Charles Mac Namara is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, BNY Mellon Securities Corporation, Equitable Advisors, and AXA Advisors. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses a primarily model-driven investment approach with access to third-party asset managers and operates as both a broker-dealer and an insurance product facilitator through affiliated entities.

Joseph Dedo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes 20 years with Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers affiliated with W & R Insurance Agencies. He is also involved in insurance sales through these agencies in Southbury, CT. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, employing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Jason Castaldi is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with MassMutual and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing member of Wealth Building LLC, an S-Corp he formed in 2024, and he also works as an insurance agent specializing in life, disability, fixed annuities, and long-term care products. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software and collaborative, annual planning engagements tailored to client goals.

Nikola Sormaz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Jensen Industries for 13 years. Sormaz holds a Series 66 designation and is based in New Haven, CT. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

John Lombardi is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2010. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in referrals for home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively offered separately managed accounts. The firm uses third-party asset managers and an independent due-diligence process, with trade implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Michele Wyatt is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Lincoln Financial Distributors for 11 years before joining Fisher Investments in 2024. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, investment companies, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management using a centralized investment process that combines quantitative and qualitative research to construct globally diversified portfolios.

Derek Packett is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Assessment Appeals and volunteers with the Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored recommendation reports and ongoing advice focusing on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Christopher Howard is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2019. Outside of advisory work, he owns and operates Greenleaf Birch, Inc., a non-investment related business. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Lisa Capobianco is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of advising, she serves as Secretary and Treasurer of WHITECAP Technologies, Inc., a telecommunications sales company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Timothy Hoynes is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, bringing one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance and has a background including roles at UMass Amherst and Cheshire High School. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research tools and a broad range of investment options.

Jennifer Cremin is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she works as part of a team serving affluent individuals focused on long-term wealth accumulation and retirees relying on income from their assets. She specializes in developing personalized wealth management strategies by thoroughly understanding her clients’ financial situations, including assets, liabilities, and portfolio structures. Jennifer has expertise in assisting women who take full responsibility for their finances under various circumstances, such as divorce or widowhood, providing guidance through asset transfers and liquidation. Additionally, she supports clients with retirement transitions by designing strategies to preserve wealth and navigate complex withdrawal options from corporate retirement plans. Jennifer holds a bachelor’s degree in Speech Communication from Ithaca College and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Outside of her professional role, Jennifer contributes to the community by volunteering with youth sports programs. Her personal interests include cooking, golfing, hiking, reading, running, spending time with her family, traveling, and watching movies.

Gerald Nearier is a financial advisor at Stifel with 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007 and previously worked at Ryan Beck & Co. from 2004 to 2007. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and serves clients from Hamden, CT. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group for investment analysis and asset allocation guidance.

Stephen Alfaro is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works with clients to develop strategies aimed at pursuing their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. He provides guidance on general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unforeseen financial events. Additionally, he coordinates with Bank of America specialists to offer services related to banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Stephen holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Syracuse University. His approach focuses on understanding what matters to clients and their families in order to create tailored financial strategies.

John Nevins is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

Mehdi Azizi is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at VALIC Financial Advisors and People's United Bank. He is also involved in Honey Badger Management Inc., where he serves as a financial advisor. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Patricia Anderson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Merrill since 1994. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a representative on the Branford, Connecticut Town Meeting, participating in local government matters related to her district. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies tailored to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Keven Demott is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2007. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Yuna LaRue is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving since 2024. In her role, she collaborates with clients to design and implement comprehensive strategies aimed at achieving their personal and financial goals. Her professional experience includes positions as a Planning Consultant and Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments, spanning from 2021 to 2024. Prior to that, she worked as a Registered Representative at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC from 2019 to 2021.

John Doris is a financial advisor with Stifel in Hamden, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007. Stifel serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Jared Sumner is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. In this position, he collaborates with clients and their families to develop personalized financial plans that align investment strategies with their important financial goals. Jared emphasizes providing clear guidance on complex topics and helping clients understand their available options to support confident financial decision-making. Prior to his current role, Jared held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant (2024-2025), Investment Solutions Representative II - Fixed Income Specialist (2023-2024), Investment Solutions Representative I (2022-2023), and Customer Relationship Advocate (2021-2022). These roles contributed to his experience and expertise in financial planning and investment solutions.