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 two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Sun Life Financial and Cigna Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors and as Treasurer for the Torrington Police Activities League. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Kenneth Rios is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in the financial industry since 2022, including roles at Cerios LLC, M&T Bank, and Mirapet Capital Management LLC. Prior to his financial career, he was employed at the University of Connecticut and Fairchild Wheeler Multi-Magnet High School. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm also provides institutional trading capabilities alongside wealth management services.

Susan Tate is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2011 and is also president of Retirement Security Inc., a company she has managed since 2000. Additionally, she operates as an independent insurance agent serving various independent insurance firms. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that provides financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both proprietary and third-party investment strategies, delivered through a network of independent financial professionals using multiple platform arrangements 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 is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, his work history includes roles at Amazon, Olive Garden, and the University of Connecticut. Outside of financial services, he is a co-owner and partner of FoodHost, an online delivery service where he contributes to development, UI design, and client outreach. Merrill provides managed account services through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes both internal and third-party managers and incorporates strategic asset allocation and tax-aware strategies as part of its portfolio implementation.

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 professional with one year of industry experience, currently associated with Cetera. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms including Alera Group and Northwestern Mutual. He also operates C.M. Smith Financial, providing financial services, and is involved in fixed insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors.

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 licenses and previously worked at Key Investment Services LLC and Infinex/United Bank. Fucci is also involved in commissions on property and casualty policy renewals with Farmers Insurance in Canton, CT. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various platforms and tools to construct portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

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.

Thomas Oakley is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he has worked with Wilbraham Parks, Springfield Public Schools, The Literacy Lab, and Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Hartford. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including a wide range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers various investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Steven Hahn is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Avon, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Hahn serves as Vice President and Golf Committee Chair on the Board of Directors of the Golf Club of Avon. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-smart strategies to produce written recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Dakota Johnson is a financial advisor at Cetera with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked across multiple Cetera entities since 2021, as well as at Voya Financial Advisors and First Allied Securities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers, supported by a network of over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Greg Mendoza is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. Mendoza serves on the Professional Advisory Committee of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a range of solutions including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and proprietary research.

Wanda Mobley is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2005, totaling 21 years with the firm. Merrill, along 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.