Sharon Alleman is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, and has 18 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of incorporators for the iQuilt Plan, an urban design initiative in downtown Hartford that connects local cultural and historic assets. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm employs proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor financial plans and portfolio strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Neill Sachdev is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America since 2018 and has been with Merrill since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Civitan Club of Windsor, a charitable organization, where he serves on a committee focused on winding down the nonprofit. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Timothy Gibson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in West Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Outside of finance, he performs as an independent contractor in a local musical group, so/lo, where he plays part-time and rarely accepts payment. Raymond James & Associates is a large dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and municipalities. The firm offers financial planning and investment consulting, utilizing risk profiling and modeling to create tailored but generally non-discretionary client strategies, supported by a wide range of portfolio styles, research, and affiliated sub-advisers.

Benjamin Stephens is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at GWFS Equities, Inc. and Shamrock Companies. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, often incorporating model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Sean Drinan is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Dream Big Basketball LLC, where he gives basketball lessons and conducts training camps. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, using forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and planning.

William Struss is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual, joining in 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Orion Portfolio Solutions, Brinker Capital, JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, JPMorgan Securities LLC, and Fidelity Investments Institutional Services Company, Inc. MassMutual 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, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software and collaborative planning processes.

Diane Brett is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2011 and previously worked at Merrill and Advest, Inc. Diane also provides financial and investment advice through American Eagle Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of investment solutions, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Stephen Carlo is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked for over two decades at Securities America Advisors, Inc. Carlo is also a co-trustee of a family revocable trust, serving as a potential tie breaker among co-trustees if disagreements arise. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment process with portfolio optimization tools, supports multiple account types and third-party managers, and is noted for its scale, complex affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.

Tyler Allen is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Enterprise Holdings, Target, and Bryant University. 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, utilizing internal and third-party managers.

Marilyn Zarkos is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at M&T Bank, Citizens Securities, Inc., and Edward Jones. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Trevor Glasgow is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The Horton Team, which specializes in providing tailored financial solutions to clients. Since beginning his career with The Horton Team in 2013, Trevor has gained over a decade of experience assisting individuals, families, and businesses in managing their financial complexities. His expertise includes corporate benefits, executive services, retirement planning, portfolio management, and legacy planning. Trevor holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut School of Business and has earned several professional designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He works extensively with both public and private companies, managing defined contribution and benefit plans, equity compensation, deferred compensation, health savings accounts, and fiduciary services. Outside of his professional role, Trevor resides in West Hartford, Connecticut, with his wife and two sons. He supports UConn Husky Athletics and enjoys engaging in activities such as tennis, golf, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. He and his family are active members of their local community.

Jaime Mcauliffe is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fisher Investments since 2017 and previously was with Voya Financial Advisors and Voya Financial from 2014 to 2017. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm utilizes a centralized Investment Policy Committee to construct diversified portfolios and employs tax-aware strategies and defensive tactics to manage risk and positioning.

Bryan Greenleaf is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds the Series 66 designation. He has eight years of industry experience, having worked previously with UBS Financial Services and St. Germain Securities. His current tenure at Mass Mutual Investors Services began in 2018, with a brief interval before returning in 2024. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, goal-focused engagements supported by firm-approved software tools.

Emma Szalay is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022, preceded by three years at Ameriprise. Outside of finance, she has experience with community-oriented roles such as involvement in the Team Osan Spouses Club and the USO. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and model portfolio delivery. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and is noted for its advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies and use of advanced technologies in portfolio management.

Patricio Ortiz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked within various JPMorgan entities since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Christina Esposito is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

Maureen Zavatone is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Bank of America and Morgan Stanley prior to her current role. She serves as a committee member for Old Saybrook Cares, a nonprofit organization supporting local families affected by the global health pandemic. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Jay Bigman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Investacorp, Inc. for 26 years and held roles at Securities America Advisors, Inc. before joining LPL Financial in 2023. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, offering diversified investment solutions including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Alan Weber is a financial advisor at Merrill in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2004 and concurrently affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Drew Martin is a financial advisor at Cetera with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Group and the University of Louisville. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios, with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.