Frank Navario is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 52 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and Osaic FS, Inc. Since 2024, he has also provided financial planning and consulting services through Summit Planning Group LLC, an independent investment advisory firm. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

George Simmons is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their individual goals and adapt to changing market conditions. Through his role, George provides access to Merrill's investment insights and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America, supporting a comprehensive approach to wealth management. George holds a Master’s Degree from the University of New Haven and a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Massachusetts System. He has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). George is also committed to community involvement, dedicating time to volunteer with organizations in the communities served by Merrill Lynch.

Adam Richwine is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Bank, RBC Capital Markets, LLC, and Edward Jones. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides access to financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of over 22,800 advisors and advanced operational tools.

Ryan Nuzzo Sr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Long View Investments LLC and has experience in educational settings including the University of Connecticut and Amity Regional High School. He is also involved with Long View Investments LLC, a support company unrelated to investment activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to tailor recommendations to client goals, supporting implementation through various advisory programs and maintaining a focus on technology and compliance.

Julie Beauchamp is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2022. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., and Advest, Inc. She owns and operates Beauchamp Investment Group, an independent advisory practice based in Connecticut. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad menu of planning options that address diverse needs such as retirement, education, and business-owner transitions. The firm supports tailored recommendations through proprietary research and tools, with clients able to implement strategies via brokerage or advisory programs.

Steven Banaletti is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott from 2006 to 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. 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 other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management options, utilizing models, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Bosmat Cohen is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to her role in finance, she worked with the Cheshire Board of Education and Lincoln College of New England. Outside of her advisory duties, she is a spinning instructor at the Southington-Cheshire YMCA. 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 discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kevin Gargano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hamden, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Co. of America, Raymond James Financial Services, and Liberty Bank. He is also the president and owner of RoGar Pharma, a non-investment-related business. 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, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Patrick Skelly is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fiduciary activities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement planning with written recommendation reports and annual advice on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Joseph Kintschi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Portland, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President on the Nutmeg Business Network Board, is a board member of Middlesex United Way, and volunteers as a youth basketball coach for Rocky Hill Park and Rec. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored retirement income planning through a combination of proprietary research and third-party data.

Robert Ceccarelli is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice, primarily for clients with assets managed within Ameriprise.

Luke Derose is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Cetera from 2020 to 2024. Outside of finance, he was involved with Mecha Noodle Bar from 2016 to 2021. 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.

Robert Steczkowski is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. As a Board CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, he partners with high net worth clients to implement financial strategies designed to provide peace of mind. He has extensive experience in financial planning and consulting, having worked at various firms since 2005. His previous roles include Financial Planner positions at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner Smith and Chase Investment Securities Corporation, Senior Account Executive at Fidelity Investments, Associate Director of Financial Planning at Sanders Morris Harris LLC and EF Legacy Securities, and a Financial Planner at TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services. Outside of his professional work, Robert has interests in fitness and skiing.

Nicholas Porter is a financial advisor with Merrill in Guilford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch since 2018 and previously spent a year at Brenton Point Wealth Management. He also held a role at Marist College from 2014 to 2018. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Kevin Wheeler is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 17 years of industry experience. Wheeler has been with Liberty Bank and its investment services division since 2011, serving as Vice President and financial advisor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools for risk profiling and outcome modeling.

Matt Paulsen is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 license and over 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Metlife Securities Inc. and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales and manages several LLCs related to personal property and pass-through compensation. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers comprehensive financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and provides specialized programs such as divorce planning and estate-settlement services.

Chelsea Le Moine is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Waterbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior background includes roles at Webster Bank, Fidelity Investments, and MassMutual, as well as work with the Incline Village General Improvement District and involvement with nonprofit organizations such as the Full Community Foundation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Steven Tavares is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Foresters Financial from 2007 to 2019 before joining Cetera Investment Services LLC in 2019. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers various investment management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios and strategies.

David Snetro is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2011. He is based in New Haven, CT. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process employs structured discovery and firm-approved tools, relying on modeling techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Kurt Lenz is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Hamden, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is a joint owner of a vacation property where he manages contractor hiring for its upkeep. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party managers, offering products including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and alternative investments.