Christopher Hiza is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 15 years of industry experience, including roles at MetLife Securities Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory work, he operates as an independent insurance agent selling property and casualty, Medicare-related, life, accident, health, fixed annuities, dental, and group disability income products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses analytical tools and collaborative planning to deliver written recommendations, with implementation handled through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Zachary Wojtowicz is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations, and has 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities before joining Mass Mutual in 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as an insurance agent specializing in life, health, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools and offers services including asset management, wrap programs, and educational seminars.

Saul Mag is a Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he supports Fidelity's most valued clients and their families by helping them navigate the firm's resources and providing a personalized approach to assistance that strengthens client relationships. Saul has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, progressing through several roles including Investment Representative, Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, and currently Senior Relationship Manager. His experience spans wealth management and client relationship services, focusing on delivering tailored financial solutions. Outside of his professional work, Saul's personal interests include comedy, golf, parenthood, pets, and tennis.

Frederick Lawrence is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 27 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant coach for the Weston High School football team in Connecticut. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines advisory services with various investment and planning capabilities.

Ryan Cassidy is the Vice President and Branch Leader responsible for leading Fidelity's New Haven Investor Center. In this role, he offers guidance to customers on a range of financial planning services including one-on-one retirement and investment planning, income strategies, college planning services, and integrated employee benefits strategies. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, initially serving as Director of Investor Center Operations from 2016 to 2021 before assuming his current leadership position in 2021.

Anthony Passarello is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 55 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009, as well as Citigroup Global Markets from 1993 to 2009. He is based in New Haven, CT. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and proprietary investment modeling in its advisory services.

Peter Schutt is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and New York Life Insurance Company. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers access to third-party asset managers and various financial planning services.

Joseph Mcdonagh is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hamden, CT, holding a ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 35 years of industry experience, including roles at Waddell & Reed, various insurance carriers, and his own practice. He is also involved in his local community as an election worker for the Town of Hamden. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by technology tools.

Wendy Wheeler is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 48 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015, previously serving with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured, tool-supported planning process focused on advisory services rather than individual security recommendations.

Steven Green is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has one year of industry experience and a background in emergency services, including roles with the Norwalk Police Department, Rocky Hill Police Department, Baltimore Police Department, and American Medical Response. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive resources and a large network of advisors.

Lisa Cullen is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving clients since 2023. She provides personalized and customized financial planning services, aiming to co-create plans that offer clients peace of mind and a high-quality experience. Prior to her current role, Lisa worked as a Relationship Manager and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2019 to 2023. She also has experience as an Investment Strategist at Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. from 1994 to 2001. Throughout her career, Lisa has developed expertise in financial planning and client relationship management. Her professional background includes working with a diverse set of clients to tailor financial strategies that meet their individual needs. Outside of her professional work, Lisa enjoys hiking, kayaking, visiting museums, listening to music, reading, and skiing.

Jacquelyn Smith is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo and Northwestern Mutual. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Mario Bartoli is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2022. His prior experience includes over two decades at People's Securities, Inc. and four years with People's United Advisors, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms.

Steven D'amico is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley in various capacities since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning facilitated by its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Nicole Pecknold is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Southport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS Warburg since 2002 and joined Ameriprise Financial Services in 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in youth hockey as the owner of The Q Hockey, LLC, and teaches small group sessions on personal financial planning. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning using proprietary research and third-party data.

Joshua Kampf is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The GKH Group, a three-generation family advisory team. He joined Merrill in 2004, working alongside his father and grandfather. Joshua focuses on integrating all aspects of clients' financial lives, including wealth management planning, lending through Bank of America, estate planning services, and insurance. His approach aligns with The GKH Group's core principles of integrity, honesty, and dedication to addressing clients' financial challenges. Joshua has been recognized on the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list from 2020 to 2025 and on Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors list during the same period. He emphasizes Modern Portfolio Theory in investment strategy, aiming to optimize risk-adjusted returns and diversify client portfolios. Joshua holds a bachelor's degree from Johns Hopkins University, where he majored in Economics with a concentration in Psychology and participated as a varsity baseball player for four years. Beyond his professional duties, Joshua founded Journey for America, a non-profit organization focused on raising money and awareness for victims of terrorism. He resides in Cheshire, Connecticut with his wife and two children, and he enjoys coaching youth sports as well as participating in baseball, golf, reading, tennis, skiing, and continual learning.

Brandon Gannon is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Milford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has three years of industry experience and has held roles at firms including Coldwell Banker Realty and PFS Investments Inc. Outside of financial advising, he has worked in real estate and has experience in the restaurant and vending service industries. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports accounts through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing custody services.

Julian Falcioni is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds the Series 66 designation. He has professional experience including roles at ARK Investment Management and Preqin. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in insurance brokerage, focusing on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. 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 offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software tools to develop customized investment strategies.

Nicara Enright Alves is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 10 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Cetera and Foresters Financial Services prior to joining LPL Financial. Alves is also a commissioned notary in Connecticut. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Christian Morgan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Shelton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a business called Tip Top Corp. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations. As a large institutional firm, it also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.