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.

Jamie Hensch is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in East Longmeadow, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2020, Jamie worked with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for six years. Jamie serves on the Board of Directors for Longmeadow Public Schools and is a member of the Longmeadow School Committee. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Melanie Skroski is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has been with MML Investors Services LLC and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Sustain Home + Wares, a retail business focused on sustainable living through upcycled furniture and products from women- and minority-owned vendors. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. Their approach includes collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools, with implementation of recommendations handled separately.

Peter Alexopoulos is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Springfield, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2008. He is a passive investor in a real estate lending fund but has no active role or responsibilities in that business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Michael Goncalves is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at LPL Financial since 2011 and at Webster Investment Services since 2002. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and third-party asset management, supported by a combination of proprietary research and technology tools.

Brenton Silano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Avon, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2011 and previously at Webster Investment Services, Inc. from 2008 to 2021. 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.

Michael Becconsall is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Invesco Advisers, Inc. and AIG Capital Services, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is employed at The Investors Center, Inc., where he supports financial advisors in their daily activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base ranging from individual and high-net-worth clients to institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytic tools to align with client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through a specialized affiliation.

Steven Gobel Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Springfield, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Coupa Software Incorporated, and Tipalti Solutions Ltd. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

John Lasek is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in West Springfield, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a combination of in-house and third-party advisory models to tailor investment solutions to client needs.

Timothy Carmon is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Moody's Corporation and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he serves as CFO of Carmon Funeral Homes and chairs the endowment committee at Trinity United Methodist Church. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars with a focus on collaborative, annual planning relationships.

Cody Burns is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2015. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Debbra Gorczycki is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services in various capacities for over two decades prior to joining Raymond James. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary planning and consulting aligned with client goals.

Joanne De Palma is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2015 and currently operates under Kelly & Company Wealth Partners LLC. In addition to advisory services, she is also licensed to sell fixed insurance products including life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of investment strategies, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management across various program options and custodial relationships.

Flavia Mc Caughey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Springfield, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and has prior experience at Boston University and Suffolk University. She is a minority owner of FR Accounting and Tax, a tax preparation and accounting firm. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Diane Stone is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007. Outside of her financial advisory role, she also works as an Uber driver. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Troy Ochoa is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2021 and is also the vice president and owner of Ochoa Inc., a salon and spa business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across various platform arrangements.

David Ivanoudis is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to that, he was associated with Proequities and Protective Life from 2014 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Gennaro Ferrentino is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 10 years before joining Raymond James in 2022. Ferrentino is also president of Ferrentino Wealth Management, an independent business affiliated with Raymond James. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and encourages implementation through its advisory programs, supporting its services with advanced analytical tools and institutional consulting capabilities.

Thomas Adams is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding a Series 63 designation and 49 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach utilizes a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which incorporates forward-looking market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and financial planning.

James Harmon is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has prior experience at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Harmon works part-time as a delivery driver for Door Dash. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.