James Ferris is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bristol, CT, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. from 2021 to 2023 and spent eight years at Oracle Corporation. 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 solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by advisor-facing technology tools.

Jeremy Bossio is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Securities America, Inc. and Securities Service Network. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in non-variable insurance services. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Lucas Van Zandt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed, Wells Fargo Clearing, Banc of America Investment Services, Quick & Reilly, and Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. He has extensive background working with various insurance carriers through W&R Insurance Agencies. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining advisory services with a broad range of non-advisory financial activities.

Michael Leone is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2012 and has operated his own Leone Financial Services since 1996. Outside of his advisory work, Leone serves on the board of PLAN OF CT, acts as secretary and treasurer for the Plainville Fish and Game Association, owns a race car business, and is the author of a book on race car setup. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Jeremy Beitel is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with Osaic and previously worked at Securities America Advisors and LPL Financial. Beitel serves as a board member for MW Chrysalis, a nonprofit providing services to domestic violence victims. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by advanced asset-allocation tools and access to multiple third-party money managers and platforms.

Robert Pike is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in Bristol, CT. He joined Thrivent in 2026 and has prior experience in education and retail, including roles at Liberty University, Tunxis Community College, and The Home Depot. Thrivent Investment Management provides dedicated planning services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning with written recommendations across various topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.

Michael Przygocki is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Plainville, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce written Recommendation Reports. The firm serves clients through a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Nicole Bailey is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked extensively in investment-related roles with PFS Investments Inc. since 2012 alongside her tenure at Primerica Financial Services beginning in 2006. Outside of advising, she is a partner in a small business, 20 Chestnut, LLC. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, with about 3,698 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management. The firm delivers model-driven investment strategies and provides custody and trade execution through third-party providers.

John Holmes is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Woodbury, CT, with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and previously spent eleven years at Bank of America. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals and institutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a national network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Conner Morgan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Farmington, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at American Income Life and Renewal By Andersen as well as a period in full-time education. 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 range of financial planning and portfolio management services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

William Conner is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked previously at Ameriprise and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of a wellness center with his wife. 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 services through a large network of advisers, employing various portfolio strategies and advisory platforms.

Miya Spinella is a financial advisor at Fidelity with the Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Spinella held various roles across multiple companies including JPMorgan Chase and CVS Pharmacy. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a diverse set of portfolios, including model portfolios for intermediary platforms.

Raymond Powell is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently associated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He has three years of industry experience, including roles at Heritage Financial Services and MFS Investment Management. Powell also has a background involving community engagement through the Bentley Service Learning & Civic Engagement Center. 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 plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals utilizing a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions.

Ryan Allison is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in Cheshire, CT. He has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Detwiler's Farm Market, Power Home Remodeling Group, and the University of Florida. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing holistic, goal-based financial plans without discretionary trading authority. The firm integrates planning with managed-account programs through the WealthPlan option while maintaining separate planning and investment services.

Christopher Borajkiewicz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Prospect, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Borajkiewicz serves on the Southern Connecticut State University Alumni Board of Directors and is chair of the Southern Connecticut State University Foundation. Ameriprise provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, including a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals with significant investable assets. The firm’s approach includes detailed income and tax planning supported by algorithmic tools and oversight from specialized committees.

Sonia Sternbach is a financial advisor at Stifel with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Moneco Advisors, The Falcon Group, and Edward Jones. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary methodology from its Investment Strategy Group.

Nigel De'ath is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Farmington, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2010. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client's Advisory Risk Profile.

Stephanie Field is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cheshire, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2018 and has prior work experience outside finance, including roles at Vespucci's Restaurant and Eye Level Learning Center. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored retirement-income planning through a collaborative, non-discretionary approach using proprietary research and third-party data.

Thomas D'avanzo is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he specializes in creating personalized financial plans that address the unique goals of his clients. His approach involves working closely with individuals to define and prioritize their objectives, resulting in financial roadmaps aimed at minimizing risk, maximizing profitability, preserving assets, and reducing financial uncertainty. Thomas has expertise in areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, and retirement income. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Business Administration from Manhattan University. Thomas is fluent in Russian and English. Beyond his professional work, Thomas is involved in community organizations such as the Brookfield Economic Development Commission, the Brookfield, CT Lion's Club, the Greater Danbury Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, and the Knights of Columbus. He also volunteers with the Brookfield Food Bank and the Brookfield, CT Volunteer Fire Department. His personal interests include boxing, golfing, ice hockey, music, rock climbing, surfing, and yoga.

Robert Tosetti III is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and Orange Hills Country Club. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a registered staff member in client service at Nancy S Daoud & Associates LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling to provide tax-efficient, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team. The firm serves a broad client base and provides a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.