Connor Urdahl is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors and experience working at the University of Minnesota and Almost Family. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm emphasizes matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, utilizing third-party asset managers and advisory programs.

Doris Talamo is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her work history includes multiple terms at UBS Financial Services Inc. and MCN Consulting LLC. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary market assumptions and research to tailor plans based on clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Michael Feinstein is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Feinstein owns and manages KMBT Management Co, where he oversees strategic and operational functions of the financial advisory practice. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Christopher Holley is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, previously serving at Metlife Securities Inc. from 2005 to 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent focusing on dental, disability, and Medicare-related products. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC 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 using firm-approved analytical tools and also provides education seminars and specialized event-driven planning programs.

Thomas Cagganello Jr Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015, as well as 14 years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an officer of DTIG LLC, a wholesale and distribution business based in Westport. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

George Venizelos is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 through more than 14,000 advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Ari Linder is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personalized financial planning that aligns with clients' unique goals and values. Since joining Merrill in 2017, Ari has applied a disciplined process that begins with understanding clients and their financial situations to deliver comprehensive financial care. Prior to becoming a financial advisor, Ari spent 13 years working in nonprofit organizations, leading teams focused on behavioral science and person-centered strategies. Ari's expertise includes college education planning, LGBT wealth planning, liquidity management, retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible investing, and tax minimization. Ari holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has received education from Hunter College and Marywood University. Ari is also active professionally as a member of the CTGLC since 2017 and formerly Toastmasters International from 2017 to 2018. Beyond professional work, Ari serves as Board Vice President for the Triangle Community Center in Norwalk, supporting local LGBTQ+ individuals, and volunteers with Better Money Habits to promote financial literacy. At home, Ari shares life with a spouse, three senior cats, and many houseplants, and enjoys gardening, knitting, crocheting, and reading.

Elizabeth Baker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Ansonia, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the Finance Committee Chairperson at Seymour Congregational Church, overseeing budgeting and expenditures. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through over 14,000 financial advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Corey Gallagher is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and Citigroup. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily by investment adviser representatives using various investment strategies and tools.

Nicholas Agresti is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. His work background includes roles at Eastern Connecticut State University and PFS Investments Inc. He has also held positions in education at Joseph A Foran High School and Harborside Middle School. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and offers discretionary separately managed accounts, with operational support from BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Giovanna Digennaro is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and systematic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of algorithmic methods, advisory roles to registered investment companies, and model portfolio delivery to intermediary platforms.

Geri Pell is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise since 2005. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Southport, CT. Pell serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including Treehouse Shakers and Purchase College Foundation, and is involved in business ventures related to real estate and tax preparation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized retirement income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Gustabo Sempertegui is a Series 66 licensed advisor with LPL Enterprise, based in Shelton, CT, and has four years of industry experience. His prior roles include work at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC, along with earlier experience in healthcare and pharmacy sectors. He is also involved in non-variable insurance brokerage related to fixed insurance products. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed internally or by third-party strategists, and offers a range of financial planning and asset management services.

John Billington is a CFP® and ChFC® with 44 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at MassMutual Investors Services since 2017 and has prior experience with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and Metlife Securities, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a trustee for several family trust accounts and is a partner in Harbor Oak Professional Services, LLC, which manages tax-related matters for the partnership. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, emphasizing collaborative, annual client relationships and event-driven planning services.

Mauricio Trabuco is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services who holds Series 66, Series 65, and Series 63 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. He is also an independent insurance agent selling various insurance products. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars with a focus on collaborative, goal-based planning.

Jacob Zaranek is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance, and DL Capital Management. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience in the golf industry, having worked with Callaway Golf and Dave Diricos Golf and Racquet. 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.

David Colangelo is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and ATA Aerospace. Outside of advising, he is also licensed as an insurance broker, selling life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. 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 provides financial planning, asset management, educational seminars, and specialized programs including divorce and estate-settlement planning.

John Pearson is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 39 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Metlife Securities, Inc. and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory work, Pearson owns a CPA tax preparation business and serves as treasurer for Harbor Oak Professional Services, LLC, a firm focused on shared operational infrastructure and expense management. MassMutual 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 and provides specialized programs such as divorce planning, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored planning.

Charles Mccool is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. Mccool serves as a board advisor for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and provides financial guidance to committees at Waveny Lifecare Network, a not-for-profit nursing and care facility. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and delivers advisory work using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Keith Fiala is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at several major firms including Merrill, Charles Schwab, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Webster Investments. Since 2023, he has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.