James Combs is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera and Cartier Wealth. His career includes roles at Ameriprise, National Life Group, and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Outside of finance, he managed Good Neighbor Lawn Care for over a decade. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm supports a variety of investment strategies and program structures with over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Christopher Testa is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Southbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and nine years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Webster Bank and Financial Resources Group. 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 financial planning and asset management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customizable strategies across various platforms.

Peter Tasillo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Farmington, CT. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Tunxis Wealth Management LLC and held positions at Windsor Public School and Johnson & Wales University. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, 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.

Janet Parry is a financial advisor at Merrill with 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1994 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for the Farview Farm Association, a homeowners association in Redding, CT. Merrill 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Gavin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and over 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously spent 18 years at Waddell & Reed, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Gavin owns several non-investment businesses, including The Sweets Pond Food Company, LLC and TrailIntel. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions with a broad range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm supports its network of over 22,800 advisors with various investment strategies and operational tools, managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Paul Shay is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations, and has 46 years of industry experience. He has worked at Osaic since 2025 and previously spent 17 years with Lincoln Financial Securities. He also has experience selling and servicing life insurance. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by a variety of portfolio management strategies and tools.

Stephen Harrington is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Harrington holds a Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, access to separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Felix Malitsky is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Newtown, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at METLIFE Securities Inc and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as a wrestling coach and serves on the board of Connecticut Pride Football, a youth sports program. 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, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment and planning programs, including recent additions such as divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning services.

Lydia Taft is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has previously worked in roles outside of finance, including positions at Farmhouse Tacos and Building Blocks Childcare & Preschool. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing annual advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

David Meade is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at People's Securities, Inc., Signator Investors, Inc., and MSI Financial Services, Inc. Meade operates several investment-related businesses under LPL Financial, including Meade Wealth Management. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Ryan Nuzzo Sr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Long View Investments LLC and has experience in educational settings including the University of Connecticut and Amity Regional High School. He is also involved with Long View Investments LLC, a support company unrelated to investment activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to tailor recommendations to client goals, supporting implementation through various advisory programs and maintaining a focus on technology and compliance.

Craig Ferris is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Highland Golf Club and The Spotted Horse and was involved with Jones Family Tree Farm for six years. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Julie Beauchamp is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2022. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., and Advest, Inc. She owns and operates Beauchamp Investment Group, an independent advisory practice based in Connecticut. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad menu of planning options that address diverse needs such as retirement, education, and business-owner transitions. The firm supports tailored recommendations through proprietary research and tools, with clients able to implement strategies via brokerage or advisory programs.

Bosmat Cohen is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to her role in finance, she worked with the Cheshire Board of Education and Lincoln College of New England. Outside of her advisory duties, she is a spinning instructor at the Southington-Cheshire YMCA. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Lisa Simon is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2012. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors such as pension and profit-sharing plans.

Kevin Gargano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hamden, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Co. of America, Raymond James Financial Services, and Liberty Bank. He is also the president and owner of RoGar Pharma, a non-investment-related business. 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.

Patrick Skelly is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fiduciary activities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement planning with written recommendation reports and annual advice on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Luke Derose is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Cetera from 2020 to 2024. Outside of finance, he was involved with Mecha Noodle Bar from 2016 to 2021. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Michael Riley is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2023. Prior to joining LPL, he spent 29 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved with Northstar Wealth Partners in a business development role. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Chelsea Le Moine is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Waterbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior background includes roles at Webster Bank, Fidelity Investments, and MassMutual, as well as work with the Incline Village General Improvement District and involvement with nonprofit organizations such as the Full Community Foundation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.