Seth Diamond is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James & Associates since 2025. Prior to this, he worked at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC for eight years and the predecessor Janney Montgomery Scott for four years. Outside of his advisory role, he coordinates a monthly Investor's Business Daily meetup in Hartford and plays bass guitar in a local rock band. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing roughly $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Daniel McMahon is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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.

Shawn Mccormick is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a tenure at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory services to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their approach includes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools, without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Kara Sherman is a CFP® designated financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, based in Glastonbury, CT. She has 23 years of industry experience and has worked with Riversource Distributors, Inc. since 2007. Ameriprise Financial Services serves individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Elisa Stark Rifkin is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving in Glastonbury, CT. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates Elisa Stark-Rifkin Coaching, a consulting business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Selette Jones Jemison is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to this, she was employed by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and MML Distributors LLC from 2015 to 2019. She has also served as a finance committee member for Liberty Christian Center in Hartford, CT. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Scott Reed is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2021 and was previously with Voya Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2021. Outside of financial services, Reed owns Glastonbury Sports Photography, where he photographs youth sporting events. 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 consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform.

Stephen Anagnostou is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Newington, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, Barnum Financial Group, and MSI Financial Services. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Frank Longobardi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Glastonbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been associated with LPL Financial since 2004 and operates Somerset Wealth Strategies, LLC, a registered investment advisory firm that sells fixed insurance products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and various technology-supported investment strategies.

Lauren Gotay is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2018, she worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley & Co., Incorporated for nearly a decade. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services supported by a range of portfolio management strategies and affiliated research.

David Tauber is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Securities America and Investacorp. In addition to his advisory work, he operates Tauber Asset Management, providing fee-based asset management and financial planning services. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a variety of investment tools and supports multiple advisory platforms and third-party money managers.

Daniel Champagne is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 16 years of industry experience, previously working at Metlife Securities Inc. He is also involved in insurance sales related to life, property/casualty, and health coverage. 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 provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Matthew Renison is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Glastonbury, CT, holding a Series 66 credential with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Excel Wealth Management, Aflac Field Force, and Charter Oak Financial. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Leo Palliardi Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Voya Financial Advisors, LFP Enterprises, various insurance carriers, and Waddell & Reed. He also operates as an independent insurance agent and is involved with Jacobs Financial Partners, providing financial services and insurance product sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse investment strategies, discretionary and non-discretionary management options, and access to third-party managers, supporting over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

Sean Scraba is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Glastonbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2018, he worked for Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. He is one of three founding partners of Crescent Point Private Wealth LLC and also serves as president of ZK ALPHA LLC, entities formed to support business activities outside of direct investment management. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Michael Loscialpo is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1997 and Primerica Financial Services since 2001. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed attorney practicing in Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, emphasizing a tiered percentage-based fee model and ongoing manager oversight.

Kevin Mc Hugh is a financial advisor with Merrill in Glastonbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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, and institutional investors.

Jacqueline Ferguson is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at TD Private Client Wealth LLC and TD Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Ragnarok Tattoo Company, Inc. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a variety of asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios for its clients.

Luke Grabowski is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Braley and Finnegan LLC and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance. 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’s approach includes collaborative annual financial planning using firm-approved software tools, with implementation options that may involve brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Nicholas Oliveros Pipkin is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Mass Mutual since 2018. Prior to his advisory role, he served in the Army for six years and was involved with Lucky Taco and Red Robin. He is also an independent insurance agent selling fixed insurance products. 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, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of programs including wrap and money-manager options as well as educational seminars.