Stephen Cohen is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds a Series 63 designation and has 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 18 years before joining Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. He is also a licensed insurance agent offering life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, health, dental, and group disability income products, and is an attorney though not actively practicing. 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, employing firm-approved software tools to analyze client goals and recommend investment strategies without discretionary authority.

Ali Girardi is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and City National Bank. Outside of her advisory role, Girardi is involved with Outreach to Pets in Need, a charitable organization focused on pet homelessness prevention and related programs. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailored to clients’ risk profiles and incorporating both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Sean Kilmurray is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has prior experience at Ameriprise Financial Services and Northwestern Mutual. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary capital market research with a broad platform of trading, underwriting, and wealth management services.

Emily Dreas is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2019, following positions at Fiduciary Trust Company International, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Clearbridge Investments. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of Sound Waters and is involved with the Young President's Organization. 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.

Simon Tarvin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Wilton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously at Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2005. 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Michael Darragh is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Elmsford, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Axa Advisors, LLC and MSI Financial Services. He also works as an independent insurance agent, providing life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance products. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software tools to support collaborative, goal-oriented planning engagements.

Christopher Buelta is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 24 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an insurance agent offering various insurance products. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach combines model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization with a range of advisory and brokerage services, supported by multiple custodial and third-party program arrangements.

Brian Zusi is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, MML Investors Services, LLC, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, and House of Sports / ASEC, LLC. He also serves as a consultant for GLG World Insight Network, providing expertise in sports coaching and organizational leadership. LPL Enterprise, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and provides access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various non-securities products and services.

Angelika Caulford is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets LLC since 2008 and City National Bank since 2018. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client risk profiles and leverages both in-house and third-party investment managers.

John Wygal is a financial advisor at Cetera with over 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including VOYA Financial Advisors and his own company, John H. Wygal & Co., LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a church council member for the First Congregational Church of Darien. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing affiliated and third-party managers within discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.

Stephen Flamio is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Vanguard in addition to his current role. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative annual planning engagements using firm-approved software and offers specialized services such as divorce planning and estate settlement.

Julian Zapata is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2026, he held roles at Citibank, as well as various positions outside finance including culinary and hospitality work. 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 institutional accounts.

Christina Dejesus is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities LLC and Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of advising, she is the owner of Part of the Change, a limited liability company that provides workshops on art, financial literacy, and life skills training to at-risk youth in detention and community centers. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Christopher Desantis is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience, including 12 years with Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients through a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Eric Beers serves as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his current role, he provides financial advisory services to clients, assisting them with investment planning and wealth management. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), underscoring his commitment to professional standards and client service in the investment advisory field.

Krista Collins is a Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2024. She works closely with individuals and their families to develop investment and planning strategies aligned with their current financial goals and future aspirations. Krista invests significant time at the outset of each client relationship to gain a clear understanding of both their near-term priorities and long-term objectives. This approach enables her to support clients in pursuing important milestones and legacy plans. Her career in financial services includes roles as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024, Financial Consultant from 2016 to 2022, and Investment Consultant from 2014 to 2016. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Krista worked as a Client Service Associate at Edelman Financial Services from 2012 to 2014, and she spent nearly a decade at Equisearch Services in both client relationship and administrative roles. Krista's professional experience reflects a continuous commitment to client service and financial consulting, focusing on personalized investment strategies and long-term financial planning.

Frederick Hill is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors LLC and in various roles including coaching and restaurant management. In addition to his advisory work, Hill is involved in life insurance sales and serves as a registered assistant and tax preparer at Pinnacle Taxx. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by a complex affiliate network and private-equity ownership.

Lisa Cerbone Montalto is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Ridgefield, Connecticut. She leads the MDCL Group and the healthcare professional and Financial Life Benefits initiative, focusing on serving physicians, medical professionals, healthcare executives, and their families. Lisa applies her experience in healthcare and financial services to help clients simplify their financial lives and achieve their goals with greater knowledge and confidence. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Lisa spent over two decades in healthcare administration and medical education. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Government from Wesleyan University and a Master's degree in Health Services Administration from the University of Michigan. Lisa maintains multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Lisa is actively involved in her community, advising the Abbott Technical High School Leos Club and volunteering with various Lions Clubs and vision-related organizations in Fairfield and New Haven Counties. She also contributes to youth music programs in Danbury, Connecticut. Lisa is a member of several professional organizations including the American College of Healthcare Executives, the American Public Health Association, and the Financial Planning Association. Fluent in English and Spanish, she resides in Brookfield, Connecticut with her family.

Corrado Dell'aglio is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Valhalla, NY, and has 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate firms since 2005. Outside of advising, he serves as a principal of Valhalla Summit Associates Inc., a company involved in real estate lease holdings for Ameriprise advisors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s approach emphasizes written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Mark Khorram is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Chappaqua, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at the University of Rhode Island, Hines Global Real Estate Investment Manager, and various other organizations. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, and employs a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.