Ariel Stein is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently associated with Raymond James Financial. He has held roles at Argentum Financial Partners and Argentum Private Wealth, where he undertakes managerial and administrative duties. He is also licensed as a non-variable insurance agent, writing policies for clients. 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 institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by advanced analytical tools and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Avery Barlow is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Avon, CT, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Barlow is involved in real estate activities through ownership and membership in real estate-related entities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Adam K Mangs is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Farmington, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. 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 investment management solutions, including advisory and brokerage services supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

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.

Richard Bachand is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Voya Financial Advisors and operating Tarlov Financial Group since 2005. He is also involved in several related businesses focused on the sale and service of fixed insurance and investment products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm supporting more than 10,000 advisors and serving individual, institutional, and retirement plan clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to third-party money managers and a range of program structures.

Heitor Caballero is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, New York Life, M&T Bank, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. He is also involved with St. Roch Roman Catholic Church Corporation in a non-investment capacity. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Thomas Turon is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is also employed through C3 Consulting Services, LLC in relation to his work at The OakBridge Group, a Private Wealth Advisory Practice of Ameriprise. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with specialized retirement income planning services that leverage proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools to provide tailored advice.

Robert Bishop is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with OSAIC and has previously worked at firms including Royal Alliance, Securities Service Network, Financial Vision, New England Capital Planners, and LPL Financial. He also serves as a wealth advisor at BACH WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC, providing wealth management and advice to clients. OSAIC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutions, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs a range of asset allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios that may include various asset classes and investment strategies.

John King is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in developing personalized wealth management strategies that align with clients' long-term goals. Drawing on the resources of Merrill and Bank of America, he offers guidance that reflects an understanding of evolving market conditions and the full financial picture of each client. John holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Connecticut. He actively participates in community service, dedicating time to volunteer with local organizations in line with Merrill's tradition of community involvement.

Sarah Welch is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include ten years each at Park Avenue Securities LLC and Guardian Life Insurance Co. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in a family partnership that manages timber sales and real estate in Vermont. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program structures and uses a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios.

Margaret Jakubowski is a financial advisor at Cetera with seven years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has worked with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2019 and is currently the owner of Hensley Advisors. In addition to her advisory role, she sells fixed insurance products including life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and retirement services, operating a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary programs and access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Mehdi Azizi is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at VALIC Financial Advisors and People's United Bank. He is also involved in Honey Badger Management Inc., where he serves as a financial advisor. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

James Convery is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Simsbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Johnson Brunetti LLC, JB Capital, LLC, and E*Trade Financial and its affiliates. 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, using firm-approved software to develop collaborative, annual financial plans.

Halina Fiedorowicz is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Farmington, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2015. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailoring strategies to clients’ risk profiles through both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Eugene Duarte is a Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he leads the KD Wealth Management Group, a multigenerational team that provides personalized guidance and service focused on a planning-first approach. Eugene works closely with individuals, families, business owners, and corporate executives to address complex financial challenges and help clients pursue their goals through tailored wealth management strategies. With over 30 years of experience, Eugene's expertise includes retirement planning, investment management, wealth preservation, estate planning, and multigenerational wealth transfer. He holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a bachelor's degree from Bryant University and is a member of the Financial Planning Association. Outside of his professional work, Eugene values family and community involvement. He has been married for over 30 years and has three children. His family participates in church, sports, music, and scouting activities. Eugene is involved with organizations such as the Red Cross and CT Foodshare and enjoys cooking, golfing, hiking, music, and spending time with his family.

James Raspanti is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Bristol, CT, with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work experience includes roles at Verizon, Protegrity, Software AG USA, Custodia Technology, and Axway. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive, goal-based financial analyses without discretionary portfolio management. The firm emphasizes planning across multiple financial topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Matthew Mauro is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at Great American Donut and has experience in education from Bentley University and Southington High School. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Dennis Stanek II is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Farmington, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at City National Bank since 2017 and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director of Swag Custom Rides, a business focused on rebuilding pick-up trucks, and has held a board position with Hartford Healthcare Corporation. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, tailoring strategies to client risk profiles through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

John Panico is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Avon, CT. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual in 2020, he worked at Babson Capital Management from 2015 to 2018. 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, emphasizing collaborative annual planning engagements that recommend investment strategies rather than specific products.

Richard Ohanesian is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2018 and previously operated Ohanesian/Lecours, Inc. from 2009 to 2018. He is also involved with OSJ Partners LLC as a consultant and head of compliance. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing proprietary and third-party strategies across various platform arrangements.