Matthew Grohocki Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Glastonbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC and Adviser's Pride, Inc. He also engages in authoring outside of his investment work. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations, offering various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Paul Hipsky III is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Glastonbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and at City National Bank since 2019. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to client risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Jorge Jacome is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank NA. He also owns JAJ Financial Planning, LLC, a financial planning practice based in Guilford, CT. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a wide range of planning options including cash-flow, retirement, education, and specialized planning areas. The firm utilizes proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, with clients having flexibility in implementation through brokerage or advisory programs.

Alexander Ochse is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 credential and has 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2019, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. He also serves as an advisor with Liberty Bank Investment Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm delivers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Justin Podbielski is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously employed at MetLife Securities Inc. Outside of advising, he serves as Vice President of the nonprofit organization Jaxon in Action, Inc. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is an SEC-registered broker-dealer and investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers collaborative, goal-oriented financial planning using firm-approved analytical tools and features programs such as divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning services.

Brian Oconnell is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010 and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with O'Connell Wealth Management, a business affiliated with LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by research and model portfolios.

Kevin Tabellione is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently associated with RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank, having worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and City National Bank since 2019. He serves on the boards of two nonprofit organizations, Cherish the Children Foundation and Carry My Brother, Inc., where he is involved in securing sponsorships and fundraising efforts. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and brokerage services.

Mark Rogozinski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience, including two years in healthcare consulting at Theralent Healthcare Consulting LLC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and occasionally sells timeshare weeks to manage maintenance costs. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Michael Mendoza is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 27 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2020 and previously operated Mendoza & Associates, Inc. for multiple years. Mendoza also serves as a notary public. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Kirsten Tate is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Glastonbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at City National Bank since 2019 and has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a committee member at the Universalist Church of West Hartford, assisting with the congregation’s financial coordination. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supported by notable capital markets and affiliated asset management capabilities.

Jennifer Phillips is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Glastonbury, CT. She has nine years of experience with Edward Jones, beginning in 2017, and eight years of industry experience overall. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a range of household types, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and offers various advisory strategies alongside affiliated mutual funds and other investment services.

Craig Dennis is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Edward Jones, The Leaders Group Inc, Four Seasons Financial Group, Foresters Financial, and Saybrus Partners. Craig is based in Portland, CT. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients with written recommendations and ongoing annual planning advice focused on retirement income strategies and tax-aware withdrawals.

Gary Paul Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for 11 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside research-supported model portfolios.

Lela Begovic is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009, transitioning to Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. in 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Kelsey Conklin is a CFP® professional affiliated with Raymond James Financial, bringing 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2025, Conklin spent 14 years with Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of advising, Conklin is involved with Capital Wealth Management, LLC in Glastonbury, CT, where they participate in insurance sales recommending fixed insurance products to clients when appropriate. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports a broad advisor network with specialized municipal and employer advisory services.

Xochil Rivera is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 license and nine years of industry experience. She has been with MML Investors Services, LLC since 2017 and affiliated with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as president of Jaxon In Action, a nonprofit organization involved in event organization. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers structured, collaborative planning engagements supported by advanced analytical tools, with implementation of recommendations handled through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Elyssia Beaulieu is a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She leads The Coleman Group, a team of wealth management professionals dedicated to delivering tailored solutions for high-net-worth individuals and families. Elyssia and her team provide customized wealth planning strategies, tailored investment portfolios, liability management, and insurance strategies. With more than 22 years of experience in the financial services industry, Elyssia specializes in areas including college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, women and wealth, and retirement income. She holds professional designations such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Elyssia earned a bachelor's degree in Finance from Florida Atlantic University. She resides in Fairfield, Connecticut with her husband and three children.

Seth Moran is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in West Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously worked at Farmington Valley YMCA and Crowley Ford Lincoln. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Christopher Rupp is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. in Glastonbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2018, he worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities from 2008 to 2018. He is also involved as owner and partner in two support companies, Crescent Point Private Wealth, LLC and DJA Financial, LLC, and provides insurance services through Highland Capital Brokerage. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, and is known for its municipal and public-finance advisory capabilities and innovative retirement plan solutions.

Arthur Gallant is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and has previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he operates two LLCs focused on wealth management and insurance brokerage services for clients. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, and charitable organizations, with a focus on collaborative, goal-based planning.