Ronald Gambardella is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Hamden, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 18 years and at Osaic FS, Inc. for 23 years prior to his current role. Outside of advising, he is a notary public and owns a tax preparation business. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools and supports discretionary strategies, third-party managers, and proprietary investment models.

Philip Bensley is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Southbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2010. Bensley is also affiliated as an AFA with Nancy S Daoud & Associates. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement, generally requiring at least $1 million in net investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team, offering a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Charles Carroll is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2024 and previously held positions at First County Bank and TD AMERITRADE. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, along with affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Steffanie Arduini is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2026, she worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for four years and Boronski & Associates for fifteen years. She is also involved in fixed insurance sales and owns Arduini Adamowski Associates, LLC, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals, employing analytical tools and risk profiling, and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

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.

Michelle Ransom is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Hamden, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2006 and has been affiliated with MassMutual life Insurance Co since 2003. MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, offering a range of programs including wrap accounts, money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

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.

Stuart Pearl is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2004, following prior roles at Main Street Management Company and Osaic FS, Inc. In addition to his advising work, he is involved in a tax preparation and accounting business based in Hamden, CT. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary investment 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.

Paul Aquila is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and has worked with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1999. Aquila is also the owner of Shoreview Wealth Management, a business where he dedicates significant time. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm employs a non-discretionary approach tailored to client goals and supports various advisory programs and specialized services, including public finance and SIMPLE IRA consulting.

Scott Berney is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities for nine years. Berney is also involved with the Nutmeg Advisory Group and the Berney Insurance Group, both related to investment and insurance services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining a broad range of advisory and non-advisory financial services.

John Picard is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, Picard serves on multiple boards, including as Chairman of the Tweed New Haven Airport Board of Directors and as a member of the Town of Madison Board of Finance. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, offering tailored, research-supported recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions within a large institutional framework.

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.