Joanne Amorosi is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and affiliated firms since 2024 and previously spent over two decades at MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory role, she is a property owner involved with a rental business in Fripp Island, South Carolina. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services delivered via a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, with program options ranging from automated allocations to customized strategies.

Lisa Simon is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2012. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors such as pension and profit-sharing plans.

Thomas Cole is a Series 66 registered advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., where he has worked since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Hudson Financial Group, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, and Park Avenue Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process combines quantitative screening with qualitative research and incorporates ESG factors in its recommendations.

Michael Riley is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2023. Prior to joining LPL, he spent 29 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved with Northstar Wealth Partners in a business development role. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Mark Compton is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and long-term involvement with Turbodog/Calamity Jane. Outside of his advisory work, he plays guitar in a band. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven investment process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Chelsea Le Moine is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Waterbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior background includes roles at Webster Bank, Fidelity Investments, and MassMutual, as well as work with the Incline Village General Improvement District and involvement with nonprofit organizations such as the Full Community Foundation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Howard Schachter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Danbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services, Stratos Wealth Partners, Edward Jones, Merrill, and Ameriprise. Outside of advising, he is involved in educational activities through AEFA Education Classes and provides tax preparation and accounting services with Jackson Hewitt. 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, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by research and technology.

Michael Martin is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Michael earned his Bachelor's Degree from Central Connecticut State University. Details regarding his specific areas of expertise, professional experience, or personal interests have not been provided.

Helen Curtin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Curtin is a member of the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Melissa Rios is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, LPL Financial, and Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union. She is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios, including discretionary and non-discretionary advisory work and fund advisory services.

Robert O'Donnell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Annuities for 14 years and operated O'Donnell Consulting (Longevity Partners) for eight years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a broad spectrum, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Adam Swiger is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2021. Prior to his current role, he was associated with Christ the Redeemer Church for eight years. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an Associate Financial Advisor with Honey Badger Management Inc., a practice entity for franchise advisor Mark Jones. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals with substantial net investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored retirement recommendations.

Joseph Dedo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes 20 years with Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers affiliated with W & R Insurance Agencies. He is also involved in insurance sales through these agencies in Southbury, CT. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, employing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Jason Castaldi is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with MassMutual and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing member of Wealth Building LLC, an S-Corp he formed in 2024, and he also works as an insurance agent specializing in life, disability, fixed annuities, and long-term care products. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software and collaborative, annual planning engagements tailored to client goals.

Michele Wyatt is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Lincoln Financial Distributors for 11 years before joining Fisher Investments in 2024. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, investment companies, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management using a centralized investment process that combines quantitative and qualitative research to construct globally diversified portfolios.

Derek Packett is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Assessment Appeals and volunteers with the Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored recommendation reports and ongoing advice focusing on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Christopher Howard is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2019. Outside of advisory work, he owns and operates Greenleaf Birch, Inc., a non-investment related business. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Jennifer Cremin is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she works as part of a team serving affluent individuals focused on long-term wealth accumulation and retirees relying on income from their assets. She specializes in developing personalized wealth management strategies by thoroughly understanding her clients’ financial situations, including assets, liabilities, and portfolio structures. Jennifer has expertise in assisting women who take full responsibility for their finances under various circumstances, such as divorce or widowhood, providing guidance through asset transfers and liquidation. Additionally, she supports clients with retirement transitions by designing strategies to preserve wealth and navigate complex withdrawal options from corporate retirement plans. Jennifer holds a bachelor’s degree in Speech Communication from Ithaca College and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Outside of her professional role, Jennifer contributes to the community by volunteering with youth sports programs. Her personal interests include cooking, golfing, hiking, reading, running, spending time with her family, traveling, and watching movies.

John Nevins is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

Mehdi Azizi is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at VALIC Financial Advisors and People's United Bank. He is also involved in Honey Badger Management Inc., where he serves as a financial advisor. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.