Chad Cartier is a financial professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cetera Investment Advisers, LLC since 2017. Cartier also operates Cartier Wealth and has been involved with Pillar Plan Financial since 2010. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and oversees more than $256 billion in assets across a network of over 10,000 advisors.

John Atkins is a financial advisor at Cetera with 20 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His career includes roles at ION Investments, Osaic Institutions, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, and Main Street Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is a bass player in two bands, Capricorn and Guy Malone. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, managing over $256 billion in assets.

William Passarelli is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including MassMutual and Edward Jones. In addition to his advisory role, he is employed outside the investment industry as an Electronics Systems Server at Pratt & Whitney. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Peter Holmquist is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has six years of industry experience, including prior roles at Merrill Lynch and Farther Finance Advisors. His background also includes long-term experience in energy trading at HQ Energy Trading, LLC. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with a focus on collaborative, goal-based financial planning supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Anthony Maselli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Farmington, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked with USPBL and Evansville Otters LLC and spent four years at Boston College. Outside of his advisory role, Maselli is involved in coaching activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and technology tools for research and operations.

Cara Richards Kickham is a CFP® with 21 years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2011 and has prior experience at firms including Commonwealth Financial Network, Raymond James Financial, and Merrill. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as an independent contractor in nutrition supplements and provides yoga and reiki services through a holistic center. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored portfolio strategies that incorporate in-house and third-party investment managers and emphasize flexibility in rebalancing, tax management, and responsible investing.

Matthew Stinson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2006, including the period when the firm operated as Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across the wealth spectrum, as well as pension plans, corporations, and nonprofit organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset management programs. The firm uses a range of advisory models, often implemented through third-party managers or LPL-sponsored programs, and offers services including ERISA fiduciary support for qualified plans.

James Zeller is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Thomaston, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Zeller serves as a corporator for Thomaston Savings Bank, attending biannual meetings. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Benjamin Edwards is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sammons Institutional Group, Jackson National Life Distributors, Mass Mutual Investors Services, MSI Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, and UBS Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm supports a range of investment approaches, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and customized strategies, and maintains significant scale with over 22,800 advisors and $819 billion in discretionary assets under management.

Sanjayraj Khanna is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and at Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2004. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and incorporates research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute along with external databases in its investment evaluation.

Tyra Ellison is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Tyra focuses on helping clients pursue personal goals such as funding education, planning for retirement, managing potential healthcare costs, and creating personalized long-term financial plans. Her approach takes into account clients’ unique perspectives and priorities to bring clarity and transparency to the wealth management process. She earned a Bachelor's Degree from Pace University.

Jeffrey Ratner is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Sii, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Samuel Kingston is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he held positions at firms including HashWorks Digital Industries, Kingston Energy LLC—where he served as CEO of his consulting business—and several energy asset management and capital firms. He is a board member and 14% shareholder of Sociedad Agricola Santa Sara S.A., an agriculture business based in Casablanca, VA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors.

Margaret Arndt is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 44 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Cambridge since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in several entrepreneurial and consulting ventures, including founding Sage Consulting, Inc. and Conscious Evolution Boston, where she engages in coaching, authoring, and speaking. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a network of thousands of financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base.

Patrick Naughton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2011 and was previously with Webster Investment Services, Inc. from 1999 to 2007. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by extensive technology and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Kimberly Saja is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise Financial Services since 2019, following roles at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, MML Investors Services, Barnum Financial Group, and Connecticut Children's Medical Center. Kimberly is also involved with Honey Badger Management, an S Corporation connected to her Ameriprise employment. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning and ongoing advice, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party data.

James Ferris is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bristol, CT, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he was with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. from 2021 to 2023 and worked at Oracle Corporation for eight years. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Michael Leone is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Cambridge since 2012. Additionally, he has operated Leone Financial Services since 1996. Outside of financial advising, Leone serves on the board of PLAN of CT, acts as secretary and treasurer of the Plainville Fish and Game Association, owns a race car business, works as a tax preparer, and is an author of a book on race car setup. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension funds, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple management platforms, access to third-party advisers, and proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Jeremy Beitel is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Securities America Advisors, LPL Financial, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Clearing. He serves as a board member of MW Chrysalis, a nonprofit organization providing services for domestic violence victims. OSAIC operates a multi-advisor platform serving retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization. The firm supports a range of client types, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charities, and corporations.

Robert Pike is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in Bristol, CT. He joined Thrivent in 2026 and has prior experience in education and retail, including roles at Liberty University, Tunxis Community College, and The Home Depot. Thrivent Investment Management provides dedicated planning services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning with written recommendations across various topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.