John Capece is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Voya Financial Advisory for seven years and has been with LPL Financial since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a substitute teacher at Grammer School in North Haven, CT. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from both internal and third-party sources.

Timothy Lassen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors for seven years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Brokers Service Marketing Group, a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Michael Massa is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for six years at Del Mar Union School District and three years at Point Loma Nazarene University. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, using a delivery model that includes LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managed account platforms.

Erin Smith is a Series 65–licensed financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines, based in Oakville, CT. She has three years of industry experience, including roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2022 and Bank of America from 2015 to 2022. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large client base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

Michael Blaszczak is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Blaszczak has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2007 and also works as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, delivering customized strategies across multiple platforms and a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Brian Cohan is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds the Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and has worked at Cambridge Investment Research entities since 2023. His prior work includes roles at Chubb and PLS Logistics. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, offering a range of portfolio management options and customized strategies.

Riley Ward is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Manzi Insurance and Bull's Bridge Golf Club, as well as time spent at Salve Regina University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a broad investable universe.

Brian Kelaher is a Wealth Management Advisor based in the Farmington Merrill Lynch Wealth Management office. He has been a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch since November 2012 and has spent his entire career in financial services. Brian works with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that address various factors including risk tolerance, current resources, family dynamics, and long-term goals. His approach emphasizes consistent communication and collaboration to help clients navigate their financial futures. Brian holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Brown University and has earned multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His expertise covers a range of client focus areas such as retirement income, legacy planning, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, small business strategies, and college education planning. Outside of his professional work, Brian is involved with Amy's Angels in the community. He lives in Canton, CT with his wife and their two children. Brian welcomes the opportunity to learn about clients’ financial goals and to apply his knowledge and resources to support their long-term success.

Mark Stevens is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2021. He has previously operated his own advisory practices, including Stevens Group Financial Services LLC and Stevens & Boutilier Financial Advisors. Stevens also has experience with insurance agencies and Waddell & Reed, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he has been involved in non-variable insurance activities. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, incorporating model portfolios and research, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Seth Stark is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Oxford, CT, with Series 66 credentials and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Investec, King Paper, and Borderline Surf Shop, as well as academic pursuits. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized retirement income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Adam Peterson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His background includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Santander Bank, and Hartford Healthcare. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Swapna Patra is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Symbridge LLC, MML Investor Services, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, using a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, manages fund-of-funds structures, and delivers model portfolios through systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Laura Maguire is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Kestra Advisory Services, Kestra Investment Services, and CETERA Advisor Networks. In addition to her advisory role, Maguire serves as secretary on the board of a local condominium association and volunteers assisting elders with money management services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and nonprofit organizations through a national network of advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Jackson Fredericks is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Southbury, CT, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at the Dental Associates of Connecticut and Jackson, Grant Investment Advisors Inc., among others. He also worked at Eastern Connecticut State University and Brookfield Public Schools. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income reliability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ryan Naser is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wallingford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for six years before joining LPL Financial, where he has been since 2022. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in software sales through a separate business venture. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, supported by model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Klaus Engstler is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Middlebury, CT, with seven years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® and ChFC® designations, as well as Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Engstler has been with Edward Jones since 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated services, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Robert Brochu is a Series 63-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Farmington, CT, bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1994 and has operated R.G.B. Financial since 1984. Brochu serves on the Town of Farmington Municipal Employees Pension Plan Retirement Board and is involved in tax preparation through RGB Tax Services LLC, a business he operates. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Gary Tasillo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Farmington, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 40 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor firms since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Tunxis Wealth Management, which focuses on health and life insurance, long-term care insurance, and fixed annuities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, comprehensive financial planning, and utilizes model portfolios and research to support diversified investment strategies.

Anthony Leonardi is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with OSAIC since 2025. Prior to joining OSAIC, he spent 25 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Outside of his financial advisory role, Leonardi owns Muscle Up Bars LLC, a business focused on producing and selling protein bars, and he is also an author. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Colton De Leo is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2026, he held roles at LL Bean, J & H Pool and Patio, and worked at the University of Southern Maine and Fairfield Comedy Club. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.