Michael Prior is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 1991, providing financial planning and wealth management services. His client base includes high-net-worth families, individuals, and not-for-profit institutions. Michael attended Notre Dame West Haven High School and The Williston Northampton School. He holds a Bachelor's degree from The University of Connecticut and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is a long-time resident of North Haven, where he lives with his wife, Sue.

Mark Meotti is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017. Prior to that, he spent time at CDW and took a year for extended travel. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm’s approach incorporates structured discovery conversations and planning tools, using methodologies such as Monte Carlo simulations to model outcomes.

Stacy Capobianco is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in New Haven, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott from 2007 to 2017 before joining Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank in 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of financial advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning using structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Gavin Esposito is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds the Series 66 credential. He has two years of industry experience, including roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Co and Barnum Financial Group. Outside of advising, he is also licensed as an insurance broker, specializing in life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, event-driven planning tailored to client goals.

Jack Murray is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in New Haven, Connecticut. Since beginning his career in wealth management in 2018 after graduating from Quinnipiac University, he has worked with a broad range of families and clients. He particularly focuses on serving physicians and healthcare workers. Jack holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He provides guidance across a variety of areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Outside of his professional work, Jack enjoys spending time boating, playing hockey, exercising, and being outdoors. He strives to build relationships based on integrity, loyalty, and objectivity to help clients achieve their financial goals.

Mary Richard is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Merrill, RBC Capital Markets, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved as a singer with Hamill Productions in Stratford, CT. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, and business-owner transition planning. Advisors develop tailored recommendations using firm research and planning tools, with clients having flexibility in implementing those recommendations through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Gregory Kuhfeldt is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Southport, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked at BlackRock for nine years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

George Simmons is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their individual goals and adapt to changing market conditions. Through his role, George provides access to Merrill's investment insights and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America, supporting a comprehensive approach to wealth management. George holds a Master’s Degree from the University of New Haven and a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Massachusetts System. He has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). George is also committed to community involvement, dedicating time to volunteer with organizations in the communities served by Merrill Lynch.

Jessie Morotto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Milford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has worked with various firms including Brian Skinner and Associates, Waddell & Reed, and Philip Prata Agency. Outside of advising, she is also a public notary. 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 services through a large network of advisors, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple asset classes.

Ryan Nuzzo Sr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Long View Investments LLC and has experience in educational settings including the University of Connecticut and Amity Regional High School. He is also involved with Long View Investments LLC, a support company unrelated to investment activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to tailor recommendations to client goals, supporting implementation through various advisory programs and maintaining a focus on technology and compliance.

Brandon Brooks is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2024. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Peter Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2013, as well as Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kyle Christiansen is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Fairfield, CT, where he has worked since 2014. He has eight years of industry experience and is also affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. No additional outside activities are noted. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Allen Bellantoni is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Branford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Guilford Savings Bank and has held positions at Nike and Ohio State University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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, where he has been serving clients since 2006. He brings over 18 years of experience in the financial service industry, specializing in managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. Luigi holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is a member of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He earned his MBA from Sacred Heart University and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Western Connecticut State University's Ancell School of Business. Luigi is recognized as a member of Wathier & Associates on the 2023-2026 Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" lists. His approach focuses on building trust and dependable relationships with clients, reflecting his dedication to helping clients pursue their financial goals. Beyond his professional role, Luigi is committed to his community, participating in activities such as the Read Aloud Program, the Trumbull Father's Club, and Closer for Free. He also enjoys spending time with his family and engages in various personal interests including 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.