Guy Howard is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 15 years at Ameriprise Financial Services and roles within Cambridge Investment Research since 2020. Howard also operates as an independent insurance agent through his own business, GWHOWARD Financial. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a range of portfolio management strategies and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches through various custody platforms.

Kieran Doherty is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Snowden Lane Partners and Morgan Stanley. He serves on the Board of Directors for The Madison Jaycees in Madison, Connecticut. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning with a focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Dante D'amore is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously attended Sacred Heart University from 2021 to 2025 before beginning his career in financial services. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using collaborative, annual planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Joseph Mccarthy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hamden, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Smedley Aerial Lifts LLC and Smedley Industrial Services, Inc., businesses unrelated to investment management. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with diverse investment strategies and advanced operational tools.

Karl Rickel is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. since 1985 and has a longstanding affiliation with MassMutual Life Insurance Co. dating back to 1977. In addition to his advisory role, Rickel is an insurance agent specializing in life, group health, and long-term care insurance. MML Investors Services, LLC serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, providing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Frank Germano is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 35 years of industry experience. He currently works at OSAIC and has previously been affiliated with Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, Investors Capital Corp., Tower Square Securities, Inc., and Veravest Investment Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he offers tax preparation services and fixed insurance products through his own firms and serves as an owner of insurance-related entities providing long-term care and life insurance products. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm combines brokerage and advisory services with financial planning and utilizes firm-provided tools and third-party platforms to construct diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes.

James Combs is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera and Cartier Wealth. His career includes roles at Ameriprise, National Life Group, and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Outside of finance, he managed Good Neighbor Lawn Care for over a decade. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm supports a variety of investment strategies and program structures with over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Alyssa Zito is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked with Prudential Annuities Distributors and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of her advisory role, Alyssa coaches youth female basketball with the Ridgefield Basketball Association. 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 offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and provide collaborative, ongoing advice.

Christopher Testa is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Southbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and nine years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Webster Bank and Financial Resources Group. 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 asset management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customizable strategies across various platforms.

Amanda Lesmes is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation. She has been with MassMutual and its affiliated firm since 2025. Prior to entering the industry, she worked at Bryant University and Eyes Physicians & Surgeons. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm focuses on collaborative annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized planning programs including divorce and estate settlement planning.

Janet Parry is a financial advisor at Merrill with 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1994 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for the Farview Farm Association, a homeowners association in Redding, CT. Merrill 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Bauer is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PRUCO Securities, LLC and work under Jeff Bauer. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and an affiliated insurance agency.

Jeffrey Pinover is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in the retail and education sectors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios and offers advisory services supported by oversight controls and a structured governance process.

Nicholas Cyr is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant I. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as an Insurance Representative at Mutual of Omaha in 2020. In his current role, Nicholas partners with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans tailored to their individual goals. His approach emphasizes educating clients to simplify complex financial topics and enhance their understanding. Nicholas holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys activities such as beach outings, golf, and skiing.

Jodi Polick is a financial advisor with Merrill in New Haven, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009 and also has a longstanding affiliation with Bank of America. 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 various institutional investors.

Todd Cody is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years at the firm and 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in New Haven, CT. 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.

Anne Debowes is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in New Haven, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Chase Investment Services Corp. and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Christopher Gavin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and over 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously spent 18 years at Waddell & Reed, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Gavin owns several non-investment businesses, including The Sweets Pond Food Company, LLC and TrailIntel. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions with a broad range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm supports its network of over 22,800 advisors with various investment strategies and operational tools, managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Paul Shay is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 46 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and has worked at Lincoln Financial Securities for 17 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in life insurance sales and service. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm combines brokerage and investment advisory services, offering integrated portfolio management with access to third-party managers and employs various asset-allocation and risk management tools.

Philip Allopenna is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. His other business activities include involvement with non-variable insurance through Prudential. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm’s investment approach is primarily model-driven, utilizing portfolios from internal research and third-party strategists, and it offers access to financial planning, third-party asset managers, and insurance products through affiliated entities.