Mena Haile is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Haile worked at CapAcuity Securities, Sidney Federal Credit Union, The Ayco Company/Mercer Allied, and Liberty Mutual Insurance. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Matthew Christopher is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor firms since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in non-variable insurance businesses including fixed annuities. 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 management services through a network of advisors, supported by various advisory platforms and tools.

Paul Muska is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Newington, CT, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license with seven years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked in the education sector at Bristol and Stafford Public Schools. He also serves as an Emergency Medical Technician for the Suffield Ambulance service. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Brian Mc Laughlin is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1999 and has served at Liberty Bank as an associate since 2015. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, and it supports municipal and public finance through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Sandra Bertrand is a financial advisor with Merrill in Glastonbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2006. 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 managed by internal teams and third-party style managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gary Salva is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 27 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Brennan Mc Mahon is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Distributors and Equitable Advisors. He has also worked outside the financial sector in fitness and hospitality. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement, focusing on clients with substantial investable assets. The firm employs a centralized consulting team that delivers written, non-discretionary recommendation reports using research-driven and algorithmic methods, alongside a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Sherry Turner is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Voya Financial Advisors and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of her advisory work, she is an affiliate marketer for a digital marketing education program called Selling with Confidence (SWC 2.0). 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Ronald Gallant is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sagepoint Financial Inc., Cambridge Investment Research, and TD Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in real estate through ownership and partnership in several LLCs focused on property acquisition and management. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm utilizes a variety of asset-allocation tools and supports discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios spanning stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Ryan Kennedy is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Cetera since 2022, with prior experience at Cantella and Co., Inc. and RCK Wealth Management, where he is also a principal. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a nationwide network of independent advisors and a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Bruce Hodgins is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hebron, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a guardian of person for an individual, acting in a fiduciary capacity. 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 management services, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Sebastiano La Rosa is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Portland, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having two years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Wells Fargo Securities, and other firms. Outside of finance, he coaches youth soccer through Soccer XS, LLC and serves as a consultant for Connecticut Rush Select. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored retirement planning through a centralized team delivering written recommendation reports and ongoing advice.

Srikumar Ramanan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 2005. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Richard Howell is a financial advisor at Cetera with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Cetera in 2019, he worked at Foresters Financial for seven years. Outside of finance, Howell is involved in historical reenactments and lectures, serving as president of Historic Lectures and Living History, and holds trustee and board positions with several historical societies and organizations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

Eric Edwards is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Avantax Insurance Agency and Avantax Advisory Services, and he maintains an accounting and tax preparation practice serving a small number of clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through various program structures and affiliated third-party managers.

Ryan Cartelli is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at Giraffe Media Group and NewDay USA, and he is a volunteer assistant football coach at Xavier High School. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a Premier Retirement Income service focused on providing written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice using a combination of investment research and algorithmic tools.

Sean Gavin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Gavin owns Gavin & Dolliver Wealth Management LLC and serves on the Rocky Hill Board of Education. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Jason Ellis is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at firms such as Charles Schwab, Transamerica, and Morgan Stanley. In addition to his advisory work, he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses at several institutions including Maryville University, Southwestern College, Southern New Hampshire University, and Johnson and Wales University. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a research-driven, quantitative investment process and constructs model portfolios employing systematic methodologies, with oversight of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

Ivana Spacek is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Merrill since 1996. She has also worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Peters is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Rocky Hill, CT. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Moore Nanotechnology Systems and Hanwha Aerospace USA. 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, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical modeling, and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.