Patricia Anderson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Merrill since 1994. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a representative on the Branford, Connecticut Town Meeting, participating in local government matters related to her district. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies tailored to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Halina Fiedorowicz is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Farmington, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2015. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailoring strategies to clients’ risk profiles through both in-house and third-party investment managers.

John Doris is a financial advisor with Stifel in Hamden, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007. Stifel serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Spencer Rogers is an advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Deloitte, Bryant, Morgan Stanley, and Times Microwave Systems. 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.

Donald Ciampi is a financial advisor at Cetera with over 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2013. In addition to his advisory roles, Ciampi serves as vice chairman on the board of St. Paul Catholic High School, where he assists with the school's direction and endowment investment committee. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser supporting a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Matthew Mauro is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at Great American Donut and has experience in education from Bentley University and Southington High School. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Dennis Stanek II is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Farmington, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at City National Bank since 2017 and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director of Swag Custom Rides, a business focused on rebuilding pick-up trucks, and has held a board position with Hartford Healthcare Corporation. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, tailoring strategies to client risk profiles through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Kristina Matwijec is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously spent ten years at Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jeffrey Cole is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Stifel since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, each spanning a decade. Cole is also the owner of a rental property outside of his securities trading hours. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing asset allocation and planning analyses to support client decisions.

Richard Ohanesian is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and its related firm since 2018 and also operates Ohanesian/Lecours, Inc., which has been active since 2009. Ohanesian serves as a consultant and head of compliance for OSJ Partners LLC in addition to his advisory roles. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent Financial Professionals, providing a range of portfolio management options using both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Joseph Mcdonagh is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hamden, CT, holding a ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 35 years of industry experience, including roles at Waddell & Reed, various insurance carriers, and his own practice. He is also involved in his local community as an election worker for the Town of Hamden. 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, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by technology tools.

David Nastri is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2011 and previously was with Webster Investment Services Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Nastri is a licensed attorney in Connecticut and provides legal services to the Connecticut Veteran's Legal Center. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party models, and supports its advisors with advanced research and operational tools.

Robert Palazzo III is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and teaching at The Van Loan School of Business at Endicott College. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers to tailor strategies to clients’ risk profiles.

Rob Cassella is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a private office in Wallingford, CT, which he shares with other advisors. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and other entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Nicara Enright Alves is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 10 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Cetera and Foresters Financial Services prior to joining LPL Financial. Alves is also a commissioned notary in Connecticut. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Deborah Putnam is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Antonio Persampieri is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera and American Stimulus Funding. He is also involved in managing Soundway Financial, a business activity related to his advisory work. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of financial planning and investment management services.

Patrick Boutilier is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and operated Stevens & Boutilier Financial Advisors LLC. Boutilier was involved with the Hamden Rotary for nine years. 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 provides advisory and brokerage services with a variety of investment options, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and customized strategies.

Jack Argiro is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at BNY Mellon and has held roles at several other firms including 4T Financial and Argonaut Advisors. Argiro serves on the Babson College Alumni Advisory Board and the Beavers of the Last Decade Advisory Board. He is also involved in a ticket resale business as a sole proprietor. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates as a multi-manager platform offering access to affiliated and third-party managers with a range of program structures and custodial relationships.

Michael Walsh is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of experience to his role. He has been with Cambridge since 2009 and has operated as a self-employed independent insurance agent since 1993. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies across multiple custody platforms.