Paul Salmore is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, bringing over 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He joined Fidelity in 2022 as an Investment Consultant and transitioned to his current role in 2023. Throughout his career, Paul has held leadership positions, including Managing Director roles at Raymond James, BB&T Capital Markets (now Truist), and KeyBanc Capital Markets. He also has experience as an Associate Director at UBS and as an Associate at Morgan Stanley. Paul's expertise lies in collaborating with clients to develop investment and income strategies tailored to their goals. His professional objective is to work closely with clients to ensure they have effective financial plans in place. Outside of his professional work, Paul engages in activities such as comedy, family activities, parenthood, caring for pets, playing tennis, and volunteering.

Amy Gillis is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 49 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS and its predecessor firms since 1979. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm leverages proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Brandon Pepe is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with LPL Financial since 2021 and previously worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. for 12 years. Outside of financial advising, he is involved with Carriage 7B Realty, LLC, a real estate rental business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven strategies.

Drescott Thompson III is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset requirements. The firm provides written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies, utilizing a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis.

Agata Pajares is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has worked previously at Ayco/Julius Gaudio and participated in nonprofit and educational organizations including Youth for Understanding and STS Foundation. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an independent contractor for CIEE, assisting international students and host families. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Wiktor Wozniak is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in New Haven, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2018, he worked at AXA Advisors, LLC from 2016 to 2018. Outside of advisory work, Wozniak is involved in real estate as an owner and landlord. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of capital markets services alongside fee-based financial planning and portfolio management.

David Brown is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Raymond James Financial and in insurance prior to joining Ameriprise in 2021. His credentials include Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of advising, he is involved in independent insurance brokering focused on fixed annuities. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, providing tailored recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and automated tools overseen by a dedicated team to support its advisory approach.

Mackenzie Kusch is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Brookfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2014 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Outside of finance, she is a commercial pilot and flight instructor, involved with Tradewinds Aviation and serves as a trustee for the Ted Alex Memorial Inc. nonprofit. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and institutions, offering financial planning, brokerage, insurance, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates primarily through LPL-sponsored and other endorsed platforms, managing both discretionary and non-discretionary assets and providing various advisory and ERISA services.

Donna Potter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Oxford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Webster Bank, Citizens Securities, Inc., and It Works. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering a broad range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios.

Alexander De Meis is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. He has worked exclusively with Mass Mutual affiliated firms since 2021. In addition to his advisory role, he is also engaged in outside insurance sales, focusing on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health 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 provides comprehensive financial planning and asset management services, using firm-approved tools to deliver collaborative, annual planning engagements.

Laurie Perry is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with UBS since 2008. Laurie is based in Westport, CT. UBS Financial Services Inc. 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 uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Michele Shaw is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2004 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a product tester for the Institute for Evaluation Sciences and is an officer at a nonprofit children’s summer camp where she monitors a small investment portfolio and checking accounts. UBS Financial Services provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services through a broad platform that includes financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets activities.

Stacy Skeete is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has held roles at Amazon and New England College of Business. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Jason Windfield is a Series 63-registered financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, where he has worked since 1999. He has 38 years of experience in the industry and is based in Westport, CT. 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 utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Charles Hite is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services who holds the CFP® designation and has 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 18 years before joining MassMutual Life Insurance Co. and MassMutual Investors Services, where he has been since 2016 and 2017 respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of March Financial LLC and operates as an independent insurance agent selling a range of insurance products. MassMutual 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 uses firm-approved software to analyze client goals and offers various event-driven planning services, including a recently added Divorce Planning offering.

Brian Kiska is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and previously worked at Legg Mason & Co LLC, ClearBridge Investments LLC, and Legg Mason Investor Services from 2005 to 2020. Fisher Investments serves institutional and private clients globally, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm uses a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative analysis and employs tax-aware and defensive strategies to manage risk.

Nicholas Miceli is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. Since beginning his career in 2011 with Merrill Lynch, he has developed expertise in wealth management, employee benefits planning, portfolio management, and retirement income strategies. Nicholas and his team leverage Merrill’s global resources to provide comprehensive wealth management services tailored to corporate executives and their families. Nicholas holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in finance from Seton Hall University. He has earned several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His experience spans advising on corporate benefit programs such as equity compensation, defined benefit, and defined contribution plans, as well as helping clients manage concentrated stock positions and transition events like retirement or business sales. Outside of his professional role, Nicholas enjoys spending time with his family and pursuing personal interests such as golf, chess, fishing, football, reading, and watching movies.

Scott Panza is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he spent seven years at Contrarian Capital Management. He is based in Westport, CT. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Stephen Black is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ridgefield, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in the Ridgefield Business Management Council, where he prepares and runs meeting agendas for a local networking group. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations. As a large institutional firm, it offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Burton Caldwell is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients and their families to develop personalized financial plans. He focuses on understanding clients' goals and financial situations to create strategies that aim to provide confidence and peace of mind. Prior to his current role, Burton worked as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025. He also has experience as an Account Executive and Mortgage Loan Originator at NewDay USA in 2022. His professional background centers on investment consulting and financial representation. Outside of his professional work, Burton enjoys golf, skiing, and traveling.