Jessie Morotto is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. Morotto holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with firms including Brian Skinner and Waddell & Reed, Inc. Outside of advising, Morotto also serves as a public notary. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with research-supported model portfolios.

Theresa Gartner is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Danbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as co-trustee and co-power of attorney for her father. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Brandon Brooks is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2024. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Peter Smith is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He collaborates with individuals, families, and institutions to define financial goals, make optimal investment decisions, and avoid costly mistakes. His approach begins with a comprehensive assessment of clients' financial situations and priorities, leading to customized investment plans that adapt to changing needs and market conditions. Clients benefit from his access to Merrill's investment insights and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America. With 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, Peter has held positions in equity research, asset management, and private wealth management. His areas of expertise include college education planning, corporate executive services, equity compensation, family wealth management, liquidity management, retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Yale University and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Peter also holds professional designations such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP). Peter is involved in professional organizations such as CPS Lives and participates in community initiatives including Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago and CPS Lives. Outside of work, he enjoys activities like baseball, football, music, running, table tennis, tennis, traveling, spending time with family, home improvement projects, and sonic experimentation with musical instruments. He lives in Wilmette with his wife, three sons, and two pugs.

Kyle Christiansen is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Fairfield, CT, where he has worked since 2014. He has eight years of industry experience and is also affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. No additional outside activities are noted. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Kerry Zavory is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc for 14 years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2023. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with implementation options available through brokerage or advisory programs.

Kimberly Ciccarello is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley, 740 Park Ave LLC, and the Law Office of Marcia Kusnetz. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Matthew Bisland is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds the Series 66 designation and has 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2010 and has been part of Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using various analytical tools and models.

Christopher Kusick is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously worked at MetLife Securities. Kusick is a licensed independent insurance agent offering products including dental, disability, life, and Medicare-related insurance. He also serves as a trustee responsible for executing the wishes of a trust. 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 tools and programs designed to support collaborative, client-focused planning and event-driven services such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Louis Alfero is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Norwalk, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, Advanced Resources, LLP, and H. Beck, Inc. He is involved in the Wilton Little League Softball Association. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Bob Malitsky is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Easton, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, and Metlife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. He also works as an insurance agent specializing in individual life, health, group life, group health, and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, offering collaborative, annual planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Luigi Veltri is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2006. With over 18 years of experience in the financial services industry, Luigi specializes in managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. He holds an MBA from Sacred Heart University and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Western Connecticut State University's Ancell School of Business. Recognized for his commitment to clients, Luigi is a member of the 2024 Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams." He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is fluent in both Italian and English. In addition to his professional work, Luigi is actively involved in his community through participation in the Read Aloud Program, Trumbull Father's Club, and Closer for Free. His personal interests include baseball, fishing, gardening, pickleball, skiing, soccer, softball, tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Jake Finnucan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Webster Bank Financial Corporation. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Marcus Hebeler is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 26 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera and its affiliates since 2016. Outside of advisory work, he is also licensed as an insurance agent selling life, health, and annuity products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting a wide range of investment strategies and program structures.

Stephen Krizek is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at Third Bridge and EII Capital Management. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Sean Lenahan is a financial advisor with Merrill in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2016. Lenahan serves on the finance and fundraising committees of the Family & Children's Agency in Norwalk, CT. 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.

Lauren Morales is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, where she has worked since 2015. She has 11 years of industry experience, primarily serving clients from Westport, CT. 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 designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Edward Soderberg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 51 years of industry experience, including 12 years at Invest Financial Corporation before joining LPL Financial in 2018. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an instructor at the YMCA and works as a photographer. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Mark Fitzgerald is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Merrill in 2019, Fitzgerald worked for 15 years at Commonfund Securities, Inc. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Robert Ceccarelli is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice, primarily for clients with assets managed within Ameriprise.