Dirk Feather is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 13 years of industry experience, having worked previously at NYLIFE Securities LLC and NYLIFE Distributors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a volunteer firefighter and EMT with the Bridgewater Fire Department, is president of a local business networking group, and consults for a micro farm. Mass Mutual 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, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs including wrap accounts and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, annual financial planning engagements.

Dawn Rosa is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wolcott, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2011 and Webster Investment Services since 2008. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of investment adviser representatives and utilizes various strategies including model portfolios and third-party subadvisors.

Timothy Blankenship is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and is a member of the Board of Directors for CT Storm. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies to provide non-discretionary retirement income recommendations, delivered through a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors.

Ronald Vaill is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, Chimera Securities, and Boars Head, East Coast Provisions. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Francesca Debonis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Middlebury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, she worked with Bergamo Tax & Accounting Services and UBS Realty Investors. She is a business owner of FD Realty LLC and serves as a notary in addition to her tax preparation and accounting work. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers.

Christopher Fry is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Southington, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, Fry is the CEO and CFO of Watermark Management Partners, LLC, where he provides direct leadership and manages financial responsibilities. He is also a Notary Public in the state of Connecticut. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income services that include written Recommendation Reports and ongoing annual planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s retirement income offering involves a centralized service team and operates within a defined investment universe influenced by affiliated product relationships.

Nicholas Guiditta III is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns two real estate businesses in Connecticut. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Suzanne Macero is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2010. Outside of advising, she works as a banquet server with Vyne LLC. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Alexander Cass is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Mark Potocsny is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, and A.G. Edwards & Sons. Potocsny operates PFG Wealth Management Inc., an investment-related business affiliated with LPL. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with advanced research tools and a wide range of investment options.

Alexander Bauer is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He has held his current position at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2012. Bauer holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and is based in Southbury, CT. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gary Beane is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 21 years and Veravest Investment Advisors, Inc. for one year. Outside of advising, he is involved in real estate sales and rentals as well as insurance sales. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset managers.

Robert Taylor Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing member of BeckTaylor Music, LLC, and the author of a workbook titled "Creating Your Power List-Find Your Ultimate Occupation." Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement income recommendations.

Jennifer Waldron is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Berlin, CT, bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2018, including its affiliated entities, and previously operated her own advisory business. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Connecticut Financial Planning Association, acts as a Girl Scouts troop leader, and co-chairs the pro bono committee for the FPA's financial literacy initiatives. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies. The firm delivers personalized, algorithm-supported recommendations through a centralized consulting team working alongside financial advisors.

Nicholas Drew is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he provides personalized wealth management guidance to help clients build, preserve, and transition their assets. He focuses on understanding each client's financial goals, risk tolerance, and priorities to deliver disciplined strategies based on long-term planning and sound investment principles. Nicholas leverages Merrill Lynch's research, resources, and technology to design customized portfolios, support retirement and tax-efficient planning, and assist clients in navigating complex financial decisions. He holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Nicholas earned a Bachelor's Degree from Keene State College. His client focus areas include college education planning, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Outside of his professional work, Nicholas is involved with St. Jude's and enjoys a variety of personal interests such as basketball, football, gardening, golfing, hiking, skiing, soccer, spending time with family, and woodworking.

Joshua Heimann is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Bridgewater, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. Heimann serves on the board of a housing cooperative, involving general administration and management responsibilities. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, employing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans based on clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and provides a broad range of financial services including custody, underwriting, and securities-backed lending.

Steven Fazo is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has previously worked at Ciampi Financial Services and Ciampi Wealth Management Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a retail business selling yarn and knitting accessories. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multi-manager platforms and various program structures.

David Bouffard is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he oversees Honey Badger Management Inc., a business he owns and manages. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies and employs a centralized consulting team that delivers non-discretionary, research-based retirement recommendations.

Jared White is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Kestra Advisory, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Compass Capital Management, providing investment advisory and financial planning services through affiliated entities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment advisor serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset managers, with a range of investment strategies executed on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Scott Tansley is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2026. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for 10 years. Outside of his advisory work, he is a member and secretary of an investment club in Watertown, CT. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options and utilizing Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.