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, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2025. She has prior experience with Bergamo Tax & Accounting Services LLC and UBS Realty Investors LLC. In addition to her advisory role, she is a business owner of FD Realty LLC and serves as a notary. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Christopher Fry is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as CEO and CFO of Watermark Management Partners, LLC, a non-investment-related business. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at clients approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds. The firm offers a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions and utilizes a centralized consulting team that delivers non-discretionary, research-driven retirement income recommendations.

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. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a tax preparation business through Southern CT Tax Group. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and various management approaches.

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.

Mark Potocsny is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., as well as International Assets Investment Management, LLC and International Assets Advisory, LLC. LPL Financial is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with access to diverse investment strategies and research.

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 Series 66-licensed financial advisor with over 10 years of industry experience. He currently works at LPL Financial and previously spent nine years at Lincoln Financial Securities. Berney is also involved with Nutmeg Advisory Group LLC, an investment-related business he has operated since 2015. LPL Financial is a nationally registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and access to research and alternative strategies.

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.

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.

Mark Roberti is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked for Cintas from 2002 to 2017. He holds the Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

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.

Dataram Narain is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Madison, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling home security and automation products through Primerica Client Services, Inc. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and provides services via a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

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.

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.

Jared White is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 20 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Kestra Advisory. White is also an investment adviser representative at Kestra Advisory Services and operates Compass Capital Management, a registered representative firm under Kestra. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Scott Tansley is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2026. He has previously worked with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, totaling over 18 years within Wells Fargo-affiliated firms. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member and secretary of a local investment club. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including retirement, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, utilizing Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.