Alexander Ochse is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 credential and has 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2019, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. He also serves as an advisor with Liberty Bank Investment Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm delivers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Claudine Zigmund is a financial advisor at Merrill with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Merrill since 1991. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Justin Podbielski is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously employed at MetLife Securities Inc. Outside of advising, he serves as Vice President of the nonprofit organization Jaxon in Action, Inc. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is an SEC-registered broker-dealer and investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers collaborative, goal-oriented financial planning using firm-approved analytical tools and features programs such as divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning services.

Michael Cirullo is a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, as well as a co-founding partner of Cirullo and Sullivan Wealth Management. He serves as a Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC) for Merrill Lynch, where he is responsible for employee benefit plan review and investment strategy oversight. Michael is also a co-architect of the team’s goals-based retirement probability analytics platform, working closely with high net worth individuals and closely held businesses to develop long-term investment and banking solutions. Michael began his career in 1978 with EF Hutton and Company as an investment advisor and later joined Smith Barney in 1989, spending 22 years in Private Wealth Management. He transitioned with his team to Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2011. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brown University and maintains professional designations as a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Michael is actively involved in his local community and is a member of the XPX Exchange of Connecticut. He resides in Hartford, CT with his wife, Lisanne.

Brian Oconnell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hebron, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He worked at PRUCO Securities, LLC from 1998 to 2010 before joining LPL Financial, where he has been since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with O’Connell Wealth Management, a business associated with his LPL activities. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Kevin Tabellione is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently associated with RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank, having worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and City National Bank since 2019. He serves on the boards of two nonprofit organizations, Cherish the Children Foundation and Carry My Brother, Inc., where he is involved in securing sponsorships and fundraising efforts. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and brokerage services.

Mark Rogozinski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience, including two years in healthcare consulting at Theralent Healthcare Consulting LLC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and occasionally sells timeshare weeks to manage maintenance costs. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Dean Laprade is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Cetera since 2019. Prior to that, he spent 19 years with Foresters Financial, including a role at Foresters Advisory Services LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options and program structures, overseeing over $256 billion in assets under management.

Sandra Baranowski is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. She has been with Cambridge since 2012. Outside of advisory work, Baranowski serves as a troop leader for a local Girl Scout troop, participates as a committee member in a Boy Scout troop, and holds board positions including nursery school board member and vice president of a scouting support organization. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that provides financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and platform options, delivered through a network of independent Financial Professionals who tailor solutions to client objectives.

Michael Mendoza is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2020. He previously operated Mendoza & Associates, Inc. for over 15 years and also spent more than two decades with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. Mendoza acts as a notary in addition to his advisory work. 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 broad range of financial planning and portfolio management services, combining advisory platforms with a large scale of non-advisory financial products and partnerships.

Kent Byrd is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Silicon Valley Bank in both the U.S. and Canada. His work history also includes time at Boothbay Harbor Country Club and a period of extended travel. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s approach combines proprietary capital market assumptions and model-based asset allocations with research from its Chief Investment Office and UBS Global Research to tailor client strategies across planning and portfolio management.

Michael Brooks is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Morgan Stanley in 2025 and has prior experience including operating M&M Detailing LLC and working at Black Jax Saloon. Brooks attended Central Connecticut State University from 2021 to 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured discovery processes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines broad retail and institutional offerings with a range of specialized investment activities.

Kirsten Tate is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Glastonbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at City National Bank since 2019 and has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a committee member at the Universalist Church of West Hartford, assisting with the congregation’s financial coordination. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supported by notable capital markets and affiliated asset management capabilities.

Jennifer Phillips is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Glastonbury, CT. She has nine years of experience with Edward Jones, beginning in 2017, and eight years of industry experience overall. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a range of household types, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and offers various advisory strategies alongside affiliated mutual funds and other investment services.

Craig Dennis is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Edward Jones, The Leaders Group Inc, Four Seasons Financial Group, Foresters Financial, and Saybrus Partners. Craig is based in Portland, CT. 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 recommendations and ongoing annual planning advice focused on retirement income strategies and tax-aware withdrawals.

Cecilia Bettencourt is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, based in Hartford, CT. She has 18 years of industry experience and has been with UBS since 1998. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers proprietary research and affiliated lending programs.

Gary Paul Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 11 years and Ameriprise for 8 years. 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 wide range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Kelsey Conklin is a CFP® professional affiliated with Raymond James Financial, bringing 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2025, Conklin spent 14 years with Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of advising, Conklin is involved with Capital Wealth Management, LLC in Glastonbury, CT, where they participate in insurance sales recommending fixed insurance products to clients when appropriate. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports a broad advisor network with specialized municipal and employer advisory services.

Justin Perez is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds a Series 66 license. He has four years of industry experience and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He is also involved with Riverview Financial Partners, a business operating under Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Xochil Rivera is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 license and nine years of industry experience. She has been with MML Investors Services, LLC since 2017 and affiliated with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as president of Jaxon In Action, a nonprofit organization involved in event organization. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers structured, collaborative planning engagements supported by advanced analytical tools, with implementation of recommendations handled through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.