’s services include proprietary and third-party investment advisory programs delivered through a broad network of Investment Adviser Representatives.