Mary Wargo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment models, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Christopher Eckert is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for nine years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2023. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Nicholas Liucci is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding a Series 66 credential with six years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2018 and previously worked at Konica Minolta and the University of Connecticut. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services directly and through corporate agreements.

Susan Pelletier is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is an employee of Avon Products Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured planning process.

Robert Lucarelli Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner and manager of several LLCs related to real estate ownership and business operations. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Emilio Paoloni is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at AXA Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a side business selling group medical insurance and individual disability income insurance. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory platforms.

Nicholas Sinchak is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with seven years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with UBS since 2016. Outside of finance, he teaches children to ice skate at facilities in New York City. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Carol Galpeer is a financial advisor at Cetera with 49 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2016, with prior roles at Investors Capital Corp. and UBS Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors. The firm operates a multi-manager platform that supports diverse investment strategies and program structures.

Gina Magaudda is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked at METLIFE Securities Inc for 16 years before joining Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services. In addition to her advisory role, she is an independent insurance agent specializing in life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance. Mass Mutual 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 offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Nicholas Stamatellos is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2010, including time at its predecessor Axa Advisors, and previously worked at Waddell & Reed. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of advisory models, often utilizing third-party asset managers and tools, and offers ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Lucas Gifford is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at American Portfolios Financial Services Inc. and Jacob Gifford & Associates. He is also an insurance broker, focusing on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance on a part-time basis. 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 ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative annual planning engagements.

Ira Levine is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he spent 21 years at Pruco Securities, LLC and has operated his own CPA practice since 1985. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a primarily model-driven investment approach, offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and other financial services through a network of investment adviser representatives.

Alexandre Grantcharov is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Edward Jones since 2014. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Lales Group LLC, a general business entity. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Steven Gordon is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently with RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank since 2019. He previously worked at Oppenheimer for 12 years. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored strategies, utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers and providing portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Cassandra Quintiliano is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 credential and over four years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Barnum Financial Group and Hubbell Inc., where she worked as a supply chain analyst. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers collaborative, goal-based financial planning supported by firm-approved analytical tools and a range of investment programs.

Beth Botti is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Milford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor Axa Advisors since 2003. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a liaison with American Field Service, working with exchange students and their host families. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a variety of third-party and proprietary advisory programs, with an emphasis on risk assessment and client-specific model matching, covering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and certain alternative investments.

Joseph Miller is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill Lynch/Bank of America, Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, and other firms. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

James Agostisi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fairfield, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he has interests in real estate ownership. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with significant investable assets, providing comprehensive recommendation reports that include income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored advice, primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Robert Chilson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at BlackRock for 18 years before joining Merrill and Bank of America. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Trey Hogsten is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with families to develop tailored, comprehensive strategies focused on accumulation, preservation, and the seamless transfer of their wealth across generations. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant before assuming his current position in 2024. Throughout his career at Fidelity, Trey has gained experience in financial planning and client relationship management. His work centers on helping clients address their financial goals through personalized strategies. Outside of his professional role, Trey has interests in the beach, food, golf, museums, traveling, and volunteering.