Fritz Ek IV is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Shelton, CT, holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations and having eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Barnum Financial Group/Oasis and multiple MassMutual affiliates. Outside of his advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and property/casualty insurance, and he is also a mortgage loan originator. Mass Mutual 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, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

David Leibell is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with UBS since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee and executor for multiple family trusts and estates, sits on the board of The Carl and Dorothy Bennet Foundation, and contributes as chair of the Family Business Advisory Committee for Trusts and Estates Magazine. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies, offering a broad range of services including wealth management, institutional trading, and capital markets solutions.

Joseph Lopresti is a ChFC® with 33 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with MetLife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for 25 years. He also serves as president of the Barnum Foundation for Life, a nonprofit organization where he volunteers on the board of directors. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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 planning engagements using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and delivers written recommendations.

Keith Somers is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2012 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Somers is also the owner of Summit Administration LLC, a business focused on managing his Ameriprise-related activities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning advice, emphasizing dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Marko Cohen is a financial professional at Cetera with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at Cetera and related entities since 2023. Prior to his financial career, he was a student for 22 years. Cohen is also involved with Wooster Square Advisors, where he provides financial planning and investment allocation services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by over 10,000 advisors and approximately $256 billion in assets under management.

Zoria Ospina is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. In this role, she partners with clients to co-create personalized financial plans tailored to their short- and long-term goals, providing a strategic roadmap that adapts to changing life circumstances. Her professional experience spans several firms and roles, including Wealth Advisor at Citibank from 2021 to 2024, Financial Advisor at LPL Financial from 2020 to 2021, Private Client Advisor at J.P. Morgan from 2015 to 2020, Investment Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2012 to 2015, Financial Advisor at MetLife Securities from 2011 to 2012, and Financial Advisor at AXA Advisors from 2009 to 2011. This extensive background has provided her with a broad perspective on wealth management and investment consulting. Outside of her professional work, Zoria enjoys biking, hiking, and snowboarding.

Jason Macaluso is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 16 years before joining Raymond James in 2024. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting through various advisory programs.

Florence Maguru is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. Her work history includes positions at Citibank Tanzania Limited, Right At Home, M&T Bank, and Bank of America. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Hansen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2026, he was involved with Petra Data, Inc. and held roles at Grace Evangelical Free Church and Renaissance Church. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and operates a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Susan Galley is a Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2025. In this role, she works closely with high-net-worth families, focusing on building strong client relationships and providing guidance to help clients utilize Fidelity's resources effectively. Prior to her current role, Susan served as a Central Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025. Her professional experience also includes positions as a Territory Specialist at Franklin Templeton from 2021 to 2023, an Investment Advisor Representative at Aspectuck Financial Management, LLC from 2019 to 2021, and as Sales and Marketing Director and COO at SSR LLC from 2017 to 2019.

Peter Greco is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. Since 2008, he has been an independent insurance agent specializing in dental, group disability income, fixed annuities, life, accident, health, and Medicare-related products. 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 wrap and money-manager options alongside educational seminars.

Hillary Henderson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2009. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kathryn Zebrowski is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in West Haven, CT, with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked in education for nine years. She serves as a board member of the Ward-Heitman House Museum Foundation, Inc., which focuses on preserving the historic Ward-Heitman House in West Haven. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

John Vacheron is a Wealth Management Advisor with Vacheron DiSabato & Associates at Merrill Private Wealth Management in Fairfield, Connecticut. He works with families, executives, entrepreneurs, and business owners to simplify complex financial decisions and provide clarity through personalized wealth management solutions. His expertise includes investment strategy, concentrated stock management, liquidity events, tax-aware planning, estate planning services, lending, and multigenerational wealth transfer. John and his team combine the personal attention of a boutique, family-office style practice with the depth and resources of Merrill Private Wealth Management to help clients steward wealth and plan with confidence across generations. John holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) certification. He earned a bachelor's degree from Fairfield University. In his personal time, he enjoys baseball, basketball, cooking, golfing, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Alexander Santacroce is a financial advisor at Merrill in New Haven, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Incorporated since 2012. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jared Miller is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Southport, CT, bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously held roles at Westport Capital Markets LLC, Peter R Mack & Co Inc, and David Kleinberg Design Associates Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Miller is involved in interior design through Om In The Home, LLC and operates a photography business under Jared Miller LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and affiliated financial services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and features one of the largest retail advisor and branch networks in the industry.

Thomas Scanlon is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He collaborates with high net worth individuals, families, and small businesses to develop and manage financial plans aimed at providing fulfillment and peace of mind. Thomas has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as an Investor Service Representative at Putnam Investments from 2014 to 2015.

David Laughran is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Edward Jones in Branford, CT. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Amarjit Singh is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior work includes nine years at MetLife Securities and he has been with Mass Mutual since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a presenter for the Department of Justice on faith-based discussions and consults for a nonprofit foundation focused on scholarship programs. 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, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, goal-oriented planning using firm-approved analytical tools and offers various programs including educational seminars and event-driven planning services.

Makenna Prete is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she works collaboratively with a team of professionals to provide personalized financial services to clients. In her role, she partners with clients to develop and maintain strong financial plans, offering one-on-one support aimed at helping clients pursue and execute their financial goals. Makenna has held multiple roles within Fidelity Investments since 2023, including Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, and Financial Services Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, she completed a Wealth Management internship at TrinityPoint Wealth from 2021 to 2023. Outside of her professional endeavors, Makenna enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, engaging in family activities, caring for pets, skiing, playing softball, and practicing yoga.