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.

Jeffrey Meade is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Hartley & Parker LTD Co for eight years. Additionally, he is involved with Nutmeg Investment Group, Inc. in an advisory capacity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm employs analytic tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to tailor non-discretionary planning and consulting aligned with client goals.

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.

Peter Hall is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company for 16 years. Hall serves as treasurer on a homeowners association board, managing financial reporting and community risk liaison duties. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides advisory services through a large network of independent advisors. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management and consulting solutions with multiple program and custody options.

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.

Joanne Amorosi is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and affiliated firms since 2024 and previously spent over two decades at MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory role, she is a property owner involved with a rental business in Fripp Island, South Carolina. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services delivered via a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, with program options ranging from automated allocations to customized strategies.

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.

Lisa Simon is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2012. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors such as pension and profit-sharing plans.

Kevin Gargano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Co of America, Prudential Annuities Distributors, Raymond James Financial Services, Liberty Bank, and Vantis Life Insurance Co of CT. Outside of finance, he is the president and owner of RoGar Pharma, a non-investment-related business. 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 of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, leveraging research and model portfolios from various sources to support both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.