Basia Pietrzak is currently serving as a Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments. In this role, she is responsible for delivering customer service and leading her team through coaching, feedback, and recognition. She focuses on creating a workplace culture that empowers and motivates her team members to achieve their potential. Basia's professional experience includes positions at Fidelity Investments such as Client Services Team Leader, OBTL, and CRM, as well as roles at Fairbanks Wealth Management and Janney Montgomery Scott, where she served as an Account Executive and Assistant Branch Manager respectively. This background reflects her broad experience in financial services and leadership. Outside of her professional career, Basia enjoys activities such as cooking and baking, fitness, spending time with pets, reading, and traveling.

Rachel Sorrentino is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets since 2022. Her prior experience includes roles at Janney Montgomery Scott and Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of her advisory work, she has worked as a driver for transportation services with Lyft and Uber. 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 combine discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with financial planning and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

William Cholawa is a financial advisor at Merrill with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at UBS Financial Services for 10 years before joining Merrill in 2024. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Julio Hernandez Achury is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, he worked at Restoration 1 of Fairfield County for four years and held positions at Newtown High School and Liceo Matovelle. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a blend of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a wide range of capital markets and research resources.

Matthew Mardirosian is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for nine years before joining UBS in 2023. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Hartford, CT. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a variety of brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, providing access to proprietary research, market-making activities, and affiliated lending programs.

George Silvester is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving as a member of the Boston Executive Services Team since 2017. He works primarily with founders, executives, and key associates at both privately held and publicly traded companies, focusing on the intricacies of equity ownership and equity compensation. George's approach begins with understanding what is most important to his clients and assessing their current position relative to their goals, ultimately developing customized financial strategies that align with their evolving life needs, resources, and aspirations. George began his career at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management as a Summer Analyst in 2016, where he developed an understanding of the client-advisor relationship and the collaborative pursuit of clients’ life goals. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Management with a concentration in Finance from Tulane University’s A.B. Freeman School of Business. Additionally, George has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation awarded by the College for Financial Planning, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, George’s personal interests include biking, bowling, chess, cooking, golfing, hiking, and reading.

Max Leopold is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Honor, Townsend & Kent for five years. Leopold also operates a tax preparation and non-variable insurance business under the name Leopold Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions through a large network of advisors using various investment strategies and technology tools.

Travis Meyers is a financial advisor at Cetera with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Cetera and affiliated firms since 2019, following prior roles at Foresters Financial Services and Foresters Advisory Services LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a director and board member of Coach Pitch at Portland Little League, overseeing team creation, coach selection, scheduling, and general administration. 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 range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services and operates a multi-manager platform with multiple program options and custodial relationships.

James Dowd is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for 13 years. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in its approach and delivers recommendations through a centralized consulting team working alongside financial advisors.

Carl Saponare is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. since 2002. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Jermine Jr. is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2008. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Christine Jones is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Springfield, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a landlord in a rental property business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ty Martinelli is a CFP® with 21 years of experience in financial advising, currently with LPL Financial since 2011. He previously worked at Mariner Financial Group, LLC and The Westerman Group, LLC. Martinelli also acts as an independent insurance agent selling life insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, and supports client strategies with both proprietary and third-party resources.

Nolan Glenn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at M Holdings Securities, Inc. and FactSet Research Systems. 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.

Paul Leeming is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2005. Leeming serves on the audit committee of The Williams School, an independent day school in New London, CT. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management through proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Scott Stimson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in South Windsor, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He worked at Voya Financial and its affiliates from 2014 to 2025 before joining Ameriprise in 2025. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-supported recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Arnold Magid is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Suffield, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and having 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2010 and previously with Gunnallen Financial, Inc. and Equitable Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and offers various platform solutions, including proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

David McMahon is a CFP® professional at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously held roles at Voya Financial and Voya Financial Advisors, INC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and tax-efficient services through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jack Anderson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Grenier Financial Advisors and has academic experience at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Syracuse University. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and integrated financial services.

Hanna Behlke is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in equestrian activities and contributes to Jencks Network LLC through data entry, website updates, and newsletter writing. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by internal research and third-party strategists and offers access to financial planning, third-party asset managers, and various wrap programs.