Brian Mc Bride is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Critical Mention, Inc. (Onclusive) for six years and at Fairfield University for five years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients across a range of account types. The firm offers a variety of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Frederick Condit is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in managing equity compensation plans for corporate executives and implementing tax minimization strategies for concentrated stock positions. Frederick provides customized planning services, including college savings and family wealth management strategies, tailoring his approach to clients’ specific needs and risk tolerance. He focuses on areas such as personal retirement planning, retirement income, and tax minimization. Frederick holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Suffolk University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is committed to community involvement and participates in local initiatives such as Saint Vincent's Swim Across the Sound. Based in Seymour, Connecticut, Frederick lives with his fiancé and their four cats. Outside of work, he enjoys boating, skiing, cooking, and following professional sports teams including the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Eagles.

Matthew Barrett is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in disability, fixed annuities, life/accident/health, and long-term care products, and also assists clients with life settlements. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides structured, collaborative financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved software and offers specialized programs including divorce planning and event-driven estate and employer-sponsored planning services.

Daniela Aponte is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at MetLife Securities and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. She is also an independent insurance agent specializing in long-term care and property and casualty insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational services, focusing on collaborative, annual financial planning engagements.

Christopher Young is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved in insurance brokerage, focusing on individual life and fixed annuities through Guggenheim Life and Annuity. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC 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, emphasizing collaborative annual planning engagements without discretionary investment authority.

Matthew Hyres is a financial advisor with Merrill in New Haven, CT, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, The Vanguard Group, and Fidelity. Merrill, together 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities.

Ashley Gaines is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Shelton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2024, she worked for 14 years at David Lerner Associates, Inc. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Daniel Grove is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Hamden, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at State Farm Insurance for 15 years. Outside of advisory work, he is also licensed as an insurance agent, focusing on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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, employing firm-approved analytical tools and offering collaborative, annual planning engagements.

Joann Carballera is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by its Global Investment Committee’s analysis and firm-approved planning tools.

Stephen Raccuia is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 1997, alongside 15 years at Bank of America. 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 and institutional clients.

Melody Voyak is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill for 15 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent Mary Kay cosmetics consultant, owns a crochet business, and operates a family-run personal organizing service. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Susananne Bailey is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities before joining Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Devivo is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2017, following prior roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Resources. He serves on the Board of Directors for St. Joseph High School. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to create personalized Recommendation Reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Philip Quagliariello is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as at Citigroup Global Markets from 2000 to 2009. He is based in Westport, CT. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-based financial planning services.

Nancy Kiely is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in providing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' unique financial goals and changing market conditions. Nancy leverages the investment insights of Merrill alongside the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to support her clients' comprehensive financial needs. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Quinnipiac University, as well as an Accredited Certificate from the University of Connecticut. Nancy is committed to building strong client relationships and applies her experience and knowledge to assist clients in making significant financial decisions. In addition to her professional responsibilities, Nancy participates in community service, volunteering with local organizations, reflecting the Merrill tradition of community involvement.

Robert Disabato is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Vacheron DiSabato & Associates team based in Fairfield, CT. He joined Merrill Lynch in 1999 and has accumulated over 25 years of experience with the team. In his role, Robert oversees the team's asset management services and serves as the primary advisor for many individual and family clients, providing guidance on a range of client focus areas including college education planning, corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. Robert is a qualified portfolio manager who develops and manages personalized investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and also holds professional designations as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and in Sports & Entertainment (SE). He earned his bachelor's degree in economics from Amherst College. Outside of his advisory role, Robert lives in Fairfield with his wife and three children. He enjoys outdoor activities such as skiing and boating, and he serves on the Board of Directors at The Southport School in Southport, Connecticut.

Todd Murphy is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms including Pruco Securities LLC, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Murphy is involved in educational services as a course facilitator at Yale University School of Management and provides coaching in interpersonal and group dynamics. He also serves on the boards of the Connecticut Mental Health Center Foundation, NHChILD, and the AK Rice Institute for the Study of Social Systems. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. Its advisory approach involves assessing client risk tolerance and matching clients to third-party investment programs, using a range of mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and alternative investments.

Jeffrey Nelson is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Shelton, CT, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of his financial career, he works as a sports broadcaster with Post University and independently. 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 collaborative, goal-focused planning engagements and various programs including Divorce Planning, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored planning.

Gregory Wachter is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Shelton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MetLife Securities from 2011 to 2017 before joining Mass Mutual in 2017. Outside of advisory work, he founded the CJA Foundation, a charitable organization, and is involved in consulting for financial advisor software through Barnum Inforce Insights. Mass Mutual 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 through collaborative, annual engagements using firm-approved tools and offers asset management and educational programs.

Jennifer Merola is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation. She has recent experience at Bridgewater Associates and Northwestern Mutual prior to joining Fidelity in 2026. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery, utilizing systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.