Luz Vargas is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westport, CT, and has 12 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS AG since 2011. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Zachary Lyons is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Lyons serves as president of two condominium associations and manages an online resale business through ECOMM LLC. Merrill serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, brokerage, and custody services. The firm integrates its advisory services with Bank of America affiliates and emphasizes managed account and manager-selection capabilities.

Joseph Cina is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at National Asset Management, National Securities Corporation, Merrill, and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a personal driver, providing local airport transportation outside of normal business hours. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Brett Amendola is a financial advisor with Cetera in New Haven, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 34 years of industry experience. He is the owner of Wooster Square Advisors, LLC and Wooster Square Partners LLC, and chairs the investment committee as an elected board member of Quinnipiac University. His prior roles include positions at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and consulting services, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary account structures across multiple program options.

Wayne Blanchette is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, serving the Shelton, CT area. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities, using model-driven investment implementation and offering financial planning, third-party asset manager access, and insurance product services through affiliated entities.

Heidi Whelahan is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with clients to develop financial plans aimed at enhancing their families' financial well-being. She has held several roles at Fidelity Investments, including Relationship Manager from 2024 to 2025 and Financial Representative from 2023 to 2024. Her experience encompasses client relationship management and financial planning. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Heidi has interests in beach activities, cooking and baking, gardening, skiing, and volunteering.

Kyle Zingone is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for RBC Capital Markets for nine years before joining Ameriprise in 2022. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide personalized recommendation reports. The firm serves a broad client base through a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of large institutional firms.

Jeffrey Miller is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2013, he worked at Morgan Stanley from 2007 to 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in JelaPrint LLC, a wholesale and merchandising business, and serves as a sales and product consultant for SkyTechSport, Inc., a manufacturer of indoor ski simulator machines. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to support client goals.

Joseph Furlong is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 1997 to 2022 before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. in 2022 and 2023, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using tools such as Global Investment Committee Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

Brenda Catugno is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her prior experience includes roles at Securities America Advisors, Inc., Investacorp Advisory Services, Chase Investment Services Corp., MSI Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Prudential Equity Group. Catugno is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and teaches adult financial literacy programs in various Connecticut towns. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting various managed account strategies and third-party money manager programs.

Steven Cohen is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including JPMorgan Chase and Instacart. Outside of his advisory role, Cohen performs live music. MassMutual 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, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized programs including divorce planning and estate-settlement services.

Amy Terzakis is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orange, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets from 2007 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial and estate planning. The firm employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and investment committee insights to assist clients in developing their plans.

Edward Kwiatkowski is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. He serves on the finance committee of The Shore and Country Club in Norwalk, Connecticut. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and a broad suite of investment services.

Christopher Cunningham is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Cunningham serves as a trustee for a family trust in New Canaan, CT. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Sabra Donovan is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 40 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at MetLife Resources and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. She also works as an independent insurance agent, providing life, long-term care, fixed annuities, health, and disability 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 ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing firm-approved software and collaborative planning processes.

Tran Nguyen Tran is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Bank of America, Equitable Advisors LLC, and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Tran is a managing member of Trizzy Tran LLC, where he creates fashion and makeup marketing materials for brands. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brad Gaglione is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee and co-trustee for trusts in Connecticut. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with tailored financial planning and investment advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Colleen May is a CFP® certified financial advisor with Fidelity in Fairfield, CT, bringing nine years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Fidelity Investments since 2017, along with prior experience at Providence College and ParsonsKellogg. She is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios, including model portfolios delivered to intermediary platforms.

Constance Brown Clarke is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2007. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, 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 strategies to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Karen Goersch is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Rowayton, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivering non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.