Gregory Gagnon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westfield, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial and Westfield Bank since 2017 and previously was employed by ARS Restoration Specialists. 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 third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and a variety of investment strategies.

Ariel Stein is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently associated with Raymond James Financial. He has held roles at Argentum Financial Partners and Argentum Private Wealth, where he undertakes managerial and administrative duties. He is also licensed as a non-variable insurance agent, writing policies for clients. 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, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by advanced analytical tools and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Avery Barlow is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Avon, CT, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Barlow is involved in real estate activities through ownership and membership in real estate-related entities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

James Kelleher is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with individuals, families, and business owners to help align their financial decisions with their long-term goals. He collaborates directly with clients to develop personalized strategies that address their short-, mid-, and long-term financial objectives. Kelleher has expertise in various areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds professional designations such as Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Fairfield University. Outside of his professional activities, Kelleher is involved with the Torrington Fish and Game community.

Brian Marois is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Tumolo Wealth Management, Infinex Investments, Ion Investments, Key Investment Services, and United Bank. He is also the owner of Impact Financial, LLC, an independent business activity unrelated to investment advising. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology and a large network of advisors.

Edward Benecchi III is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for the State of Connecticut and the Town of Plymouth. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Richard Bachand is a financial advisor at Cetera with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has worked previously with Voya Financial Advisors and his own firm, Tarlov Financial Group, where he remains active. Bachand is involved in multiple financial services businesses, including fixed insurance sales and serving as a senior financial advisor. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, enabling advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or create custom strategies.

James Mapplethorpe is a financial advisor at Stifel with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. since 2009. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, utilizing forward-looking market assumptions and probabilistic modeling for asset allocation and planning analyses.

Jason Hicklen is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Edward Jones since 2012. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and practices in Longmeadow, MA. 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, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Soto is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential, Voya Financial Advisors, and New York Life. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a test proctor for Morris and McDaniel, Inc., administering exams for police and fire departments. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of program options including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies across multiple custodial relationships.

Phillip Dimond is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America and National Planning Corporation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and operational tools.

Samuel Toskin is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual and its affiliated firms since 2007 and is a principal of Advisor Collective LLC, a consulting financial services business. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, using firm-approved analytical tools and structured planning engagements.

Meghan Monaghan is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Springfield, MA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at NYLife Securities, Raymond James Financial Services, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Pioneer Valley Financial Group. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with a focus on collaborative, goal-based planning and multiple event-driven services.

Heitor Caballero is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, New York Life, M&T Bank, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. He is also involved with St. Roch Roman Catholic Church Corporation in a non-investment capacity. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Thomas Turon is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is also employed through C3 Consulting Services, LLC in relation to his work at The OakBridge Group, a Private Wealth Advisory Practice of Ameriprise. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with specialized retirement income planning services that leverage proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools to provide tailored advice.

Ronald Loftus is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Springfield, Massachusetts. He has been serving clients since 1981, bringing over four decades of experience in financial planning and portfolio management. Ronald holds several professional designations, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), the Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist™ (CRPS), and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credentials. He earned a bachelor's degree from Western New England University. His expertise includes family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and socially responsible, values-based, and ESG investing. Ronald is recognized for his commitment to exceptional customer service and building enduring relationships with clients. He resides near Belchertown, Massachusetts, on part of his family's farm with his wife and their two dogs. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking the Holyoke Range and is actively involved in community volunteering, including land conservation efforts with organizations such as the Kestrel Land Trust, as well as aviation projects alongside his son.

Charles Bonatakis is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Springfield, MA, holding a Series 63 designation and 45 years of industry experience. He has served at Raymond James since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is on the Endowment Committee for St Luke Church in East Longmeadow, where he oversees the church’s investment funds. 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, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Howard Rosenblatt is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2010 and previously held roles at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities from 2000 to 2010. Rosenblatt also operates Rosenblatt Wealth Management, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions, offering a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, and participant-level retirement advice through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Geoffrey Moore is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2009. Raymond James & Associates is a large 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 institutional fiduciary solutions.

Michelle Wright is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including customized financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by advanced modeling tools.