Leslie Eisen Abrams is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and models.

Robert Brennan is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bartlett Tree Experts for five years. Brennan's background also includes roles at Insight Global, LifeBridge Community Services, and the University of Alabama. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products through an integrated advisory and brokerage platform.

William Jarvis is a financial advisor with Merrill in Westport, CT, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and having 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Commonfund for 11 years before joining Merrill in 2017. He established a company called Greenwich Strategic Advisors LLC, which is no longer active. 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 strategies tailored for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David King is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in New Haven, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America for a combined total of 10 years. King serves as an advisory board member for the Hispanic Health Council, a nonprofit organization based in Hartford, Connecticut. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary capital market assumptions and model-based asset allocations with research from its Chief Investment Office and Global Research teams. The firm provides a broad range of services, including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets activities.

Brandon Troiano is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023 and was previously with UBS Financial Services from 2015 to 2023. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services covering various specialized areas and uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Zachary Velcofsky is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Newtown, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2019, following five years at LAZ Parking. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written Recommendation Reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Jay Hyman is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a partner in the Serio, Nastri & Hyman Group based in the Fairfield office. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2010, he has worked with many successful individuals and families, building his practice around tailored advice and client education to support rational and value-based wealth decisions. Jay and his team maintain an investment processes focused on preserving and growing clients' assets. Jay holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Economics from Quinnipiac University and earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation in 2014. He also holds Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) status and Series 7 & Series 66 FINRA registrations. His expertise includes retirement planning, estate planning, managing life changes such as divorce or business sales, and handling concentrated stock positions. Jay has been recognized by Forbes on the "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" and "Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors" lists in multiple years. Outside of his professional work, Jay enjoys basketball, tennis, hiking, attending New York sporting events, and spending time with his family and friends. He lives in Stamford, Connecticut, with his wife, son, and dog.

Vincent Camera is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 license and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of finance, he coaches youth baseball clinics and teams through Integrated Sports Training. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, and access to various managed portfolios and brokerage products through an integrated platform.

Oksana Glasser is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a consultant and independent contractor for Uber and is pursuing a real estate license for personal and immediate family use. Merrill, together 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.

Bryan Bogen is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera since 2023. His prior roles include long-term positions at Summit Financial Group and Cetera Wealth Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is president of Spectrum Financial Strategies, Inc., a tax preparation and insurance services business, and holds a notary public commission. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, employer-sponsored, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a wide range of portfolio management and consulting services, supported by over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Alicia Whearty is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a power of attorney for her mother. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Christopher Derham is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Hamden, CT. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. Since 2015, he has worked at both Mass Mutual Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in a non‑insurance brokerage business focusing on fixed annuities and long-term care insurance. 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, with planning engagements structured as annual relationships using firm-approved software and tools to analyze client goals.

David Long is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at LPL Financial with 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Founders Financial Securities LLC, Securities America Advisors, and National Planning Corporation. Outside of advisory work, he serves as president of Personal Tax Systems, Inc., where he provides tax preparation and planning support. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse advisory programs and uses both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party sources.

Daniel Ortoli is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 28 years before joining Mass Mutual entities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant football coach at Shelton High School and is a notary public. 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 offers tailored planning using firm-approved analytical tools and supports implementation through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Kevin Kocovic is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Ameriprise since 2026 and has prior experience at Mioym Equities and involvement in the restaurant industry. Kocovic’s background also includes time spent at Fordham University and Salesian High School. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice, utilizing proprietary research and tools within a defined investment framework.

Nancy Liebermann is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 34 years of industry experience. Her career includes long-term roles at MetLife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company since 1989, as well as positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. She is also an independent insurance agent offering a range of insurance products including dental, group disability income, and Medicare-related products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, employing collaborative, software-supported analysis to deliver written recommendations tailored to client goals.

Christopher Cavallaro is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory work, he has ownership interests in investment-related entities focused on health insurance and estate planning. Wells Fargo Clearing specializes in retirement plan consulting for qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm offers IPS-driven advisory services grounded in modern portfolio theory, including discretionary plan-level investment management and a broader range of financial product options than typical institutional advisers.

Richard Clifford is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2024 and previously spent 12 years with Lincoln Financial Securities. Clifford is involved with Strategic Wealth Partners, LLC, a business related to his LPL activities and insurance services. 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 of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Suzanne Bartek is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at Bank of America since 2014 and was employed by the United States Census Bureau in 2020, where she conducted surveys related to crime during evenings and weekends. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ana Backa is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is a 50% owner of a clothing store called Sabrina's Style in Sandy Hook, Connecticut. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services with tailored recommendations based on Wells Fargo research, covering areas such as retirement, education, and specialized planning needs.