William James III is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and its affiliated entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for two estates based in New York. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and other fiduciary clients within the Bank of America platform.

Alfred Zappulla is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pruco Securities LLC, NYLife Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, Confluence Global Capital, and TIAA. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products supported by an integrated platform combining adviser programs with active sales of financial products.

Brian Mc Koy is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Danbury, CT. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2021, Mc Koy worked at People's United Advisors and People's Securities, Inc. He is the founder and CEO of Money Where Your Muscle Is, Inc., a technology-based wellness and fitness accountability platform. 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 delivers collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved software and offers a range of programs including wrap accounts, money-manager options, and educational seminars.

Charles Falzone is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Charles Schwab. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with Pulse4Pulse LLC and Sanuwave Inc. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios, alternative investment due diligence, and integrated custody and brokerage services.

Joseph Rahtelli is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of his advisory role, he is self-employed as an owner of intellectual properties and works as an engineer consultant. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-based strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Matthew DeChello is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works collaboratively with clients to develop and adjust financial strategies tailored to their goals. He guides clients through financial planning processes focused on maximizing their relationship with Fidelity. Matthew has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, initially serving as a Planning Consultant before advancing to his current role in 2024. His prior experience includes positions at Barnum Financial Group from 2015 to 2021, where he progressed from Paraplanner to Financial Consultant, as well as a role as Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual in 2015. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Matthew enjoys activities such as camping, cooking and baking, fitness, golf, and hiking.

Max Brouard is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Empower Advisory Group, Personal Capital Advisors Corporation, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs centralized investment decisions through a five-member Investment Policy Committee, utilizing quantitative screening, qualitative research, and tax-aware processes to construct globally diversified portfolios.

Careena Melia is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining LPL Enterprise, she worked at Macy’s Inc., Speakeasy Inc., NYU, and Boston Conservatory. She also operates Careena Melia Speaking and Storytelling LLC, a business she has managed since 2013. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels, offering financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and access to brokerage and insurance products.

Warren Pena is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and has worked at firms including Northwestern Mutual and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory role, he is a sales agent for individual life and health insurance and owns SoNo Financial LLC, an accounting and bookkeeping entity. MassMutual Investors Services provides financial planning and related services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset management, educational seminars, and tailored planning programs addressing areas such as divorce, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored benefits.

Matthew Tackman is a Wealth Management Advisor and partner with The Tackman Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He collaborates with a diverse team to assist clients, primarily corporate executives and entrepreneurs, by managing their financial lives and streamlining their tasks. The group emphasizes consistent and structured client communication, focusing on maximizing the benefits of their clients' wealth for their families and important organizations. Matthew holds several professional designations, including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) earned in 2017, Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) obtained in 2018, Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He provides services to high-net-worth investors with a comprehensive approach that includes wealth strategies, estate planning, wealth transfer, behavioral finance, family dynamics, tax minimization, and legacy planning. Matthew is a graduate of the University of Maryland. He lives in Westport, Connecticut with his wife Rebecca, who is also a University of Maryland graduate, and their three children: Ryan, Hailey, and Quinn. Matthew is involved in his community through the Kings Highway Elementary PTA and enjoys golf, volunteering at his children's schools, and spending time with his family.

Wendy Hindman Hauck is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at the Department of State and HomeServices Lending. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and supports clients through both direct and employer-sponsored planning services.

Timothy Kelly is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with UBS since 2010. The firm serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of alternative products. UBS integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, supported by proprietary research and a comprehensive platform of capital markets services.

Amy Fino is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation for 20 years. Outside of her advisory role, she manages operations and compliance as Vice President at Independent Financial Consulting, Inc., a financial services firm she has been involved with since 2003. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of advisors, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Christopher J. Kral is a Senior Financial Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 1989, progressing through roles including Senior Financial Consultant, Vice President, First Vice President, Senior Vice President, and Managing Director. He works with corporations, business owners, and executives to establish and support corporate retirement plans, coordinate cash management, and manage credit facilities for businesses. Chris has been recognized on the Financial Times Top 401 Retirement Plan Advisers list for six consecutive years through 2020. He holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Villanova University. His professional affiliations include membership at the Patterson Country Club, and he has community involvement with the First Tee of Connecticut chapter. His personal interests include golf, skiing, fishing, ice hockey, adventure sports, biking, boating, cooking, scuba diving, tennis, and spending time with his family.

William Caso is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Agency. Caso is also a CPA providing tax preparation and accounting services and serves as treasurer of the Kawanis Club of Danbury. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing multiple program structures and a suite of affiliated and third-party investment solutions.

Kevin Linn is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Total Wine & More and employment at various country clubs and educational institutions. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer and works extensively with program sponsors and third-party managers to provide advisory and brokerage solutions.

Robert Giampe is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for an estate. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Derek Sabine is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westport, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a photography business offering art for sale online. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and diverse investment strategies.

Matthew Honig is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Elevance Health and Oppenheimer. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including households across various net worth levels, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kurt Wischow is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Milford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for America St John's #8, where he participates in decision-making based on recommendations he provides. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax analysis to create tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.