Alexander Ziegenhagen is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at MML Investors Services LLC, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and several companies outside the financial sector. 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 offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing technology-driven analysis tools and providing event-driven planning services including divorce and estate planning.

Christopher Kusick is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously worked at MetLife Securities. Kusick is a licensed independent insurance agent offering products including dental, disability, life, and Medicare-related insurance. He also serves as a trustee responsible for executing the wishes of a trust. 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 tools and programs designed to support collaborative, client-focused planning and event-driven services such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Bob Malitsky is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Easton, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, and Metlife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. He also works as an insurance agent specializing in individual life, health, group life, group health, and fixed annuities. 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, offering collaborative, annual planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Luigi Veltri is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 18 years of experience in the financial services industry since joining the firm in 2006. He provides guidance in areas including managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. Luigi holds a Master's degree from Sacred Heart University and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Western Connecticut State University. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Luigi is recognized as a member of Wathier & Associates on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" lists for 2023 through 2026. He supports clients by building trust and demonstrating dependable care in his practice, which has established strong rapport with clients and colleagues. He is associated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and is fluent in Italian and English. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Luigi participates in community activities including the Closer for Free initiative, the Read Aloud Program, and the Trumbull Father’s Club. He also dedicates time to family and has interests in sports and outdoor activities such as baseball, fishing, gardening, pickleball, skiing, soccer, softball, tennis, and traveling.

Jake Finnucan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Webster Bank Financial Corporation. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Marcus Hebeler is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, UBS Financial Services, and several independent firms. Hebeler also operates as an insurance agent selling life, health, and annuities products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm provides access to a multi-manager platform with various discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Stephen Krizek is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at Third Bridge and EII Capital Management. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kevin Gargano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hamden, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Co. of America, Raymond James Financial Services, and Liberty Bank. He is also the president and owner of RoGar Pharma, a non-investment-related business. 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 advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Patrick Skelly is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fiduciary activities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement planning with written recommendation reports and annual advice on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Edward Soderberg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Easton, CT, holding a ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 52 years of industry experience, having previously worked at Invest Financial Corporation and Osaic FA, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he has served as a YMCA instructor since 2001 and is also active as a photographer. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Robert Ceccarelli is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice, primarily for clients with assets managed within Ameriprise.

Marc Zanghi is a CFP® certificant with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2005. He has also operated his own public accounting firm, Zanghi Tax & Business Services, since 1990, providing tax preparation, accounting, and business consultation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutions such as pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a network of financial professionals and multiple platform options.

Luke Derose is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Cetera from 2020 to 2024. Outside of finance, he was involved with Mecha Noodle Bar from 2016 to 2021. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Zakariya Doar is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2026. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he held positions at Structis Construction Solutions, Energy Spray Systems, KPOT, Chilis, Lindquist, Fedex, and Popeyes. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Robert Steczkowski is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. As a Board CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, he partners with high net worth clients to implement financial strategies designed to provide peace of mind. He has extensive experience in financial planning and consulting, having worked at various firms since 2005. His previous roles include Financial Planner positions at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner Smith and Chase Investment Securities Corporation, Senior Account Executive at Fidelity Investments, Associate Director of Financial Planning at Sanders Morris Harris LLC and EF Legacy Securities, and a Financial Planner at TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services. Outside of his professional work, Robert has interests in fitness and skiing.

Alisa Olsen is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. Her prior experience includes roles at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company and METLIFE SECURITIES Inc. She is also the treasurer of the Tashua School PTA, where she manages the organization's budget and cash flow. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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 emphasizes collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and generally recommends investment categories and strategies.

James Dunn is a CFP® and ChFC® with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently a financial advisor at Edward Jones and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Dunn is the owner and CEO of iReFramify, Inc., a coaching and consulting business focused on conflict resolution for couples and marketing strategies for small businesses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Joseph Bogardus is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and at MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 2016, with prior experience at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2009 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Harbor Oak Professional Services LLC, a company focused on shared operational infrastructure and expense management. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC 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 planning programs and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software and a collaborative annual engagement model.

Mark Nastri is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been working as a financial advisor since graduating from Trinity College in May 2008, and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2010. Mark holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Mark's expertise lies in developing wealth management strategies for clients and their families to help pursue both short and long-term financial goals. His focus areas include college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, retirement income, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. He works closely with clients experiencing life transitions such as marriage, divorce, birth of a child, retirement, inheritance, sale of a business, or other situations that impact their lifestyle. Mark has been recognized in Forbes' Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors list multiple times as well as in the Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list. Mark earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics with a minor in Law from Trinity College. A lifelong Connecticut resident, he currently resides in Fairfield, CT, with his wife Caitlin and two sons. He is active in supporting Trinity College through alumni associations. In his free time, Mark enjoys fishing, boating, hiking, fitness, and is a fan of New York sports teams including the Giants and Yankees.

Steven Tavares is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Foresters Financial from 2007 to 2019 before joining Cetera Investment Services LLC in 2019. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers various investment management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios and strategies.