Patrick Shannon is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning through written recommendation reports and annual advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Mary Kay Hermann is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Monroe, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 41 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and operates M.K. Financial Services LLC, a support company used for tax purposes, since 2001. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a Facebook administrator for groups focused on codependency and narcissistic abuse. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools to illustrate potential outcomes and supports specialized offerings including municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Jeffrey Bauer is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Prudential Insurance Company of America, Schwab, Voya Investment Management, and Citigroup Global Markets. He is also involved in non-variable insurance activities through Prudential. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Ricky Chernok is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2008 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of trustees for TCS-Synagogue in Westport, CT. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Michael Iandoli is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by a centralized due diligence process and a range of affiliated portfolio services.

Patricia Carrera is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Westport, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked with Equitable Advisors since 2008 and was previously affiliated with AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the executor of her deceased father's estate in Westchester County, NY. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a variety of proprietary and third-party programs, including discretionary management options and ERISA fiduciary services, to tailor solutions across mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and selected alternative investments.

David Gornbein is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes over a decade at Fidelity Investments and seven years with Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions alongside integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Rossarin Gaetano is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in New Haven, CT, with 15 years at the firm and 1 year of industry experience. He is a general partner and managing member of AboveandBeyond LLC, a family restaurant business in Wallingford, Connecticut. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Patrick Nolan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and ICR. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with investment and fee-based financial planning services, offering a broad range of planning options that leverage Wells Fargo’s research and tools.

Wyndsor Doyle is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Shelton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having approximately four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual, Doyle worked with Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2021 to 2024. Outside of finance, Doyle has engaged in entrepreneurial ventures including roles at Coa Agaveria and Cocina and Eddies Calzones. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative annual planning relationships and uses technology-driven analysis tools to support client goal assessment.

Andrew Roselli is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds a Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and also has experience with Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company dating back to 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers at a local high school, assisting with a stock market club. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Suzanne Lichtman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and joined Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network in 2026. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning for business-owner transitions, sports and entertainment, and divorce, utilizing Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools.

Joseph Norvish is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2013, previously working at Axa Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm uses a range of advisory models, often through third-party sponsors, and offers services including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and ERISA fiduciary services.

Thomas Belden is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill and Banc of America Investment Services before joining Wells Fargo in 2011. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes research and analytics to support its investment approach.

Eric Sappington is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley from 2010 to 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through tailored asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, with a focus on eligible strategies and an ESG eligibility framework.

Wu Yan is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Wu collaborates one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing their long-term goals. Leveraging the resources of Merrill and Bank of America, Wu provides clients with investment insights alongside banking and lending solutions. Wu holds a Doctorate from the Medical College of Ohio, a Master's Degree from Quinnipiac University, and a Bachelor's Degree from Wuhan University in China. Wu is also designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Committed to community involvement, Wu volunteers with local organizations, reflecting the Merrill tradition of community participation.

Melissa Naumann is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, she supports Fidelity's clients and their families in achieving their personal financial goals. Melissa has been with Fidelity Investments since 2014, progressing through several positions including Financial Representative (2014-2015), Private Client Relationship Manager (2015-2017), Wealth Management Relationship Manager (2017-2020), and her current role as Wealth Management Planning Consultant since 2020.

Robert Daly is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at People's United Advisors, Inc. and People's Securities, Inc., where he worked for over two decades. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Juan Carlos Riera is a Financial Advisor with the GTZ Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the team in 2019, he has worked with both international and domestic high to ultra-high net worth individuals, their families, and businesses. His role involves developing personalized financial strategies that align with clients’ goals and priorities, focusing on areas such as family wealth management, international wealth management, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategies, and retirement income planning. Juan Carlos holds a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Arizona, Eller College of Management. He is registered with FINRA, holding Series 7 and 66 licenses, and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Fluent in both English and Spanish, he aims to educate clients about investing and the financial planning process to help them understand the market challenges and opportunities that impact their overall financial lives. Outside of his professional work, Juan Carlos enjoys football, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Mark Monteiro is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving with MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual. His work history includes roles at LPL Financial and Securities America Advisors, among others. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance broker focusing on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance products. MML Investors Services, LLC provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers collaborative, annual planning engagements using advanced analytical tools and also features specialized programs including divorce planning and estate-settlement services.