Robert Carroll Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Cetera in 2024, he worked at Infinex Investments, Inc. for 29 years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform.

Daniel Mccarthy is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 41 years of industry experience, including roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MML Investors Services, Inc. He is a partner in CM Smith Agency, Inc., an insurance and financial services firm affiliated with Alera Group, and also serves as a financial advisor at CM Smith Financial. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes its services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Antonio Bastos is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Springfield, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. He has previously worked with firms including Commonwealth Financial Network and Raymond James Financial Services. Bastos is also involved as an agent in a community financial services business focused on fixed insurance products. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, delivering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analyses.

Damian Kusnierz is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Simsbury, CT. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he worked at M&T Bank and held roles at several other companies, including Target Co and Standard Manufacturing Co. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers various model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers.

Stuart Hawkins is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Parkland Securities and Futures Planned Benefit Consulting. Hawkins serves as board chair of a nonprofit special needs trust and consults on government benefits for special needs children. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and retirement services through a multi-manager platform, leveraging both affiliated and third-party managers.

Paul Rizzio is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Advanced Advisor Group and Cambridge Investment Research in various roles. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses collaborative, software-supported planning processes and offers specialized services including divorce planning, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored programs.

Maria Robbins is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2000 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and capital market models to tailor strategies to client goals.

Michael Lusardi is a Financial Advisor at UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor solutions to clients’ goals.

Jonathan Brice is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 credential. He has seven years of industry experience, including prior roles at Securities America Advisors and BlackRock. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with ProEast Asset Management, LLC, which includes non-variable insurance services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing various investment strategies and technology tools while overseeing substantial discretionary assets through an extensive network of advisors.

Daniel Richardson is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently advising at Edward Jones in Bloomfield, CT. His prior work includes roles at Lawton Floor Design, New Chapter, and Quinnipiac University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and additional financial services through a large nationwide network.

Brett Singer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Springfield, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Springfield Technical Community College Foundation and is the owner of a garage band based in Westfield, MA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment modeling techniques.

Daniel Antolovich is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Swisscom AG, and Dean Cabinetry. He is also currently a student at the University of Connecticut. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Timothy Patterson is a CFP® with 37 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 1991. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally manages a vacation property listed on Airbnb. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a 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 approximately 23,701 financial advisors.

Ana Reid is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Springfield, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 27 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Richard Ryall is a financial advisor with Merrill in Suffield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 53 years of industry experience and has been with Merrill since 2006, as well as working at Bank of America since 2009. He serves as a committee member of the Springfield Library and Museums, a nonprofit organization in Massachusetts. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and charitable organizations.

Mary Mattke is a financial advisor at Osaic with 48 years of industry experience. She previously spent 24 years with Lincoln Financial Advisors. Outside of her advisory work, she provides coaching services focused on helping individuals identify their dreams, purpose, mission, and vision. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a multi-advisor platform with brokerage and advisory services that encompass financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by a range of tools and options for discretionary and advisor-managed strategies.

John Pappas is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board and finance committee of Helix Human Services, a Springfield-based children and youth nonprofit, and is a past president of its board of directors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery and modeling tools but typically does not include individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Denise Koran Klisiewicz is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Springfield, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. Her career includes long tenures at Merrill and Bank of America prior to joining Morgan Stanley, where she has worked since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a sole proprietorship creating and selling handmade jewelry and crafts, and she serves as a member of the Town of Monson Agriculture Commission. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through various planning and investment platforms.

Anna Gaudet is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 credential and has six years of industry experience. She previously worked at BNY Mellon Asset Management for six years and has been involved with Shiman Partners LLC since 2019, where she serves as Operations and Communications Manager. Outside of finance, Gaudet is a part owner of Gauvo Studios LLC, a voice-over services business, and serves as Treasurer on the Board of Canton Little League. 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 with access to affiliated and third-party managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Marissa Saponare is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has worked at Merrill since 2012. 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, and various institutional investors.