William Cholawa is a financial advisor at Merrill with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at UBS Financial Services for 10 years before joining Merrill in 2024. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Julio Hernandez Achury is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, he worked at Restoration 1 of Fairfield County for four years and held positions at Newtown High School and Liceo Matovelle. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a blend of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a wide range of capital markets and research resources.

Matthew Mardirosian is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for nine years before joining UBS in 2023. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Hartford, CT. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a variety of brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, providing access to proprietary research, market-making activities, and affiliated lending programs.

George Silvester is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving as a member of the Boston Executive Services Team since 2017. He works primarily with founders, executives, and key associates at both privately held and publicly traded companies, focusing on the intricacies of equity ownership and equity compensation. George's approach begins with understanding what is most important to his clients and assessing their current position relative to their goals, ultimately developing customized financial strategies that align with their evolving life needs, resources, and aspirations. George began his career at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management as a Summer Analyst in 2016, where he developed an understanding of the client-advisor relationship and the collaborative pursuit of clients’ life goals. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Management with a concentration in Finance from Tulane University’s A.B. Freeman School of Business. Additionally, George has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation awarded by the College for Financial Planning, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, George’s personal interests include biking, bowling, chess, cooking, golfing, hiking, and reading.

Travis Meyers is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously held roles at Foresters Financial and its related entities from 2012 to 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a director and board member of Coach Pitch at Portland Little League, where he manages team participation, coaching, and scheduling. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering access to multiple investment strategies and program structures.

Carl Saponare is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. since 2002. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Jermine Jr. is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2008. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Paul Leeming is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the audit committee of The Williams School, an independent day school in New London, CT. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including portfolio management and fee-based financial planning. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Scott Stimson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in South Windsor, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He worked at Voya Financial and its affiliates from 2014 to 2025 before joining Ameriprise in 2025. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-supported recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Arnold Magid is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 26 years of industry experience and has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing multiple custody platforms and a range of portfolio management strategies.

David McMahon is a CFP® professional at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously held roles at Voya Financial and Voya Financial Advisors, INC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and tax-efficient services through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Hanna Behlke is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and approximately one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, she worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside her advisory role, she is involved in equestrian activities and contributes to Jencks Network LLC, where she performs data entry, website updates, and newsletter writing. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, model portfolio management, and access to brokerage and insurance products through an integrated advisory and brokerage platform.

Austin Hersh is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with over 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of The Heritage Association in West Hartford, CT. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, utilizing structured planning tools and research from its Global Investment Committee. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that include financial planning, investment advisory, and access to various retail and institutional investment products.

Sean Parent is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in East Longmeadow, MA, and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked at SABIS International Charter School for three years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Benjamin Tomczak is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He is also involved in the sales and service of insurance and investments through a related entity affiliated with his LPL business. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products, utilizing an integrated platform that combines advisory services with active financial product sales.

Stefanie Mills is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers and provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Lawrence Agler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Securities America Advisors, National Planning Corporation, and Beacon Financial Group, where he has been active for over three decades. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Modern Insurance Solutions, LLC, and Beacon 401K Advisors, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Jonathan Frucce is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT, where he has worked since 2020, following 14 years at UBS Financial. He serves as a board member and participates on the finance and investment committees at the Hospital for Special Care in New Britain, Connecticut. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategic modeling. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through employer-sponsored financial planning agreements.

Edward Myers is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors, Securities America Inc., and National Planning Corporation. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Dennis Rihm is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, based in Manchester, CT, and has three years of industry experience. Before joining Cambridge, he spent 26 years at The Hartford Financial Services Group. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 540 in Glastonbury, CT, and volunteers as a tax return preparer for AARP Tax-Aides in East Hartford. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals utilizing multiple custody platforms and a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.