Robert Pike is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in Bristol, CT. He joined Thrivent in 2026 and has prior experience in education and retail, including roles at Liberty University, Tunxis Community College, and The Home Depot. Thrivent Investment Management provides dedicated planning services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning with written recommendations across various topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.

John Holmes is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Woodbury, CT, with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and previously spent eleven years at Bank of America. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals and institutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a national network of more than 23,700 advisors.

William Conner is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked previously at Ameriprise and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of a wellness center with his wife. 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 financial planning and investment services through a large network of advisers, employing various portfolio strategies and advisory platforms.

Miya Spinella is a financial advisor at Fidelity with the Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Spinella held various roles across multiple companies including JPMorgan Chase and CVS Pharmacy. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a diverse set of portfolios, including model portfolios for intermediary platforms.

Raymond Powell is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His prior experience includes roles at Heritage Financial Services and MFS Investment Management. He also worked at a legal services firm and was involved with Bentley Service Learning & Civic Engagement Center. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a broad network of financial professionals.

Christopher Borajkiewicz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Prospect, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Borajkiewicz serves on the Southern Connecticut State University Alumni Board of Directors and is chair of the Southern Connecticut State University Foundation. Ameriprise provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, including a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals with significant investable assets. The firm’s approach includes detailed income and tax planning supported by algorithmic tools and oversight from specialized committees.

Daniel Cueva is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. He has held positions at Wells Fargo Bank, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and JPMorgan Securities LLC. His credentials include the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research and analytics with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory to inform its investment approach.

Benjamin Dubinski is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in financial services. He currently works at Cetera and has previous experience with firms such as Wells Fargo and Mass Mutual. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as an insurance broker providing consultation and sales of Medicare Health Insurance plans. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to various investment strategies and third-party managers.

Thomas D'avanzo is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in client-focused financial planning areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, and retirement income. Thomas works collaboratively with clients to define and prioritize their financial goals, creating tailored financial roadmaps aimed at minimizing risk, maximizing profitability, preserving assets, and reducing financial uncertainty. Thomas holds a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Manhattan University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is bilingual in Russian and English. His professional involvement includes memberships in the Brookfield Economic Development Commission, Brookfield, CT Lion's Club, Greater Danbury Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, and the Knights of Columbus. Beyond his advisory role, Thomas contributes to his community through participation in the Brookfield Food Bank and the Brookfield, CT Volunteer Fire Department. He pursues personal interests in boxing, golfing, ice hockey, music, rock climbing, surfing, and yoga.

Robert Tosetti III is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and Orange Hills Country Club. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a registered staff member in client service at Nancy S Daoud & Associates LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling to provide tax-efficient, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team. The firm serves a broad client base and provides a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Alison Masopust is a financial advisor with Stifel in Southbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with the Investment & Wealth Institute as a CIMA® Certification Commission member and participates in maintaining certification standards. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Paul Fitzpatrick is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, INC for 14 years and has operated Diversified Financial Solutions, P.C., a CPA firm providing accounting and tax preparation services, since 1984. He serves on the board of the YMCA of Naugatuck and has been involved in its capital campaign. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering a wide range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment process focused on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

James Atkinson is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Southbury, CT, and has 8 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Webster Bank for two years before joining Merrill. 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 investment strategies managed by internal teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michelle Mcguire is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2004, including its previous iteration as Axa Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, Mcguire serves as a board member and officer of the Lewisboro Horsemen's Association. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a range of investment approaches, including third-party asset managers and proprietary programs, focusing on matching clients with appropriate models and discretionary management solutions.

Luis Abella is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in New Milford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1996. Abella serves on the board of the Visiting Nurses Association of New Milford. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors.

Heather Hepburn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has 26 years of industry experience, including 19 years at People's Securities, Inc., and has been with LPL Financial and Webster Bank since 2019. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a wide range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive research and operational tools.

Richard Sica is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and UBS Financial Services. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 offers both non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Ivan Shiffman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018, following prior roles at Ion Bank and Union Savings Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice Chairman of the New Milford Economic Development Corporation, a volunteer position focused on local economic initiatives. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory services, including managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and supports over 23,000 advisors across a broad branch network.

Charles Hickey Sr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Bethel, CT, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and with 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1992 and was also employed by Convergencetp Inc. from 2010 to 2022. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation referrals with affiliates of Primerica. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients primarily through model-driven investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets.

Justin Vescovi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at M&T Bank, Webster Bank, People's Securities, Inc., and People's United Bank. He is also a commissioned notary in Connecticut. 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, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms such as the Bank Wealth Program.