Michael Morales is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. for 11 years before joining Mass Mutual, where he has been since 2016. Additionally, he works as an independent insurance agent specializing in group benefits. 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, structuring planning engagements as annual, collaborative relationships that use firm-approved software to analyze goals and deliver written recommendations.

Utpal Parekh is a CFP® and ChFC® with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at People's United Advisors, People's Securities, Inc., and PRUCO Securities, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions with a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Susan Chatfield is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 31 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Rotary International, serving as chair of the Annual Giving sub-committee, and is active in the Outreach and Witness committee at Rocky Hill Congregational Church. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with tailored investment strategies implemented through a mix of in-house and third-party managers. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs providing portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services.

Matthew Forman is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping clients develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their unique goals and changing market conditions. His client areas of expertise include divorce transition planning, education planning, executive compensation, legacy planning, retirement income, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, personal retirement planning, and tax minimization. Matthew holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Hartford and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He follows a philosophy of working one-on-one with clients to create strategies aimed at pursuing their long-term financial objectives. In addition to his professional work, Matthew participates in community volunteer activities. His personal interests include basketball, cooking, football, gardening, golfing, hiking, and spending time with his family.

Thomas Grilli is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in East Hartford, CT, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2022 and previously spent 11 years with Riversource Distributors, Inc. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Brian Peterson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies.

Philip Napolitano III is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with MassMutual Investors Services and has previously worked at firms including LPL Financial, American Eagle Federal Credit Union, Key Investment Services, Edward Jones, and S&P Global. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Extra Innings Sports, a retail business, and is licensed to sell life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes ongoing, collaborative financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Kevin Stroiney is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has three years of industry experience, including roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Co and MML Investors Services LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is also an independent insurance agent, selling life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance products. MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative annual planning engagements utilizing advanced tools and also runs educational seminars and specialized planning programs.

Benjamin Hyland is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including LPL Enterprise and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Prior to entering the financial industry, he spent seven years at BMW of North Haven. 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, focusing on collaborative, goal-oriented planning without discretionary investment authority.

Donald Dugan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles at Morgan Stanley and Fordham University, as well as a position at Fiduciary Investment Advisors (Fiducient Advisors) and work with Big Fish Promotions and Kingswood Oxford School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process that incorporates proprietary modeling tools and emphasizes client implementation.

Matthew Evora is a financial advisor with Merrill in Glastonbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Webster Bank and a four-year period at the University of Connecticut. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2020. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Laura Fish Kelly is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Glastonbury, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Kelly serves on the Board of Directors for St Isidore and Maria Church. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce tailored Recommendation Reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Barnaby Horton is a Wealth Management Advisor and the founder and managing partner of The Horton Team at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Hartford, Connecticut. He specializes in corporate and institutional retirement services and has been recognized for his expertise by being named to the Forbes "Best In State Wealth Advisor" list in 2023, 2024, and 2025, as well as to the Financial Times "Top 401 Financial Advisers" list from 2015 to 2020. Barnaby holds professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Barnaby earned his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Connecticut and his bachelor's degree from Washington University in St. Louis. He has also completed specialized training from Yale School of Management, UCLA's Anderson School of Management, and the Wharton School of Business. His client focus areas include corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, institutional and corporate benefit services, institutional consulting and investment consulting, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, employee financial health, and portfolio management services. He is actively involved in his community, serving on the board of the Hartford Stage Company and acting as an Ambassador for The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts. He is a member of the Asylum Hill Congregational Church Sanctuary Choir and has held elected positions including membership on the University of Connecticut Board of Trustees and the Connecticut State Legislature. Barnaby lives in Hartford with his wife, Hannah, their four children, and their Australian labradoodle named Keegan. He has completed eight marathons, including the Chicago, Boston, New York City, and London marathons, and enjoys baseball, music, running, singing, spending time with family, and traveling.

Scott Timko is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2007 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides access to proprietary research and affiliated banking programs.

Christian Fragoso is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and Fidelity Investments. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options tailored to clients meeting net-worth thresholds. The firm integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels, enabling advisors to deliver recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Sunny Patel is a CFP® and CFA® with five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Manchester, CT. He has held previous roles at Connecticut River Wealth Management, The Goff Financial Group, DMO Group, Edward Jones, and Three Point Capital. Outside of his advisory work, Patel is a passive investor in a hotel business through Patel Global Group LLC. 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, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Robert Pascale is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Katelyn Lycksell is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer for the Center Commons Homeowner's Association, managing financial responsibilities for the association’s operations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings and employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Debora Ingraham is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets who has 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she participates in community and cultural activities, serving as chairman of investments for the South United Methodist Church board of trustees and as a board member of the Manchester Symphony Orchestra and Chorale. She also operates a home-based sewing and quilting business and works as a retail associate at LL Bean. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, featuring integrated portfolio management, financial planning, and custody services.

Sarah Thompson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, she worked in education at The Advent School and Cheshire Academy. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and proprietary planning tools.