James Scheide is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Merrill since 2015, including a current role at Bank of America, N.A., and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets, LLC. 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.

Matthew Couzens is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and has 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in commercial real estate management and serves on the development board of the Cornerstone Foundation Inc. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement planning, dependable income, and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach combines in-depth investment research and algorithmic tools to provide tailored retirement income recommendations.

Dean Spada Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes positions at Securities America Advisors, Inc., Investacorp Advisory Services, and Connecticut Investment Management. He also provides educational instruction on broad financial planning topics outside of his advisory role. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a wide range of brokerage and advisory services supported by a model-based investment process and multiple custodial and affiliate arrangements.

Denise Yuu is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on helping clients develop personalized wealth management strategies that align with their full financial picture and evolving market conditions. Denise provides access to Merrill's investment insights alongside the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to support clients in pursuing their financial goals. Denise holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Master's Degree from Columbia Business School as well as a Bachelor's Degree from Simmons College. She follows Merrill’s tradition of community involvement by volunteering with local organizations. Her approach centers on connecting all aspects of a client’s financial life to prioritize and pursue the goals that matter most.

William Fochi Jr. is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 38 years of industry experience, currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and Cantella & Co. He is also involved in several real estate ventures in Glastonbury, CT. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse group of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

David Morales is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, following over three decades at Metlife Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed property and casualty and Medicare supplement insurance agent and a notary. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes ongoing, collaborative planning relationships and uses firm-approved tools to analyze client goals.

Mofya Zimba is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2025, Zimba worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Santander Securities, and Access Bank Zambia Limited. In addition to financial advising, Zimba has a 50% ownership in a commercial cleaning and transportation business based in Bloomfield, Connecticut. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, leveraging extensive research and analytics while providing both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Janice Johnson is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. She has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2011 and has previous experience at firms including WRP Investments, Inc. Outside of financial advising, Johnson is an adjunct faculty member teaching Certified Financial Planning courses and serves on the board of the Bennett Housing Authority, which oversees low-income housing for the elderly. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through thousands of financial professionals.

William Campbell is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a PFS™ designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 65, with 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked extensively with Avantax Insurance Agency and Avantax Advisory Services and maintains an accounting and tax preparation practice through his own firm, William H. Campbell, P.C. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical modeling and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Wesley Johnson Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Foresters Financial Services for 24 years and Foresters Advisory Services for 3 years before joining Cetera in 2019. Johnson also serves on the board of directors for Connex Credit Union. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Robert Peters is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Rocky Hill, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 47 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James Financial since 2006 and is the owner of Peters Financial LLC, a support company. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Michael Gisleson is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1999 and transitioned to LPL Enterprise in 2024. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment approaches and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Brian Cassidy is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 27 years of industry experience, including previous work at Tower Square Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a silent partner in a child care service center and has ownership interests related to real estate and business operations connected to that center. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base comprising individual and institutional investors, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm provides various management platforms and proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Andrew Gardner is a financial advisor at Cetera with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2014. Gardner also serves as vice president and wealth manager at Reliance Wealth Management and is an insurance agent selling life, disability, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Jessica Callahan is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked with several Cetera entities since 2021 and spent seven years at Voya in various advisory roles. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individual, institutional, corporate, and charitable clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services, with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors across its network.

Stephen Kane is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, where he has worked since 2011. He has 13 years of industry experience. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings that include financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Joseph Dipasquale is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation and over 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax and Symetra, among others. He also operates Retire Safety First LLC, a business focused on retirement, investment, and insurance planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a wide range of investment programs and third-party managers.

Nicole King is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She worked at 3M from 2015 to 2020 before joining UBS in 2020. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary capital market research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Edward Sullivan is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he focuses on family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, and retirement income. He has over 20 years of experience in the financial and wealth management industry, having previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney before joining Merrill Lynch in 2011. Edward holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations and the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Edward is a graduate of Providence College and is a member of the Hartford, CT chapter of the Exit Planning Exchange (XPX), an organization that provides educational opportunities related to business exit planning. He is part of the Cirullo-Sullivan Wealth Management Group, which offers specialized tools and guidance to business owners contemplating transitions in their roles. Outside of his professional work, Edward resides in Wilbraham, Massachusetts with his wife and two daughters. His personal interests include hiking, reading—especially history—and spending time with his family.

Nile Pullin is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a broad range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.