Joseph Falcone is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 certifications and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Janney Montgomery Scott, UBS Financial Services, Waddell & Reed, Inc., and Oxford High School. He has been with LPL Financial since 2019. 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 institutional platforms, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various asset classes.

Theodore Davis is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2011. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and delivers recommendations through a centralized consulting team in partnership with its financial advisors.

Joseph Manzi is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Berlin, CT. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent and its related entities since 2025. His prior work experience includes roles at the University of Connecticut, Fireworks by Grucci, and Berlin Public Schools. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning across various topics without discretionary trading authority, combining planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Louis Follo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor firm since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in non-variable insurance sales. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms.

John Wostbrock is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously spent 28 years with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is the owner of a tax preparation and accounting firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Kari Mcleod is a Series 65-registered financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cambridge since 2020 and previously spent four years at Pangaro Wealth Management and two years at Gap, Inc. Mcleod owns Wealth Strategies Team, LLC, a business based in Farmington, CT. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options tailored to client needs.

Althea Mortensen is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at Mount Holyoke College and UMass Amherst. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Richard Caruso is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Bristol, CT, holding 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2018 and also serves as an independent insurance agent through Tracy, Driscoll Co., Inc., a role he has held since 1987. His work history includes long-term engagements with Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company and Ohanesian/Lecours, Inc. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions across multiple custody and platform arrangements.

Annette Hassan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2011 and has been affiliated with Webster Investment Services, Inc. since 2008. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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.

David Mulhall is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Middlebury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2005 to 2007 before joining Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. and continuing with LPL Financial since 2007. He is also a CPA and provides seasonal tax preparation along with non-variable insurance sales, including health, life, disability, and long-term care insurance. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by various investment approaches and operational tools.

Paul Muska is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Newington, CT, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license with seven years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked in the education sector at Bristol and Stafford Public Schools. He also serves as an Emergency Medical Technician for the Suffield Ambulance service. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kenneth Rizzio is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 42 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His career includes long-term roles at Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company and Washington National Insurance Company, alongside his current positions at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Ohanesian/Lecours, Inc., where he also works as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning and investment management through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a variety of proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Paul Raymond is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 39 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Woodbury Financial Services, Concourse Financial Group Securities, and Uvest Financial Services Group. Outside of his advisory work, Paul serves as the head coach for the girls varsity tennis team at St. Paul Catholic High School and is a board member for several local nonprofit organizations. 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Andrew Garstang is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2012. Outside of advising, he serves as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Marketing Officer for Watermark Management Partners and is President of the Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA Board of Managers. He is also a Connecticut-appointed notary public providing free notary services to clients. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and advisory services delivered through a centralized retirement-income consulting team to support its clients.

Ashmal Baig is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Baig has been with Wells Fargo since 2022 and previously worked in retail and education sectors. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources, applying diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment evaluations.

Michael Moran is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Minnesota Life and Securian Financial Services Inc. for 20 years, as well as ownership of The Hired Brush, a residential interior painting business. Outside of finance, he is an artist and a football official. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a multi-manager platform with options ranging from model portfolios to bespoke strategies.

Harold Smith Jr. is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 40 years of experience in financial advising and wealth management, including roles as Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill for 28 years, Executive Vice President at Webster Bank for more than 20 years, and member of KPMG Peat Marwick, C.P.A.'s for 2 years. Harold holds the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation, the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification, and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University. Throughout his career, Harold has worked with high-net-worth clients, advising on family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management services. His approach involves working one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. Harold also collaborates with clients' attorneys, accountants, and other advisors to coordinate comprehensive financial and legacy planning. Harold resides in Middlebury, Connecticut, with his wife and two children and is a former Captain in the United States Marine Corps. He has been involved in various community service organizations and board memberships, including the United Way, Naugatuck Valley Development Corporation, Waterbury Association for Retarded Citizens, Waterbury Development Corporation, Waterbury Hospital Corporation, and the YMCA. His personal interests include golfing, hiking, skiing, and tennis.

Ryan Pearl is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Warner Group and LPL Financial since 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he operates the Southern CT Tax Group, a tax preparation and accounting 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 services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, utilizing various investment strategies supported by advisor-facing technology.

Raymond Powell Jr. is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 33 years of industry experience, including roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2011 and operating Rw Powell Enterprises Inc. since 1987. Outside of investment advisory, he manages Powells Income Tax Services, where he prepares income taxes. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a broad network of independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management approaches and platform arrangements.

Anthony Sardo is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Farmington, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.