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.

Brian Cohan is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds the Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and has worked at Cambridge Investment Research entities since 2023. His prior work includes roles at Chubb and PLS Logistics. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including 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 a range of portfolio management options and customized strategies.

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 with J.P. Morgan Securities in Farmington, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with four years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2022 and concurrently at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence to inform recommendations. The firm offers these services on a non-discretionary basis, applying an ESG eligibility framework when assembling investable universes.

Robert Brochu is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Farmington, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and over 41 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1994 and operates RGB Financial, a related advisory business, which he has managed since 1984. Brochu serves on the Town of Farmington Municipal Employees Pension Plan Retirement Board and is a limited liability member of Cincinnati Donuts, LLC, an investment partnership owning several Dunkin Donuts locations. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive research and technology tools.

Gary Tasillo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Farmington, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 41 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor entities since 2004 and previously worked at Main Street Management Company for six years. Tasillo is associated with Tunxis Wealth Management, which offers health and life insurance products alongside financial services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm supports a broad range of investment strategies and financial planning services, combining advisory platforms with extensive non-advisory financial activities.

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 63 and Series 65 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Prudential Financial. 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.

Seth Baliban is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Winsted, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2007. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

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.

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.

John Daddona is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He serves on the board of the Country Club of Waterbury. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailored to clients’ risk profiles and utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Elena Gomelauri is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2011 and previously at Webster Investment Services from 2008 to 2017. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing various model portfolios and third-party strategies supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Michelle Cutrali is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and TDAmeritrade, as well as ownership of Cutrali Insurance & Financial Services, LLC. She also works as an independent agent brokering non-registered insurance products. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth criteria. The firm integrates advisory services with various financial products and planning specialties to deliver customized recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and tools.

Jeremy Buck is a financial advisor at Osaic with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His professional background includes roles at Stanley Black & Decker, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon Technologies Corporation, along with eight years in full-time education. He also provides support to registered representatives at Bach Wealth Management, LLC. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and access to third-party money managers to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Justin Littlefield is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in founding and owning a business entity, Littlefield Holdings LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving 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 independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management approaches and platform arrangements.

Michael Gacek is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at M. Holdings Securities, Inc. for 24 years and is involved with Wealth Preservation Partners and Fiondella Insurance & Retirement Planning. Gacek also serves as a nonprofit board member for New Foundations Inc. 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 other institutions through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Carol Whelan is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 35 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Cetera Advisors and Questar Asset Management. She is also president of Whelan & Associates, which provides insurance, benefits, and human resources services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, through financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services. The firm offers diverse investment solutions via multiple platforms and proprietary and third-party model strategies.