Alexandra Brinkerhoff is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, all of which she has spent at Merrill in New Haven, CT. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies and supports individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Hannah Verdi is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at MetLife Group, Raven Capital Management, and FactSet. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and model portfolio management.

Eric Zimmerman is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 26 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Securities America Advisors, Securities America, Inc., and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in local sports as a soccer referee and coach and serves as a ticket seller and timekeeper for high school sports events. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, with a range of portfolio management options supported by asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms.

Steven Crabtree is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of the band Cartwheel and serves on committees at the First Church of Christ in Middletown, CT, including chairing the church’s endowment subcommittee. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Shane Henderson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previous experience working at hospitality and recreation-related businesses, including Fresh Salt: Saybrook Point Inn Resort & Marina and Waters Edge Resort and Spa. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves as a registered commodity pool operator and offers advisory services to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Steven Baklas is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with individuals, families, and businesses to understand their unique financial objectives and develop personalized strategies to pursue these goals. His approach focuses on building long-lasting relationships and providing guidance on various areas including family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization. Steven holds a Master's of Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor's Degree, both from the University of Connecticut. He also holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He communicates fluently in Greek, Spanish, and English. Outside of his professional work, Steven has interests that include adventure sports, baseball, basketball, chess, cooking, football, gardening, pickleball, traveling, and watching movies.

Celeste Barham is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings than typical for large institutional advisers.

Danielle La Riviere is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of experience at the firm and seven years in the industry. She holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory work, she is a member of DEUX ELLES, LLC, an inactive management consulting LLC. 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 strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

Ethan Reid is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Madison, Connecticut, holding a Series 66 credential and having 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Reid Family LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured, tool-based planning process without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Paula Cohen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hebron, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in financial plan production for Ameriprise franchise advisors and AFAs. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized planning, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise managed accounts.

Wayne Card is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of services supported by proprietary research and capital markets expertise.

Bradford Parsons is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and over 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2009. Parsons serves as a trustee for the Berlin VFW Post 10732, conducting quarterly audits for the post’s quartermaster. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of investment solutions through independent Financial Professionals, including proprietary models under the Founders Gate Capital brand and access to third-party strategists, with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.

Christopher Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Private Advisor Group, LLC, PFS Investments Inc, and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he has experience in education with Hamden Public Schools and operates a business called Rocky's Aqua. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven tools.

David O'Connor is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Joseph Falcone is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, he worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc and associated insurance carriers from 2011 to 2019, and also spent four years at Oxford High School. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and offers a variety of investment strategies and technology-driven solutions.

Theodore Davis is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2011. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and delivers recommendations through a centralized consulting team in partnership with its financial advisors.

Joseph Manzi is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Berlin, CT. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent and its related entities since 2025. His prior work experience includes roles at the University of Connecticut, Fireworks by Grucci, and Berlin Public Schools. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning across various topics without discretionary trading authority, combining planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Fay Sheppard is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Orange, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo entities since 2009, including Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she manages power of attorney responsibilities for her spouse, including selecting caregivers and overseeing related administrative tasks. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting for qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jill Honeycomb is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James and Liberty Bank Investment Services since 2015, where she also serves as Program Director for Liberty Bank Investment Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored investment consulting and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

John Wostbrock is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously spent 28 years with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is the owner of a tax preparation and accounting firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.