Todd Gestrich is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Norwich, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cuna Mutual Group, CUNA Brokerage Services, and Navy Federal Asset Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing various portfolio strategies and third-party asset management platforms.

Denise Gray is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2014. Denise serves as chair of the New Member Committee for Temple Israel in Sharon, Massachusetts, a volunteer board position. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm combines internal and third-party management approaches and supports a range of client types, including pension plans and charitable organizations.

Brandi Harrington is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Chelsea Groton Bank for six years before joining Merrill in 2022. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Antonio Giuliani is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Mystic, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Symmetry Partners, LLC and Tauber Asset Management before joining Morgan Stanley in 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and research.

Lizabeth Drega is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT, with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at firms including Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, LPL Financial, Principle Wealth Partners LLC, and Northstar Wealth Partners, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Thomas Mcbride is a financial advisor with Merrill in Mystic, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1995 and also associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Ocean Community YMCA, contributing to its governance and future planning. Merrill serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients by offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm emphasizes manager selection and tax-efficient implementation, supported by its integration with Bank of America affiliates and a wide range of investment strategies.

Ryan Doherty is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and has been involved with Doherty Financial Services LLC since 2019. Outside of advising, he has served as a notary public and is involved in offering non-variable insurance products. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Brian Oconnell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hebron, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He worked at PRUCO Securities, LLC from 1998 to 2010 before joining LPL Financial, where he has been since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with O’Connell Wealth Management, a business associated with his LPL activities. 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, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Mark Rogozinski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience, including two years in healthcare consulting at Theralent Healthcare Consulting LLC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and occasionally sells timeshare weeks to manage maintenance costs. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Melissa Derrick is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously spent ten years at Retail Services Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Peter Bergendahl Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Griswold Textile Print, a business involved in the printing of decorative fabric. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through a financial planning process centered on discovery conversations and structured plans.

Harold Rilling is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Rocket Mortgage, Bank of America, Merrill, JPMorgan Securities, and Senteo International. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority and offers clients the option to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing system.

Stephanie Ackler is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in New York, NY, with 41 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ackler is a member of the New York Society of Security Analysts' Private Wealth Management Committee. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services, using proprietary research and planning tools to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm integrates advisory services with other financial products and provides planning options for clients meeting specific net-worth thresholds.

Joanne Morton is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in the financial industry, currently affiliated with Cetera. Her career includes longstanding roles at Avantax and ownership of Morton & Associates, a tax preparation and planning business she has operated for over 40 years. Outside of her advisory work, she manages tax preparation and individual tax planning services through her sole proprietorship. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management strategies, financial planning, and retirement services, supported by over 10,000 advisors and more than $250 billion in assets under management.

Robert Sampson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2021 and previously spent seven years at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. Outside of financial advising, he serves on the board of Visiting Nurses of the Lower Valley and is treasurer and board member of Always Home. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and investment management services through a network of independent professionals, using various custody platforms and both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Dwayne Stallings is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Liberty Bank and Raymond James Financial Services since 2012. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Robert Patten is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Mystic, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the investment committee of St. James Episcopal Church and the finance committee of Mystic Aquarium - Sea Research Foundation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Raymond Mortali is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, focusing on helping clients and their families navigate complex financial decisions. He works with The Holloway Pirruccello Group, emphasizing collaborative financial planning strategies that align with each client's specific goals, values, and priorities. With more than eight years in the financial services industry, Raymond's client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Raymond earned his bachelor's degree in Finance and International Business from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. His professional approach centers on clear communication, transparency, and building genuine, long-term client relationships to help clients feel confident and informed as they pursue their financial objectives.

Jesse Czaja is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Edward Jones and Voya Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Bodhi Logic LLC, a small business consulting firm based in Norwich, Connecticut. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Mark Benedict is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Benedict holds a Series 63 designation and is based in Mystic, Connecticut. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including 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 firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.