Aaron Francis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with various Fidelity entities since 2005. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages multiple registered investment companies and delivers model portfolios using systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Daniel Wright is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, and has 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Wright serves on the finance committee of the Union Cemetery Association of Easton, Connecticut, a nonprofit organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to model outcomes without making individual security recommendations.

Denise Corsetti is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley for seven years before joining UBS in 2022. 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 and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to client goals and risk tolerances.

Benjamin Lodewick is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. Prior to this role, he served as a Workplace Financial Consultant at the same company from 2022 to 2023. He is a Certified Financial Planner™ professional committed to providing a high standard of care to individuals and families as they work towards their lifetime financial goals. In his practice, Benjamin collaborates with clients to explore and navigate Fidelity's range of services and offerings, aiming to build trust and co-create lifelong relationships. His approach emphasizes confidence and comfort as clients progress towards their financial objectives. Outside of his professional work, Benjamin has personal interests that include baseball, cooking and baking, fitness, food, and hiking.

Justin Horvath is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has two years of experience in the industry and has previously worked at Woodway Country Club and Roger Williams University. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in outside insurance sales focused on health, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as 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 emphasizes structured, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools, with optional implementation services delivered through brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Deborah Briskin is a Senior Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in developing customized financial strategies for high net worth professionals and owners of closely held businesses. Deborah collaborates with specialists to provide clients with services in Estate Planning, Asset Management, and Business Financial Services. Deborah began her career as a Financial Advisor at Merrill in 1984. After spending seven years at UBS, she rejoined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2015. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting from Boston University and a Master of Business Administration in Financial Management from Pace University. Deborah has earned several professional designations including Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Residing in Westport, Connecticut, Deborah enjoys traveling with her two children. She is actively involved in community initiatives, including Mary's Fund, a memorial fund established to support mental health services for children and teens throughout Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Dennis Berardi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Prior to his financial career, he was involved with The Edge Fitness Club and the University of Bridgeport. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Justin Hallas is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Fairfield, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Goldman Sachs and Union Savings Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through the Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm’s model combines non-discretionary advisory services with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and utilizes multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Victor Chiarelli III is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the Financial Services industry in 2001 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2009. Victor earned his bachelor's degree in Finance from Bryant College. He concentrates on developing investment strategies for high net worth individuals and business owners. As a qualified Portfolio Manager and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), he provides traditional advice and guidance and manages his own personalized or defined strategies, which may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Victor's client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and values-based investing, women and wealth, and retirement income. In his personal time, he enjoys boating, reading, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Marcello De Pascale is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Shelton, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities from 2009 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for family accounts and manages an LLC focused on administrative business operations. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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 emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by technology tools and offers specialized programs such as divorce planning, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored plans.

James Clarke is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads The Clarke Group, providing customized, goals-based strategies tailored to the intricate needs of business owners, senior corporate executives, members of the LGBTQ community, and multi-generational families. James utilizes the resources within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management to deliver services including financial planning, portfolio management, life insurance, trust and estate planning, as well as access to banking and lending solutions through Bank of America. He works closely with clients' legal and tax advisors to align advice with tax minimization and estate planning strategies. James began his financial services career in 1994 as a client service associate at a premier investment bank and transitioned through roles including investment representative, vice president, and senior vice president. In 2008, he joined a global banking institution as a Director before joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2014. Throughout his career, he has advised high net worth individuals and families on retirement planning, insurance, banking solutions, and trust and estate matters. He holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® professional designation and Personal Investment Advisor credential. James earned a Bachelor's degree from Boston College. He and his wife, Susan, reside in Darien, Connecticut with their four daughters. Outside of his professional work, James is involved in the community as a member of the Bank of America New York Metro LGBTQ+ Business Council, a volunteer at New Covenant Center in Stamford, CT, and served on the Board of the Darien YMCA from 2017 to 2023. His personal interests include cooking, paddle tennis, fishing, skiing, boating, running, and spending time with his family.

Nicole Forzano is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Milford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has been with OSAIC since 2023 and also operates Independent Financial Consulting, providing financial services since 2019. Outside of finance, she has been involved with APEX Mixed Martial Arts since 2008 and assists with advertising for a medical lab technician training program. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of advisers, offering brokerage, advisory, financial planning, and managed-account services. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports multiple platforms, including third-party model and managed-account solutions.

Daniel De Salva is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera Wealth Services, Georgetown Financial Group, and other firms since 2016. De Salva serves as president of the Western Connecticut Estate & Tax Planning Council, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

John Takita is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has seven years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Harley Capital, National Securities Group, and New York Life Insurance. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios alongside formal due diligence for alternative investments.

Joseph Matthews is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Matthews also teaches at Fairfield University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and research methodologies.

Susan Alintoff is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013, including a position at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including 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 that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Ravi Sankar is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Pruco Securities LLC, Sutherland Global, and Wipro. Outside of advising, he is a passive owner of a rental property in Chennai, India. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory and brokerage services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management through an integrated platform.

Andrew Wigzell is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Shelton, CT, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has 26 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Metlife Securities Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory role, he is an insurance agent specializing in individual and group life, health, fixed annuities, long-term care, and disability products. 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 ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, structuring engagements as annual collaborative relationships utilizing firm-approved software and strategies.

Michael Gefen is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop individualized financial plans focused on retirement and other significant life events. His approach emphasizes understanding clients' unique needs and priorities to help them work toward financial security and comfort. He has held various roles in the financial sector since 1993, including positions as Vice President-Investments at Prudential Securities and vFinance, Senior Financial Consultant at Comerica Bank, and Equity Trader at several firms such as Millennium Management LP, Nexus Asset Management, and Diamondback Capital. This extensive experience spans investment management and trading. Further details regarding his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement were not provided.

Christopher Kalivas is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Stamford, CT, where he has worked since 2017. He has seven years of industry experience and is involved with Team Dizzy, a game development and book publishing venture where he designs content, produces web videos, and helps organize related events. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.