Brian Sullivan is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 10 years of industry experience, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Royal Alliance. Outside of his advisory work, Sullivan serves as an independent arbitrator advising FINRA on arbitration cases. 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-oriented planning supported by firm-approved analytical tools and also features event-driven planning programs such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

David Sullivan III is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 35 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1990. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as executor of a family estate and is involved with the Connecticut Judicial Selection Commission, which evaluates candidates for judicial appointments. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans based on clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad platform including financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets solutions.

Heather Tiefenthaler is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously worked at Chelsea Piers CT. She holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by advanced modeling tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Patrick Henehan is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2020, and previously was with Pacer Financial, Inc. and AMG Funds LLC. He is based in Norwalk, CT. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm integrates proprietary investment research and third-party data to provide tailored recommendations, operating within a defined investment universe influenced by affiliated product relationships.

Savahn Steadman is currently a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, Savahn focuses on helping clients build clear, actionable financial strategies aligned with their long-term goals. They specialize in guiding individuals through investment planning, retirement readiness, and wealth-building decisions. Savahn has professional experience spanning several roles at Fidelity Investments, including Relationship Manager from 2023 to 2026 and High Net Worth Associate from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, Savahn worked as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2022. Outside of work, Savahn's personal interests include bowling, football, golf, spending time with friends at social events, and caring for pets.

Marco Ventrella is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at City National Bank, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and UBS Financial Services. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs providing portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, with tailored strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Sandra Bonilla is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019, following four years at Morgan Stanley. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Nicole Marron is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Ridgefield, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, she worked at Hope Evangelical Free Church and The Plumbing Artisans. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies to support clients’ financial goals.

Steven Mattson Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 31 years of industry experience. His career includes tenures at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is the author of a book about hiking and the history of Putnam County, NY, and maintains a website promoting the book. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad planning menu covering areas such as retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, with tailored recommendations based on Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Brian Pisacich is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in financial advising with Merrill Lynch in 1991. After a nine-year tenure at Morgan Stanley/Smith Barney from 2003 to 2012, he returned to Merrill Lynch to establish the Kazcka – Pisacich Group. His advisory approach emphasizes planning to assist clients in allocating their financial assets. Brian's expertise includes college education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income strategies. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Boston College, where he graduated in 1986 and served as President of the BC Investment Club. He also earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He resides in Newtown, Connecticut with his wife Cathi and their two daughters. Outside of his professional work, Brian enjoys activities such as baseball, biking, gardening, golfing, hiking, surfing, and yoga.

Tab Mak is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at MSI Financial Services, New England Securities, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he also works part-time as an insurance claims adjuster. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset managers, supported by extensive advisor resources and technology.

Thomas Verdeschi is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes various roles unrelated to finance, including time spent in full-time education and positions at Glen Arbor Country Club and Katonah Memorial Park Pool Snack Bar. Charles Schwab serves a large client base of primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management via multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options. The firm is notable for its scale, integrated structure, and combination of advisory and brokerage services.

Susan Marchese is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 23 years at the firm and 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Westport, CT. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Mickey Fitzpatrick is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. Prior to this role, he served in various positions at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant (2023-2024), Workplace Planning Consultant (2022-2023), and High Net Worth Associate (2021-2022). He also worked as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2019 to 2021. Mickey's professional experience spans multiple aspects of financial consulting and investment advising. He focuses on understanding clients' unique financial goals and developing customized financial plans to meet those objectives. Outside of his professional work, Mickey has interests in baseball, football, music, reading, running, and skiing.

Dimitar Timnev is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in Wilton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His career has been primarily with J.P. Morgan entities since 2006. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The program combines systematic quantitative screens and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and incorporates ESG eligibility frameworks where applicable.

Michael Peist is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked at Cetera since 2007 and holds a position as a risk management consultant at Apterra Infrastructure Capital, where he analyzes loans and loan portfolios to identify and mitigate risk. Peist also operates a tax preparation business during the tax season. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, encompassing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Brian Scanlon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Citigroup Global Markets, and MSI Financial Services. He has ownership in SCANFAM, LLC, a non-investment related business he co-owns with his spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets across more than 14,000 advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Stephen Collins is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 31 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, Citigroup Global Markets, Merrill, and Banc of America Investment Services. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of capital markets services and proprietary research to tailor investment strategies.

Scott Drever is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process includes structured discovery and firm-approved tools but does not typically provide individual security recommendations within its standalone planning services.

Christopher Calabrese is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. He is also involved in an investment-related financial practice under Cara4BoysFinancial LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering comprehensive investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored planning solutions across various financial needs using proprietary research and tools, with clients able to decide on implementation through brokerage or advisory programs.