Steven Tillona is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at LPL Financial and Cetera Advisors LLC, among other firms. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an adjunct professor teaching personal finance, sits on the board of a nonprofit serving persons with disabilities, and owns a tax preparation business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, model portfolios, and access to third-party managers.

Robert Outtrim Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill in New Haven, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nearly 50 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1976 and has been associated with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the audit committee of the New Haven Lawn Club. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a broad range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities.

Matthew Garcia is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation. He has seven years of industry experience, including roles at Bank of America and Asset Inventories Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a consultant and independent contractor for Fortina Harbor Point LLC, where he assists with security and patron management at a rooftop bar in Stamford, Connecticut. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ryan Peck is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and David Lerner Associates, Inc. Peck’s background includes roles in various sectors prior to his current position. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manages a range of investment structures including registered investment companies.

Brett Hutchison is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he provides guidance and support to clients in managing their financial assets. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Quinnipiac University.

Christopher Podkowiak is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked with Primerica in various capacities since 2010. Outside of advising, he has been serving at the Probate Court of Berlin, CT since 2015. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and operates at scale with thousands of advisors and billions in assets under management.

Chelsea Spencer is a financial advisor at Cetera with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Foresters Financial Services and in the hospitality sector. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with New View Wealth Management LLC, operating under Cetera Business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

George Kovka is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, Kovka is a notary public and is involved with a marketing entity called Barbara Butler Artist Builder Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm supports its investment adviser representatives with model portfolios, third-party asset management, and advanced operational tools, serving over 22,800 advisors and managing substantial discretionary assets.

Antonio Ciocca is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cantella & CO., Inc. and AI Plan Services, Inc. He also provides financial planning and consulting services through Institutional Investment Consulting, an independent registered investment advisor. 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 portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Maximo Trama is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously with Wealthbuilding LLC, Mariano McGrath and Associates, and Charter Oak Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved in pizza delivery through a local business. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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 offers a range of programs including wrap and money-manager services, with a focus on collaborative, annual financial planning engagements.

Frederick Condit is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in managing equity compensation plans for corporate executives and implementing tax minimization strategies for concentrated stock positions. Frederick provides customized planning services, including college savings and family wealth management strategies, tailoring his approach to clients’ specific needs and risk tolerance. He focuses on areas such as personal retirement planning, retirement income, and tax minimization. Frederick holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Suffolk University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is committed to community involvement and participates in local initiatives such as Saint Vincent's Swim Across the Sound. Based in Seymour, Connecticut, Frederick lives with his fiancé and their four cats. Outside of work, he enjoys boating, skiing, cooking, and following professional sports teams including the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Eagles.

Angelo Pederson is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Modern Woodmen of America. Outside of finance, he has experience in various roles including teaching at Central Connecticut State University and involvement with small businesses such as Just Cracks LLC. Merrill, along 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 accounts, combining internal and third-party management with a range of asset allocation approaches.

Jason Marsh is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014 and holds the Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Christopher Young is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved in insurance brokerage, focusing on individual life and fixed annuities through Guggenheim Life and Annuity. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC 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 without discretionary investment authority.

Matthew Hyres is a financial advisor with Merrill in New Haven, CT, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, The Vanguard Group, and Fidelity. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities.

Ashley Gaines is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Shelton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2024, she worked for 14 years at David Lerner Associates, Inc. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Daniel Grove is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Hamden, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at State Farm Insurance for 15 years. Outside of advisory work, he is also licensed as an insurance agent, focusing on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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, employing firm-approved analytical tools and offering collaborative, annual planning engagements.

Leonard Manz III is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Prior to this, he has been affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Manz owns and manages rental properties in Bristol, CT. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a selective group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory approach combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver customized asset allocation advice, manager searches, and performance reporting, with clients retaining final investment decision authority.

Todd Rubsamen is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Woodbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a focus on non-discretionary relationships and a range of portfolio management approaches.

Susananne Bailey is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities before joining Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.