Amer Abdel Hack is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Barnum Financial Group and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he has worked in the hospitality sector at Spotted Horse Tavern and has an academic background with the University of Connecticut. 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 seminars, using firm-approved tools to develop client recommendations while maintaining limited investment discretion.

Charles Hickey Sr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Bethel, CT, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and with 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1992 and was also employed by Convergencetp Inc. from 2010 to 2022. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation referrals with affiliates of Primerica. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients primarily through model-driven investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets.

Sonia Caban is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 35 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Her prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial and UBS Financial Services. She is also president of Caban Financial, LLC, an independent financial and insurance business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports multiple management platforms and offers access to third-party advisers and proprietary model strategies.

John Hufnagel is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Pruco Securities, LLC for 12 years. Hufnagel is also a business owner and partner at Amedeo Marano & Hufnagel PC, a CPA firm. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various affiliated financial products and services.

Michael Becque is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill since 2020 and Bank of America from 2020 to 2024, as well as prior experience at Hallmark. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Caraglior is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2017, including its affiliated entities, and previously spent over a decade at MetLife Resources. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in independent insurance brokering focused on universal life products. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm serves a broad client base through advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Edward Fredericks is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2005 and previously held positions at AXA Advisors, Trusted Securities Advisors Corp., and Mony Securities Corporation. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm delivers its services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes a variety of third-party and proprietary advisory programs.

William Collins is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has four years of experience in the financial services industry, including roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Co. and Barnum Financial Group. Prior to his advisory career, he gained diverse experience across several industries and attended Sacred Heart University. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and investment services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative financial planning with a range of asset management and educational offerings.

Bryan Duffy is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory work, he assists clients with Medicare coverage options through his side business focused on Medicare-related insurance. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, as well as institutional clients such as employer-sponsored retirement plans and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach, offering access to third-party asset managers and participating in wrap programs, while also facilitating insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Erin Smith is a Series 65–licensed financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines, based in Oakville, CT. She has three years of industry experience, including roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2022 and Bank of America from 2015 to 2022. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large client base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

Victor Garra is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and also has experience with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and MetLife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent insurance agent specializing in life insurance, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. 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 seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-driven planning with optional implementation of recommendations through brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Raymond Goskowski is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Guardian Life Insurance Company, Park Avenue Securities, and Northwestern Mutual. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with a focus on collaborative, goal-oriented client relationships.

Richard Wolf is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services, Infinex Investments, Newtown Savings Bank, Prudential Annuities Distributors, and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Wolf serves on several nonprofit boards in Trumbull, CT, including the Tashua Fathers Club and local soccer organizations. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers various financial planning and asset management solutions, leveraging a large network of investment adviser representatives and a range of investment strategies supported by technology and research tools.

Michael Blaszczak is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 37 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Tower Square Securities, Inc. and Veravest Investment Advisors, Inc. Additionally, he works as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base of individual and institutional investors, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals and multiple platform offerings.

Riley Ward is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Manzi Insurance and has experience in both the hospitality and education sectors. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and offers a range of advisory services, including managing funds and delivering model portfolios.

Nicole Marron is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Ridgefield, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, she worked at Hope Evangelical Free Church and The Plumbing Artisans. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies to support clients’ financial goals.

Seth Stark is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Oxford, CT, with Series 66 credentials and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Investec, King Paper, and Borderline Surf Shop, as well as academic pursuits. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized retirement income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Steven Mattson Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 31 years of industry experience. His career includes tenures at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is the author of a book about hiking and the history of Putnam County, NY, and maintains a website promoting the book. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad planning menu covering areas such as retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, with tailored recommendations based on Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Brian Pisacich is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in financial advising with Merrill Lynch in 1991. After a nine-year tenure at Morgan Stanley/Smith Barney from 2003 to 2012, he returned to Merrill Lynch to establish the Kazcka – Pisacich Group. His advisory approach emphasizes planning to assist clients in allocating their financial assets. Brian's expertise includes college education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income strategies. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Boston College, where he graduated in 1986 and served as President of the BC Investment Club. He also earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He resides in Newtown, Connecticut with his wife Cathi and their two daughters. Outside of his professional work, Brian enjoys activities such as baseball, biking, gardening, golfing, hiking, surfing, and yoga.

Swapna Patra is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Symbridge LLC, MML Investor Services, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. She is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and acts as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.