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 at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. Aside from his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for family accounts and is a member of March Financial LLC, where he manages administrative operations. 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, annual financial planning engagements and a range of investment programs, including recently introduced event-driven planning services.

Nicole Forzano is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 credential and has worked as an independent financial consultant since 2019. Outside of finance, she has been involved with APEX Mixed Martial Arts for over 18 years. Osaic Wealth serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment process that incorporates asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and access to third-party managers, supported by a complex affiliate network and private-equity ownership.

David Pendleton is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones and Wells Fargo & Company. Outside of finance, he serves as the head esports coach at the University of New Haven, where he coaches collegiate-level competitive video game teams. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

Michael Weiss Sr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Ridgefield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Weiss serves on the finance committee of the National Ability Center, a charitable nonprofit in Park City, Utah. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct individual plans and corporate financial planning agreements.

John Takita is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior work 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, using multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational platforms.

Brian Belak is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, wrap fee programs, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and operates as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Robert Peckham is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Infinex Investments, Inc. for 17 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2023. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non‑qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non‑discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

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.

Michael Baptiste is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1994 and joined LPL Enterprise in 2024. Baptiste is also involved with Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance activities. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and other entities through a large network of advisors. The firm offers model-driven investment solutions, financial planning, and access to third-party asset managers, along with insurance and trustee services through affiliated entities.

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 Series 66 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Enterprise and has prior experience at Pruco Securities LLC, Sutherland Global, and Wipro. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities, using model-driven investment implementation and offering access to third-party asset managers and insurance products.

Ross Shandra is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 25 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes 14 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors and a year at Merrill. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including retail investors, institutional clients, and retirement plan sponsors, through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, utilizing a range of strategies including Unified Managed Accounts and third-party manager programs.

Brian Tabanski is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Bethel, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has four years of experience in financial services, including two years with Primerica Advisors and ongoing involvement with Primerica Financial Services since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and chef of SimplyFood LLC, a business he has operated since 2012. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and limited separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and utilizes a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

David Zavarelli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Raymond James Financial, Union Savings Bank, and Edward Jones. He is also a commissioned notary in the state of Connecticut. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, and institutions through a broad platform offering financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional programs. The firm supports its advisors with a wide range of tools and services and manages over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Vivian Schaufler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in New Canaan, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent 16 years with Wachovia Bank, N.A. 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.

James Craco Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Sentinel Asset Management, Colonial Life, Oppenheimer, Credit Agricole Securities, and TD Securities. He is also involved in a non-variable insurance agency based in Fairfield, CT. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Henry Cooperman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Ridgefield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 44 years of industry experience, including a decade at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC beginning in 2016. 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 and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Reese Gregory is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fairfield, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked in various roles including at Modern Day Auctions and LightRFP. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models, while serving approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.