Michael Sherman is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings that include fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-driven, tailored investment strategies.

Murali Chegu is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at SAITCORE Technologies LLC, Connexus Credit Union, and Selective Insurance. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and various affiliated services such as trust custody and insurance product sales.

John Michael Peters is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Westport, Connecticut. He founded the Peters Group over twenty years ago, establishing a planning-focused advisory team that works closely with growth-minded and forward-thinking clients. His practice emphasizes values-based decision making, helping clients understand their financial environment to make disciplined long-term investment choices. John Michael’s approach integrates insight and empathy, supporting clients in defining their meanings of wealth and preserving family legacies. With extensive experience guiding individuals and families through the complexities of wealth creation, preservation, and distribution, John Michael focuses on managing risk and addressing potential financial challenges. His services include customized portfolio management, debt minimization, retirement plan coordination, insurance evaluation, income tax review, and estate planning. He collaborates with clients’ accountants and attorneys to ensure comprehensive financial solutions. John Michael’s client focus encompasses family wealth management, institutional consulting, legacy planning, managing new wealth, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, special needs planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. John Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management with a minor in Economics and a concentration in Finance from Springfield College. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and a Personal Investment Advisor. Outside of his professional pursuits, John Michael enjoys cooking, golfing, hiking, interior decorating, music, scuba diving, table tennis, traveling, yoga, and spending time with his family. He serves on the Board of Directors of the United Veterans Beacon House, which provides housing for military veterans and their families. John Michael and his son reside in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Ali Girardi is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and City National Bank. Outside of her advisory role, Girardi is involved with Outreach to Pets in Need, a charitable organization focused on pet homelessness prevention and related programs. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailored to clients’ risk profiles and incorporating both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Anisa Gjermeni is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has nine years of industry experience and previously worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. and Citizens Bank before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2019. Merrill, along 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sean Kilmurray is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has prior experience at Ameriprise Financial Services and Northwestern Mutual. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary capital market research with a broad platform of trading, underwriting, and wealth management services.

Simon Tarvin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Wilton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously at Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2005. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Michelle Castellucci is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Milford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes ten years at Wells Fargo Clearing and additional roles at Wells Fargo Bank NA. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Gene Borchetta is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Trumbull, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies to create personalized Recommendation Reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Thomas Gilhuly is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides clients with access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking convenience and lending solutions of Bank of America. He focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies based on a thorough understanding of each client’s financial picture and long-term goals. With extensive experience serving clients in Fairfield County, where he is a lifelong resident, Thomas aims to be a lifetime and essential resource for those who entrust him with their financial well-being. He emphasizes developing objectives and strategies tailored to his clients’ risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and overall investment goals. Thomas holds a Bachelor's degree in Economic Management from Ohio Wesleyan University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is engaged in his community through volunteer work, reflecting the Merrill tradition of local participation.

John Wygal is a financial advisor at Cetera with over 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including VOYA Financial Advisors and his own company, John H. Wygal & Co., LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a church council member for the First Congregational Church of Darien. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing affiliated and third-party managers within discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.

Sandra Assunto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Milford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at People's United Advisors, Inc. and People's Securities, Inc., where she worked for multiple decades. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by technology and a large advisor network.

Michael Derby is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Citigroup, Guardian Life Insurance, Opus Advisory Group, and Park Avenue Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary advisory program focusing on asset allocation, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm employs a centralized due diligence process combining quantitative screens and qualitative research to support its recommendations, which include an ESG eligibility framework.

William Little is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Woodbridge, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked as a high school soccer coach. Outside of advisory work, he has managed rental properties, including tenant relations and property maintenance. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Julian Diaz is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Shelton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. and has been with MassMutual entities since 2016. In addition to advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in dental, group disability income, fixed annuities, life/accident/health, and long-term care insurance. MassMutual 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, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Christopher Desantis is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience, including 12 years with Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients through a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Kenneth Sorrentino is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Trumbull, CT, and has five years of industry experience. His background includes roles with Siorsky Credit Union, Retirement Planning Partners, and involvement with Yale University Athletics and the University of New Haven. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and advanced operational tools.

John Corraro is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 11 years of industry experience, including prior roles at MetLife Securities. Outside of his advisory work, Corraro serves as chairman of the board for Center Stage Theatre, is a board member for the Foundation for Life, and sits on the development committee of the Boys and Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes ongoing, collaborative financial planning engagements tailored to client goals.

Richard Granger is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a general partner at The Land of Nod Winery LLC, involved in grape growing, winemaking, and sales. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process utilizes structured discovery and modeling tools and offers a range of investment and advisory services.

David Spiecher is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013 and was previously with Merrill from 2011 to 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to develop model asset allocations, incorporating ESG eligibility where applicable.