Joseph Dipasquale is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation and over 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax and Symetra, among others. He also operates Retire Safety First LLC, a business focused on retirement, investment, and insurance planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a wide range of investment programs and third-party managers.

Charles Bailey III is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has held prior roles at Avantax Investment Services, 1st Global Advisors, and his own firm, Charles Bailey & Associates, LLC, where he also serves as a CPA. Additionally, he is president of Beacon Healthcare Services, Inc., a financial services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Steven Dolzani is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 17 years of industry experience, including roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Metlife Securities Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, health, property, casualty, and Medicare-related products. 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 offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software and annual, collaborative client engagements.

Thomas Brown is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Coventry, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Osaic Wealth since 2018 and previously at Signator Investors, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. Brown also has a longstanding role with the Charles G. Marcus Agency, where he has been involved in the sale and marketing of fixed annuities and non-variable insurance products since 1994. Additionally, he serves as trustee for his son's irrevocable testamentary trust. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, incorporating stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Jillian Pelkey is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2018, and previously was with MacKinstry Financial & Investments LLC from 2016 to 2018. She holds a Series 66 designation. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining multi-asset model portfolios with centralized custody and operational support.

Richard Mullaney is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2021 and previously was with VOYA Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2021. He is also the owner of Mullaney & Associates LLC, a financial services and recruiting business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Utpal Parekh is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Colchester, CT. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked at People's United Advisors and People's Securities, Inc. from 2014 to 2022. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios from multiple sources.

Susan Chatfield is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 31 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Rotary International, serving as chair of the Annual Giving sub-committee, and is active in the Outreach and Witness committee at Rocky Hill Congregational Church. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with tailored investment strategies implemented through a mix of in-house and third-party managers. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs providing portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services.

Matthew Forman is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping clients develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their unique goals and changing market conditions. His client areas of expertise include divorce transition planning, education planning, executive compensation, legacy planning, retirement income, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, personal retirement planning, and tax minimization. Matthew holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Hartford and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He follows a philosophy of working one-on-one with clients to create strategies aimed at pursuing their long-term financial objectives. In addition to his professional work, Matthew participates in community volunteer activities. His personal interests include basketball, cooking, football, gardening, golfing, hiking, and spending time with his family.

Philip Napolitano III is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with MassMutual Investors Services and has previously worked at firms including LPL Financial, American Eagle Federal Credit Union, Key Investment Services, Edward Jones, and S&P Global. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Extra Innings Sports, a retail business, and is licensed to sell life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes ongoing, collaborative financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Kevin Stroiney is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has three years of industry experience, including roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Co and MML Investors Services LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is also an independent insurance agent, selling life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance products. MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative annual planning engagements utilizing advanced tools and also runs educational seminars and specialized planning programs.

Benjamin Hyland is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including LPL Enterprise and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Prior to entering the financial industry, he spent seven years at BMW of North Haven. Mass Mutual 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, focusing on collaborative, goal-oriented planning without discretionary investment authority.

Matthew Evora is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and six years of experience. Prior to Merrill, he worked at Webster Bank for two years and attended the University of Connecticut. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s platform, providing access to a broad set of investment products and services.

Laura Fish Kelly is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Glastonbury, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Kelly serves on the Board of Directors for St Isidore and Maria Church. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce tailored Recommendation Reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Christian Fragoso is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and Fidelity Investments. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options tailored to clients meeting net-worth thresholds. The firm integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels, enabling advisors to deliver recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Sunny Patel is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Manchester, CT, with five years of industry experience. He holds CFP® and CFA® designations and has worked at firms including Connecticut River Wealth Management, The Goff Financial Group, and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he is a passive investor and member of Patel Global Group LLC, a hotel business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by internal and third-party research.

Debora Ingraham is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets who has 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she participates in community and cultural activities, serving as chairman of investments for the South United Methodist Church board of trustees and as a board member of the Manchester Symphony Orchestra and Chorale. She also operates a home-based sewing and quilting business and works as a retail associate at LL Bean. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, featuring integrated portfolio management, financial planning, and custody services.

Anthony Wright is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Michael Schulitz for Simsbury and Central Connecticut State University. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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, focusing on collaborative, goal-driven planning engagements.

Jacob Parent is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience with Barnum Financial Group and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of financial services, he has been associated with Bryant University since 2020 and worked in education with South Windsor Public Schools. 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, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs collaborative financial planning using firm-approved software and offers specialized programs including estate settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Christie Treat is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she operates Treat, LLC, providing Reiki energy healing services and retail sales of minerals and crystals. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.