James Mead Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Boston Harbor Wealth Advisors. He is also owner of Greenfield Hill Wealth Management, where he serves as a financial advisor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers a range of tailored, mostly non-discretionary advisory solutions and maintains links to municipal and public finance through its affiliate network.

Jason Merker is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. He has previously worked with Hilltop MHC LLC, Hilltop Investors LLC, Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Merker is a licensed attorney in New York State, currently non-practicing. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment program options.

Allison Mislow is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked at MetLife Insurance Company for 17 years before joining MassMutual Investors Services in 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in insurance sales and serves as a power of attorney for her parent. MassMutual Investors Services 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 collaborative planning engagements supported by firm-approved software tools and educational seminars.

Tyler Griffin is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Trinity Point Wealth and held roles outside finance including at Racebrook Country Club, Amazon, and Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in managing portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

William Newman is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in New Haven, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2008 and has also worked at Hamden High School. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations through its Wealth Advisory Services Program and delivers institutional consulting via its Institutional Fiduciary Solutions division.

Stephen Sayegh is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2022. He has previous experience at People's United Advisors, Inc. and People's Securities, Inc., where he has worked for over three decades. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs with access to research, model portfolios, and various investment strategies.

Amy C Hessel is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Stratford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, she worked in education and held roles at WorldCare Pet Transport, Mercy Learning Center of Bridgeport, and Pearson. Outside of her advisory role, she provides online technology consulting to a college professor. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of large institutional firms.

Mike Card is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds the Series 66 designation. He has three years of industry experience, including roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities. Outside of finance, he worked briefly in the hospitality sector at Dive Bar & Restaurant. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products on an integrated platform.

Daniel Hoffmann is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Shelton, CT, where he has worked since 2021. He has four years of industry experience and previously held roles at Southern Tide, Vincere Management Group, and Salve Regina University. Hoffmann also works as an independent insurance agent, selling 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 provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative client relationships and goal-based recommendations.

Tressan Quinn is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Anthony Marchitto is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial in Milford, CT, where he has worked since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Christopher Gavin and Waddell And Reed, Inc. Outside of finance, he was involved with Prime One Eleven Restaurant for six years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and a variety of investment strategies.

Brian Ward is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 15 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Outside of his advisory duties, he works as a financial representative providing life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Leonel Calderon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Shelton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2015 and was previously with Northstar Wealth Partners, LLC. Calderon also operates a business entity for tax purposes outside of his advisory role. 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, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by research and technology.

Marcus Devito is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has held roles at firms including Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory work, Marcus serves on the Branford Fair Rent Commission and is a board member of the Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors and serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Alan Popowski is Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. In this position, he helps families understand and become comfortable with their relationship with money, serving as an advocate and resource to maximize the full range of Fidelity's offerings. Alan has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held multiple roles at Fidelity Investments including Vice President, Executive Planning Consultant (2021-2024), Vice President, Branch Office Leader (2017-2021), Assistant Branch Manager (2015-2017), Financial Consultant (2012-2015), and Investment Consultant (2010-2012). Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Consultant at Laidlaw & Company (UK), LTD. in 2010 and as an Investment Consultant at David Lerner Associates from 2009 to 2010.

Ronald Quagliani Jr. is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Barnum Financial Group and Marcum LLP, as well as experience outside finance in the food service and recreation sectors. Mass Mutual Investors Services is 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 tools and emphasizes collaborative, annual planning relationships.

Nuno Tecla is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Shelton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with MassMutual-affiliated firms since 2016 and maintains an outside insurance sales position focusing on life, accident, health, property and casualty, dental, group disability income, fixed annuities, long-term care, and Medicare-related products. Mass Mutual Investors Services is 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, emphasizing collaborative annual planning relationships supported by analytical tools and event-driven planning services.

Kristina Daoud is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Middletown, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2012, including its affiliated entities. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Nancy S. Daoud & Associates, LLC in a non-investment capacity. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, delivering non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations focused on income sources, tax strategies, and Social Security options. The firm combines algorithmic tools with professional oversight and provides a broad array of advisory, brokerage, and insurance services typical of large institutional firms.

Crissel Lopez is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. In this role, she collaborates with clients to develop financial plans that address their needs, goals, and concerns, aiming to help them feel comfortable and confident about their financial future. Her professional experience includes positions as a Wealth Management Advisor at TIAA from 2017 to 2020, Retirement Counselor and Assistant Director of Sales Execution at Prudential Retirement between 2013 and 2017, and various roles in financial services dating back to 1995. Over the years, she has gained expertise in wealth management, retirement planning, sales execution, and business development within the financial sector. Outside of her professional career, Crissel enjoys spending time at the beach, cooking and baking, participating in family activities, watching football, solving puzzles, and attending theater events.

Luke Pergola is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients in a branch setting to understand their financial goals and co-create personalized plans. He provides guidance on retirement planning, investment allocation, and other financial topics, focusing on collaboration and education to help clients make informed decisions aligned with their needs. Prior to his current role, Luke gained experience as an Investment Consultant and High Net Worth Service Associate at Fidelity Investments, as well as serving as an Investment Advisor Representative at Barron Financial Group and a Financial Representative at Equitable. His professional background reflects a breadth of experience in financial advising and client service. Outside of his professional work, Luke has personal interests that include food, social events, music, outdoor adventures, and tennis.