Nicholas Stager is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on developing personalized wealth management strategies that address various client needs, including family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. His approach includes evaluating a wide range of financial scenarios to analyze risk, return, and asset longevity, providing comprehensive support that encompasses all aspects of a client's financial life. Nicholas holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Connecticut and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is involved in the American Sailing Association and contributes to his community through The Hometown Foundation. His commitment to transparency, integrity, and client-centric service guides his work as he seeks to empower clients in making informed decisions about their financial future. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Nicholas enjoys a range of outdoor activities such as adventure sports, boating, golfing, hiking, skiing, as well as antiquing, cooking, and traveling. His personal philosophy emphasizes building strong relationships with families, businesses, and non-profits, supported by his passion for learning and serving his community.

Douglas Dandrea is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at Metlife Securities from 2014 to 2017. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Devon Kevetos is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he has held various roles in retail and service industries, including positions at Marshalls, Target, and Square Peg Pizzeria. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and investment models to support tailored financial planning, with clients responsible for plan implementation and updates.

John Grant is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial. He has worked in the financial industry for four years, including prior roles at Right Capital and Andrew Kipperman CPA Office. Outside of finance, he was involved with Wood N Tap for eight years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and incorporating model portfolios, third-party research, and advanced technologies.

Omar Linares is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked in the food service industry for five years and also worked as a food courier for DoorDash. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Robert Hensley is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 55 years of industry experience. His career includes work with Advantage Capital Corporation and the founding of Robert Hensley & Associates. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves on the board of trustees and investment committee for the nonprofit McLean Home and is a board member of the Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center, as well as a trustee for St. Catherine of Siena parish. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm supporting a nationwide network of independent advisors. It serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering diverse portfolio management and financial planning options through a multi-manager platform.

Patrick Helm is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Asics America and Reebok and spent nearly two decades in full-time education. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2019. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Fasi is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 50 years of experience, currently serving clients at UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT. He has been with UBS since 1975. In addition to his advisory role, he participates in a venture partnership focused on investing in startup companies within the healthcare and pharmaceuticals sectors. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm employs proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor financial plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Robert Cusano is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2000 and is also a licensed real estate broker operating Cusano Realty since 1989. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining research-driven asset allocation with a range of portfolio management and capital markets services.

Carly Flanagan is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Futures Inc. and in various roles outside financial services, including at Max's Oyster Bar and The Housing Authority of the County of Salt Lake City. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Michael Salcedo is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at TD Ameritrade for six years before joining Fisher Investments in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Technical Sergeant in the Air National Guard, focusing on military service and management. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, providing discretionary portfolio management across various asset classes. The firm employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and offers a range of services including sub-advisory and retirement plan management.

Carlos Salmon is a financial advisor at Cetera with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Cetera in 2023, he held positions at CIC Wealth, Stratos Wealth Advisors, Key Private Bank, and Bank of America, among others. Salmon serves as an elected board member on the finance committee of Hebrew Senior Care and is active in consulting through Kyros Consulting, where he offers tennis lessons, speaking engagements, and other consulting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides services through a large network of independent advisors, serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Robert Fiondella Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previous experience at M Holdings Securities, Inc., Fiondella Insurance and Retirement Planning, Anchored Finance, and Automatic USA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from internal and third-party sources.

Matthew Conroy is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with the firm since 2025 and has prior involvement in community roles with East Haddam Parks & Recreation and local soccer clubs. MassMutual 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 programs, focusing on collaborative, goal-oriented client relationships.

Jonathan Andrews is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with People's Securities, Inc. since 2014 and joined LPL Financial in 2022. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by research and model portfolios.

Benjamin Marlor is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds the Series 66 designation. He has five years of industry experience, including roles at BlackRock Investment Management and Nasdaq Execution Services prior to joining MassMutual. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to develop collaborative, goal-oriented plans.

Scott Jeamel is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with Charles Schwab since 1990 and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2005. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, delivering investment guidance through multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

John Eimer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Watertown, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm is notable for its extensive network of advisors and branches, offering a range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Jim Foley is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Retirement Relationship Manager, and Retirement Solutions Representative. His approach to financial advising is informed by his background in psychology, which guides his understanding of clients' goals and the emotional aspects of investing. He focuses on planning and implementing financial strategies tailored to individual client needs. Outside of his professional work, Jim enjoys bowling, comedy, football, social events with friends, golf, and traveling.

Martin Coursey is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Farmington, CT, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 43 years of industry experience, including over 30 years with MassMutual and MML Investors Services. In addition to his advisory role, he works as an insurance agent focused on life, disability, and long-term care insurance as well as fixed annuities. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC 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 programs, providing collaborative, goal-based planning and a range of investment and insurance solutions.