Zachary Verdi is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 license and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he held positions at Thermo Fisher Scientific, Johnson and Johnson, Iqvia, and Elegran Real Estate. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by research and model portfolios.

Robert Outtrim Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill in New Haven, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nearly 50 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1976 and has been associated with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the audit committee of the New Haven Lawn Club. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a broad range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities.

Matthew Fortney is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with LPL Financial since 2015, previously working at Northstar Wealth Partners. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Stoneshore Partners LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by comprehensive research and technology tools.

Dean Volain is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes over four decades at Volain & Volain Certified Public Accountants P.C., as well as roles at Raymond James Financial and experience in insurance brokering. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team using research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise managed accounts.

Ryan Peck is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked for firms including J.P. Morgan Securities and David Lerner Associates. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Brett Hutchison is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential. He has less than one year of industry experience and previously worked at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America, N.A. before joining Merrill. Merrill, alongside 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Christopher Podkowiak is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Financial Services since 2010 and concurrently serves at the Probate Court of Berlin, CT. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security referrals through affiliates of PFS Investments Inc. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program using model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers and provides trade execution and custody support through Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Chelsea Spencer is a financial advisor at Cetera with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Foresters Financial Services and in the hospitality sector. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with New View Wealth Management LLC, operating under Cetera Business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

George Kovka is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is a notary public in Connecticut and is involved with Barbara Butler Artist Builder Inc., a marketing business. LPL Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management and utilizes model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven strategies.

Antonio Ciocca is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with LPL Financial since 2013. In addition to his role at LPL, he provides consulting and financial planning services through Institutional Investment Consulting, an independent registered investment advisor. He is also involved with Life Plans of New England, specializing in the sale of non-variable insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and research from LPL Research.

Maximo Trama is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously with Wealthbuilding LLC, Mariano McGrath and Associates, and Charter Oak Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved in pizza delivery through a local business. 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 a range of programs including wrap and money-manager services, with a focus on collaborative, annual financial planning engagements.

Frederick Condit is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in managing equity compensation plans for corporate executives and implementing tax minimization strategies for concentrated stock positions. Frederick provides customized planning services, including college savings and family wealth management strategies, tailoring his approach to clients’ specific needs and risk tolerance. He focuses on areas such as personal retirement planning, retirement income, and tax minimization. Frederick holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Suffolk University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is committed to community involvement and participates in local initiatives such as Saint Vincent's Swim Across the Sound. Based in Seymour, Connecticut, Frederick lives with his fiancé and their four cats. Outside of work, he enjoys boating, skiing, cooking, and following professional sports teams including the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Eagles.

Angelo Pederson is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Modern Woodmen of America. Outside of finance, he has experience in various roles including teaching at Central Connecticut State University and involvement with small businesses such as Just Cracks LLC. 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, and institutional accounts, combining internal and third-party management with a range of asset allocation approaches.

Jason Marsh is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014 and holds the Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Matthew Barrett is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in disability, fixed annuities, life/accident/health, and long-term care products, and also assists clients with life settlements. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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 provides structured, collaborative financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved software and offers specialized programs including divorce planning and event-driven estate and employer-sponsored planning services.

Daniela Aponte is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at MetLife Securities and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. She is also an independent insurance agent specializing in long-term care and property and casualty insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational services, focusing on collaborative, annual financial planning engagements.

Christopher Young is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved in insurance brokerage, focusing on individual life and fixed annuities through Guggenheim Life and Annuity. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative annual planning engagements without discretionary investment authority.

Matthew Hyres is a financial advisor at Merrill in New Haven, CT, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group and GWFS Equities, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience working at Target and a service business, Jimmy's Service Group. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ashley Gaines is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Shelton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2024, she worked for 14 years at David Lerner Associates, Inc. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Daniel Grove is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Hamden, CT, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked for State Farm Insurance for 15 years. He is also an insurance agent specializing in life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services is 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 collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved software and offers a range of event-driven planning programs.