Fay Sheppard is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill for 12 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she manages power of attorney responsibilities related to caregiving for her spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a large network of advisors and utilizes research and analytics to support diversified investment strategies across a broad range of products.

Jill Honeycomb is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James and Liberty Bank Investment Services since 2015, where she also serves as Program Director for Liberty Bank Investment Services. 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 institutional clients. The firm offers tailored investment consulting and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

John Wostbrock is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously spent 28 years with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is the owner of a tax preparation and accounting firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Ryan Breen is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Edward Jones, PartnerRe Asset Management, and White Mountains Advisors LLC. Breen is also active as an independent insurance agent for various agencies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, institutional, pension, and charitable organization clients. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs, operating through thousands of financial professionals and managing a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms and custodians.

Michael Taverner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Guilford, CT, holding a Series 66 credential and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is a business owner of Global Beaute LLC, a company involved in bathroom remodeling. 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions supported by advanced research tools and serves more than 22,800 advisors overseeing significant discretionary assets.

Christopher Ratineri is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 25 years of experience. He holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®) and Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®) designations and is a Portfolio Manager within Merrill's Investment Advisory Program. Christopher specializes in working with physicians, business owners, and multigenerational families, focusing on personal retirement planning and business 401(k) plans. His approach emphasizes education and simplification, guiding clients through financial decisions with clear, understandable explanations. Christopher leads a team supported by Trust and Mortgage Specialists, collectively bringing more than 125 years of experience to assist clients in achieving their financial goals. He also provides portfolio management services, including personalized and defined investment strategies that may incorporate individual stocks, bonds, Merrill model portfolios, ETFs, and third-party strategies. Christopher is a U.S. Navy and Desert Storm Veteran and holds a High School Diploma from Eli Whitney. He is involved with community organizations including the Connecticut Food Bank, Red Cross, Take a Vet Fishing, and the Wounded Warrior Project. Personal interests include baseball, boxing, chess, football, genealogy, music, photography, reading, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Tessa Bridges is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services and has experience outside finance, including a role at Gusto Trattoria Italian Restaurant. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Matthew Christopher is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor firms since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in non-variable insurance businesses including fixed annuities. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a network of advisors, supported by various advisory platforms and tools.

Daniel La Rosa is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Cheshire, CT, holding a Series 66 designation. He began his advisory career at Ameriprise in 2025 after completing four years of college and eight years of prior experience in education. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning with a data-driven, tax-aware approach. The firm’s recommendations utilize internal research and third-party tools within a defined investment universe tied to affiliated product offerings.

Paul Raymond is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 39 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Woodbury Financial Services, Concourse Financial Group Securities, and Uvest Financial Services Group. Outside of his advisory work, Paul serves as the head coach for the girls varsity tennis team at St. Paul Catholic High School and is a board member for several local nonprofit organizations. 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Brian Mc Laughlin is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1999 and has served at Liberty Bank as an associate since 2015. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, and it supports municipal and public finance through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Andrew Garstang is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2012. Outside of advising, he serves as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Marketing Officer for Watermark Management Partners and is President of the Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA Board of Managers. He is also a Connecticut-appointed notary public providing free notary services to clients. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and advisory services delivered through a centralized retirement-income consulting team to support its clients.

Ashmal Baig is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Baig has been with Wells Fargo since 2022 and previously worked in retail and education sectors. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources, applying diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment evaluations.

Michael Moran is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Minnesota Life and Securian Financial Services Inc. for 20 years, as well as ownership of The Hired Brush, a residential interior painting business. Outside of finance, he is an artist and a football official. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a multi-manager platform with options ranging from model portfolios to bespoke strategies.

Tanya Parker is the Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments' New Haven Investor Center. In this role, she focuses on delivering wealth planning strategies that help clients understand their financial goals, develop and maintain their relationship with Fidelity, and work towards a confident financial future. She has held the position of Branch Leader at Fidelity since 2023. Prior to this, Tanya worked as a Registered Wealth Management Client Associate at Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2023, and as a Senior Regional Sales Consultant at Prudential Annuities from 2008 to 2016. Her professional experience spans wealth management, client relationship development, and financial planning. Outside of her professional work, Tanya enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, gardening, hiking, and traveling.

Jay Pinto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, and has 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 16 years and has been involved with Summit Funding LLC since 1995. In addition to his role at LPL Financial, he provides financial planning and consulting services through Summit Planning Group LLC, an independent registered investment advisor. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Harold Hartmann Jr. is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC and Sagepoint Financial, Inc., along with running his own firm, Hartmann & Company Inc., where he also serves as CEO and president focusing on tax preparation and accounting services. 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 access to model portfolios, with a platform distinguished by its scale and breadth of non-advisory financial activities alongside its advisory services.

Ronald Gallant is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Sagepoint Financial, Cambridge Investment Research, TD Bank, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in real estate through ownership and partnership roles in LLCs focused on property purchase and renovation. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization. The firm is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and multi-advisor platform.

John La France is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and several other firms. Outside of advising, he is also engaged in insurance brokerage, focusing on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health products. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC 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 through structured, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Noah Baskin is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He works with individuals and families to navigate important financial decisions, focusing on early wealth building through the transition into retirement. Noah emphasizes the importance of clear planning and provides personalized guidance using a disciplined approach to long-term investing. Prior to his current role, Noah served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024 and as a Financial Representative at the same firm from 2022 to 2023. His experience at Fidelity Investments spans several roles, allowing him to develop expertise in financial consulting and investment strategies. Outside of his professional work, Noah has interests in fitness, museums, pets, skiing, and traveling.