Sean Allen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Wethersfield, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of advising, he is a partner and 25% owner of Maple Tree Cafe, a restaurant in Simsbury, CT. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

David Stewart is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with Liberty Bank and its investment services since 2016. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors, using tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals.

Martin Kearns is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1992 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a range of capital markets services.

Sydney Ratte is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2023, Sydney worked at The Metropolitan District Commission, Manpower, and the University of Connecticut’s Department of Events & Conferences. Sydney holds a Series 66 designation. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendation reports. The firm serves clients with significant investable assets and delivers solutions through a centralized consulting team and affiliated broker-dealer and insurance companies.

Michael Long is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2018 and was previously associated with 1&Done Insurance Agency LLC from 2013 to 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides advisory services that include but do not extend to individual security recommendations within standalone planning programs.

Marc Danais is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and concurrently with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by its Global Investment Committee and proprietary tools.

Matthew Peak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Manchester, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Waddell & Reed, INC., and involvement with the Manchester Board of Selectmen and Redevelopment Agency. He is also an author and speaker, organizing events related to his professional expertise. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven approaches to portfolio management.

Chera Gerstein is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 45 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2013 and serves as a director at Willis Towers Watson Northeast, where she focuses on new sales and servicing of disability, health, life, long-term care insurance, and annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of investment management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Richard McMahon is a CFP® and ChFC® with 41 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise since 2015. He holds a role on the board of directors as treasurer for The Foundation of Possibilities. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services for clients meeting specific asset thresholds, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Joseph Nolan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Farmington, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Metlife Securities, Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company from 2002 to 2017, followed by positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. He serves on the Board of Directors and as Treasurer of the Devonwood Homeowner's Association in New Britain, CT. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools, while offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.

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.

Daniel Obrien is a financial advisor with Merrill in Glastonbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009 and at Bank of America since 2010. Obrien serves as an officer for the Floyd O'Brien Memorial Scholarship, a nonprofit organization that awards an annual scholarship to a graduating senior from the Rockville High School golf team. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Sebastian Olczyk is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2017, following prior positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. 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 clients with written Recommendation Reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

David Kahal is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Lebanon, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Distributors, LLC since 2012 and previously worked with AXA Distributors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Kahal Family Vineyards LLC, a small winery producing wine distributed directly to consumers. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels to implement client recommendations.

Brian Marois is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Infinex Investments, Ion Investments, Key Investment Services, and United Bank. He is also the owner of Impact Financial, LLC, an entrepreneurial venture outside of his advisory work. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and third-party subadvisors.

Scott Mintz is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2004. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

R Grenier is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 42 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, Grenier worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 21 years and operated BRP/Grenier Financial for 17 years. Outside of advisory work, Grenier serves on the finance and investment committee of Mason Wright Assisted Living, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, supports diversified investment strategies, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Andrew Nollman is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves in several community roles including chairman of the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce and board memberships with local nonprofit organizations and educational institutions. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party model strategies across multiple custody platforms.

Robert Impelluso is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at City National Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of advising, he is a member of a local business networking group. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs that provide tailored portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

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.