Erich Zielonka is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His career includes roles at Avantax Insurance Agency and Avantax Investment Services, as well as ownership of a CPA practice focused on tax preparation and wealth management. Zielonka also manages an LLC for rental properties. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and oversees assets exceeding $256 billion through a large network of independent advisors.

Michael Goralski is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Middlebury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at GE Electric Insurance Company and held positions at Wilkes University and Xavier High School. He is involved with Honey Badger Management, a management company associated with Fiduciam Financial. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary retirement recommendations tailored to clients’ financial situations.

Brendon Hutchins is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 32 years of industry experience. He currently works at Wells Fargo Clearing and previously held roles at UBS Financial Services and St. Germain Investment Management. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, relying on research and analytics to support its investment strategies.

Nancy Miller is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 44 years of industry experience, including over two decades with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she performs as a musician with Meadow Flutes and Jazzy Flute Duo and has served on the board of permanent funds for Faith United Church. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed internally and by third-party strategists, with additional services including financial planning, access to asset managers, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

Michael Gisleson is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1999 and transitioned to LPL Enterprise in 2024. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment approaches and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Brian Cassidy is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 registration and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, Cassidy is involved in several non-investment ventures, including partnerships in a child care service center and real estate ownership related to that business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and other clients through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services with flexible implementation options, combining proprietary models and access to third-party strategists.

Daryl Devillier is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates from 2006 to 2018 before joining Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. He also participates in mentoring activities, speaking with high school students about careers in finance. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm provides a combination of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, utilizing a centralized consulting team that delivers tailored, algorithm-supported retirement income recommendations.

Harry Miller is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Springfield, Massachusetts. He leverages his background in engineering and business to assist clients in making informed financial decisions tailored to their personal goals. His expertise includes divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, institutional and corporate benefit services, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, and tax minimization. Before transitioning to financial planning, Mr. Miller worked as an engineer leading teams on projects in the food manufacturing industry. He holds a Bachelor's degree and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts. He has earned several professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Originally from Western Massachusetts, Mr. Miller maintains a strong connection to his community and participates in local initiatives such as Revitalize CDC. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys cooking, football, golfing, hiking, and spending time with his family.

Lynn Sorel is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Springfield, MA, holding a Series 63 designation and 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (MSWM) is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Akira Sato is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Simsbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and having four years of experience at the firm. Prior to his career in finance, he worked in retail store operations for six years and is involved in Carpe Diem Racing, LLC, an event promotion business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and advisory services, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Douglas Neiman is a financial advisor at Cetera with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at several Cetera entities since 2021, following six years at Voya Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Neiman operates a small online sales business focused on used tools and sporting goods. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Scott Vander Veen is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at MassMutual, MML Investors Services, and Prudential Insurance Company of America. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, corporate, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach with access to third-party asset managers and various financial planning and consulting services.

Jason Jakubasz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2022, with additional experience at Westfield Bank. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Sean Gilligan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked at firms including UBS Financial Services, USI Securities, and Amundi Asset Management. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm’s Institutional Consulting Services program offers non-discretionary advice delivered by a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Natalie Connelly is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been a team member since 2016. She contributes to business development and marketing efforts while assisting with relationship management and financial planning. Previously, Natalie worked at Voya Financial in roles focused on relationship management and financial planning. She holds several professional designations including Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Natalie earned her Bachelor's Degree from Westfield State College. Her areas of expertise include retirement planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, college education planning, and managing new wealth. Natalie is committed to guiding clients through their unique financial situations and works alongside her team, the Foundation Management Group, which collectively has over a century of experience. Residing in West Springfield, Massachusetts, Natalie is involved in her community through the West Springfield Rotary Club and youth sports booster clubs. She spends her personal time engaging in activities such as cooking, gardening, ice hockey, interior decorating, reading, traveling, and supporting her two children in their sports activities.

Peter Leonczyk is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Pioneer Valley Financial Group. He serves as a board member for the Ludlow Community Center/Randall Boys and Girls Club and the Ludlow Cares Coalition. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent Financial Professionals and provides a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

Anthony Montemagni is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Springfield, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1999. Montemagni has served on the investment committee for the Springfield Technical Community College foundation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates proprietary research and model-based asset allocations with institutional trading capabilities and a broad range of capital markets services.

Nico Santaniello is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2012 to 2024. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in independent insurance brokering. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized retirement income service that provides ongoing annual planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax‑aware withdrawal strategies.

Shawn Torres is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Next Financial Group, Inc. and MML Investors Services, Inc. He is also the owner of Vitae Wealth Management, focusing on insurance, benefits, and human resources. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management options and proprietary model strategies.

Cristian Irizarry is a financial advisor with Merrill in Windsor, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and having two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Wells Fargo. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.