Jacob Parent is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience with Barnum Financial Group and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of financial services, he has been associated with Bryant University since 2020 and worked in education with South Windsor Public Schools. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs collaborative financial planning using firm-approved software and offers specialized programs including estate settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Steven Viera II is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation. He has worked at UBS since 2026 and has prior experience at JP Morgan Chase, Hartford Steam Boiler, Marist University, and Tolland Public Schools. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Christie Treat is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she operates Treat, LLC, providing Reiki energy healing services and retail sales of minerals and crystals. 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 clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Vicki Thomas is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2008. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Thomas Zimmer is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2018. Prior to that, he was employed at Bank of America and spent time at the University of Connecticut Center for Career Development. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brian Eberle is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and MetLife Securities Inc. He is also involved in life settlements and viaticals, assisting customers with the sale of various life insurance policies to life settlement companies, and is a partner in a general partnership LLC that manages administrative support staff. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides ongoing financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements with tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and asset-allocation software, focusing on recommending investment strategies rather than specific products.

Bradford Kidney is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience, currently based in Glastonbury, CT. He has worked at Raymond James Financial since 2018 and previously held roles at Morgan Stanley and Merrill. Kidney serves on the board and strategic planning committee of Ellington Ridge Country Club. He is a partner in Crescent Point Private Wealth, LLC, a DBA supporting his work with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. RJFSA provides financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, using tailored non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to align with client goals.

Christy Kennedy Martinez is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Glastonbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2020 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Additionally, she has experience at Florida Atlantic University. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and tailors investment strategies based on client risk profiles, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Jennifer Wheatley is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously spent ten years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she is a notary public in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and leverages Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Amber Quagliaroli is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, William D. Gombatz, and Fidelity prior to her current roles since 2018. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software tools to develop written recommendations tailored to clients' goals.

Robert Reier is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been working since 2022. In his role, he advises individuals, families, executives, and business owners on financial strategies, goal planning, and retirement planning. He focuses on building long-term relationships with his clients and helps them navigate the financial landscape to create plans aimed at achieving financial freedom. Robert's expertise includes college education planning, corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He serves as a behavioral coach to assist clients in maintaining discipline during uncertain times and provides access to resources available through Bank of America, such as Wealth Management Bankers, Lending Specialists, Trust Specialists, and Consumer Investment Specialists. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Financial Economics from Emory University and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Robert was born and raised in Rye, New York, attended Trinity Pawling High School, and currently resides in Canton, Connecticut. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, fly-fishing, and outdoor activities.

David Jorgensen is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC in 2024, he worked at Morgan Stanley in various capacities from 2012 to 2024. He serves on several nonprofit and community organizations, including as a commissioner for the Capital Region Development Authority, a member of the investment committee for the United Way of Northern and Central Connecticut, and as a board director for The Police Athletic League of Hartford. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with tailored investment strategies delivered through multiple advisory programs that include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm leverages a range of affiliated asset managers and investment vehicles, integrating capital markets capabilities with personalized client solutions.

Nicholas Stager is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving individuals, families, and business owners in West Hartford and the greater Connecticut community. His practice focuses on comprehensive wealth management, including retirement income planning, tax-efficient investment strategies, estate planning, and multigenerational wealth guidance. Nicholas works closely with clients to address key financial questions such as retirement timing, income sustainability, tax reduction, and legacy protection. Nicholas holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Connecticut and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. He is a member of the American Sailing Association and is involved with The Hometown Foundation, reflecting his commitment to community engagement. His approach to financial advising centers on building trust and understanding each client's unique goals and circumstances to develop personalized strategies. Outside of his professional work, Nicholas enjoys outdoor activities including adventure sports, boating, golfing, hiking, skiing, and traveling. He values transparency, integrity, and a client-centric service philosophy in his efforts to help clients make informed decisions for their financial futures.

Sean Donovan is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Glastonbury, CT. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Carrington Capital Management and various positions outside the financial sector, including involvement with Glastonbury Parks and Recreation. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs collaborative, software-supported planning approaches and offers specialized programs such as Divorce Planning and event-driven estate and employer-sponsored planning.

Lester Butnick is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Glastonbury, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, including his current role since 2020. Outside of advisory work, he is a partner in an LLC that holds the building where he works and rents office space to other businesses. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Patrick Helm is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Asics America and Reebok and spent nearly two decades in full-time education. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2019. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Fasi is a CFP® with over 51 years of experience in the financial services industry, all with UBS Financial Services. He is based in Hartford, CT, and participates as a partner in Aimers Venture Partners, LLC, a healthcare and pharmaceuticals venture partnership, where he evaluates startup companies for potential investment. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to deliver tailored financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services across a broad platform.

Robert Cusano is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2000 and is also a licensed real estate broker operating Cusano Realty since 1989. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining research-driven asset allocation with a range of portfolio management and capital markets services.

Emily Gomez is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at the University of Connecticut and the Manchester Early Learning Center. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to create personalized recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Carly Flanagan is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2022, she worked at Futures Inc. from 2019 to 2022. Her background also includes work in the hospitality sector. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.