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 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.

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 at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has worked at several firms, including Fidelity Investments and National Securities Group, before joining Charles Schwab in 2025. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 offers a blend of non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

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.

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 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.

Antoinette Janeczko is a financial advisor with Merrill in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and its predecessor firm since 1996. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, utilizing model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Vivian Schaufler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. She is based in New Canaan, CT. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial product offerings, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

James Craco Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Sentinel Asset Management, Oppenheimer, Credit Agricole Securities, and TD Securities. He is also involved in non-variable insurance activities through an affiliated insurance agency. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, banks, corporate, and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Bryan Fox is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in 1998 after earning a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Boston College. Bryan concentrates on developing investment management strategies tailored for high net worth individuals and business owners. As a qualified Portfolio Manager and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Bryan provides traditional financial advice and guidance while also managing personalized or defined investment strategies. These strategies may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment products. Additionally, he assists clients with retirement planning and offers discretionary management of investment strategies through the firm’s Investment Advisory Program.

Peter Slesinski is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2013 and has been associated with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life and health insurance sales. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, annual planning relationships that include goal analysis and written recommendations.

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.

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.

Christopher Kalivas is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Stamford, CT, where he has worked since 2017. He has seven years of industry experience and is involved with Team Dizzy, a game development and book publishing venture where he designs content, produces web videos, and helps organize related events. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Matthew Kennelly is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of directors for the Prospect Soccer Club in Connecticut. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

James Hurley Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a variety of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.