William Squarciafico is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase in various capacities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for a condominium association in East Lyme, CT. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Jane Cohen is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2019. Prior to that, she was employed by the Town of Norwell for twelve years. 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.

Bartley Damon is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Clinton, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2017, following two years at UBS Financial Services. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with at least $1 million in net investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and automated tools to deliver non-discretionary, customized retirement income recommendations.

Utpal Parekh is a CFP® and ChFC® with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at People's United Advisors, People's Securities, Inc., and PRUCO Securities, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Christopher Holloway is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on connecting clients with tailored financial plans that support their personal goals, including education funding, retirement planning, and long-term family objectives. He emphasizes transparency and simplicity in navigating the complexities of investing and wealth planning. Christopher holds a Bachelor's Degree from Salve Regina University and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. His expertise encompasses senior vice president responsibilities, portfolio advising, and comprehensive financial advisory services. Beyond his professional duties, Christopher is active in his community through various roles such as a baseball manager and coach for East Lyme Babe Ruth and Old Lyme Little League Baseball. He volunteers with organizations including Junior Achievement, Lyman Allyn Museum, Old Lyme Youth Soccer, and the Salvation Army. He also serves on several advisory boards, reflecting his commitment to community involvement.

Sandra Cross is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2016. 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 serves a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers.

Lisa Fratoni is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. She worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc for 20 years prior to joining Wells Fargo. Outside of her advisory role, she is a commissioned notary in Oakdale, Connecticut. 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.

David Cormier is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott for 16 years and Citigroup Global Markets for four years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Santino Funaro is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in the Mystic, CT office. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2022, bringing experience from four years in the financial services industry in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. Santino works with families and business owners, focusing on retirement planning, college education planning, and family wealth management strategies. He adopts a relationship-first approach, providing consistent and transparent financial guidance tailored to clients' personal goals. As a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Santino collaborates with clients’ accountants, attorneys, and other advisors to ensure a coordinated and comprehensive planning process. He leverages the full range of resources available at Merrill Lynch to develop customized strategies that help grow and preserve client wealth. Santino earned his bachelor's degree from Roger Williams University, where he was a member of Beta Alpha Psi and Beta Gamma Sigma honor societies. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys basketball, boxing, hiking, interior decorating, music, traveling, spending time with his family, watching movies, and writing.

Joseph Mariani Jr. serves as a Senior Resident Director and Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in capital preservation and growth strategies, including wealth-management services, asset allocation, investment selection, options and hedging, and income tax minimization for both individuals and business owners. Joe also focuses on asset management through the utilization of top managers worldwide. His client focus areas include divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and small business strategies. Joe earned a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Providence College in 1989. He began his career as a Naval Aviator, flying two different carrier-based aircraft before joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In 2007, he earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation from the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. He also holds the designations of CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Joe has been named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list multiple times, as well as the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list as a member of the McBride Mariani Group. Residing in Waterford, Connecticut, Joe lives with his wife, Gwen, and their two sons, Joe and Nicholas. He is involved in the community through participation in Waterford American Legion Baseball, serving on the Mitchell College Board of Trustees, and membership in the VFW and American Legion. His personal interests include baseball, cooking, and skiing.

Daniel Spring is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 43 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 20 years at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc and six years at Advest, Inc. He is based in Mystic, CT. 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, supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Robert Thevenet is a CFP® and ChFC® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2011. His career includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. He is active outside of advising as a member of the Jewett City Savings Bank Board of Directors and the Voluntown Republican Town Committee, and he also contributes as a National Ski Patrol instructor providing first aid and emergency care training. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across multiple platform arrangements, allowing customization to client objectives with discretionary or non-discretionary management options.

Allen Smith is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously spent 33 years with MetLife Securities Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Smith operates as an independent insurance agent offering a range of insurance products. 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 ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved tools to develop written recommendations tailored to clients' goals.

Nicholas Moura is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Glastonbury, CT. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years before joining Ameriprise in 2025. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on 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 to deliver customized retirement income plans through a centralized consulting team.

Karli Nielsen is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2015. 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 investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sharon Dufresne is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera. She has an extensive background with Avantax Insurance and Advisory Services, spanning nearly two decades, and has operated her own firm, Dufresne & Associates, since 1979. Outside of her advisory work, she is the owner and sole proprietor of a tax preparation and accounting business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors.

R. Damon is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. Damon is also involved in independent insurance brokering, specifically offering whole life insurance through Ameritas. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies delivered by a centralized consulting team in partnership with client advisors.

David Cikatz is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Waterford, CT. He has seven years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products.

Dana Kopp Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Mystic, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he was self-employed for five years and worked at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings for eight years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Linda Brophy is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Essex, CT, where she has worked since 2008. She has 17 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.