Jennifer Eastbourne is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Chelsea Groton Bank since 2013, where she currently serves as a Team Manager and First Vice President. Prior to that, she was with Wells Fargo Clearing from 2010 to 2013. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments while operating a hybrid adviser and broker-dealer structure.

Frederick Leonard is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Janney since 2019. Prior to that, he was with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Leonard serves as President of the Board for the Slopeside Village Condominium Association in Killington, Vermont. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plans, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and multiple advisory programs.

Lisa Cayer is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2009 to 2017 before joining Janney Montgomery Scott, where she has been since 2017. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory services through in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Montgomery Bradley is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a part-time seasonal rental property in Gouldsboro, ME. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering a broad range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

Frederick Leonard is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2019, following roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Abbotts Lobster in the Rough since 2020. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $110 billion in assets and combines in-house and third-party portfolio management across multiple wrap programs and unified managed accounts.

Matthew Carney serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he joined the team in 2017. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and Personal Investment Advisor, focusing on areas including executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, and socially responsible investing. His approach emphasizes personalized financial planning and clear communication to help clients understand their current financial situation and align their strategies with their long-term goals. Matthew holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and American Public Policy from St. Mary's College of Maryland, graduating with Magna Cum Laude honors. During his time at St. Mary's, he was a member of the men's varsity lacrosse team and participated in the student-athlete advisor committee, leading community service events and fundraisers for local nonprofits. Outside his professional role, Matthew remains active in alumni associations for St. Mary's lacrosse and The Potomac School. He contributes to community involvement through events such as the St. Mary's College of Maryland men's lacrosse fundraising game for The Wounded Warrior Project. Matthew resides in Washington, DC, and enjoys traveling, attending concerts, and spending time with his family.

James Elliott is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Chelsea Groton Bank, Infinex Investments, Commonwealth Financial Network, Citizens Securities, CUNA Brokerage Services, and Quick & Reilly. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing roughly $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base with brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory services, utilizing both in-house and third-party portfolio management across multiple wrap programs and model portfolios.

Justin Staub is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2021 and prior experience at Wells Fargo Advisors. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large enterprise firm managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. It serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipalities, offering brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services through a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Paulette Retsinas is a CFP® with over 40 years of experience in the financial industry. She is affiliated with OSAIC Institutions, INC. and has worked with Chelsea Groton Savings Bank and Infinex Investments, Inc. for the past 20 years, as well as Citizens Securities, Inc. for seven years prior. Outside of her financial advisory role, she is involved in the distribution of essential oils through Young Living. OSAIC Institutions, INC. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments through a hybrid adviser and broker-dealer model.

Holly Hedde is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at firms such as Janney Montgomery Scott, Merrill, Raymond James Financial, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of advisory work, she assists with seasonal property management at Hilltop Mystic Mansion in Stonington, CT. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a broad range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to multiple advisory program structures supported by centralized due diligence and technology tools.

James Thomas is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 43 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Infinex Investments, Inc., Harvest Capital Advisors, LLC, and New England Securities. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments and lending solutions, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure and a distinctive model that emphasizes firm supervision and client choice over discretionary authority.

Steven Ayer is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors in Norwich, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Hightower Advisors since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is a board member and chairman of Farmers Cow Development Corp., a company involved in franchising a regional food brand. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across various investment strategies.

Corbin Couture is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc. since 2019, following six years at Infinex Investments and one year at Harvest Capital Advisors. He also engages in insurance sales as a producer alongside his advisory work. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm utilizes a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model, providing customized advisory services while delegating investment analysis and account management to its investment adviser representatives.

Branden Findeisen is a financial advisor at SPC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with SPC since 2011 and Parkland Securities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee of two family trusts benefiting minor children and operates as an independent insurance agent focusing on life, health, and fixed index annuities. SPC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement services through a network of over 460 advisors.

James Carney is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has led Carney Financial Group as president since 2005 alongside his role at Commonwealth. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad range of managed account programs, third-party asset manager access, and comprehensive adviser support services.

Allyson Baroni is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 2011, following a two-year tenure at Eaton Vance Management. Merrill, together 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 supported by internal and third-party managers for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Raquel Torres is a financial advisor at Stifel with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Stifel, she worked in various roles across sectors including education at Chaminade University of Honolulu and real estate with Zillow. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing analyses and guidance for asset allocation, retirement, insurance, and estate planning.

Michael Berling is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in New London, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously spent 15 years with Metlife Securities and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, as well as six years at Ameriprise. Berling is also the managing partner and owner of Berling & Associates since 2016. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers collaborative, annual planning engagements using advanced tools and emphasizes tailored investment strategies without discretionary authority.

Jacquelin Rossi is a financial advisor with Merrill in Mystic, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she is also employed as a retail associate at TJ Maxx. 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 a variety of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Michael Mondello is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, Edward Jones, and A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Mystic Financial Group LLC. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and access to institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.