Patrick Shanley is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds a Series 66 designation and has 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2008 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Shanley serves as a member of the Board of Selectmen for the town of Orange, Connecticut. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs including educational seminars, wrap accounts, and money-manager solutions.

Divya Rajan is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. 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 employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Ingrid Dikmen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Shelton, CT. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Prudential Equity Group. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as guardian for her son. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning, asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing a variety of investment approaches tailored for individuals and institutions.

Justin Horvath is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has two years of experience in the industry and has previously worked at Woodway Country Club and Roger Williams University. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in outside insurance sales focused on health, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes structured, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools, with optional implementation services delivered through brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Sandi Forman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Bethel, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2019 and was previously employed at Nexvue/Bio Analytics Corp. Forman serves as co-executor of her mother’s estate, managing multiple condominiums. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, employing a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Michael Weiss Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Ridgefield, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lord Abbett from 2011 to 2017 before joining Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division in 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and modeling techniques, offering tailored solutions primarily in an advisory capacity.

Marcello De Pascale is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. Aside from his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for family accounts and is a member of March Financial LLC, where he manages administrative operations. 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, and charitable organizations. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements and a range of investment programs, including recently introduced event-driven planning services.

Nicole Forzano is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 credential and has worked as an independent financial consultant since 2019. Outside of finance, she has been involved with APEX Mixed Martial Arts for over 18 years. Osaic Wealth serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment process that incorporates asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and access to third-party managers, supported by a complex affiliate network and private-equity ownership.

Daniel De Salva is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera Wealth Services, Georgetown Financial Group, and other firms since 2016. De Salva serves as president of the Western Connecticut Estate & Tax Planning Council, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Michael Weiss Sr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Ridgefield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Weiss serves on the finance committee of the National Ability Center, a charitable nonprofit in Park City, Utah. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct individual plans and corporate financial planning agreements.

Robert Peckham is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Infinex Investments, Inc. for 17 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2023. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non‑qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non‑discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

James Coleman Sr. is a Series 63 credentialed financial advisor with 36 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2024 and previously operated the Coleman Financial Advisory Group for 18 years. Coleman serves as chairman of the Connecticut chapter of the Society of Financial Awareness and is an author on the topic of educated investing. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers a range of services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisory resources and technology.

Michael Baptiste is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1994 and joined LPL Enterprise in 2024. Baptiste is also involved with Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance activities. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and other entities through a large network of advisors. The firm offers model-driven investment solutions, financial planning, and access to third-party asset managers, along with insurance and trustee services through affiliated entities.

Ravi Sankar is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Enterprise and has prior experience at Pruco Securities LLC, Sutherland Global, and Wipro. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities, using model-driven investment implementation and offering access to third-party asset managers and insurance products.

Ronald Rienas is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2011. Rienas serves on the Board of Directors for the Yonkers Chamber of Commerce and owns a business entity established to manage his practice’s staff and expenses. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement, focusing on clients with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendation reports delivered in partnership with financial advisors.

Brian Tabanski is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Bethel, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has four years of experience in financial services, including two years with Primerica Advisors and ongoing involvement with Primerica Financial Services since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and chef of SimplyFood LLC, a business he has operated since 2012. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and limited separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and utilizes a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

David Zavarelli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Raymond James Financial, Union Savings Bank, and Edward Jones. He is also a commissioned notary in the state of Connecticut. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, and institutions through a broad platform offering financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional programs. The firm supports its advisors with a wide range of tools and services and manages over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Henry Cooperman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Ridgefield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 44 years of industry experience, including a decade at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC beginning in 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Andrew Wigzell is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Shelton, CT, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has 26 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Metlife Securities Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory role, he is an insurance agent specializing in individual and group life, health, fixed annuities, long-term care, and disability products. 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 provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, structuring engagements as annual collaborative relationships utilizing firm-approved software and strategies.

James Hurley Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a variety of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.