Damian Kusnierz is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, M&T Bank, and several companies across different sectors. He has also worked in education and small business settings. 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, and institutional investors.

Stuart Hawkins is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Parkland Securities and Futures Planned Benefit Consulting. Hawkins serves as board chair of a nonprofit special needs trust and consults on government benefits for special needs children. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and retirement services through a multi-manager platform, leveraging both affiliated and third-party managers.

Paul Rizzio is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Advanced Advisor Group and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience working with local ice skating facilities. MML Investors Services, LLC operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations through a structured, collaborative planning process.

Michael Lusardi is a Financial Advisor at UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor solutions to clients’ goals.

Jonathan Brice is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 credential. He has seven years of industry experience, including prior roles at Securities America Advisors and BlackRock. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with ProEast Asset Management, LLC, which includes non-variable insurance services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing various investment strategies and technology tools while overseeing substantial discretionary assets through an extensive network of advisors.

Daniel Richardson is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently advising at Edward Jones in Bloomfield, CT. His prior work includes roles at Lawton Floor Design, New Chapter, and Quinnipiac University. 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 additional financial services through a large nationwide network.

Stacy Cortez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in West Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for nine years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses firm-approved tools and models to help clients develop financial strategies, primarily providing advisory services without individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Daniel Antolovich is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Swisscom AG, and Dean Cabinetry. He is also currently a student at the University of 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Timothy Patterson is a CFP® with 37 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 1991. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally manages a vacation property listed on Airbnb. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors.

Richard Ryall is a financial advisor with Merrill in Suffield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 53 years of industry experience and has been with Merrill since 2006, as well as working at Bank of America since 2009. He serves as a committee member of the Springfield Library and Museums, a nonprofit organization in Massachusetts. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and charitable organizations.

Mark Cormier is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Velsera, athenahealth, and efront financial solutions (BlackRock). Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Mary Mattke is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. She holds a Series 63 designation and has 48 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2025, she worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 24 years. Outside of her advisory role, she provides coaching services focused on helping individuals identify their dreams, purpose, mission, and vision. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs tools such as asset-allocation models, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Adam Soklow is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients and their families to achieve their personal and financial goals. He focuses on developing engagement strategies that align with each client's specific planning needs to foster comfort and confidence throughout the process. Adam's professional experience includes roles as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2026 and as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch between 2019 and 2023. This background has provided him with experience in financial planning and investment consulting. Outside of his professional work, Adam's personal interests include family activities, fitness, and spending time with pets.

Anna Gaudet is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 credential and has six years of industry experience. She previously worked at BNY Mellon Asset Management for six years and has been involved with Shiman Partners LLC since 2019, where she serves as Operations and Communications Manager. Outside of finance, Gaudet is a part owner of Gauvo Studios LLC, a voice-over services business, and serves as Treasurer on the Board of Canton Little League. 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 with access to affiliated and third-party managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Daniel Chapin is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. In this capacity, he collaborates with clients and their families to develop and refine financial plans aimed at achieving their financial goals. He emphasizes maintaining open communication and regularly monitors and adjusts plans in response to market changes and client circumstances. Daniel has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, progressing through roles including Retirement Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant. His experience encompasses various aspects of financial consulting and retirement planning, supporting clients in identifying strategies to enhance their financial plans. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Daniel's personal interests include family activities, fitness, football, movies, and traveling.

Marissa Saponare is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has worked at Merrill since 2012. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Melia Chung is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2017, with prior experience at Foresters Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, employer-sponsored 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 across various program structures.

Ryan Bagley is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009 and holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, Bagley coaches youth ski racing at Berkshire East Ski Resort in Massachusetts. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a range of capital markets services.

Michael De Corleto is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. prior to joining UBS. De Corleto holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. UBS Financial Services supports individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a range of capital markets and research resources to tailor investment strategies.

Matthew Dupont is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2023, progressing through roles including Financial Services Representative and Planning Consultant before becoming a Financial Consultant in 2026. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Voya Financial as a Product Development Specialist and Client Relationship Manager from 2017 to 2023. Matthew collaborates closely with clients and their families to understand their unique financial planning needs. He and his team develop comprehensive financial plans tailored to individual goals, aiming to simplify clients' lives and help them focus on their priorities. Outside of his professional work, Matthew enjoys personal activities such as camping, family activities, golf, movies, and skiing.