Rebecca Marouski is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Waddell & Reed, Inc., and 360 Federal Credit Union. Outside of her advisory role, she performs data entry and tax document coordination for Don Brooks & Associates. MassMutual Investors Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Tsvetelina Dean is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2022 and previously worked at Berkshire Bank for 13 years. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in‑house and third‑party managers, alongside access to alternative investments and integrated financial services.

Kansas Sienna is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, Kansas was affiliated with the University of Connecticut and Ross Haven Farm. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools, with an emphasis on managing assets within Ameriprise accounts.

Eric Sharp is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Avantax Advisory Services and several other affiliated firms prior to joining Cetera. Outside of his advisory role, Sharp serves on the advisory committees of local nonprofit organizations focused on pregnancy support and community ministry, and he provides tax services through Cour Tax Consultants. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a national SEC-registered firm offering a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform with options that include model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies across various program structures.

Chad Czerwinski is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for Hartford Youth Scholars, a nonprofit providing training and education to youth in Hartford, CT, and oversees the management of an irrevocable trust. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Charles Beyer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with the designations ChFC® and Series 66, and six years of industry experience. His prior career includes 24 years of service in the U.S. Army. He is the principal and registered agent of B2G LLC, a company with no activity since its registration in 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and strategies and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Timothy Reynolds is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2010 and has also maintained a long-standing role at Viola Chrabaszc Reynolds and Co., LLC since 1977. Outside of his advisory work, Reynolds serves as a member of the board of directors for Peoples Bank and is an elected selectman for the town of Suffield, CT. He also holds a partnership role at a tax preparation and accounting firm. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base—including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations—providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm offers multiple investment platforms and strategies, including proprietary models and access to third-party managers, with tailored approaches to suit client objectives.

Mena Haile is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 designations with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, Haile worked at CapAcuity Securities, Inc., Sidney Federal Credit Union, and several other firms. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and market simulations as part of its financial planning process.

Monica Forbes is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Windsor, CT. She holds a Series 66 designation and has over 28 years of prior experience at IBM. She is also the owner and broker of Forbes Insurance Solutions LLC, a health insurance brokerage. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm is notable for its extensive retail advisor network and affiliated financial services.

Benjamin Emory is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and has previously worked at Ameriprise, Fidelity Investments, Lincoln Financial Advisors, Bank of America, Merrill, and the University of Connecticut. Emory also serves as Lead Advisor at IronBridge Wealth Counsel, LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides brokerage and advisory services with access to various investment platforms and third-party managers, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Calla Poulos is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera since 2021 and previously at Voya Financial Advisors and MassMutual Financial Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Sherry Turner is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Voya Financial Advisors and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of her advisory work, she is an affiliate marketer for a digital marketing education program called Selling with Confidence (SWC 2.0). Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Thomas Vinson is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, bringing six years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research since 2019 and has held roles at Noble Capital Markets and Clemson University. Outside of his advisory work, he has operated Sunshine Kleen Coin Laundry since 2018. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and investment management services through a network of independent professionals, employing both proprietary and third-party strategies tailored to client objectives.

Derek Meade is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Advisory Services and Ohio National Insurance. Meade has also been active in his community, serving as president of the North Central CT Chamber of Commerce and as a member of the Rotary Club of Enfield, CT. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Srikumar Ramanan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 2005. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Richard Howell is a financial advisor at Cetera with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Cetera in 2019, he worked at Foresters Financial for seven years. Outside of finance, Howell is involved in historical reenactments and lectures, serving as president of Historic Lectures and Living History, and holds trustee and board positions with several historical societies and organizations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

Ivana Spacek is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Merrill since 1996. She has also worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, along 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kimberly Choiniere is a financial advisor at Stifel with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Stifel since 2019, alongside being self-employed since 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in paper crafting education, creating content and teaching card making, scrapbooking, and mixed media arts. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, providing brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Douglas Brown is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2022, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. He also serves as a trustee for a family investment trust. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory services and financial planning to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets with a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and models.

Brian Costello is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in business ownership and consulting through his entities BFC Group LLC and Traverse Advisory Group. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.