Laura Boretsky is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS Financial Services since 2007. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Robert O'Donnell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Annuities for 14 years and operated O'Donnell Consulting (Longevity Partners) for eight years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a broad spectrum, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Joshua Salgado is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Salgado worked at David Lerner Associates for two years and has a background that includes multiple roles at PepsiCo. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Allison Novak is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 10 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Legacy Financial Group and Cambridge Investment Research. She has been with Mass Mutual and its affiliated entities since 2019. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved software and provides additional services such as educational seminars and event-driven planning programs.

Melissa De Brino is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2021 and previously was employed by UBS Financial Services from 2017 to 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individuals and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and proprietary market models to support its advisory services.

Charles Mac Namara is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, BNY Mellon Securities, and Equitable Advisors. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, model portfolios, and a range of brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Nichole Mc Carthy is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Ameriprise and Wells Fargo Clearing. She is also an associate at Westport Wealth Partners. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and nonprofit organizations, using tailored, non-discretionary approaches supported by analytical tools and technology integration.

Nikola Sormaz is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in New Haven, CT, bringing eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked at Jensen Industries from 2004 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Gregory Fischer is a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in 1999 and has over two decades of experience guiding clients through complex financial decisions. He focuses on building lasting relationships with a select group of clients and their families, providing tailored wealth strategies that support their goals, priorities, and legacy. Greg holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor\u00ae (CPWA\u00ae) designation, administered by the Investments & Wealth Institute in conjunction with the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He also holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations. He graduated from Wesleyan University with a bachelor's degree in Economics, where he played football and ice hockey. Greg lives in Redding, Connecticut with his two sons. Outside of work, he enjoys snowboarding, golfing, mountain biking, and spending time outdoors with family and friends.

John Ahern is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2021. He has over a decade of experience in financial advisory roles, including positions as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, and Financial Advisor roles at MML Investor Services, LLC, MSI Financial Services, Inc., and New England Securities. He began his career as a Junior Associate at Financial Advisory Network, LLC. John is a Certified Financial Planner™ professional who focuses on helping clients work towards their long-term financial goals by developing a thorough understanding of their current situation and future objectives. He collaborates with clients to establish a clear financial picture and identify strategies to improve their likelihood of long-term success. Outside of his professional work, John enjoys activities such as beach outings, biking, family activities, golf, running, and skiing.

Karen Scinto is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Investment Management and several independent advisory practices. 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, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party research and investment strategies.

Ellen Cohen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked within various divisions of Fidelity since 2015. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios, and it serves a broad client base with discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

John Lombardi is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2010. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in referrals for home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively offered separately managed accounts. The firm uses third-party asset managers and an independent due-diligence process, with trade implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

John Uyeki is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Janney Montgomery Scott, Chelsea Groton Bank, and Infinex Investments Inc./Osaic Institutions, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is an owner and partner of Stripers Inc. LLC, a recreational fishing boat business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a centralized due-diligence and ESG eligibility process.

Kalie Van Cura is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017, previously employed by Tudor Investment 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.

Derek Packett is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Assessment Appeals and volunteers with the Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored recommendation reports and ongoing advice focusing on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Gennaro Zimbaldi is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2019, following prior roles at Newbridge Securities Corporation and Curry Subaru. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Christopher Howard is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Bethel, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and six years of industry experience. He is also the owner of Greenleaf Birch, Inc., a non-investment-related business. Howard has been with Primerica Advisors since 2019. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients via a tiered wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors for model implementation.

Philip Ucci III is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes eight years at Edward Jones and a year with KeyBank and Key Investment Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is CEO of Sound Financial Partners LLC and President of Ucci Partners Wealth Management LLC, entities involved in his business operations. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm uses a tailored, non-discretionary approach incorporating risk profiling and analytical tools, and it supports a broad advisor network with specialized programs and institutional consulting.

Lisa Capobianco is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of advising, she serves as Secretary and Treasurer of WHITECAP Technologies, Inc., a telecommunications sales company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using structured discovery and firm-approved tools.