Randi Saboski is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Manchester, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining MassMutual Investors Services in 2017, she worked at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. She is also an insurance agent involved in disability, fixed annuity, life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, annual planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Christopher Pekala is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Manchester, CT, bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals near or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Wendy Richardson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Securities America Advisors, Inc., and Investacorp Advisory Services, Inc. In addition to advising, she is a 50% owner of Premier CPAs, a firm specializing in CPA and tax preparation services. 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, with advice delivered primarily through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Francis Addonizio is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience, currently with Ameriprise in New York, NY. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firms since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a custodian for minor beneficiaries under the Massachusetts UTMA for family accounts. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services focused on clients nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research-driven, algorithm-supported recommendations with personalized financial advising and provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Beverly Amon is a CFA® charterholder and Series 66 licensee with 18 years of industry experience. She is currently with OSAIC and was previously with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 17 years. In addition to her advisory role, she owns and operates an insurance business offering various products including disability, life, and long-term care insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset allocation tools and third-party platforms to deliver customized investment solutions.

Cassandra Beauvais is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT, with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and Avantax Advisory Services. Outside of her advisory role, she is a licensed public notary in Connecticut. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Ali Brancati is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored investment strategies through various advisory programs combining in-house and third-party managers, with options for tax management and responsible investing.

Richard Risley Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 48 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Nationwide Life Insurance Co. and Foresters Financial Services. He is a partner at Risley Marino Group and co-owner of Riverview Financial Partners, both affiliated with Cetera, and participates as a focus group member for client behavior software through Atlas Point. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors managing more than $256 billion in assets.

James Capella is a Senior Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in West Hartford, where he has been since 2015. He focuses on developing wealth management strategies for high-net-worth individuals, their families, and their businesses. James adopts a consultative approach, taking time to understand client financial situations, preferences, and goals to provide personalized recommendations for asset allocation and investment opportunities. He also collaborates with a Wealth Management Lending Officer from Bank of America to offer clients strategic home financing guidance aligned with their overall financial plans. James holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Connecticut. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). His client focus areas include college education planning, executive compensation, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. In addition to his professional work, James is involved in his community as the head soccer coach and is a member of the Farmington Soccer Club. He has also served as a board member of the UConn Club.

Dylan Slade is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Webster Bank, N.A. for eight years and Dunkin Donuts for four years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, with a focus on customized strategies supported by research and technology.

Emily Bordeau is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2018 and previously at Essex Financial and infinex Investments, Inc. In addition to her advisory role, she teaches yoga at Core and Restore. MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations, using firm-approved tools and a collaborative approach.

Wesley Marshall is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. and Mass Mutual Financial Group since 2004 and has also worked with W. S. Griffith & Co., Inc. since 2000. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, utilizing tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and automated asset-allocation software. The firm provides ongoing, collaborative financial planning engagements with options for implementation through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Jennifer Fissette is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized guidance, primarily for clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Mark Wojtowicz is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at MassMutual, Voya Financial Advisors, and AssetMark Financial. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Joshua Howarth is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 18 years of industry experience, including ten years with METLIFE Securities Inc and overlapping ten years with MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent insurance agent focusing on fixed annuities and various insurance products related to Medicare. 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 offers collaborative planning engagements supported by analytical tools and provides a range of event-driven planning services, including a standalone Divorce Planning offering.

Marcus Wacker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, including a prior year at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Elvin Spaho is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Glastonbury, CT, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations along with a Series 66 license. He has 22 years of industry experience, including prior work at MetLife Securities and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. Spaho is also an independent insurance agent specializing in dental and group disability income, life, accident, health, and Medicare-related products. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing collaborative, software-supported analyses to guide clients in investment strategy and planning.

Paul Poulin is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Glastonbury, CT, holding a CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 25 years of industry experience, including roles at City National Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored portfolio management strategies and access to in-house and third-party investment managers.

Eric Iseley is a CFP® professional at Fisher Investments with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fisher Investments in 2024, he held roles at Gwfs Equities, Prudential Investment Management Services, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience as a tutor and has been affiliated with the University of Hartford. Fisher Investments serves a global client base including institutions and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment process utilizing quantitative and qualitative research and offers a range of services including sub-advisory and retirement plan management.

Daniel Donato is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in West Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2012. Donato serves on the Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of Waterbury, CT, and is involved with the Christopher V. Donato Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Rotary Club’s Scholarship Committee. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with at least $1 million in investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.