William Conner is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked previously at Ameriprise and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of a wellness center with his wife. 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 services through a large network of advisers, employing various portfolio strategies and advisory platforms.

Joan (Joni) L. Suski, CFP®, CDFA®, CRPC™, CPFA®, serves as a Wealth Management Advisor, First Vice President, and Portfolio Manager at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She manages personalized and defined investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party investment products. Joni focuses on providing investment and retirement plan evaluation, design, implementation, and review for individuals, families, businesses, and other entities. Before joining Merrill in 2004, Joni accumulated 15 years of experience as a Certified Public Accountant and 11 years concurrently as a Certified Management Accountant. She holds several professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Joni earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting and minors in Mathematics and Psychology from the University of Hartford. Joni is a member of professional organizations such as the Certified Financial Planner Board, National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA), Connecticut Society of CPAs, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Hartford Golf Club. She actively participates in community service through involvement in various charities. Joni resides in Avon, Connecticut with her husband and their three children and has interests that include baseball, soccer, and spending time with her family.

Miya Spinella is a financial advisor at Fidelity with the Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Spinella held various roles across multiple companies including JPMorgan Chase and CVS Pharmacy. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a diverse set of portfolios, including model portfolios for intermediary platforms.

Raymond Powell is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His prior roles include positions at Heritage Financial Services and MFS Investment Management. Powell also engaged with Bentley Service Learning & Civic Engagement Center for two years. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals utilizing various portfolio strategies and platform arrangements.

Ryan Allison is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in Cheshire, CT. He has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Detwiler's Farm Market, Power Home Remodeling Group, and the University of Florida. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing holistic, goal-based financial plans without discretionary trading authority. The firm integrates planning with managed-account programs through the WealthPlan option while maintaining separate planning and investment services.

Christopher Borajkiewicz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Prospect, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Borajkiewicz serves on the Southern Connecticut State University Alumni Board of Directors and is chair of the Southern Connecticut State University Foundation. Ameriprise provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, including a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals with significant investable assets. The firm’s approach includes detailed income and tax planning supported by algorithmic tools and oversight from specialized committees.

Daniel Cueva is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. He has held positions at Wells Fargo Bank, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and JPMorgan Securities LLC. His credentials include the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research and analytics with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory to inform its investment approach.

Stephanie Field is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cheshire, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2018 and has prior work experience outside finance, including roles at Vespucci's Restaurant and Eye Level Learning Center. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored retirement-income planning through a collaborative, non-discretionary approach using proprietary research and third-party data.

Thomas D'avanzo is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he specializes in creating personalized financial plans that address the unique goals of his clients. His approach involves working closely with individuals to define and prioritize their objectives, resulting in financial roadmaps aimed at minimizing risk, maximizing profitability, preserving assets, and reducing financial uncertainty. Thomas has expertise in areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, and retirement income. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Business Administration from Manhattan University. Thomas is fluent in Russian and English. Beyond his professional work, Thomas is involved in community organizations such as the Brookfield Economic Development Commission, the Brookfield, CT Lion's Club, the Greater Danbury Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, and the Knights of Columbus. He also volunteers with the Brookfield Food Bank and the Brookfield, CT Volunteer Fire Department. His personal interests include boxing, golfing, ice hockey, music, rock climbing, surfing, and yoga.

Christopher Benjamin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Southington, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He is the sole owner of Christopher Benjamin Financial Group, an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, using proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations across a broad range of financial planning areas.

Alison Masopust is a financial advisor with Stifel in Southbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with the Investment & Wealth Institute as a CIMA® Certification Commission member and participates in maintaining certification standards. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Paul Fitzpatrick is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. Fitzpatrick is a 25% owner of Diversified Financial Solutions, P.C., a CPA firm where he performs accounting and tax preparation services, and he serves on the board of the YMCA of Naugatuck. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across various investment vehicles.

James Atkinson is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Southbury, CT, and has 8 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Webster Bank for two years before joining Merrill. 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 managed by internal teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Cameron Rice is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at VOYA Financial Advisors and Waddell & Reed. He is also registered as a non-variable insurance agent. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Anthony De Grandi is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 30 years of industry experience and has worked at Merrill since 2009 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. He is based in Farmington, Connecticut. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Peter Murphy is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 44 years of industry experience to his role. He specializes in areas such as college education planning, employee financial health, and retirement income, developing personalized financial strategies to help clients pursue their long-term goals. Peter holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and a Master's Degree from Trinity College. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, Peter enjoys spending time with his family and friends, reading and writing history, playing tennis and golf, and traveling with his wife.

Gregg Karal is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 32 years of industry experience, including over 20 years with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent insurance agent and tax preparer. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, offering a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

Heather Hepburn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has 26 years of industry experience, including 19 years at People's Securities, Inc., and has been with LPL Financial and Webster Bank since 2019. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a wide range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive research and operational tools.

Justin Vescovi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at M&T Bank, Webster Bank, People's Securities, Inc., and People's United Bank. He is also a commissioned notary in Connecticut. 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 such as the Bank Wealth Program.

David Ferris is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at John Hancock Distributors LLC for four years and at Oracle Corporation for five years. 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 asset management services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing various investment strategies and supporting tools.