Richard Hutchins is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience. He is currently with Janney Montgomery Scott and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, than is typical for large institutional advisers.

Timothy Romano Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Outside of finance, he owns Dependable Jeans and More, LLC, a retail and online clothing business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Jeremy Hus is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at METLIFE Securities Inc for 12 years before joining Mass Mutual in 2016. He is also the CEO of Holistic Planning Support, a company that provides data entry services for financial planners. 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 firm-approved software and collaborative annual planning engagements.

Xhoana Dika is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015, also working with JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. 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, delivering non-discretionary advisory services supported by centralized due diligence and ESG processes.

Nicholas De Brizzi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in New Haven, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles outside finance such as at Pawn Haven, Golds Gym Burlington, At&T, New Haven Country Club, and educational positions from 2015 to 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning through structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Thomas Kelly is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. since 2008. LPL Enterprise serves a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and a model-driven investment approach, alongside affiliated trust custody, insurance services, and a collateralized lending program.

Jacqueline Steed is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fairfield, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2014 and concurrently associated with Bank of America N.A. since 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a conservator in a fiduciary capacity. 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 individual and institutional clients.

Giancarlo Manzone is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America N.A. and Merrill since 2015. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sarah Man is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked previously at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a business called Fortunista, which involves administrative work, and holds an inactive California law license. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options.

Thomas Oshea is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Principal Financial Services and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Outside of advising, he contributes to a book on finances and operates as an independent insurance agent through Claddagh, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse clientele including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm offers various portfolio management options, proprietary and third-party strategies, and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment implementations tailored to client objectives.

Scott Zavatkay is an investment advisor representative at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at RetirementPlus Financial Solutions LLC, providing retirement, college, and investment planning advice. He also serves as a notary public and sells collectibles periodically. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, using asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios.

Seamus Monschein is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and City National Bank since 2016, with a prior role at Neuberger Berman BD LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies and access to multiple investment managers and services.

Steven Violette is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2008 to 2019 before joining Wells Fargo in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a committee member for the Westport Republican Town Committee and participates on the finance committee of St. Luke Catholic Church. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Roy Johansen Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ast Investment Services, Inc. and American Skandia Advisory Services, Inc. Johansen is also a notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting investment advisers with a variety of strategies and operational tools.

Brian Bello is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Westport, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2019, he worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2009 to 2019. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Imad Afiouni is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with EPIC Homes LLC. 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 additional brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Eric Johnson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Weston, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc for ten years before joining Ameriprise in 2019. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at 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 in a structured service delivered by a centralized consulting team, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Craig Platt is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently associated with Cetera Wealth Services LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and LPL Enterprise. He is also a wealth advisor at Wooster Square Advisors, where he provides financial services full time. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Abby Wolman Mcelroy is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 39 years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017 and was previously with RBC Capital Markets Corporation from 2008 to 2017. She is affiliated with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, which provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery conversations and proprietary tools, serving a broad range of retail and institutional investors.

Isabella Griffin is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 38 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2013. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, and it supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.