John Peterson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process using approved tools and data models, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Lucille Germain is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Springfield, MA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked in education-related roles, including positions as an educational consultant and teacher at multiple schools and organizations. Outside of her advisory work, she operates a personal life coaching business, InspiredbyLucille, where she coaches individuals on their personal goals. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base that includes individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Joseph Zambo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill, Bank of America, iHeartMedia, and Barnes and Noble College Stores. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Rory Brown is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Springfield, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Income Research + Management for eight years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. He serves on the investment committee for the Richard Salter Storrs Library Trustees in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual 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 investment committee guidance.

Christine Santos is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Springfield, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer and Officer for the School Centered Decision Making Team at Mary A Dryden Veterans Memorial Elementary. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad platform of capital markets services.

Jonathan Williamson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Springfield, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, Strategic Advisers, and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, using proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans based on clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides access to a broad range of investment products and capital markets services.

Ayesha King Jackson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and totaling two years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2023 and previously served in roles at American Income Life and local church organizations. Outside of her advisory work, she is a co-owner of Aaron and Ayesha Associates, an independent artist business, and DC Star Realty. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients, using model-driven investment strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Robert Mackey is a financial advisor affiliated with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He worked previously at Invest Financial Corp. for 12 years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an agent with Dowd Financial Services, an insurance agency. 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, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Timothy Corwin is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment advisory registrations, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

William Brice is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors, National Planning Corporation, and Polaris Advisory Services Inc. Brice serves as a FINRA arbitrator. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a wide range of financial services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives and supports diverse investment strategies, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and customized approaches.

Robert Fiondella is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2026 and has longstanding experience with Wealth Preservation Partners and M. Holdings Securities, Inc. He also runs a mortgage and real estate services business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad offering of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms.

Gregory Gagnon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westfield, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial and Westfield Bank since 2017 and previously was employed by ARS Restoration Specialists. 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 and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and a variety of investment strategies.

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.

Edward Benecchi III is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for the State of Connecticut and the Town of Plymouth. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

James Mapplethorpe is a financial advisor at Stifel with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. since 2009. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, utilizing forward-looking market assumptions and probabilistic modeling for asset allocation and planning analyses.

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.

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.