Nicole Forzano is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Milford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has been with OSAIC since 2023 and also operates Independent Financial Consulting, providing financial services since 2019. Outside of finance, she has been involved with APEX Mixed Martial Arts since 2008 and assists with advertising for a medical lab technician training program. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of advisers, offering brokerage, advisory, financial planning, and managed-account services. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports multiple platforms, including third-party model and managed-account solutions.

David Pendleton is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and 66 designations and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Edward Jones and has held various roles at institutions including Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, and OFX. He also serves as the head esports coach at the University of New Haven, focusing on in-game strategy and leadership for collegiate competitive teams. 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 institutional investors.

Justin Williams is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked for Protiviti as a consultant for eight years. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Williams Tax & Financial Services, providing client relationship support and administrative services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary authorities across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Ethan McMahon is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In his current role, he partners with individuals and families to design personalized investment strategies that align with their unique financial goals, risk tolerance, and life vision. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, progressing through roles including Financial Representative and Relationship Manager before becoming an Investment Consultant. This experience has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of client relationship management and investment consulting. Further details about his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement have not been provided.

Ralph Minichino is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include long-term positions at Securities America Advisors and ownership of Minichino Financial Group, LLC. He also serves as a director of The Amity Club of New Haven and is involved with a thoroughbred horse partnership. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing multiple platform arrangements and proprietary and third-party model strategies.

Ravi Sankar is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Enterprise and has prior experience at Pruco Securities LLC, Sutherland Global, and Wipro. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities, using model-driven investment implementation and offering access to third-party asset managers and insurance products.

Nicholas Pelaccia is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles outside finance, such as at Dick's Last Resort and Auto Repairs Unlimited, alongside a period of full-time education. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate personalized recommendations.

Richard Zorena is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Orange Chamber of Commerce and is a board member of the Rotary Club of Orange. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and capital markets solutions.

Robert Heagney is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in New Haven, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Savona Financial Services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendations and annual advice. The firm’s approach includes asset allocation, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and Social Security claiming options, supported by proprietary research and third-party data.

Andrew Wigzell is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Shelton, CT, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has 26 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Metlife Securities Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory role, he is an insurance agent specializing in individual and group life, health, fixed annuities, long-term care, and disability products. MassMutual 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 ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, structuring engagements as annual collaborative relationships utilizing firm-approved software and strategies.

Jonathan Di Pietro is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in non-variable insurance activities affiliated with Prudential. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Tyler Naumann currently serves as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2026. Prior to this role, he gained extensive experience at Fidelity in various capacities, including Financial Consultant from 2021 to 2026, Planning Consultant from 2021 to 2022, Workplace Financial Consultant from 2016 to 2021, and Financial Representative from 2014 to 2016. Throughout his career at Fidelity, Tyler has supported clients through a disciplined process aimed at helping them become confident and comfortable in their financial planning and investment strategies. He focuses on educating clients about their options and guiding them in making financial decisions that align with their individual situations, goals, and preferences. His approach emphasizes proper financial planning and implementation to help clients manage their assets effectively and live life on their own terms.

Zachary Bass is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones, SagePoint Financial, Inc., and OSAIC. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation with access to third-party asset managers and insurance products.

Robert Duffus is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Stratford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at People's United Advisors, People's Securities, and People's United Bank. Duffus also serves as a public notary and has experience as a branch manager at M&T Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm supports its advisors with a range of investment options and operational tools while maintaining a broad platform that includes affiliated insurance and banking services.

Jerrett Weltens is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at People's United Advisors, Inc. and People's Securities, Inc. from 2013 to 2022. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Anthony Sorrentino Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 65 credential and nearly five decades of industry experience. His career includes roles at Securities America, Securities Service Network, and Financial Underwriters, where he has worked since 1976. He is also involved with Retirement Planning Partners LLC, which operates as a related business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, and supports advisors with model portfolios, customized strategies, and technology tools.

William Miller Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the committee of a small club focused on member recruitment and organizational sustainability. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering tailored financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and specialized municipal advisory services.

Pamela Smith is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, MetLife Securities Inc, Ameriprise, and Citigroup Global Markets. Smith has been with LPL Financial since 2018. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Richard Suraci is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Hamden, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors since 1989 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of advising, he is involved with Christian Question Inc, a role he has held since 2000. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, with trading and implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Christopher Carrano is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He focuses on understanding his clients' personal priorities to develop tailored strategies that support their financial goals. His expertise spans general investing, retirement planning, college education funding, executive compensation, and family wealth management. Christopher holds a Bachelor's Degree from Saint Anselm College and has earned the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He takes a personalized approach to advising, emphasizing simplicity and transparency in navigating complex investment decisions. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Christopher is involved in the community through organizations such as Guilford Youth Football and the Guilford Youth Lacrosse Association. His personal interests include adventure sports, biking, hiking, music, and rock climbing.