Thomas Di Fiore is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked with MassMutual Life Insurance Co. and its affiliates since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as an insurance agent providing life and health insurance products. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC 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, focusing on collaborative, goal-based planning with optional implementation through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Richard Hilliard is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior experience at Primerica Advisors and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. before joining his current firm. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations.

Mark Massa is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels to implement client recommendations.

Zachary Green is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to his current role, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with various financial product sales and referral channels.

Alston Eldridge is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. In this role, he develops relationships with clients to understand their unique financial planning needs and collaborates with his team to create plans aimed at achieving long-term financial success. Prior to his current position, Alston served as a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2019 to 2023. He also gained experience as a Research Analyst at State Street Global Advisors between 2017 and 2019, and worked as an Internal Wholesaler at the same firm from 2015 to 2017. Outside of his professional career, Alston has interests in golf, reading, and soccer.

William Grant IV is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise Financial Service, LLC since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer on the board of directors for Lets Grab Lunch, a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Donna Potter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Oxford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Webster Bank, Citizens Securities, Inc., and It Works. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering a broad range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios.

Tiffany Mazur is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Key Investment Services LLC, Key Bank, LPL Financial LLC, and Webster Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with the United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, where she participates in event planning and community engagement. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Pascale is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience. He currently works at Raymond James Financial and previously spent 24 years with Commonwealth Financial Network. He is also co-founder and president of Lobo & Pascale Wealth Management, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Thomas Fruin Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in West Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011 and has worked specifically with the Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured discovery process and firm-approved planning tools to develop client plans, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Zachary Tracey is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors in Glastonbury, CT, having been associated with various Wells Fargo entities since 2015. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including cash-flow, retirement, education, and specialized planning, supported by proprietary research and planning tools.

Matthew Koziol is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Merrill Lynch and Tumolo Wealth Management. His prior roles also include positions at Webster Bank and Mott Corporation. 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, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Benjamin Howarth is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, following a 15-year tenure at Metlife Securities Inc. Additionally, he maintains an independent insurance agent role specializing in disability, fixed annuities, life, accident, health, long-term care, and Medicare-related products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers asset management, wrap programs, and educational seminars, structuring financial planning as annual collaborative engagements using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and recommend investment strategies.

Brian Bednarz is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual Investors Services since 2017 and at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, following 17 years at MetLife Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is a member and partner of JB Wealth Partners LLC, a collaborative practice focused on pooling resources and managing cash flow and taxation. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of planning programs and educational seminars, with an emphasis on structured, collaborative financial planning engagements.

Margaret Guzman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Waterbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank, Wells Fargo Securities, and Webster Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside research-supported model portfolios.

Lori Carroll is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Her career includes previous roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. 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 and employs tailored investment strategies using both in-house and third-party managers.

Nicholas Centopani is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked in automotive parts manufacturing as a repair technician at Bridgeport Milling Head Repair, Inc. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed accounts. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and utilizes multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment due diligence.

William McCarthy is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with a team of advisors and specialists to assist clients in developing and maintaining personalized financial plans. He provides support throughout the financial planning process to help clients meet their goals. He has held several roles at Fidelity Investments, starting as a Customer Relationship Advocate from 2021 to 2022, advancing to High Net Worth Service Associate from 2022 to 2023, then Financial Representative from 2023 to 2024, before his current position beginning in 2025. This progression reflects his experience within various aspects of financial services. Outside of his professional work, William enjoys attending concerts, social events with friends, playing golf, watching movies, listening to music, and skiing.

Christian Rausch is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at several firms, including Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. and Scottrade. He is currently based in Berlin, CT. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, employer-sponsored retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Edward Graham Handley is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Southington, CT. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience, including 11 years with Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.