Kim Wawrzynowicz is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Securities America Advisors, Inc., and Investacorp Advisory Services, Inc. In addition to her advisory work, she maintains a role as a part-owner of Extreme Profit LLC, which is involved in rental property activities unrelated to her investment practice. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology and extensive non-advisory financial activities.

John Decker is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with over 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2015 and City National Bank since 2018. Decker serves on the boards of several nonprofit and community organizations, including Riverfront Recapture, the Estate & Business Planning Council, and the Mandell Jewish Community Center of Greater Hartford. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of internal and external managers.

Vasilios Haralambous is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Metlife Securities Inc. for 20 years. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with free tax preparation services and serves as co-trustee for the Haralambous Family Trust. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides ongoing financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning relationships and utilizes firm-approved software tools to deliver tailored financial recommendations.

Jason Carducci is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Ameriprise in Glastonbury, CT, and has five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Ameriprise and Fidelity Investments, as well as experience in the restaurant industry. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Nicholas Jean Louis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Portland, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His previous work includes roles at Creative Financial Group, Landmark Americana, and West Chester University. Outside of his advisory work, he is co-owner of Brownstone Management of CT, LLC and works as a barback at Racks Billiards and Bar. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized retirement income service focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

James Weiss is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 63 designation and has 52 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2026 and previously held positions at Weiss and Hale, Commonwealth Financial Network, Merrill, and Advest, Inc. 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, with advice and account management delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Kevin Spada is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 11 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Securities America Advisors, Inc., Investacorp, and Kingston Wealth Management. He is involved in non-investment business activities through Kingston Wealth Management Group, LLC, which provides tax preparation and general accounting services. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with portfolios constructed using asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing across various investment types.

Marc Markovitz is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Glastonbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with METLIFE Securities Inc from 2001 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in life, disability, and property and casualty insurance. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and provide written recommendations.

Derek Frame is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company and MML Investors Services, LLC since 2021 and previously held roles at Segal, Grubhub, Bryant Athletics, Bryant University, Novak Francella, LLC, Seasons Federal Credit Union, and Middletown High School. Derek also works as an independent insurance agent specializing in life insurance, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is 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, utilizing firm-approved software to deliver written recommendations in collaborative annual planning engagements.

James Mc Cabe is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 35 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Mc Cabe serves on the Board of Directors for the Portland, CT Water & Sewer Commission. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets. The firm provides comprehensive advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, utilizing a centralized retirement-income consulting team that combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored recommendations.

Dominic Carfora is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Corbin Advisors, and Delphian Trading, as well as various engagements with Quinnipiac University and involvement with the Conny Lacrosse Tournament. 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 a range of client types including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Arthur Peske is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and with various insurance carriers through W & R Insurance Agencies for 12 years. Peske is based in Manchester, 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with an emphasis on flexible investment strategies implemented by its network of investment adviser representatives.

Gillian Snyder is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Glastonbury, CT, holding a Series 66 credential and beginning her advisory career in 2026. Her prior experience includes roles in insurance and performing arts organizations. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides ongoing retirement-income planning advice and tailored recommendation reports. The firm’s approach includes asset allocation strategies and Social Security planning, with a focus on clients meeting specific asset requirements.

James Scheide is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Merrill since 2015, including a current role at Bank of America, N.A., and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets, LLC. 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, and institutional investors.

Dean Spada Jr. is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Investacorp Advisory Services. Outside of advising, he provides educational instruction on broad financial planning topics. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple platforms. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and other methodologies to construct portfolios with a wide range of investment options, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

William Fochi Jr. is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 38 years of industry experience, currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2022. His prior experience includes over three decades at Northwestern Mutual in various roles and a three-year tenure at Cantella & Co., Inc. He is also involved in real estate ownership and operates a financial services business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management solutions and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Janice Johnson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, where she has worked for 15 years. She also maintains a background as a registered dietitian and serves as adjunct faculty teaching certified financial planning courses. Johnson holds board positions with the Town of Manchester Pension Fund and the Bennett Housing Authority, overseeing low-income housing for the elderly. Additionally, she is involved in independent insurance agency activities and tax planning and preparation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and investment management services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing multiple investment platforms and proprietary as well as third-party model strategies tailored to client objectives.

William Campbell is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a PFS™ designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 65, with 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked extensively with Avantax Insurance Agency and Avantax Advisory Services and maintains an accounting and tax preparation practice through his own firm, William H. Campbell, P.C. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical modeling and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Theodore Hintz Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, National Planning Corporation, and has maintained his own firms, Hintz & Company, LLC and Hintz Financial Services, for two decades. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a notary, election moderator, and justice of the peace, and owns a farm in Middle Haddam, CT. 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 wide range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and oversight of substantial discretionary assets.

Wanda Short is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Board of Directors for the National Council of Negro Women. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.