George Simmons is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their individual goals and adapt to changing market conditions. Through his role, George provides access to Merrill's investment insights and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America, supporting a comprehensive approach to wealth management. George holds a Master’s Degree from the University of New Haven and a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Massachusetts System. He has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). George is also committed to community involvement, dedicating time to volunteer with organizations in the communities served by Merrill Lynch.

Jeffrey Meade is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Hartley & Parker LTD Co for eight years. Additionally, he is involved with Nutmeg Investment Group, Inc. in an advisory capacity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm employs analytic tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to tailor non-discretionary planning and consulting aligned with client goals.

Christopher Kusick is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously worked at MetLife Securities. Kusick is a licensed independent insurance agent offering products including dental, disability, life, and Medicare-related insurance. He also serves as a trustee responsible for executing the wishes of a trust. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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 tools and programs designed to support collaborative, client-focused planning and event-driven services such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Peter Hall is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company for 16 years. Hall serves as treasurer on a homeowners association board, managing financial reporting and community risk liaison duties. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides advisory services through a large network of independent advisors. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management and consulting solutions with multiple program and custody options.

Bosmat Cohen is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to her role in finance, she worked with the Cheshire Board of Education and Lincoln College of New England. Outside of her advisory duties, she is a spinning instructor at the Southington-Cheshire YMCA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Bob Malitsky is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Easton, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, and Metlife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. He also works as an insurance agent specializing in individual life, health, group life, group health, and fixed annuities. 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 provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, offering collaborative, annual planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Joanne Amorosi is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and affiliated firms since 2024 and previously spent over two decades at MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory role, she is a property owner involved with a rental business in Fripp Island, South Carolina. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services delivered via a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, with program options ranging from automated allocations to customized strategies.

Lisa Simon is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2012. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors such as pension and profit-sharing plans.

Kevin Gargano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Co of America, Prudential Annuities Distributors, Raymond James Financial Services, Liberty Bank, and Vantis Life Insurance Co of CT. Outside of finance, he is the president and owner of RoGar Pharma, a non-investment-related business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, leveraging research and model portfolios from various sources to support both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Thomas Cole is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Hudson Financial Group, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, and Park Avenue Securities. Outside of finance, he was involved with Outhouse Orchards and Minners Designs. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Edward Soderberg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 51 years of industry experience, including 12 years at Invest Financial Corporation before joining LPL Financial in 2018. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an instructor at the YMCA and works as a photographer. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Robert Ceccarelli is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice, primarily for clients with assets managed within Ameriprise.

Michael Riley is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at LPL Financial with 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for over three decades before joining LPL Financial in 2023. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios, serving both discretionary and non-discretionary management needs.

Robert Steczkowski is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. As a Board CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, he partners with high net worth clients to implement financial strategies designed to provide peace of mind. He has extensive experience in financial planning and consulting, having worked at various firms since 2005. His previous roles include Financial Planner positions at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner Smith and Chase Investment Securities Corporation, Senior Account Executive at Fidelity Investments, Associate Director of Financial Planning at Sanders Morris Harris LLC and EF Legacy Securities, and a Financial Planner at TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services. Outside of his professional work, Robert has interests in fitness and skiing.

Alisa Olsen is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. Her prior experience includes roles at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company and METLIFE SECURITIES Inc. She is also the treasurer of the Tashua School PTA, where she manages the organization's budget and cash flow. 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 emphasizes collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and generally recommends investment categories and strategies.

Chelsea Le Moine is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Waterbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Webster Bank, MassMutual, Fidelity Investments, and various community and legal organizations. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and diverse investment strategies.

Joseph Bogardus is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and at MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 2016, with prior experience at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2009 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Harbor Oak Professional Services LLC, a company focused on shared operational infrastructure and expense management. MassMutual 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 planning programs and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software and a collaborative annual engagement model.

David Snetro is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2011. He is based in New Haven, CT. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process employs structured discovery and firm-approved tools, relying on modeling techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Kurt Lenz is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Hamden, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is a joint owner of a vacation rental property in Corolla, NC, where he manages upkeep by hiring contractors. 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 operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor solutions based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Matthew Hecker is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Shelton, CT, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has been employed with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and MML Investors Services, LLC since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent specializing in life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance. 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 firm-approved software tools to support collaborative, goal-oriented planning relationships.