Dean Aita is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, and has 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2021 and previously led Aita Financial Group, Inc. from 2010 to 2021. He serves as a trustee for Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, overseeing its merger and transition in accordance with directives from the Archdiocese of Hartford. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that offers services through a large national network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement model portfolios, third-party managers, or bespoke strategies.

Gary Nicksa is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Torrington, CT, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1999. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment options supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors.

Richard Hilliard is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Torrington, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Primerica Advisors and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. He also worked in education at Brookfield Public Schools and was involved with Smart Roofs Solar/Extensis. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Lourdes Cardenas is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2015 and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. Since 2025. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Paul Rohner is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bristol, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivering personalized, algorithm-supported advice primarily for assets managed within Ameriprise.

Hannah Verdi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Waterbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. She previously worked at MetLife Group, Raven Capital Management, and FactSet. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with various investment strategies and technology tools.

Gilbert Garceau is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Torrington, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 1986. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and asset allocation models to tailor client plans.

Mario Giovannucci is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Inc., National Planning Corporation, and Polaris Advisory Services Inc. He is also a notary public in Bristol, CT. 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 advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Richard Caruso is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has 39 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ohanesian/Lecours, Inc. and Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company. He is also an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals using a variety of portfolio management approaches and custody arrangements.

Annette Hassan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2011 and has been affiliated with Webster Investment Services, Inc. since 2008. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

William Greeley is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in New Milford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Walleye Capital and Tmg, as well as periods of self-employment. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and is known for its extensive retail advisor network and affiliated financial services.

Cheryl Chapis is a Certified Financial Planner® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in a centralized consulting approach, supported by algorithmic automation and oversight committees.

Robert Berg is a financial advisor at Cetera with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Cetera in 2023, he worked at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Summit Financial Group Inc. He also owns Berg Wealth Management, where he manages client investments. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Kayla Weaver is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with securities registrations including Series 63 and Series 65. She has been with Wells Fargo Bank, nA since 2021 and joined Wells Fargo Clearing in 2025. Prior to her career in finance, she worked at Stop & Shop and Waterbury Public Schools. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

Joseph Irizarry Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hamden, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds, delivering tailored Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in its approach and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Jennifer Leite is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Ameriprise, GameStop Inc, and Wells Fargo in various capacities. 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 portfolios including mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is noted for its role as a commodity pool operator, advisory services to multiple registered investment companies, and use of algorithmic methods and AI in portfolio management.

Craig Ferris is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Highland Golf Club and The Spotted Horse and was involved with Jones Family Tree Farm for six 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Edward Benecchi III is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for the State of Connecticut and the Town of Plymouth. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Sarah Welch is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include ten years each at Park Avenue Securities LLC and Guardian Life Insurance Co. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in a family partnership that manages timber sales and real estate in Vermont. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program structures and uses a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios.

Mehdi Azizi is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at VALIC Financial Advisors and People's United Bank. He is also involved in Honey Badger Management Inc., where he serves as a financial advisor. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.