Micaela Walsh is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity, she held various roles including positions at Bucknell University and Essex Financial Services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic methods, and serves multiple registered investment companies with formally established governance and oversight procedures.

Karen Knettel is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she operates a YouTube cooking show focused on art and culture. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment modeling in its financial planning process.

Nicholas Francia is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2011. Francia is a member of the Advisory Committee on Finance Issues for The ESOP Association, a peer-sharing group focused on ESOP-related developments and best practices. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a mix of brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Casey Odo is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., Securities America, and Investacorp Advisory Services Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a non-investment business activity. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and access to a range of brokerage and insurance products within an integrated platform.

Paul Blanco is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services. He has been in the financial services industry since 2023, with prior experience at Barnum Financial Group and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Blanco is also active as an insurance broker, focusing on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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 programs, delivering collaborative, goal-based recommendations without discretionary authority.

Brian Parmelee is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with MassMutual Investors Services since 2017 and has additional experience with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and Metlife Securities. Outside his advisory role, he acts as a broker for Risk & Insurance Associates, selling fixed life insurance and related products, and assists clients with life settlement transactions. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, focusing on collaborative, goal-oriented planning engagements.

Tristan Lawrie is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Francisco Triay is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he held positions in various industries including automotive and retail. LPL Enterprise, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and access to a range of brokerage and insurance products.

Bruce Sargent is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 57 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as Citigroup Global Markets since 1968. He serves as president, co-trustee, and director of the Bruce & Janet Sargent Charitable Foundation and is a trustee of Game Conservancy USA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and offers a range of retail and institutional investment services.

Jeffrey Costa is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 13 years of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Scholtz & Company, LLC, First County Bank, and METLIFE. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Paul Bortnick Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its related entities since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship specializing in tax preparation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning through a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Priya Kessler is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with clients and their families to develop disciplined financial plans tailored to their individual situations. She utilizes Fidelity's recommendations and resources to provide clients with the knowledge and guidance needed to make informed financial decisions. Priya has held several roles within the financial services industry, including Planning Consultant and Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments, and previously served as a High Net Worth Specialist, Advanced Broker, and Associate Financial Service Professional at Charles Schwab. She began her career as a Client Service & Support Intern at Charles Schwab. Outside of her professional work, Priya enjoys cooking and baking, exploring culinary experiences, socializing with friends, engaging in outdoor adventures, traveling, and spending time with pets.

Neha Mehta is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in helping individuals and families develop personalized wealth management strategies. With nearly a decade of experience in the financial services industry, she focuses on providing tailored financial solutions that align with her clients' unique goals. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management, retirement planning, portfolio management, and liquidity management. Neha holds a Bachelor's Degree from Jai Hind College and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is fluent in English and Hindi. Her professional approach emphasizes transparency, trust, and simplifying complex financial decisions to empower clients in confidently managing their financial futures. Outside of work, Neha enjoys running, yoga, and spending time with her family.

Michael Pappa is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2018 and previously spent five years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and two years with Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Michael Hillgen Santa is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He previously worked at Grove Point Investments, LLC and Grove Point Advisors, LLC, and has also been involved with Lorraine's Antiques, a business he owns. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by research and diverse portfolio options.

Jeffrey Adelglass is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ansonia, Connecticut, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been associated with LPL Financial and Adelglass Wealth Management since 2018. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with research from LPL and third-party sources.

Arnold Blumenfeld is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise since 2017, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce written recommendation reports delivered in partnership with clients’ financial advisors. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Richard Martin is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at New York Life Insurance Company, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and various broker-dealers before joining Fidelity. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

Susan Galich is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Trumbull, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 37 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer for the Teuta Ladies Society, overseeing financial reconciliations and checkbook management. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad platform including custody, underwriting, and securities-backed lending.

Fernando Rosa is a financial advisor with Merrill in New Haven, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Citizens Bank, Citizens Securities Inc., People's United Bank, and teaching positions at Western Connecticut State University and Housatonic Community College. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.