Felix Serrano is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2013 and previously held positions at Westport Resources Management Inc and Merrill. Serrano serves on the board of directors for the Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and provides access to multiple platforms, custodians, and proprietary model strategies.

Ingrid Dikmen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Shelton, CT. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Prudential Equity Group. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as guardian for her son. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning, asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing a variety of investment approaches tailored for individuals and institutions.

Aaron Francis is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Fidelity entities since 2005, including Fidelity Brokerage Services and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, with a focus on model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

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.

David Piersol is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Darien, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of Big Red House LLC, a residential rental property management business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

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.

Michael Weiss Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Ridgefield, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lord Abbett from 2011 to 2017 before joining Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division in 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and modeling techniques, offering tailored solutions primarily in an advisory capacity.

Finn Hublitz is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Seventy2 Capital Wealth Management, and educational experience at Bucknell University. Merrill 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.

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 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.

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.

David Wurf is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2003. He also maintains outside insurance business appointments. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and a variety of asset-management programs. The firm employs a model-based approach to match clients with suitable investment strategies, working with third-party asset managers and providing ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed representatives.

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.