Michael Leclair is a financial advisor with Stifel in Hamden, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Shubina Mathur is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been a part of the Bank of America organization since 1989. She specializes in areas such as Education Planning, Family Wealth Management Strategies, Liquidity Management, Managing New Wealth, Personal Retirement Planning, Women and Wealth, and Retirement Income. Throughout her career, Shubina has collaborated with multiple teams and internal partners to develop customized financial strategies and has established strong client relationships. Shubina holds a Bachelor's Degree from Vanita College and has pursued continuing education in economics and sociology. She has earned several professional designations, including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Originally from India, Shubina is fluent in Hindi and has been a resident of Connecticut for the past 35 years. She lives with her husband, an engineer, and has two children and two grandchildren. Both of her children are Finance graduates working in hedge funds and private equity in New York and Toronto, respectively.

Charles Kaywood is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Finance and Investment Committee of Trinity Church, where he assists with operational and financial matters. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process and offers a broad range of financial products and services.

Daniel Calarco is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Hamden, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. for eight years before joining Wells Fargo in 2021. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings, serving a broad range of institutional clients.

Robert Sorensen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in New Haven, CT, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include long-term positions at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services as well as experience with Tage Wright State Farm and Transform/Sears. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Patrick Shanley is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds a Series 66 designation and has 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2008 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Shanley serves as a member of the Board of Selectmen for the town of Orange, Connecticut. 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 educational seminars, wrap accounts, and money-manager solutions.

Hons Yu is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience currently affiliated with LPL Financial. Prior to joining LPL in 2024, he worked at Cetera Investment Services and Foresters Financial Services for a combined total of over a decade. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Divya Rajan is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Aidan Medvecky is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Guilford Savings Bank and held various roles in education and local recreation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients offering comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and does not provide individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning service.

Kusum Ramchandani is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, and has 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, Ramchandani worked at LPL Financial for 14 years and Webster Bank for 18 years. Ramchandani is the sole owner of Sankus LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and retirement services, operating as a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Celeste Hamler is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including financial and estate planning. The firm employs a structured planning process using approved tools and models to help clients develop tailored financial plans.

Mark Bolduc is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Outside of his financial career, Bolduc has been involved with Color Bar Salon since 2014. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings than typical institutional advisers.

Jonathan Worobow is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Hamden, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual and its affiliated entities since 2015. Worobow is also involved in managing ClearWorld Financial LLC, where he oversees staff and client financial planning. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, and charitable organizations, among others, using firm-approved tools to deliver written recommendations as part of annual planning engagements.

Patrick Duff is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Ingrid Dikmen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Advisors and Prudential Equity Group. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a guardian for her son. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a wide range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers access to financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting its large network of more than 22,800 advisors and managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Justin Horvath is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has two years of experience in the industry and has previously worked at Woodway Country Club and Roger Williams University. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in outside insurance sales focused on health, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as 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 structured, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools, with optional implementation services delivered through brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Amish Jhaveri is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He previously worked at Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, and Citigroup, accumulating extensive experience across major financial institutions. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers.

Michael Lucas is a financial advisor at Cetera with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Foresters Financial and Foresters Advisory Services, LLC. He is a 41% owner of New View Wealth Management LLC, which operates as a dba for Cetera business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

John Difederico Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a local bowling alley. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional clients, providing integrated brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services through a broad network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios spanning multiple asset classes and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Marcello De Pascale is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Shelton, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities from 2009 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for family accounts and manages an LLC focused on administrative business operations. Mass Mutual 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 supported by technology tools and offers specialized programs such as divorce planning, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored plans.