Eric Lovas is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he is also an insurance agent specializing in individual and group life and health insurance, fixed annuities, long-term care, and disability insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by advanced software tools and offers a range of planning programs including estate-settlement and employer-sponsored options.

Damian Prajer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Stratford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Webster Bank, MML Investors Services, and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Julia Strickland is currently a Branch Leader, leveraging her experience to guide clients in achieving financial stability and success. In her role, she collaborates closely with local individuals, families, and small businesses to develop and implement personalized financial strategies that align with their unique goals. Julia focuses on simplifying complex financial concepts to empower clients to make informed decisions about their financial futures. She has held various positions in the financial sector, including Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2023, Financial Solutions Advisor and Assistant Vice President at Merrill from 2020 to 2023, and ADP Relationship Manager at Bank of America between 2019 and 2020. Outside of her professional career, Julia has interests in art, fitness, music, traveling, and volunteering.

Robert Hoffman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC for a combined 12 years before joining LPL Financial in 2026. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to diverse model portfolios and research.

Bernard Reidy Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2015. He serves as a trustee for the St. Patricks Day Parade Foundation NYC, where he is involved primarily in fundraising activities. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

John Steiger is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with two years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Instacart. 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 arrangements, and various brokerage and insurance products.

Lisa Patton is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2003 to 2016 and at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is a notary public in Danbury. 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 includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Michael Tiefenthaler is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding a Series 66 license and six years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. He has also worked in roles outside the financial industry, including at Augusta National Golf Club and Shore and Country Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning solutions.

Laura Haynes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial and Webster Bank since 2019 and has prior experience with Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MSI Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Robert Mueller is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and possessing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, he spent time at Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management as a sole proprietor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and the Global Investment Committee’s research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct agreements and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Elizabeth Nelson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and previously spent over two decades at People's Securities, Inc., including its affiliate People's United Advisors. Nelson is also affiliated with M&T Bank in her advisory role. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement consulting, supported by research and model portfolios covering diversified and alternative strategies.

Susan Kaupie is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Merrill in 2019, she worked for five years at Centric Property Group. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a wide set of products and services.

Emma Leibell is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westport, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2019 and previously worked at the University of Connecticut from 2015 to 2019. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of financial products and capital markets services.

Alexandra Allen is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Raem Capital for nine years before joining Merrill in 2024. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates model-based and discretionary investment strategies implemented by Managed Account Advisors LLC and affiliated managers, supported by Bank of America’s broader corporate platform.

Betty Basilone is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Her tenure at Wells Fargo includes roles with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network since 2026, Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a power of attorney for her spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

John Culhane is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience and holds the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His work history includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Cincinnati Insurance Co, and he has operated his own CPA practice since 1994. Outside of advising, he is involved in tax preparation and serves as an insurance sales agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

William Nolan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Deloitte and Greysteel. 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 specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning. The firm uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and written reports.

Connor Odell is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and First Republic Bank. He is also associated with Nancy S. Daoud & Associate LLC as an associate financial advisor. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jason Pollack is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2025, he worked at Reliant Realty from 2019 to 2022. He is also active as a real estate agent affiliated with ERA Blanchard in Manchester, CT. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to managed portfolios through an integrated platform combining advisory programs with brokerage and insurance solutions.

Ross Mannino is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Wilton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.