Brian Clemente is a financial advisor with Merrill in Southbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2007. 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 strategies developed by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ronald Molles Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Brookfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm employs a model-based approach that incorporates both proprietary and third-party solutions delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Dean Aita is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, and has 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2021 and previously led Aita Financial Group, Inc. from 2010 to 2021. He serves as a trustee for Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, overseeing its merger and transition in accordance with directives from the Archdiocese of Hartford. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that offers services through a large national network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement model portfolios, third-party managers, or bespoke strategies.

Mackenzie Kusch is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2014, previously working with AXA Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, Kusch is involved in flight instruction and serves as a trustee for the Ted Alex Memorial nonprofit organization. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory models through its network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing third-party asset managers and programs.

Nicholas Miceli is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. Since beginning his career in 2011 with Merrill Lynch, he has developed expertise in wealth management, employee benefits planning, portfolio management, and retirement income strategies. Nicholas and his team leverage Merrill’s global resources to provide comprehensive wealth management services tailored to corporate executives and their families. Nicholas holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in finance from Seton Hall University. He has earned several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His experience spans advising on corporate benefit programs such as equity compensation, defined benefit, and defined contribution plans, as well as helping clients manage concentrated stock positions and transition events like retirement or business sales. Outside of his professional role, Nicholas enjoys spending time with his family and pursuing personal interests such as golf, chess, fishing, football, reading, and watching movies.

Lourdes Cardenas is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2015 and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. Since 2025. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Evan Centopani is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been affiliated with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2021. Outside of financial advising, he creates health and fitness content for a YouTube channel and serves as a coach writing nutrition and fitness protocols. 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 financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved software tools.

Matthew Cole is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works directly with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to their needs. He provides ongoing advice and adjusts strategies as clients' circumstances evolve. Matthew's expertise encompasses general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unforeseen life events. He emphasizes understanding what is important to each client and collaborates with them to create personalized financial plans. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Fairfield University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, Matthew has interests in basketball, golfing, and soccer.

Zakary Cianciolo is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the restaurant and bar industry as a co-owner and silent partner in several businesses. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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 financial planning engagements using firm-approved tools and supports various event-driven planning services such as divorce and estate settlement.

Frederick Landwehr is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Landwehr & Spaho, CPA's, Securities America Advisors, and National Planning Corporation. He is also a notary public. 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 and model portfolio programs, utilizing a network of investment adviser representatives who may apply a variety of portfolio strategies.

Louis Follo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 42 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor firms since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in non-variable insurance sales. 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 portfolios, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Matthew Sherman is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Brookfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2014, including during its prior affiliation as AXA Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers, providing services that include mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and ERISA fiduciary services.

Harold Smith Jr. is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 40 years of experience in financial advising and wealth management, including roles as Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill for 28 years, Executive Vice President at Webster Bank for more than 20 years, and member of KPMG Peat Marwick, C.P.A.'s for 2 years. Harold holds the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation, the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification, and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University. Throughout his career, Harold has worked with high-net-worth clients, advising on family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management services. His approach involves working one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. Harold also collaborates with clients' attorneys, accountants, and other advisors to coordinate comprehensive financial and legacy planning. Harold resides in Middlebury, Connecticut, with his wife and two children and is a former Captain in the United States Marine Corps. He has been involved in various community service organizations and board memberships, including the United Way, Naugatuck Valley Development Corporation, Waterbury Association for Retarded Citizens, Waterbury Development Corporation, Waterbury Hospital Corporation, and the YMCA. His personal interests include golfing, hiking, skiing, and tennis.

Minnampalli Selvaraj is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and John Hancock Financial Services, Inc. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology-driven research and operational tools.

Theodore De Giacomo is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds professional designations as a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Theodore completed an Accredited Certificate Program from CSU. His expertise focuses on providing investment management and personal advising services to clients.

Alan Popowski is Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. In this position, he helps families understand and become comfortable with their relationship with money, serving as an advocate and resource to maximize the full range of Fidelity's offerings. Alan has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held multiple roles at Fidelity Investments including Vice President, Executive Planning Consultant (2021-2024), Vice President, Branch Office Leader (2017-2021), Assistant Branch Manager (2015-2017), Financial Consultant (2012-2015), and Investment Consultant (2010-2012). Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Consultant at Laidlaw & Company (UK), LTD. in 2010 and as an Investment Consultant at David Lerner Associates from 2009 to 2010.

William Greeley is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in New Milford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Walleye Capital and Tmg, as well as periods of self-employment. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and is known for its extensive retail advisor network and affiliated financial services.

Christopher Scudder is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Football Commissioner on the executive board of Brookfield Football and Cheer, a youth sports organization in Connecticut. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a range of investment approaches.

Gary Meyerer is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 46 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2007 in multiple periods and previously held positions at Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corporation. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as a life and variable insurance agent. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, wrap portfolios, Unified Managed Accounts, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various analytical tools and maintains a platform characterized by its scale, complex affiliate network, and private-equity ownership.

Cody St John is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Waddell & Reed and Good Hill Mechanical. 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 network of investment adviser representatives.