James Convery is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Simsbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Johnson Brunetti LLC, JB Capital, LLC, and E*Trade Financial and its affiliates. 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, using firm-approved software to develop collaborative, annual financial plans.

Halina Fiedorowicz is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Farmington, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2015. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailoring strategies to clients’ risk profiles through both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Hai San Chang is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in West Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Investment Management since 2012 and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2013. Chang serves as a board member of the St. Francis Foundation, which raises funds for St. Francis Hospital. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority.

Eugene Duarte is a Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he leads the KD Wealth Management Group, a multigenerational team focused on providing personalized financial guidance and planning-first strategies to families and business owners. Eugene works closely with clients on retirement planning, investment management, wealth preservation, estate planning, and multigenerational wealth transfer. With over 30 years of experience, Eugene specializes in areas including tax efficient wealth management, business owner planning, executive wealth strategies, and fiduciary guidance. He holds several professional designations such as CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned his bachelor's degree from Bryant University and is a member of the Financial Planning Association. Outside of his professional duties, Eugene values family and community involvement. He has been married over 30 years and has three children. His family participates in church, sports, music, and scouting activities. Eugene enjoys cooking, golfing, hiking, music, and spending time with his family. He and his family support community organizations including the Red Cross and CT Foodshare.

Richard Sinoradzki is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in West Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through direct individual plans as well as corporate financial planning agreements.

Mehdi Ouni is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at MML Investors Services LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. His current tenure at Edward Jones began in 2022. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Megha Thomas is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has been with Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2016. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Phyllis Long is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Long serves as a board member and on the Compassion Committee of Life Church New England. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and offers diverse investment and advisory solutions alongside its broad retail and institutional offerings.

Dennis Stanek II is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Farmington, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at City National Bank since 2017 and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director of Swag Custom Rides, a business focused on rebuilding pick-up trucks, and has held a board position with Hartford Healthcare Corporation. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, tailoring strategies to client risk profiles through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Kevin Crosby is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Paradigm Talent Agency before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2018. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Panico is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Avon, CT. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual in 2020, he worked at Babson Capital Management from 2015 to 2018. 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, emphasizing collaborative annual planning engagements that recommend investment strategies rather than specific products.

Diane Kelly is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding ChFC® and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 66, and has 51 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and currently manages financial services through Kelly and Company Wealth Partners. Outside her advisory role, she serves on the finance committee of Saint Teresa of Calcutta School and is involved as an executive operations manager at Kelly Family EyeCare. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a national network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform that includes access to affiliated and unaffiliated managers across multiple program structures.

Richard Ohanesian is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 48 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2018 and previously worked at Ohanesian/Lecours, Inc. for nine years. He is also the owner of RKOHAN LLC and serves as a consultant and head of compliance for OSJ Partners LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through thousands of financial professionals. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management with multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Andrew Spremulli is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Outlier Marketing Group and Daggett Gymnastics. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and delivery of model portfolios. The firm employs a systematic investment approach combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Robert Palazzo III is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and teaching at The Van Loan School of Business at Endicott College. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers to tailor strategies to clients’ risk profiles.

John Mcdermott III is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He is based in West Hartford, CT. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and institutional consulting with a primarily non-discretionary approach.

Daniel Kohan is the Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he leads a team of financial professionals dedicated to helping clients and their families grow, preserve, and transfer their wealth. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, progressing through various positions including Financial Representative, Investments Consultant, Financial Consultant, Vice President Wealth Planner, and currently Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor. This progression reflects his extensive experience in wealth management and financial planning.

Djemal Araniti is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2012. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and Valic Financial Advisors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by advanced operational tools.

Tina Gunderson is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Merrill and Wells Fargo Clearing. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered 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, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Michelle O'Brien is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab since 1992 and also has worked at Charles Schwab Bank since 2007. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized structure serving hundreds of thousands of clients.