Nigel De'ath is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Farmington, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2010. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client's Advisory Risk Profile.

Patrick Morgan is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In his current role since 2024, he works closely with families to develop personalized financial strategies. Patrick aims to understand each family's unique needs and uses Fidelity's resources to create clear and tailored financial roadmaps. Patrick has built his career at Fidelity Investments, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant from 2016 to 2023, Investment Consultant from 2014 to 2016, and Relationship Manager from 2013 to 2014. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Paraplanner at Ameriprise Financial from 2010 to 2013.

Barbara Comer is a CFP® with 44 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with OSAIC and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Investacorp Advisory Services. Comer has also been associated with Comer & Greak Financial Consultants since 1993. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios.

Curt Christensen is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and VOYA Financial Advisors. In addition to his advisory work, he operates as an independent insurance agent focusing on fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party managers, supporting a variety of program structures and investment strategies.

Kristina Oswald is a CFP®-certified financial professional with 38 years of industry experience. She is affiliated with Cetera and Kelly & Company Wealth Partners LLC, and has held roles at various Cetera entities since 2013. Oswald serves on the subcommittee overseeing the endowment funds for the First Congregational Church Canton Center and holds board positions with the Financial Planning Association of Connecticut and the Canton Community Health Fund. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individual, corporate, retirement plan, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, leveraging a nationwide advisor network and a variety of program options including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Stephen Bacon Sr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. His prior work includes long-term roles at Bacon Financial Group and Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc. In addition to advising, he owns a tax preparation business and serves as a notary public. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Barbara Taylor Hatje is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in West Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a Finance Committee Member for St. Pius Roman Catholic Church in Middletown, Connecticut. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools to model potential outcomes for its clients.

Luke Violette is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank since 2022. He previously worked at GYL Financial Synergies, LLC for five years. Outside of his advisory role, he is an active property owner responsible for maintenance and landscaping. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party managers. The firm’s services include portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage, supported by RBC’s capital markets capabilities and affiliated asset managers.

Robert Caiaze is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and City National Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on multiple nonprofit boards and committees, including Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts, where he chairs the investment committee. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and nonprofits. The firm offers tailored advisory programs and portfolio management services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Bryant Shirreffs is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (AWMA®), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Bryant specializes in working with entrepreneurial clients to navigate complex financial situations by applying a structured and disciplined wealth management process. His approach focuses on delivering a consistent, process-oriented experience that enables clients to make informed, long-term decisions. He employs a resourceful, risk-managed, and impact-driven methodology in his practice. He earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Connecticut.

Shawn Mccormick is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a tenure at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory services to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their approach includes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools, without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Christopher Rizzio is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He previously worked at the University of Hartford for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent and an independent contractor for Varsity Tutors. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides a range of portfolio management options, including proprietary and third-party strategies, with both discretionary and non-discretionary implementations tailored to client objectives.

Kathleen Tremblay is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2008 and has concurrently worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2013. 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 for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Hammel is a CFA® charterholder with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005, serving clients from Granby, CT. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs.

Anthony De Grandi is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 30 years of industry experience and has worked at Merrill since 2009 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. He is based in Farmington, Connecticut. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Julia Cavallo is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been working since 2024. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2017, holding several roles including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Julia collaborates closely with individuals and families to co-create personalized financial plans that align with their goals and family values. Throughout her career, Julia has focused on fostering trusted relationships and providing ongoing guidance to help clients prepare for significant life milestones and transitions. Her approach centers on understanding clients' priorities to assist them in navigating their financial journeys with confidence. Outside of her professional work, Julia has interests in baseball, football, pilates, and skiing.

Peter Murphy is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 44 years of industry experience to his role. He specializes in areas such as college education planning, employee financial health, and retirement income, developing personalized financial strategies to help clients pursue their long-term goals. Peter holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and a Master's Degree from Trinity College. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, Peter enjoys spending time with his family and friends, reading and writing history, playing tennis and golf, and traveling with his wife.

Taylor Webber is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Their work history includes roles at several firms and institutions, including the University of Maryland and Suffield Public Schools. 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 diverse investment products and model portfolios.

Amanda Benecchi is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2013. She holds the Series 66 designation and operates out of Avon, CT. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of 23,701 advisors and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Thomas Pringle is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Avon, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 43 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Pringle serves as a co-trustee for a client account in a fiduciary capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research.