Samantha Wentland is a Benefits & Planning Consultant within Executive Services at Fidelity Investments. In this role, she partners with clients to understand their family's unique goals and needs, working collaboratively to develop customized financial plans that focus on what is most important to them. Samantha's professional experience includes serving as a Senior Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2015 to 2021, and as a Relationship Manager at the same company from 2013 to 2015. Prior to her tenure at Fidelity, she worked as a Registered Broker at People's Securities Inc. from 2010 to 2013.

Douglas Brown is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, and Wells Fargo Clearing, among others. He serves as a trustee for a family irrevocable life insurance trust. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, delivering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning processes and advanced modeling tools to support financial planning without offering individual security recommendations as part of its standalone services.

Allison Becker is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. She has been with Ameriprise Financial Services since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she manages an independent advisory business under Honey Badger Management. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations, primarily for clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Jon Nieranowski is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ameriprise in West Hartford, CT, having joined the firm in 2026. Prior to this, he spent ten years at RiverSource Distributors Inc. and took a year for extended travel. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning with an emphasis on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Karen Blanchard is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in West Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 40 years of industry experience. She previously worked at RBC Capital Markets for 11 years and Wells Fargo Clearing for 10 years. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as president of the Waves Condo Association in Newport, RI, and as a trustee for a friend in West Hartford. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and planning tools.

Michael Goncalves is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at LPL Financial since 2011 and at Webster Investment Services since 2002. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and third-party asset management, supported by a combination of proprietary research and technology tools.

Brenton Silano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2011 and was previously with Webster Investment Services, Inc. from 2008 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and various institutional platforms, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by advanced operational tools.

Maxwell Morris is a financial advisor with Fidelity in West Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and three years of industry experience. His work history includes various roles at Fidelity Investments since 2022 and prior experience outside the financial sector. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including multi-manager fund structures and model portfolios constructed through a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Christian Loffredo is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored strategies implemented through various investment managers and provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Michael Becconsall is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Invesco Advisers, Inc. and AIG Capital Services, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is employed at The Investors Center, Inc., where he supports financial advisors in their daily activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base ranging from individual and high-net-worth clients to institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytic tools to align with client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through a specialized affiliation.

Paula Rose is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 36 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 1995. 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 and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Curtis Wiggins is a CFP® professional at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera, ICB-Ameritas Life Insurance, Foresters Advisory Services, and Foresters Financial Services. He has served on the CCSU Alumni Board and is also active as a non-variable insurance producer. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Lillian Johnston is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Joe Pizza and BodyRoc, as well as positions at the University of Connecticut and Penn State University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of financial products and capital markets services.

Mitchell Guarnieri is a financial advisor at Merrill with 8 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2015. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Steven Solecki is a financial advisor with Merrill based in West Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 2 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of the United Way of Greater New Haven and Connecticut Children's Medical Center, where he participates in finance and quality control committees. 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, and institutional investors.

Peter Junggren Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Nicholas Kolitsidas is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at multiple firms, including LPL Financial, Ethos Wealth Management, and Good Life Advisors. He is also involved in operating Ethos Wealth Management, a DBA for his LPL business. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutions, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk tolerance analysis, and portfolio construction using various investment vehicles, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts through a network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms.

Charity Uldrikis is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with Raymond James and Marinelli Wealth Management over her career. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Joanne De Palma is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2015 and currently operates under Kelly & Company Wealth Partners LLC. In addition to advisory services, she is also licensed to sell fixed insurance products including life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of investment strategies, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management across various program options and custodial relationships.

Michael Fenn is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He worked at Voya Financial and Voya Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2019 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analyses. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct financial planning services and corporate arrangements.