James Scheide is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Merrill since 2015, including a current role at Bank of America, N.A., and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets, LLC. 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.

Shannon Smith is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, she collaborates with Wealth Management Advisors to understand clients' unique service and financial planning needs and assists them in working towards their personal financial goals. Shannon's career at Fidelity Investments began in 2018 as a Customer Relationship Advocate. She progressed through several roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant before assuming her current position in 2024. This progression reflects her experience in client relationship management and financial planning. No additional information about Shannon's education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement has been provided.

Jonathan Johnson is a Senior Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor at the Farmington Merrill Lynch Wealth Management office. He works directly with clients to establish quantifiable financial goals and assists in developing long-term financial strategies. Jonathan has been in the financial services industry for over 30 years, with more than 27 years at Merrill Lynch. He was appointed to the State of Connecticut Teachers Retirement Board in 2008. Jonathan holds a Bachelor's Degree from Central Connecticut State University and a Master's Degree in Finance from the University of Connecticut. He also holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Beyond his professional role, Jonathan has been a board member for Amy's Angels, a nonprofit organization, since 2015. He continues to contribute to his community through his involvement with the Connecticut State Retirement Board and Amy's Angels.

Denise Yuu is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on helping clients develop personalized wealth management strategies that align with their full financial picture and evolving market conditions. Denise provides access to Merrill's investment insights alongside the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to support clients in pursuing their financial goals. Denise holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Master's Degree from Columbia Business School as well as a Bachelor's Degree from Simmons College. She follows Merrill’s tradition of community involvement by volunteering with local organizations. Her approach centers on connecting all aspects of a client’s financial life to prioritize and pursue the goals that matter most.

Raymond Beloin is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at LPL Financial since 2011, following an 18-year tenure at Webster Investment Services, Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Jaime Petricca is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2024. Jaime has more than a decade of experience in the financial services industry, working in partnership with clients to create customized financial plans aligned with their goals. Jaime focuses on delivering thoughtful strategies, clear guidance, and confidence through personalized financial planning. Jaime's professional experience includes roles at several notable financial institutions. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Jaime served as Vice President at Goldman Sachs from 2022 to 2024. Other previous roles include Senior Sales Associate at Allspring Global Investments (2020-2022), Associate Regional Director at Wells Fargo Asset Management (2017-2020), Regional Consultant at Congress Asset Management (2015-2017), and Retirement Sales Associate at Putnam Investments (2014-2015).

Michael Samoska Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Farmington, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and AXA Advisors, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios and third-party research to provide both discretionary and non-discretionary management solutions.

Christopher Halotek is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He is based in West Hartford, CT. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

William Fochi Jr. is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 38 years of industry experience, currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2022. His prior experience includes over three decades at Northwestern Mutual in various roles and a three-year tenure at Cantella & Co., Inc. He is also involved in real estate ownership and operates a financial services business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management solutions and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

William Dicristofaro is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations. He has 43 years of industry experience, including prior roles at MetLife Financial Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. He serves on the finance committee of Saint Bridget of Kildare Roman Catholic Church and is a member of the East Haddam Village Revitalization Agency, which oversees local property conversion projects. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements and a range of investment and educational programs.

Erich Strunk is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in West Hartford, CT, holding a Series 65 license and 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in dental, group disability income, life, accident, and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning relationships using firm-approved tools and offers specialized services including divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning programs.

David Morales is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, following over three decades at Metlife Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed property and casualty and Medicare supplement insurance agent and a notary. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes ongoing, collaborative planning relationships and uses firm-approved tools to analyze client goals.

Robert Taylor Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing member of BeckTaylor Music, LLC, and the author of a workbook titled "Creating Your Power List-Find Your Ultimate Occupation." Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement income recommendations.

Mofya Zimba is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Zimba held positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Santander Securities, and worked in financial roles in Zambia. Outside of finance, Zimba has a 50% ownership interest in a commercial cleaning and transportation business in Bloomfield, Connecticut. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services, managing approximately $671 billion in assets. The firm combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Mark Roberti is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked for Cintas from 2002 to 2017. He holds the Series 66 designation. 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, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Jennifer Waldron is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Berlin, CT, bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2018, including its affiliated entities, and previously operated her own advisory business. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Connecticut Financial Planning Association, acts as a Girl Scouts troop leader, and co-chairs the pro bono committee for the FPA's financial literacy initiatives. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies. The firm delivers personalized, algorithm-supported recommendations through a centralized consulting team working alongside financial advisors.

Wesley Johnson Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Foresters Financial Services for 24 years and Foresters Advisory Services for 3 years before joining Cetera in 2019. Johnson also serves on the board of directors for Connex Credit Union. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Robert Peters is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Rocky Hill, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 47 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James Financial since 2006 and is the owner of Peters Financial LLC, a support company. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Thomas Walton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and CCO Investment Services Corp. Outside of finance, he is involved with Teddys Transportation, a non-investment related business based in Norwalk, CT. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies such as machine learning.

Theodore Hintz Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, National Planning Corporation, and operates his own firms, Hintz & Company, LLC and Hintz Financial Services. Outside of advising, he serves as a notary public, a justice of the peace, and is a business owner of Hintz Farm in Middle Haddam, CT. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisors. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by a wide array of research and model portfolios.