Lee Hoffman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Berlin, CT, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Edward Jones in 2025 and has prior experience at LoopMe, Quantcast, and Match Group. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of managed strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Justin Knickerbocker is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cheshire, CT, holding the Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a swimming meet official for USA Swimming and is involved with Doolittles of America, an organization for descendants of Abraham Doolittle. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and ongoing advice. The firm’s retirement income offering involves a collaborative, non-discretionary process supported by proprietary investment research and third-party data.

Leonard Whitlock Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 20 years of industry experience, including roles at Citigroup Global Markets, Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo. He is also associated with Webster Bank in a financial institution capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a broad range of non-advisory financial products.

Jeffrey Bruneau is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and a tenure at Wachovia Bank, N.A. dating back to 2007. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Elena Gomelauri is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2011 and previously at Webster Investment Services from 2008 to 2017. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing various model portfolios and third-party strategies supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Geoffrey Swanson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in West Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Board Treasurer for Gospel Volunteers Inc., where he oversees organizational finances and assists with the annual audit. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

Michelle Cutrali is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including TD Ameritrade, New York Life Insurance Company, and Eagle Strategies, and owns Cutrali Insurance & Financial Services, LLC, where she acts as an independent insurance agent. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering comprehensive investment and financial planning services. The firm provides tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, with a broad menu of planning options for clients who meet net-worth thresholds.

Jeremy Buck is a financial advisor at Osaic with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His professional background includes roles at Stanley Black & Decker, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon Technologies Corporation, along with eight years in full-time education. He also provides support to registered representatives at Bach Wealth Management, LLC. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and access to third-party money managers to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Justin Littlefield is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in founding and owning a business entity, Littlefield Holdings LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management approaches and platform arrangements.

Robert Hoynes is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and the Series 66 license. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, he worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc., OSAIC Services, Inc., WealthSpire Advisors, and Osaic FA, Inc. 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 advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Michael Gacek is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at M. Holdings Securities, Inc. for 24 years and is involved with Wealth Preservation Partners and Fiondella Insurance & Retirement Planning. Gacek also serves as a nonprofit board member for New Foundations Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Carol Whelan is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 35 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Cetera Advisors and Questar Asset Management. She is also president of Whelan & Associates, which provides insurance, benefits, and human resources services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, through financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services. The firm offers diverse investment solutions via multiple platforms and proprietary and third-party model strategies.

Zachary Verdi is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he held positions at Thermo Fisher Scientific, Johnson and Johnson, and Iqvia. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides various investment programs and utilizes a combination of model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

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.

Tammy De Felice is a financial advisor at Cetera with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in several community organizations, serving as president of BNI Buckland Hills and as an executive board member of a local nonprofit networking group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving 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 portfolio management options, financial planning, and retirement services delivered through a large network of independent advisors.

Timothy Germain is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers with the Mount Southington Ski Area ski patrol. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Steven Hartman is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in West Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 43 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley in various capacities from 2007 to 2018. Hartman serves as a board member of the Arthritis Foundation and is involved as a timekeeper for the Avon CT High School Girls Varsity Basketball team. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, and offers tailored financial planning and consulting services that primarily operate on a non-discretionary basis.

Ryan Peck is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked for firms including J.P. Morgan Securities and David Lerner Associates. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Steven Caruso is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has 11 years of industry experience, including a decade at Voya Financial Partners, LLC. He is a board member of H.O.P.E. Partners of Farmington, a volunteer organization. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions.

Raymond Congelosi is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in West Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MetLife Securities Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Since 1995, he has also worked as an independent insurance agent specializing in disability, fixed annuities, life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. 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, structuring planning engagements as annual collaborative relationships that use firm-approved analytical tools to develop recommendations without discretionary authority.