Nicholas Moura is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Glastonbury, CT. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years before joining Ameriprise in 2025. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized retirement income plans through a centralized consulting team.

Kyle Conley is an International Wealth Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been providing financial services since 2005. He focuses on developing strategies to address the financial and investment needs of both individuals and companies, including private and public entities. Utilizing the resources available through Merrill Lynch and its strategic partners, Kyle works to manage clients’ assets and liabilities by crafting personalized wealth management plans tailored to their risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and overall investment objectives. Kyle holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from Boston College and has furthered his studies in international economics at the University of Melbourne in Australia. His professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment (SE). Residing in Syosset, NY with his wife and three children, Kyle is active in his church and local community. He maintains a commitment to the Merrill tradition of community involvement through volunteer work with local organizations.

Karli Nielsen is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2015. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Dana Kopp Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2025, he was self-employed for five years and worked at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings for eight years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of investment strategies and advisory services supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Theresa Daly is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, bringing four years of industry experience. She has held positions at several firms including LPL Enterprise and Prudential, and currently serves as an adjunct business professor at Southern New Hampshire University and the Community College of Rhode Island. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC primarily provides investment consulting and advisory services to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in their investment approach.

Robert Sartori is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley based in Mystic, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and approved tools but does not include individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Neil Anthes is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2022. Prior to this, he was with Edward Jones from 2016 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Sound Financial Partners and CEO of Sound Financial Planning, LLC, both firms engaged in financial planning and investment management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors and affiliated firms.

Nishant Sahoo is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career in 2014 and specializes in delivering comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to individual client needs. Nishant employs a goals-based approach, working closely with clients and their families to define and implement both short and long-term financial objectives. His client focus areas include divorce transition planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, and strategies for small businesses and non-profit organizations. Nishant holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Economics from Fordham University. He has earned several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). After graduating, he returned to Mystic to begin his career and has since combined his professional expertise with community service. In addition to his advisory role, Nishant actively participates in his community. Since 2008, he has volunteered with organizations such as Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, Masonicare's Hospice, and the Mystic Aquarium. He serves as Vice President of the Stonington Volunteer Ambulance Corps and is an EMT. Nishant also contributes as an advisory board member of the Southeastern Connecticut Cultural Coalition, mentors through the Fordham Mentorship Program, and is a member of the Mystic Lions Club. His personal interests include biking, cooking, running, and spending time with his family.

Thomas Wright is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and currently serves at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Thomas is involved in several community organizations, including serving as treasurer for a youth soccer program and holding board roles with the Manchester Rotary and Plan of CT. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and advanced modeling techniques to support client financial plans.

Lee Couture is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, and H. Beck, Inc. He serves as a board member and volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and holds board roles with the Waterford Library and the Town of Waterford. Couture is also the owner of Couture Tax Planning Services LLC and Couture Financial Services LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent financial professionals, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio solutions across multiple platforms.

Brenda Ayers is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo, Sullivan Financial LLC, and TD Bank. Outside of financial services, she is the sole proprietor of a retail business that publishes the children's book "Construction A to Z." Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and integrates planning and investment services across its wide retail and institutional platform.

Matthew Spring is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience. He joined Wells Fargo Clearing in 2025 after a decade at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc. Spring serves on several nonprofit boards, including the Mystic YMCA and the Stonington Historical Society, where he participates in governance and fundraising activities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates a broad range of financial products and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when advising clients.

Kariann Walker is a financial advisor with Merrill in Mystic, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alexandre Demetrio is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in New London, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2011. He serves as finance chair and board member for Madison A Better Chance of Connecticut, a nonprofit focused on supporting talented young men of color through education and leadership development. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including portfolio management and financial planning. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

James Burns is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Dime Bank and Northstar Wealth Partners LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research including strategic and tactical investment approaches.

Richia Allen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2021. Allen has also been affiliated with Westerly Community Credit Union since 2016. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, research, and various investment strategies.

Wayne Devoe is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career in 1988 and has been serving clients and their families for more than 30 years. In his role, Wayne assists clients in building wealth management strategies tailored to their individual needs, focusing on delivering a comprehensive approach that starts with listening and helping clients make informed decisions. Wayne's areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and women and wealth. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut and a Master's degree from the University of Hartford. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He currently resides in Old Saybrook with his wife, Patty, and has three grown children. Outside of his professional work, Wayne enjoys biking, hiking, and swimming.

Seth Burzycki is a financial professional with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and affiliated entities since 2025 and has been involved with Guided Financial Strategies LLC since 2020. Outside of financial advising, he serves as a board member for a retail appliance business and works as a staff pharmacist for a medication delivery service. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers.

Derek Pirruccello is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President with the Holloway Pirruccello Group at Merrill. He has been with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management since 2007 and focuses on providing tailored financial planning and wealth management services. Derek holds several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is a member of the Financial Planning Association and served as the President of the Estate and Tax Planning Council of Eastern Connecticut. Derek also contributes to his community as a board member and officer for the Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut. He earned a Master's degree from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor's degree from the University of North Texas, graduating magna cum laude. Outside of his professional commitments, Derek enjoys golfing, hiking, music, reading, skiing, and spending time with his family. He resides in Waterford, CT with his wife and two children and is active in his local parish church.

Brian Bishop is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.