Luke Derose is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Cetera from 2020 to 2024. Outside of finance, he was involved with Mecha Noodle Bar from 2016 to 2021. 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.

Michael Long is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in West Hartford, CT, with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016 and previously operated 1&Done Insurance Agency LLC for five years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with comprehensive advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Michael Riley is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2023. Prior to joining LPL, he spent 29 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved with Northstar Wealth Partners in a business development role. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Kevin Wheeler is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 17 years of industry experience. Wheeler has been with Liberty Bank and its investment services division since 2011, serving as Vice President and financial advisor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools for risk profiling and outcome modeling.

Kenneth Smith Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. for ten years before joining Wells Fargo in 2016. 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 databases.

Chelsea Le Moine is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Waterbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior background includes roles at Webster Bank, Fidelity Investments, and MassMutual, as well as work with the Incline Village General Improvement District and involvement with nonprofit organizations such as the Full Community Foundation. 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 offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Steven Tavares is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Foresters Financial from 2007 to 2019 before joining Cetera Investment Services LLC in 2019. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers various investment management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios and strategies.

Kurt Lenz is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Hamden, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is a joint owner of a vacation property where he manages contractor hiring for its upkeep. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party managers, offering products including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and alternative investments.

Christopher Dibble is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in West Hartford, CT. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Something Better Productions, LLC. 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 services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by a network of over 22,800 investment adviser representatives.

Gary Helbling is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Durham, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Oppenheimer from 2014 to 2019 before joining Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. and Ameriprise in 2019 and 2020, respectively. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations, primarily for clients maintaining assets in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

David O'Connell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked at Dickinson College for eleven years. He holds a Series 66 designation. 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, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Adam K Mangs is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Farmington, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. 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 financial planning and investment management solutions, including advisory and brokerage services supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jeffrey Desmarais is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pruco Securities, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and New York Life Insurance Company, among others. He is based in Plantsville, CT. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm leverages a range of third-party advisory models and delivering tools including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Larry Esposito is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wallingford, CT, and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for ten years at Wallingford Buick-GMC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and maintaining a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Robert Ginsberg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Investors Capital Corp. Ginsberg is also involved in non-variable insurance activities as a licensed agent. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

R Grenier is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2025. Prior to joining LPL, Grenier held positions at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., BRP/Grenier Financial, Grenier Baker & Associates, Inc., and Nathan & Lewis Securities, Inc. He serves as a board member and finance committee member for Mason Wright Assisted Living, a nonprofit organization. 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 and various portfolio management programs, supported by both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Jeremy Lobo is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services Inc., having previously spent 24 years at Commonwealth Financial Network. In addition to his advisory work, he is co-founder and president of Lobo & Pascale Wealth Management, LLC, a support company he has led since 2001. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and is noted for its municipal advisor affiliation and targeted advisory programs.

Joanna Plage is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Glastonbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2015. Outside of her role at Ameriprise, she manages day-to-day practice management activities at McMahon Wealth Management. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, written recommendation reports tailored to clients’ financial situations.

Gerald Oliano is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at H. Beck, Inc. and Main Street Management Company. He is also president of Jerry Oliano LLC, an independent insurance agency. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension funds, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through a large network of financial professionals and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms.

Yoselin Murillo is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2019, following two years at People's United Bank. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves multiple registered investment companies and offers model portfolios with systematic, long-term asset allocation strategies.