Jay Hyman is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a partner in the Serio, Nastri & Hyman Group based in the Fairfield office. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2010, he has worked with many successful individuals and families, building his practice around tailored advice and client education to support rational and value-based wealth decisions. Jay and his team maintain an investment processes focused on preserving and growing clients' assets. Jay holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Economics from Quinnipiac University and earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation in 2014. He also holds Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) status and Series 7 & Series 66 FINRA registrations. His expertise includes retirement planning, estate planning, managing life changes such as divorce or business sales, and handling concentrated stock positions. Jay has been recognized by Forbes on the "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" and "Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors" lists in multiple years. Outside of his professional work, Jay enjoys basketball, tennis, hiking, attending New York sporting events, and spending time with his family and friends. He lives in Stamford, Connecticut, with his wife, son, and dog.

Vincent Camera is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of finance, he coaches youth baseball clinics and teams through Integrated Sports Training. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Lisa Simmons is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Stamford, CT, with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its predecessor firm since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, Simmons is an owner of a real estate business in Bridgeport, CT. 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 and financial planning services that utilize firm-approved tools and models to support client strategies.

Samantha Belport is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Old Greenwich, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Cooperative Educational Services. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and financial planning services across a wide range of areas including retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning. The firm combines advisory services with other financial products and referral channels, offering clients tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Oksana Glasser is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a consultant and independent contractor for Uber and is pursuing a real estate license for personal and immediate family use. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alicia Whearty is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a power of attorney for her mother. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Dodd Koeckert is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at both RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank since 2015 and 2016, respectively. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles through both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Justin Carey is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and offering 29 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. He is also involved in the sale of life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance products through Lenox Advisors, Inc. 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, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical software and various specialized planning programs.

James Shantz is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 52 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2003 and holds a Series 63 designation. UBS Financial Services Inc. 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, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Annette Vitti is a financial advisor with Merrill in Stamford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2004. 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, and institutional investors.

Daniel Ortoli is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2017, he worked at Metlife Securities Inc. from 1989 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant football coach at Shelton High School and is a notary public. 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, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analysis tools and offers various educational seminars.

Kevin Kocovic is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Ameriprise since 2026 and has prior experience at Mioym Equities and involvement in the restaurant industry. Kocovic’s background also includes time spent at Fordham University and Salesian High School. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice, utilizing proprietary research and tools within a defined investment framework.

Nancy Liebermann is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 34 years of industry experience. Her career includes long-term roles at MetLife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company since 1989, as well as positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. She is also an independent insurance agent offering a range of insurance products including dental, group disability income, and Medicare-related products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, employing collaborative, software-supported analysis to deliver written recommendations tailored to client goals.

Richard Clifford is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His previous roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Securities, Cetera Wealth Services, Principal Financial Services, and 1717 Capital Management Company. He is also involved with Strategic Wealth Partners, LLC in both investment-related and non-variable insurance activities. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, leveraging a large network of advisors and utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology tools to support account management.

Ana Backa is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Westport, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliates since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a clothing store in Sandy Hook, Connecticut. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, using proprietary research and tools to develop customized recommendations.

James Olivo is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Ledley Food Service in a capacity unrelated to investment activities. 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 clients, and institutions.

John Morris is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Stratford, CT, holding a Series 66 license and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2011, following nine years with Uvest Financial Services Group and two years at Equitable Advisors. Morris operates under the DBA Sikorsky Financial Services Group. 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.

Jennifer Tunnell is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years at the firm and 8 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joseph Divestea is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Ridgefield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill from 2008 to 2016 before joining Raymond James in 2016. Outside of advising, he owns a business through which he manages a commercial property leased to his firm. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, utilizing a range of portfolio management styles supported by firm research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Rajesh Malhotra is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual since 2019 and previously worked as a self-employed consultant and trading mentor, providing educational seminars on financial market dynamics. Additionally, he serves as an independent insurance agent focusing on life, disability, long-term care insurance, fixed annuities, and health products. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars to individuals, business owners, trusts, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved software and provides various event-driven planning services, including estate and divorce planning.