Thomas Hutchison is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in New Haven, Connecticut, and a founding partner of the GKH Group. He has been with Merrill since 1998 and brings over two decades of experience in investment and wealth planning. His practice focuses on areas including wealth transfer strategies, philanthropic giving, educational planning, wealth accumulation plans, executive stock options, estate planning services, portfolio management, education planning, family wealth management, liquidity management, philanthropic planning, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Mr. Hutchison received his bachelor's degree in sociology from Yale University in 1994. Prior to his career in wealth management, he played professional baseball for two seasons with the Montreal Expos organization and worked for three seasons in the New York Mets front office as assistant director of player personnel. He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation from the Investments & Wealth Institute™ in conjunction with the Wharton School. Additionally, he has been recognized on Barron's "Top 1,200 Financial Advisors" list from 2019 to 2025 and Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list from 2020 to 2025. Outside of his professional work, Mr. Hutchison has served as Past President of the Yale Baseball Alumni Association and the Turkey Hill School Fathers Club of Orange, Connecticut. He is involved in coaching and supporting youth sports programs. Personal interests include baseball, basketball, fishing, football, reading, spending time with family, watching movies, and practicing yoga.

Zachary Dugas is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, following four years at MetLife Securities Inc. He also operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in disability, fixed annuities, life, accident, health, 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 financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, providing collaborative, annual planning engagements that use firm-approved analytical tools without discretionary authority over client investments.

Donald Ciampi is a financial advisor at Cetera with over 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2013. In addition to his advisory roles, Ciampi serves as vice chairman on the board of St. Paul Catholic High School, where he assists with the school's direction and endowment investment committee. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser supporting a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Kristina Matwijec is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously spent ten years at Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Christopher Hiza is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 14 years of industry experience, including prior roles at MetLife Securities Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. He is also an independent insurance agent specializing in property and casualty, Medicare-related products, life and health insurance, fixed annuities, dental, and group disability income. MassMutual Investors Services 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, focusing on collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Jeffrey Cole is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Stifel since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, each spanning a decade. Cole is also the owner of a rental property outside of his securities trading hours. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing asset allocation and planning analyses to support client decisions.

Zachary Wojtowicz is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations, and has 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities before joining Mass Mutual in 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as an insurance agent specializing in life, health, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools and offers services including asset management, wrap programs, and educational seminars.

Anthony Passarello is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in New Haven, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 55 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as a long tenure at Citigroup Global Markets dating back to 1993. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services that include a range of investment and estate planning strategies.

Peter Schutt is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and New York Life Insurance Company. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal research and third-party strategists, and it offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and a wrap program called Model Wealth Portfolios.

Joseph Mcdonagh is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hamden, CT, holding a ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 35 years of industry experience, including roles at Waddell & Reed, various insurance carriers, and his own practice. He is also involved in his local community as an election worker for the Town of Hamden. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by technology tools.

David Nastri is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2011 and previously was with Webster Investment Services Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Nastri is a licensed attorney in Connecticut and provides legal services to the Connecticut Veteran's Legal Center. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party models, and supports its advisors with advanced research and operational tools.

Wendy Wheeler is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 48 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools combined with input from its Global Investment Committee to support client financial planning.

Steven Green is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has one year of industry experience and a background in emergency services, including roles with the Norwalk Police Department, Rocky Hill Police Department, Baltimore Police Department, and American Medical Response. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive resources and a large network of advisors.

Jacquelyn Smith is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Wells Fargo and Northwestern Mutual. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Mario Bartoli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Milford, CT, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 29 years of industry experience and previously worked at People's Securities, Inc. and People's United Advisors, Inc. Bartoli also serves as a financial advisor for Wilmington Advisors at M&T. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, utilizing various investment strategies and advisor-facing technologies.

Rob Cassella is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a private office in Wallingford, CT, which he shares with other advisors. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and other entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Joshua Kampf is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The GKH Group, a three-generation family advisory team. He joined Merrill in 2004, working alongside his father and grandfather. Joshua focuses on integrating all aspects of clients' financial lives, including wealth management planning, lending through Bank of America, estate planning services, and insurance. His approach aligns with The GKH Group's core principles of integrity, honesty, and dedication to addressing clients' financial challenges. Joshua has been recognized on the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list from 2020 to 2025 and on Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors list during the same period. He emphasizes Modern Portfolio Theory in investment strategy, aiming to optimize risk-adjusted returns and diversify client portfolios. Joshua holds a bachelor's degree from Johns Hopkins University, where he majored in Economics with a concentration in Psychology and participated as a varsity baseball player for four years. Beyond his professional duties, Joshua founded Journey for America, a non-profit organization focused on raising money and awareness for victims of terrorism. He resides in Cheshire, Connecticut with his wife and two children, and he enjoys coaching youth sports as well as participating in baseball, golf, reading, tennis, skiing, and continual learning.

Brandon Gannon is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has a diverse background that includes roles in real estate and the restaurant industry alongside his financial services career. Gannon currently works as a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Realty in addition to his advisory role. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily for individual investors, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management, offering model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party managers and custodians.

Julian Falcioni is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds the Series 66 designation. He has professional experience including roles at ARK Investment Management and Preqin. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in insurance brokerage, focusing on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. 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 offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software tools to develop customized investment strategies.

Nicara Enright Alves is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 10 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Cetera and Foresters Financial Services prior to joining LPL Financial. Alves is also a commissioned notary in Connecticut. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.