Duane Blische III is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and has held roles outside finance, including positions at John Brewers Tavern and Pizzeria Marzano. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Nithin Eranezhath is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Nithin has been serving a global clientele since 2008, including affluent individuals, families, and business owners. He employs a goals-based approach to wealth management that begins with understanding each client’s specific objectives and developing tailored strategies to build, manage, and preserve their wealth. His expertise encompasses areas such as retirement planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, philanthropic giving, and socially responsible investing. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Nithin was a financial center manager with Bank of America and has management experience across hospitality, retail, and financial services. He has lived and worked in four countries, broadening his global perspective. Currently, he is part of a three-advisor wealth management team with a combined experience exceeding 60 years. Nithin is committed to building long-term relationships that foster open communication and provide clients with tailored financial guidance beyond traditional portfolio management. Nithin earned his bachelor’s degree from the Institute of Hotel Management. Outside of his professional role, he and his wife, Nancy, actively engage in volunteer efforts through their church, supporting local and international communities. His personal interests include cooking, fishing, traveling, spending time with family, and watching movies.

David Petruzzelli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Longmeadow, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at MassMutual, MML Investors Services, Inc., and Quick & Reilly. Petruzzelli operates Petruzzelli Financial Services, an investment-related business affiliated with his LPL 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Susan Alvanos is a CFP® and ChFC® with 27 years of industry experience. She is currently with Morgan Stanley in Springfield, MA, where she has worked since 2025 following a 20-year tenure at Ameriprise. Outside of her advisory role, she is a sole proprietor and joint owner of a rental property business. 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 and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment models to support client outcomes.

Tanya Ferrero is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation. She has been associated with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2009 and has worked with Charter Oak Financial/Post Game Financial since 2011. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software and structured, collaborative planning processes.

Mary Couture is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and has prior experience with People's United Advisors, Inc. and People's Securities, Inc. Couture is also involved with Wilmington Advisors at M&T. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a broad advisory platform that includes financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional programs.

Cary Rubman is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His career includes extensive work as an independent insurance agent, serving clients in various capacities related to life, health, and long-term care insurance. He is also a partner and CFO of Innosure Insurance LLC, a property and casualty agency. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services delivered through a multi-manager platform featuring both affiliated and third-party investment options.

James Foard Jr. Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Springfield, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2002. He serves as trustee or co-trustee for family-related irrevocable and special needs trusts. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Steven Alminas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Springfield, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning incorporates structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools but clients are responsible for plan implementation and updates.

Anthony Cianflone is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Redstone Wealth Management LLC and Accounting & Tax Associates, Inc., where he is also an enrolled agent. Outside of financial advising, he serves as president of a condominium association board and is involved in solar energy referrals. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm manages over $256 billion in assets with more than 10,000 advisors serving approximately 800,000 clients.

Edward Barry is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial since 2009 and is also the owner of Valley Financial Group, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is an agent for United Healthcare-Medicare Advantage, focusing on health insurance. 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 institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools to support client goals, with specialized municipal and public finance capabilities uncommon among large institutional advisors.

Travis Ritter is a financial advisor at Cetera with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2020, following prior roles at Securian Financial Services Inc. and Pioneer Financial Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and provides access to multiple program platforms and third-party managers.

Michael Ashe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Matthew Sondrini is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Granby, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors and VOYA Financial for eight years before joining Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on a local board of directors and works as a delivery driver for GrubHub. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, providing written recommendations that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and automated tools overseen by a retirement income team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice.

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.

Michael Martin is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 10 years and served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve for 34 years and on active duty from 2018 to 2024. Martin is the owner of M2 Wealth Partners, where he provides wealth management advice. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and sponsors wrap-fee advisory programs and institutional consulting.

Alexander Macdonald is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Springfield, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2025. His prior work includes roles outside finance such as campus recreation at Southern Methodist University and municipal positions with the Town of Dennis. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide array of advisory programs including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies, with approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets under management.

Laura Depergola is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at both LPL Financial and 360 Federal Credit Union since 2014. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

David Hannah is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in East Longmeadow, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice. The firm’s retirement income program emphasizes dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies within a structured investment approach.

Tami Maurice is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Springfield, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management 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 supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.