Peter Cote is a CFP® professional with 36 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and previously held positions at Cetera Advisor Networks, Tower Square Securities, and Veravest Investment Advisors. He is also the author of *A Consumer's Guide to Finding a Financial Advisor*. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of solutions including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Christopher De Matteo is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Hartford, CT, and has nine years of industry experience. He worked at Merrill from 2015 to 2021 and again starting in 2022, with a one-year tenure at Intsel Steel East in between. Outside of his advisory role, he officiates basketball games at local recreational leagues and participates as a board member of The D. Family Foundation Inc., a nonprofit established in honor of his late brother that awards scholarships. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with both model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

James Martin is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Osaic since 2023 and previously spent over two decades with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and Lincoln National Life. Outside of his advisory work, Martin serves as an ordained minister and provides notary public services as well as coaching and consulting through a separate business. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and offers integrated brokerage, advisory, and retirement planning services with a broad selection of investment options and third-party managed account solutions.

Christopher Scuderi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors, VP Distributors LLC, Virtus Investment Partners, John Hancock, and Merrill. He is also involved in insurance-related activities through Charter Oak Financial. 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 through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Salvatore Tartaglione is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, since 2015. Tartaglione serves as a member of the Board of Finance for the Town of Easton. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools.

Jason Farkas is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2012 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he supports a charitable wristband fundraising effort for a dog shelter initiated by his son. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans and offers a broad range of capital markets and fiduciary services.

Nicholas Calabrese is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Sun Life Financial from 2016 to 2022. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Torrington Police Activities League (PAL) and acts as its Treasurer. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized retirement income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kenneth Rios is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mirapet Capital Management LLC, M&T Bank, and Cerios LLC. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering custody, underwriting, and capital markets solutions.

Susan Tate is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2011 and is also involved in Retirement Security, where she serves as president. Additionally, she operates as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing various portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

Elissa Slavin is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a position she has held since 2011. She works directly with clients, managing their account administration, wealth and investment planning, and cash management needs. Her client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and retirement income. Elissa holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance with a specialty in investments from Central Connecticut State University. She has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, she worked at Bank of America as a Teller and Sales Service Associate while completing her degree. In addition to her professional work, Elissa volunteers throughout the state with various organizations such as the American Red Cross, Junior Achievement, United Way, and YWCA. She resides in Glastonbury and enjoys biking, cooking, gardening, traveling, and spending time with her family, including her husband Zak, their two sons Myles and Max, and their Bulldogs Trooper and Vinny.

Jorgens Remy serves as a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates with Merrill clients to understand their current financial situations and introduces them to solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. His work focuses on empowering clients with knowledge and tools to manage their financial lives effectively. Jorgens holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and completed his secondary education at the University of Connecticut, receiving a High School Diploma/GED and attending courses without obtaining a degree. His approach involves helping clients identify their financial priorities to develop strategies aimed at achieving their goals.

Terri Rockefeller is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans that address their unique ambitions and priorities. Terri focuses on helping clients plan for and fund educational expenses, prepare for retirement and potential health care costs, and create long-term strategies to support family goals. Terri brings a comprehensive approach to wealth management, emphasizing simplicity and transparency to navigate the complexities of investing. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Connecticut. Her client-centered philosophy centers on connecting all aspects of a client’s financial life to prioritize and pursue the goals that matter most.

Gregory Williams is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at OSAIC with 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and SSN Advisory, Inc. He is also the owner of KMA Wealth Management, LLC, which offers variable life and annuity products. Outside of financial services, he holds a leadership role as president of Prospect Physician Enterprise, overseeing physician and medical group operations. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and a range of investment products to construct portfolios managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Josy Santiago is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Manchester, CT, holding the Series 66 designation. Santiago has one year of industry experience, having previously worked in real estate and related fields. 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 written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Mack Hicklen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Longmeadow, MA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked briefly at Innovative Wealth Management and has experience in healthcare research and education. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including managed solutions and separately managed accounts, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Brian Longyear is a financial advisor at Cetera with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and operates C.M. Smith Financial, a separate financial services business. Longyear also holds a role in fixed insurance sales and service. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement various portfolio management strategies and provides access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Albert Bourjaili serves as a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies tailored to each client's financial goals and changing market conditions. He provides access to investment insights from Merrill and banking and lending solutions through Bank of America. Albert’s expertise encompasses corporate benefits, education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management services. He guides individuals toward an organized and strategic approach to personal finance, working closely with clients to develop long-term financial strategies. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Connecticut and a Master's Degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Albert has earned professional designations including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, he is involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters and enjoys hiking, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Jonathan Fucci is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at several firms, including Key Investment Services LLC and First Allied Advisory Services, INC. He also has an affiliation with Farmers Insurance in Canton, CT, which receives commissions on property and casualty policy renewals. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of advisers and multiple advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, with a complex corporate structure involving multiple mergers and private-equity ownership.

Philip Gordon is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009. Gordon holds a Series 63 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a trust based in Madison, Connecticut. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutions. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured, tool-based planning process that supports a broad range of retail and institutional clients.

Matthew Tyo is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its related entities since 2019 and previously spent eight years with Foresters Financial. Tyo is the owner of TEAM TYO FINANCIAL ADVISORS, a financial services and asset management business operating under Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to multiple program structures and third-party managers.