Michael Lucas is a financial advisor at Cetera with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Foresters Financial and Foresters Advisory Services, LLC. He is a 41% owner of New View Wealth Management LLC, which operates as a dba for Cetera business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Maxwell Mclenna is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at LPL Financial and Webster Bank for 10 years each. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and provides access to multiple program platforms and third-party managers.

Justin Williams is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked for Protiviti as a consultant for eight years. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Williams Tax & Financial Services, providing client relationship support and administrative services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary authorities across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

James Coleman Sr. is a Series 63 credentialed financial advisor with 36 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2024 and previously operated the Coleman Financial Advisory Group for 18 years. Coleman serves as chairman of the Connecticut chapter of the Society of Financial Awareness and is an author on the topic of educated investing. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers a range of services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisory resources and technology.

Julia Weston is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2011 and with Thrivent Investment Management since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the Distribution Committee Vice Chair for The Women and Girls Fund in Bristol, a nonprofit that grants funds to programs supporting women and girls. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning covering various topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option while keeping the services separate.

John Daddona is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He serves on the board of the Country Club of Waterbury. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailored to clients’ risk profiles and utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Emily Medrek is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Waterbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at People's Securities, Inc. for 24 years and has been with Webster Bank since 2023. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services employing various strategies and advisor-support tools.

Justin Knickerbocker is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked with Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he participates 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 large diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s approach includes written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

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 with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2007. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes research and analytics guided by diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

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.

Michelle Cutrali is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors, she was with Eagle Strategies and New York Life Insurance Company. She is also the owner of Cutrali Insurance & Financial Services, LLC, where she serves as an independent insurance agent. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad menu of planning options including retirement, education, and wealth-transfer strategies. Advisors use Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations, with implementation options through brokerage or advisory programs.

Richard Suraci is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Hamden, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors since 1989 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of advising, he is involved with Christian Question Inc, a role he has held since 2000. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, with trading and implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Justin Littlefield is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. since 2012 and previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. from 2005 to 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance and benefits activities and is the founder of Littlefield Holdings LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of account implementation platforms, access to third-party advisers, proprietary model strategies, and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Robert Tinkler is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 license. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he spent 15 years with Raymond James Financial Services and 14 years in accounting, CPA, and tax preparation. 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 and access to third-party asset management, using a mix of model portfolios, discretionary, and non-discretionary strategies.

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.

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 with firms including Cetera Advisors and Voya Financial. She is also president of Whelan & Associates, an insurance and benefits firm. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a mix of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management and offers proprietary model strategies alongside access to third-party advisers.

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.

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.