Joel Blum is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Old Saybrook, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Blum owns Blum Operational Support LLC, which facilitates payroll and office expenses. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide annual, non-discretionary recommendation reports. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise also delivers a broad array of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Catherine Arnold is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Franklin Distributors, LLC and Putnam Investment Management. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Melissa Derrick is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously spent ten years at Retail Services Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Brian Sniffen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work includes positions at The Vanguard Group, Private Advisor Group, Canoga Wealth Management, LPL Financial, and David Lerner Associates. Outside of finance, he was involved with fitness-related businesses from 2015 to 2017. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and fund advisory services.

Vincent Martino is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, and Empire Asset Management Company. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. The firm serves clients with significant investable assets and integrates algorithmic automation with advisor oversight in its planning approach.

Debra Flint is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2017, following nine years at UBS Financial Services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients with written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and Social Security options.

Brent Eugenides is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His career includes roles at Avantax and various related entities, as well as consulting work through BE Financial LLC, where he assists business owners with strategic planning for business transitions. Outside of financial advising, he serves as treasurer for the Thames River Heritage Park Foundation, a nonprofit that promotes historic sites in Eastern Connecticut. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, featuring multiple program structures and access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Peter Bergendahl Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Griswold Textile Print, a business involved in the printing of decorative fabric. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through a financial planning process centered on discovery conversations and structured plans.

Matthew Naarden is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America (Merrill Lynch) and involvement in the UMass Lowell Masters Program. Outside of finance, he has participated in community sports events, such as War at the Shore Baseball. Charles Schwab 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 a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and providing centralized custody and operational support.

Joanne Morton is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in the financial industry, currently affiliated with Cetera. Her career includes longstanding roles at Avantax and ownership of Morton & Associates, a tax preparation and planning business she has operated for over 40 years. Outside of her advisory work, she manages tax preparation and individual tax planning services through her sole proprietorship. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management strategies, financial planning, and retirement services, supported by over 10,000 advisors and more than $250 billion in assets under management.

Robert Sampson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2021 and previously spent seven years at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. Outside of financial advising, he serves on the board of Visiting Nurses of the Lower Valley and is treasurer and board member of Always Home. 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 comprehensive financial planning and investment management services through a network of independent professionals, using various custody platforms and both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Dwayne Stallings is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Liberty Bank and Raymond James Financial Services since 2012. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Robert Patten is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Mystic, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the investment committee of St. James Episcopal Church and the finance committee of Mystic Aquarium - Sea Research Foundation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Kevin Morin is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2025. He previously worked for Ic Advisory Services, Inc. and The Investment Center, Inc. for 19 years each and has operated Morin Associates, LLC since 1983. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, supported by proprietary and third-party research and technology.

Raymond Mortali is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, focusing on helping clients and their families navigate complex financial decisions. He works with The Holloway Pirruccello Group, emphasizing collaborative financial planning strategies that align with each client's specific goals, values, and priorities. With more than eight years in the financial services industry, Raymond's client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Raymond earned his bachelor's degree in Finance and International Business from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. His professional approach centers on clear communication, transparency, and building genuine, long-term client relationships to help clients feel confident and informed as they pursue their financial objectives.

Mark Benedict is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Benedict holds a Series 63 designation and is based in Mystic, Connecticut. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Stacey Sankow is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Ameriprise, MacKinstry Financial & Investments LLC, and YellowBrickRoad Financial Advisors. She has also been involved in operating Sankows Beaver Brook Farm. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by LPL Research and third-party resources.

Daniel Dunn is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Waterford, CT, holding a Series 65 license and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Outside of his advisory work, Dunn serves as Chairman of the Town of Montville Youth Advisory Board and operates as an independent insurance agent. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and supports a variety of event-driven planning programs.

Trevor Anderson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and was previously involved in co-owning a retail clothing shop. Outside of advising, he remains active in managing this small business with his spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm provides a broad range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Ashley Humphreys is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Old Lyme, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients approaching or in retirement with written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.