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 with Merrill in New Haven, CT, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, The Vanguard Group, and Fidelity. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities.

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 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at State Farm Insurance for 15 years. Outside of advisory work, he is also licensed as an insurance agent, focusing on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance products. 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 provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing firm-approved analytical tools and offering collaborative, annual planning engagements.

Susananne Bailey is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities before joining Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Todd Murphy is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms including Pruco Securities LLC, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Murphy is involved in educational services as a course facilitator at Yale University School of Management and provides coaching in interpersonal and group dynamics. He also serves on the boards of the Connecticut Mental Health Center Foundation, NHChILD, and the AK Rice Institute for the Study of Social Systems. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. Its advisory approach involves assessing client risk tolerance and matching clients to third-party investment programs, using a range of mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and alternative investments.

Jeffrey Nelson is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Shelton, CT, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of his financial career, he works as a sports broadcaster with Post University and independently. 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, goal-focused planning engagements and various programs including Divorce Planning, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored planning.

Gregory Wachter is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Shelton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MetLife Securities from 2011 to 2017 before joining Mass Mutual in 2017. Outside of advisory work, he founded the CJA Foundation, a charitable organization, and is involved in consulting for financial advisor software through Barnum Inforce Insights. 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 provides financial planning through collaborative, annual engagements using firm-approved tools and offers asset management and educational programs.

Daken Vanderburg is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mass Mutual Investors Services, where he has worked since 2020, following prior roles at Granite Peak Investors and Granite Peak Asset Management. Vanderburg serves as an advisory member for ResonanceX Ltd., a company providing software and analytics for structured products, and holds board positions with the Aspetuck Land Trust and Gnome Surf, a nonprofit focused on surf therapy for children of all abilities. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as 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 programs, with an emphasis on collaborative, ongoing client relationships and goal-oriented recommendations.

Thomas Collins Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Stratford YMCA. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

James English III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 49 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he spent over two decades at Janney Montgomery Scott and briefly worked at RBC Capital Markets. 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 financial planning and investment services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by proprietary research and technology.

Philip Gottlick is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on family wealth management strategies, women and wealth, and retirement income, aiming to provide clients with strategic estate and retirement planning services. Philip is dedicated to understanding clients' individual needs, goals, and objectives to deliver innovative financial guidance throughout changing life situations, utilizing Merrill's research and tools. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Philip received his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Drexel University and his high school diploma from Westfield High School. With over 30 years of experience in financial services, he has worked in New York City, London, England, and Connecticut. Philip resides in Madison, Connecticut, and has four children. He participates actively in the local Shoreline community and enjoys golfing, adventure sports, and skiing.

David Costa is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in New Haven, CT, bringing three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Bank of America for eleven years before joining Merrill in 2022. 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, and various institutional investors.

James Troy is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America, N.A. since 2013. 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, and institutional investors, employing strategic and tactical asset allocation with options for tax-sensitive portfolios.

Jason Phillips is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated firms since 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with youth sports organizations, including a role with the Greater New Haven Warriors Youth Hockey League. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large 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 various program structures and investment options to accommodate diverse client needs.

David Dinatali is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cheshire, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, he worked at DDK Capital LLC for eight years. He is also involved in managing an advisory business through Centurion Holdings LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Isabella Pilato is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 66 designation. She joined LPL Financial in 2024 and has previous experience working at Oak Beach Bar & Grill. Isabella is currently based in Milford, CT. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by various advisor-facing tools.

Sydney Cunningham is an advisor with LPL Financial and holds the Series 66 designation. Their professional background includes roles at Sound Generational Wealth and Target, as well as entrepreneurial experience with Just Hatched LLC. Cunningham has also been involved with the University of Connecticut and Guilford High School. 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 financial planning and portfolio management solutions through a large network of advisors and utilizes various advisory platforms and operational tools.