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.

Amanda Benecchi is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2013. She holds the Series 66 designation and operates out of Avon, CT. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of 23,701 advisors and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Heather Hepburn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Waterbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, she worked at People's Securities, Inc. for 19 years. She is also associated with Webster Bank in an investment-related capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies.

Thomas Pringle is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Avon, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 43 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Pringle serves as a co-trustee for a client account in a fiduciary capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research.

David Ferris is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at John Hancock Distributors LLC for four years and spent five years at Oracle Corporation. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Erin Smith is a Series 65–licensed financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines, based in Oakville, CT. She has three years of industry experience, including roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2022 and Bank of America from 2015 to 2022. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large client base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

Michael Blaszczak is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Blaszczak has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2007 and also works as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, delivering customized strategies across multiple platforms and a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Brian Kelaher is a Wealth Management Advisor based in the Farmington Merrill Lynch Wealth Management office. He has been a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch since November 2012 and has spent his entire career in financial services. Brian works with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that address various factors including risk tolerance, current resources, family dynamics, and long-term goals. His approach emphasizes consistent communication and collaboration to help clients navigate their financial futures. Brian holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Brown University and has earned multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His expertise covers a range of client focus areas such as retirement income, legacy planning, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, small business strategies, and college education planning. Outside of his professional work, Brian is involved with Amy's Angels in the community. He lives in Canton, CT with his wife and their two children. Brian welcomes the opportunity to learn about clients’ financial goals and to apply his knowledge and resources to support their long-term success.

Adam Peterson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His background includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Santander Bank, and Hartford Healthcare. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Klaus Engstler is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Middlebury, CT, with seven years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® and ChFC® designations, as well as Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Engstler has been with Edward Jones since 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated services, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Robert Brochu is a Series 63-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Farmington, CT, bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1994 and has operated R.G.B. Financial since 1984. Brochu serves on the Town of Farmington Municipal Employees Pension Plan Retirement Board and is involved in tax preparation through RGB Tax Services LLC, a business he operates. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Gary Tasillo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Farmington, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 40 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor firms since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Tunxis Wealth Management, which focuses on health and life insurance, long-term care insurance, and fixed annuities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, comprehensive financial planning, and utilizes model portfolios and research to support diversified investment strategies.

Marc Dynder is a CFP® and ChFC® with 26 years of experience in financial advisory. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving in Southington, CT. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in community activities including serving on the Southington Conservation Commission and Open Space Committee, and acting as an assistant coach for the Southington Youth Wrestling Club. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized recommendation reports. As a large institutional firm, it offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Cailyn Paradise is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked for Lincoln Financial (formerly Liberty Mutual Benefits) from 2011 to 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Gregg Desmarais is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2024, he worked at TD Bank N.A. and TD Private Client Wealth LLC for eight years. Desmarais serves as a school council member for Southwick Regional School and is a partner in a wealth management firm in Avon, CT. 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, and institutional investors. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

William George III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Farmington, CT, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and Prudential Financial, among other firms. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research and model portfolios.

Jason Warnke is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Avon, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Warnke is involved in several non-investment-related business activities, including managing consulting services and real estate holding companies. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement, providing tailored recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with advisory services and emphasizes managed accounts within its investment approach.

James Coleman Sr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Waterbury, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 36 years of industry experience. He previously led Coleman Financial Advisory Group for over 18 years and worked with Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc. He serves as chairman of the Connecticut chapter of the Society Of Financial Awareness and is an author of "Educated Investing." LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, research, and a range of investment strategies.

Julia Weston is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2011 and with Thrivent Investment Management since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the Distribution Committee Vice Chair for The Women and Girls Fund in Bristol, a nonprofit that grants funds to programs supporting women and girls. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning covering various topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option while keeping the services separate.