Patricio Ortiz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with various J.P. Morgan entities since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients maintain final decision authority.

Jay Bigman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 43 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 26 years at Investacorp, Inc. and roles at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. He operates Bigman Consulting Services, LLC, a vendor for checking products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and a range of investment strategies.

Drew Martin is a financial advisor at Cetera with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Group and the University of Louisville. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios, with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Jason Warnke is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Avon, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Warnke is involved in several non-investment-related business activities, including managing consulting services and real estate holding companies. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement, providing tailored recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with advisory services and emphasizes managed accounts within its investment approach.

Jay Rubman is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Avantax Investment Services, Inc. and operated Rubman & Associates. Rubman is also involved with Innosure Insurance LLC as an insurance sales agent specializing in property and casualty insurance. 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 nationwide network of independent advisors and provides access to multiple investment strategies and third-party managers.

Seth Smith is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Enfield, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual in 2024, he held various roles including multiple positions at Six Flags New England and the University of Connecticut. MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations, utilizing firm-approved analytical tools to develop collaborative annual financial plans.

Donald Giguere is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, and has 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2016 and currently serves clients through Cetera. Outside of advisory work, he operates an accounting and tax firm, holds a role as CFO and parish accountant at St. Michael's Church, and provides bookkeeping services for a local charitable organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, financial planning, and retirement services, supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Larrat Williams is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has previously worked at American Eagle Financial Credit Union, Edward Jones, Newport Mutual, and Hartford Steam Boiler. Outside of financial advising, Williams owns and manages a golf driving range and snack bar in Leeds, Massachusetts, and founded a nonprofit organization dedicated to maintaining local land and supporting artists and musicians. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm delivers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting, supported by both internal and third-party research.

Sidney Starks is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2013 and also works as a freelance voice-over talent for WTNH-TV. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a state committeeman in political campaigns. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and diversified investment strategies.

Theodore Boulay Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at True North Financial Group LLC and VOYA Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is self-employed in home improvement and carpentry and serves as a board member for the Quaboag Valley Business Assistance Corp., a nonprofit supporting small businesses, as well as a member of the Town of East Brookfield Cemetery Commission. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements that use firm-approved software to analyze client goals and typically recommend investment categories and strategies rather than specific products.

Michael Gacek is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 32 years of industry experience and has worked at firms including Wealth Preservation Partners and M. Holdings Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for the nonprofit New Foundations Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing a variety of management approaches and model portfolios supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Daniel Kelly is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Brenda Kantor is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 40 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Ameriprise in Westfield, MA. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining detailed research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to develop personalized Recommendation Reports in partnership with clients’ advisors. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Tammy De Felice is a financial advisor at Cetera with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in several community organizations, serving as president of BNI Buckland Hills and as an executive board member of a local nonprofit networking group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options, financial planning, and retirement services delivered through a large network of independent advisors.

Lea Walsh is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, she worked six years at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated/BOA. She has also been involved with the Springfield Symphony and AmeriCorps. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Peter Cassell is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and offering 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 1988 and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1987. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as trustee of a family trust and is the managing partner of a non-insurance brokerage specializing in group life and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC 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 uses firm-approved software tools to analyze client goals and delivers written recommendations through ongoing planning engagements.

Timothy Hogan serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in 2013 with Bank of America and joined Merrill in 2016. In his role, Timothy focuses on connecting all aspects of clients' financial lives to help prioritize and pursue their most important goals. He works closely with clients on financial planning, utilizing proprietary software Personal Wealth Analysis to stress test portfolios to ensure alignment with clients' near and long-term objectives. Additionally, he leads the Value investment management strategy alongside Ron Loftus. Timothy holds a Bachelor's Degree from Western New England College and a Master of Business Administration from American International College. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His client focus areas include services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Outside of his professional work, Timothy is involved with the East Longmeadow Football community, where he volunteers as a coach. He enjoys staying active through activities such as walking his dog Loki, playing golf, cooking, hiking, reading, and watching movies. His experience in football has influenced his philosophy by emphasizing discipline, accountability, hard work, and time management.

Keith Tatlock is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2020. His prior experience includes four years at Commonwealth Financial Network and a 23-year career with the U.S. Air Force Air National Guard. He is also a board member of the Ludlow Community Center/Randall Boys and Girls Club. 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 advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Changyong Shi is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Canton, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked at Wenbo Investment and spent nine years at Barnes Group. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs, investment strategies, and affiliated financial services through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

William Lohrey is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with three years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., Connecticut Wealth Management, New York Life Insurance GBS, Cigna Life Insurance Company, and Ameritas Life Insurance Company. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines a committee-driven, proprietary modeling process with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified model portfolios and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options.