Shannon Hotchkiss is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Cetera since 2025 and also has a longstanding affiliation with Rubman & Associates, where she has been involved for over two decades. Additionally, she has experience in tax preparation and accounting through her work with Rubman & Associates and Innovest Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Gregory Gagnon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westfield, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial and Westfield Bank since 2017, with earlier experience at ARS Restoration Specialists. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and various management strategies.

Steven Howard is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2018, he worked at Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. from 2015 to 2018. Howard is involved in multiple other business activities, serving as president and owner of several advisory firms and financial enterprises. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse 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, providing a range of portfolio management options and proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Nicholas Zucco is currently a Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. Prior to this, he served as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2025 to 2026. His progression at Fidelity includes positions as Financial Consultant from 2022 to 2025 and Investment Consultant from 2019 to 2022. Before joining Fidelity Investments, Nicholas worked as a Financial Advisor at MassMutual from 2017 to 2019. Nicholas's approach is centered on creating an environment where both clients and advisors can thrive. He emphasizes intentional coaching, authentic leadership, and a commitment to fostering each advisor's growth to ensure clients receive high-quality service.

James Kelleher is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with individuals, families, and business owners to help align their financial decisions with their long-term goals. He collaborates directly with clients to develop personalized strategies that address their short-, mid-, and long-term financial objectives. Kelleher has expertise in various areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds professional designations such as Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Fairfield University. Outside of his professional activities, Kelleher is involved with the Torrington Fish and Game community.

Jason Hicklen is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Edward Jones since 2012. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and practices in Longmeadow, MA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Soto is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential, Voya Financial Advisors, and New York Life. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a test proctor for Morris and McDaniel, Inc., administering exams for police and fire departments. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of program options including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies across multiple custodial relationships.

Samuel Toskin is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual and its affiliated firms since 2007 and is a principal of Advisor Collective LLC, a consulting financial services business. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, using firm-approved analytical tools and structured planning engagements.

Brian Caine is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Holyoke, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 37 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a broker providing life, disability, long-term care, health insurance, and fixed annuities through various carriers. MML 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 financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and provide written recommendations.

Michael Poggi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding CFP® certification and Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience, having worked at LPL Financial since 2010 and previously at Private Portfolio Partners, LLC for 11 years. Poggi is also an adjunct professor at Western New England University and serves as CEO and co-owner of Innovative Capital Partners, a patent licensing company. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, supported by research and model portfolios from both internal and third-party sources.

Robert Desnoyers is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2008. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in South Hadley, MA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Ronald Loftus is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Springfield, Massachusetts. He has been serving clients since 1981, bringing over four decades of experience in financial planning and portfolio management. Ronald holds several professional designations, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), the Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist™ (CRPS), and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credentials. He earned a bachelor's degree from Western New England University. His expertise includes family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and socially responsible, values-based, and ESG investing. Ronald is recognized for his commitment to exceptional customer service and building enduring relationships with clients. He resides near Belchertown, Massachusetts, on part of his family's farm with his wife and their two dogs. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking the Holyoke Range and is actively involved in community volunteering, including land conservation efforts with organizations such as the Kestrel Land Trust, as well as aviation projects alongside his son.

Charles Bonatakis is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Springfield, MA, holding a Series 63 designation and 45 years of industry experience. He has served at Raymond James since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is on the Endowment Committee for St Luke Church in East Longmeadow, where he oversees the church’s investment funds. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Norman Cotteleer is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022, following seven years at Ameriprise Financial Services. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Geoffrey Moore is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2009. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Damon Accardi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously held roles at First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities. Accardi also operates Accardi Financial Group, LLC. 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 advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and research from various sources.

Steven Lanier is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial, People's United Bank, and Global Atlantic Financial Company. He also provides financial planning and investment advice to PeoplesBank customers through his involvement with PeoplesWealth Advisory Group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports advisory programs and institutional consulting across an extensive advisor network.

David Samuelsen is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Springfield, MA, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2013 to 2017 before joining MML Investors Services LLC and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company in 2017. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using collaborative annual planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Heather Le Compte is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with seven years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her work history includes roles at MassMutual and Northwestern Mutual, and she was involved with Big Green Clean from 2012 to 2018. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools and provides a variety of investment and planning programs.

Siobhan Passmore is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works with clients to uncover their priorities and develop strategies to pursue their financial goals. She holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has a Master's Degree from the University of the Witwatersrand.