Maura Ryan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer of the Wallingford Rod and Gun Club in Connecticut. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Michael Bogardus is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. Prior to that, he worked at MetLife Securities Inc. for five years. He maintains an active role as an insurance agent specializing in various life and health insurance products. Bogardus also serves as Vice President of Harbor Oak Professional Services, LLC, a firm focused on shared operational infrastructure and expense management. Mass Mutual 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 a range of programs including wrap accounts and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, annual financial planning engagements.

William Prather III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Stratford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Peter Haupt is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves part-time as a counselor with Hart United. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

William Pello is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and creates personalized wealth management strategies that reflect their unique investment personalities and life priorities. He provides access to investment insights and banking solutions to pursue clients' long-term financial objectives. William's expertise spans education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. He serves as a personal advisor, investment manager, and retirement planner, emphasizing a collaborative and client-centered approach. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Bentley College and professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). William also participates in community activities and spends time volunteering with local organizations. His personal interests include baseball, biking, bowling, cooking, golfing, hiking, music, and spending time with his family.

Chad Cartier is a financial professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cetera Investment Advisers, LLC since 2017. Cartier also operates Cartier Wealth and has been involved with Pillar Plan Financial since 2010. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and oversees more than $256 billion in assets across a network of over 10,000 advisors.

Thomas Ellis IV is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Barnum Financial Group and Vitamin Shoppe. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a brand ambassador for Get Raw Nutrition, promoting sports supplement products. 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, goal-oriented planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Jordan True is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley from 2017 to 2025. Additionally, he has a non-investment-related business, Lobo Pascale Wealth Management LLC, based in Wallingford, CT. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, utilizing analytical tools to help clients understand potential outcomes.

Alex Gonzalez is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2021. Prior to this, Alex held the position of Financial Consultant at Equitable Advisors from 2020 to 2021. Alex focuses on collaborating with families to develop financial plans tailored to their needs and long-term goals, aiming to serve as a long-term resource for clients to prepare for their future. Alex's professional experience includes working with clients to build comprehensive financial strategies that address individual circumstances. Outside of his professional work, Alex has interests in cars, fishing, motorcycles, outdoor adventures, and parenthood.

Ernest Montavon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Ansonia, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and is also involved with Millenmium Construction And Development, LLC, a business he has been associated with since 2003. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Peter Holmquist is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has six years of industry experience, including prior roles at Merrill Lynch and Farther Finance Advisors. His background also includes long-term experience in energy trading at HQ Energy Trading, LLC. 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, with a focus on collaborative, goal-based financial planning supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Alice Reitz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Madison, CT, holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. She has 23 years of industry experience, including 10 years at Thrivent Investment Management and 2 years at INVEST Financial Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she is CEO and member of The Reitz Group, LLC. 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 a range of financial planning and investment management solutions delivered through a large network of advisors using various model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Matthew Stinson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2006, including the period when the firm operated as Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across the wealth spectrum, as well as pension plans, corporations, and nonprofit organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset management programs. The firm uses a range of advisory models, often implemented through third-party managers or LPL-sponsored programs, and offers services including ERISA fiduciary support for qualified plans.

Michael Falkowski is a CFP® with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2025. Prior to that, he worked at Avantax Insurance Agency, LLC and Avantax Investment Services, Inc. for a combined 26 years. Falkowski also operates Falkowski Income Tax Service and Falkowski Financial Inc., providing tax preparation and accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

Neel Kamdar is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he provides financial advising services to clients, helping them manage their investments and achieve their financial goals. He holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, indicating his qualifications in personal investment advising. Neel Kamdar earned his High School Diploma from Hamden High School.

Michael Jones is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. His prior experience includes MSI Financial. He is also an independent insurance agent offering various insurance products, including disability, Medicare-related products, and life insurance. Mass Mutual 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 financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars with a focus on collaborative client relationships and event-driven planning services.

Erik Holton is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in New Haven, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in an LLC formed with his wife to manage residential rental properties. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad platform that includes custody, underwriting, and capital markets services.

Matthew Fleming is a CFP® licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He currently works at LPL Financial and has previous experience at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC and Prudential Insurance Company of America. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Susanna Ganci is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Madison, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. 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, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Robert Donnelly III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 41 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. 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, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.