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 with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Shelton, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities from 2009 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for family accounts and manages an LLC focused on administrative business operations. Mass Mutual 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 supported by technology tools and offers specialized programs such as divorce planning, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored plans.

Nicole Forzano is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Milford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has been with OSAIC since 2023 and also operates Independent Financial Consulting, providing financial services since 2019. Outside of finance, she has been involved with APEX Mixed Martial Arts since 2008 and assists with advertising for a medical lab technician training program. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of advisers, offering brokerage, advisory, financial planning, and managed-account services. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports multiple platforms, including third-party model and managed-account solutions.

David Pendleton is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and 66 designations and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Edward Jones and has held various roles at institutions including Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, and OFX. He also serves as the head esports coach at the University of New Haven, focusing on in-game strategy and leadership for collegiate competitive teams. 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, and institutional investors.

John Takita is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has seven years of industry experience. His prior experience 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 and offers multi-asset model portfolios alongside formal due diligence for alternative investments.

Ethan McMahon is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In his current role, he partners with individuals and families to design personalized investment strategies that align with their unique financial goals, risk tolerance, and life vision. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, progressing through roles including Financial Representative and Relationship Manager before becoming an Investment Consultant. This experience has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of client relationship management and investment consulting. Further details about his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement have not been provided.

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.

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 financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Pruco Securities LLC, Sutherland Global, and Wipro. Outside of advising, he is a passive owner of a rental property in Chennai, India. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory and brokerage services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management through an integrated platform.

Ronald Rienas is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2011. Rienas serves on the Board of Directors for the Yonkers Chamber of Commerce and owns a business entity established to manage his practice’s staff and expenses. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement, focusing on clients with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendation reports delivered in partnership with financial advisors.

Nicholas Pelaccia is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles outside finance, such as at Dick's Last Resort and Auto Repairs Unlimited, alongside a period of full-time education. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate personalized recommendations.

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.

Richard Zorena is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Orange Chamber of Commerce and is a board member of the Rotary Club of Orange. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and capital markets solutions.

Robert Heagney is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in New Haven, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Savona Financial Services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendations and annual advice. The firm’s approach includes asset allocation, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and Social Security claiming options, supported by proprietary research and third-party data.

Andrew Wigzell is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Shelton, CT, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has 26 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Metlife Securities Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory role, he is an insurance agent specializing in individual and group life, health, fixed annuities, long-term care, and disability products. MassMutual 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 programs, structuring engagements as annual collaborative relationships utilizing firm-approved software and strategies.

Michael Gefen is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop individualized financial plans focused on retirement and other significant life events. His approach emphasizes understanding clients' unique needs and priorities to help them work toward financial security and comfort. He has held various roles in the financial sector since 1993, including positions as Vice President-Investments at Prudential Securities and vFinance, Senior Financial Consultant at Comerica Bank, and Equity Trader at several firms such as Millennium Management LP, Nexus Asset Management, and Diamondback Capital. This extensive experience spans investment management and trading. Further details regarding his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement were not provided.

Matthew Kennelly is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors for the Prospect Soccer Club. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Jonathan Di Pietro is a Series 66-licensed advisor with LPL Enterprise, based in Shelton, CT, and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he worked with The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. His background also includes a long tenure at Waterford Hotel Group. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in a Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance business. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutions through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a variety of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Michael Mildrum is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westport, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance, and Bank of America. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor investment plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Donald Rich is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 54 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a trustee and holds ownership interests in investment-related entities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.