Miranda Mauriello is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2019 and has been with Merrill since 2015. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Steven Tuchband is a CFP® certificant with 32 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 1995. He has operated as a self-employed advisor since 1994 and has maintained a role at Demapac, Inc. since 1986. 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 portfolio management services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across diverse asset classes.

Antonio Persampieri is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera and American Stimulus Funding. He is also involved in managing Soundway Financial, a business activity related to his advisory work. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of financial planning and investment management services.

Brian Moles is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience at Edward Jones, where he has practiced since 2013. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Milford, CT. Outside his advisory role, he is involved with Black Hog Brewing LLC, a craft beer brewery in Oxford, CT. 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 broad range of advisory programs and investment options through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Patrick Boutilier is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and operated Stevens & Boutilier Financial Advisors LLC. Boutilier was involved with the Hamden Rotary for nine years. 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 provides advisory and brokerage services with a variety of investment options, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and customized strategies.

Alec Frione is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions with Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. He has also worked in education for several years before entering the financial sector. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm typically uses model-driven investment strategies and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Jack Argiro is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at BNY Mellon and has held roles at several other firms including 4T Financial and Argonaut Advisors. Argiro serves on the Babson College Alumni Advisory Board and the Beavers of the Last Decade Advisory Board. He is also involved in a ticket resale business as a sole proprietor. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates as a multi-manager platform offering access to affiliated and third-party managers with a range of program structures and custodial relationships.

Joshua Taormina is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include work at Dark Storm Industries LLC and Powertech Controls Co Inc, as well as a position at Stony Brook University. Fidelity's affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

James Czajkowski is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, having previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. His professional designations include Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals ranging from non-high-net-worth to high-net-worth, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of asset-management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

James Dorney is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and integrates proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Dwight Wildman is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates an e-commerce business specializing in dropshipping home goods. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Michael Bogardus is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. Prior to that, he worked at MetLife Securities Inc. for five years. He maintains an active role as an insurance agent specializing in various life and health insurance products. Bogardus also serves as Vice President of Harbor Oak Professional Services, LLC, a firm focused on shared operational infrastructure and expense management. 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 a range of programs including wrap accounts and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, annual financial planning engagements.

William Prather III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Stratford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Peter Haupt is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves part-time as a counselor with Hart United. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

William Pello is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and creates personalized wealth management strategies that reflect their unique investment personalities and life priorities. He provides access to investment insights and banking solutions to pursue clients' long-term financial objectives. William's expertise spans education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. He serves as a personal advisor, investment manager, and retirement planner, emphasizing a collaborative and client-centered approach. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Bentley College and professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). William also participates in community activities and spends time volunteering with local organizations. His personal interests include baseball, biking, bowling, cooking, golfing, hiking, music, and spending time with his family.

Chad Cartier is a financial professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cetera Investment Advisers, LLC since 2017. Cartier also operates Cartier Wealth and has been involved with Pillar Plan Financial since 2010. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and oversees more than $256 billion in assets across a network of over 10,000 advisors.

Thomas Ellis IV is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Barnum Financial Group and Vitamin Shoppe. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a brand ambassador for Get Raw Nutrition, promoting sports supplement products. MassMutual 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, and charitable organizations. The firm offers collaborative, goal-oriented planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Jordan True is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley from 2017 to 2025. Additionally, he has a non-investment-related business, Lobo Pascale Wealth Management LLC, based in Wallingford, CT. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, utilizing analytical tools to help clients understand potential outcomes.

Alex Gonzalez is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2021. Prior to this, Alex held the position of Financial Consultant at Equitable Advisors from 2020 to 2021. Alex focuses on collaborating with families to develop financial plans tailored to their needs and long-term goals, aiming to serve as a long-term resource for clients to prepare for their future. Alex's professional experience includes working with clients to build comprehensive financial strategies that address individual circumstances. Outside of his professional work, Alex has interests in cars, fishing, motorcycles, outdoor adventures, and parenthood.

Ernest Montavon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Ansonia, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with Millennium Construction and Development, LLC for over two decades. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.