Joseph Thornton is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Manchester, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2016. Outside of Ameriprise, he manages an advisory business through Brownstone Management of CT LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide customized income recommendations. The firm delivers these services through a centralized team in partnership with advisors like Thornton and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Andrew Bassock is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the University of Pennsylvania Alumni Club in the Hartford area. UBS Financial Services Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of financial planning, portfolio management, and proprietary research to tailor investment strategies. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of capital markets and advisory services.

Matthew Marcarelli is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with six years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with RBC Capital Markets and has prior experience at City National Bank and Cross Sector Consulting, LLP. He also spent a year in full-time education at Williams College. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored portfolio management and financial planning services, leveraging both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Brian Tomaska is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2022, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Clearing Services from 2016 to 2022. Outside of his advisory work, he is active as a rideshare driver. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a blend of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including futures commission merchant activities and market-making functions.

Kristen Bellemare is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 15 years of industry experience, including 10 years at Morgan Stanley. She also serves as a registered assistant at Crescent Point Private Wealth, where she manages client relationships and office operations. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools to support client decision-making across a broad network of advisors.

Donald Bonvisuto is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors, TD Wealth Management Services, and Cetera Investment Services. In addition to his advisory role, Bonvisuto is licensed to offer various insurance products including accident and health, disability, fixed annuities, and long-term care insurance. Osaic Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, providing brokerage and advisory services including financial planning, advisor-managed portfolios, Unified Managed Accounts, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools, supported by discretionary and third-party management options.

Christopher Thompson is a financial advisor with Cetera in Cromwell, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 20 years of industry experience. He has held roles at The Platinum Group LLC, Reliance Wealth Management LLC, and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Outside of financial advising, he serves on the finance committee of the CMAK Sandy Hook Memorial Foundation and is a notary public. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and consulting services, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets across over 10,000 advisors.

Edward Keyes is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has provided investment guidance and advice for 25 years, focusing on clients with complex financial needs including business owners and corporate executives. Edward also assists small and medium-sized privately held businesses with retirement plans and offers access to Bank of America services such as cash management, lines of credit, and term loans. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, socially responsible investing, special needs planning, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Edward holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Boston College. Edward lives in Suffield with his wife, Trish, and they have four adult children. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, golfing, skiing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Eemeli Erkkilae is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Patterson Insurance Services. Outside of advising, he is involved in a business related to non-variable insurance commission trails. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance products.

Eileen Keegan is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Glastonbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Janney Montgomery Scott, Wells Fargo Clearing, Citizens Securities, Merrill, and Fidelity. Raymond James & Associates is a large SEC-registered broker-dealer and investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and consulting services, employing a range of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and model managers.

Sweyden Dibble is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Charles Schwab since 2012. He has also been associated with Illinois Mutual since 2002 and operates an eBay business specializing in sales of keyless remote entry fobs and postage stamp collections. Dibble holds a leadership role as chairperson of the Personnel Committee at First Baptist Church Manchester and is a Board Member at Large for the Baptist Foundation of New England. Charles Schwab 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 SMAs and offers a range of integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Raymond Jessell is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2016. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities.

Erin Messier is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at United Services Inc. from 2016 to 2021. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and delivers advisory work supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Paul Hipsky III is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Glastonbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and at City National Bank since 2019. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to client risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Alissa Hyres is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 2012, she has developed a wealth management practice serving families across New England and nationwide, including successful business owners and executives in biotech, construction, insurance, and accounting. Alissa focuses on delivering tailored financial strategies that reflect each client's unique goals and circumstances. Her approach involves dedicating significant time to understanding clients' perspectives on wealth, including their priorities, debt management, savings goals, and legacy plans. She designs comprehensive strategies encompassing investment and retirement planning, college funding, charitable giving, tax minimization, and estate planning. Alissa frequently collaborates with clients' CPAs and attorneys to align on income tax management and estate plans. She customizes portfolios using Merrill Lynch's strategic asset allocation and research, aiming for diversification across asset classes and sectors. Alissa holds a Bachelor's degree from Skidmore College and maintains professional credentials as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is involved in community organizations including Junior Achievement and Susan G Komen. Outside of work, Alissa enjoys spending time with her family, engaging in activities such as baseball, boating, gardening, tennis, and yoga.

Jorge Jacome is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank NA. He also owns JAJ Financial Planning, LLC, a financial planning practice based in Guilford, CT. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a wide range of planning options including cash-flow, retirement, education, and specialized planning areas. The firm utilizes proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, with clients having flexibility in implementation through brokerage or advisory programs.

Tomas Cern is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 21 years of industry experience and a Series 66 credential. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2013, with prior roles at Compton Capital Management, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and UBS Financial Services. He is also an independent insurance agent with Windrush Wealth Management. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors such as pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a wide network of financial professionals and utilizes multiple platforms and custodians.

Claudine Zigmund is a financial advisor at Merrill with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Merrill since 1991. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Justin Podbielski is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously employed at MetLife Securities Inc. Outside of advising, he serves as Vice President of the nonprofit organization Jaxon in Action, Inc. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is an SEC-registered broker-dealer and investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers collaborative, goal-oriented financial planning using firm-approved analytical tools and features programs such as divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning services.

Kelly Outhuse is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL, Kelly worked at Raymond James Financial Services and Pioneer Valley Financial Group, among other firms. 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, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and oversight of substantial discretionary assets.