John Pearson is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 39 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Metlife Securities, Inc. and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory work, Pearson owns a CPA tax preparation business and serves as treasurer for Harbor Oak Professional Services, LLC, a firm focused on shared operational infrastructure and expense management. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements and provides specialized programs such as divorce planning, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored planning.

Bradley Nelsen is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with firms including New York Life Insurance Company, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and Allstate Financial. Nelsen is also affiliated with Eugene Cohen Insurance Agency. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services featuring model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple investment management options across a large, multi-advisor platform.

Michael Gilliland is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Middletown, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual since 2018, following 18 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors and 10 years at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser that provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational programs to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm structures financial planning as annual collaborative relationships focused on client goals using approved analytical tools and offers event-driven planning services including a standalone Divorce Planning offering.

Gennaro Nardelli is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2019 and previously spent time at Foresters Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the resale of goods from online marketplaces. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that combines affiliated and third-party models to provide tailored investment solutions.

Norman Forrester is a Senior Financial Advisor and First Vice President with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He provides a wide array of financial services including asset management strategies, estate planning services, and liability management, working closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their specific goals. He offers expertise in areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, LGBT wealth planning, retirement income, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Norman holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Southern Connecticut State University and is fluent in English and Spanish. Norman is also involved in professional and community organizations, serving as Chairman of the Board for the New Haven Parking Authority and participating in Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Outside of his professional work, Norman enjoys adventure sports, biking, billiards, gardening, music, and traveling.

Fritz Ek IV is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Shelton, CT, holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations and having eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Barnum Financial Group/Oasis and multiple MassMutual affiliates. Outside of his advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and property/casualty insurance, and he is also a mortgage loan originator. 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, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Joseph Lopresti is a ChFC® with 33 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with MetLife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for 25 years. He also serves as president of the Barnum Foundation for Life, a nonprofit organization where he volunteers on the board of directors. 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 collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and delivers written recommendations.

Marko Cohen is a financial professional at Cetera with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at Cetera and related entities since 2023. Prior to his financial career, he was a student for 22 years. Cohen is also involved with Wooster Square Advisors, where he provides financial planning and investment allocation services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by over 10,000 advisors and approximately $256 billion in assets under management.

Bryant Shirreffs is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (AWMA®), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Bryant specializes in working with entrepreneurial clients to navigate complex financial situations by applying a structured and disciplined wealth management process. His approach focuses on delivering a consistent, process-oriented experience that enables clients to make informed, long-term decisions. He employs a resourceful, risk-managed, and impact-driven methodology in his practice. He earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Connecticut.

Jason Macaluso is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 16 years before joining Raymond James in 2024. 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, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting through various advisory programs.

Cameron Rice is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at VOYA Financial Advisors and Waddell & Reed. He is also registered as a non-variable insurance agent. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Hilary Donofrio Lawton is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked at firms including Westport Capital Markets, Merrill, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Prudential Equity Group. She also oversees Impact Financial Wealth Management, LLC, a business related to her LPL activities. 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, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, combining broad non-advisory financial services with oversight of substantial discretionary assets.

Peter Greco is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. Since 2008, he has been an independent insurance agent specializing in dental, group disability income, fixed annuities, life, accident, health, and Medicare-related products. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual 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 and money-manager options alongside educational seminars.

Kathryn Zebrowski is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in West Haven, CT, with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked in education for nine years. She serves as a board member of the Ward-Heitman House Museum Foundation, Inc., which focuses on preserving the historic Ward-Heitman House in West Haven. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Alexander Santacroce is a financial advisor at Merrill in New Haven, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Incorporated since 2012. 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.

Thomas Scanlon is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He collaborates with high net worth individuals, families, and small businesses to develop and manage financial plans aimed at providing fulfillment and peace of mind. Thomas has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as an Investor Service Representative at Putnam Investments from 2014 to 2015.

Gregg Karal is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2006 and previously worked at Advest, Inc. and National Planning Corporation. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in independent insurance sales and tax preparation, including volunteering with the AARP Tax-Aide program. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base of individuals and institutions, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports multiple management platforms and proprietary model strategies, serving clients through thousands of financial professionals managing a multi-billion dollar asset base.

Heather Hepburn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has 26 years of industry experience, including 19 years at People's Securities, Inc., and has been with LPL Financial and Webster Bank since 2019. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a wide range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive research and operational tools.

Kenneth Spitzbard is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years and Bard Financial Services for 41 years, where he also serves as president. He is a member of the Jewish Foundation of Greater New Haven Investment Oversight Committee. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, and charities. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services with a model-based investment approach emphasizing asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and risk management across various platforms and strategies.

David Laughran is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Edward Jones in Branford, CT. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.