Kimberly Ciccarello is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley, 740 Park Ave LLC, and the Law Office of Marcia Kusnetz. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Matthew Bisland is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds the Series 66 designation and has 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2010 and has been part of Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on 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 various analytical tools and models.

Thomas Higbie is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch and Webster Bank N.A. Outside of finance, he has been involved with a business initially named Sarah Inc, now Lumibility. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Alexander Ziegenhagen is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at MML Investors Services LLC, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and several companies outside the financial sector. 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 offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing technology-driven analysis tools and providing event-driven planning services including divorce and estate planning.

Christopher Kusick is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously worked at MetLife Securities. Kusick is a licensed independent insurance agent offering products including dental, disability, life, and Medicare-related insurance. He also serves as a trustee responsible for executing the wishes of a trust. 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 tools and programs designed to support collaborative, client-focused planning and event-driven services such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Louis Alfero is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, Advanced Resources LLP, and H. Beck, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with the Wilton Little League Softball Association. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by advisor-facing technology tools.

Karl Molwitz is a CFP® with 26 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and H. Beck, Inc. His professional activities also include tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Bob Malitsky is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Easton, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, and Metlife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. He also works as an insurance agent specializing in individual life, health, group life, group health, and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, offering collaborative, annual planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Dennis Murphy is a financial advisor with Merrill in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009, including a brief period at BOFA Securities, Inc. in 2019. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers.

Luigi Veltri is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2006. He has over 18 years of experience in the financial services industry, focusing on areas such as managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. Luigi holds a Master's degree from Sacred Heart University and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Western Connecticut State University's Ancell School of Business. He is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and communicates in both Italian and English. Luigi has been recognized as a member of the 2023-2026 Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" lists, reflecting his commitment to professional excellence and client service. In addition to his role at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Luigi actively participates in community initiatives including the Read Aloud Program and the Trumbull Father’s Club. He is dedicated to balancing his professional responsibilities with family time and personal interests such as baseball, fishing, gardening, pickleball, skiing, soccer, softball, tennis, and traveling.

Jake Finnucan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Webster Bank Financial 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.

Christopher Kory is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Darien, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and Jpmorgan Chase Bank since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a ski instructor at Vail Resorts (formerly Okemo Mountain Resort). J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Marcus Hebeler is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, UBS Financial Services, and several independent firms. Hebeler also operates as an insurance agent selling life, health, and annuities products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm provides access to a multi-manager platform with various discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Stephen Krizek is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at Third Bridge and EII Capital Management. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Richard Porco is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in a range of financial planning services, including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management. His areas of expertise also encompass socially responsible and values-based investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. Richard holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His educational background includes a high school diploma from Lakeland High School and coursework completed at Mercy College, though no degree was conferred. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Richard enjoys biking, football, golfing, ice hockey, racquetball, table tennis, and spending time with his family.

Sean Lenahan is a financial advisor with Merrill in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2016. Lenahan serves on the finance and fundraising committees of the Family & Children's Agency in Norwalk, CT. 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, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lauren Morales is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, where she has worked since 2015. She has 11 years of industry experience, primarily serving clients from Westport, CT. 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 designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mackenson Notus is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has prior experience at Citibank and Wells Fargo Bank, nA. 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.

Edward Piacente is a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates with clients to understand their current financial situations and introduces solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. His objective is to provide clients with knowledge and tools to take control of their financial lives and select the platform that suits their needs. Edward holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has earned a Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York at Oneonta. He also attended Iona University without obtaining a degree and completed his high school education at Rye Neck High School. His approach focuses on helping clients identify what matters to them and their families to develop strategies aimed at pursuing their financial goals.

Edward Soderberg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Easton, CT, holding a ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 52 years of industry experience, having previously worked at Invest Financial Corporation and Osaic FA, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he has served as a YMCA instructor since 2001 and is also active as a photographer. 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, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.