Alan Williams is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Avantax Insurance Agency and Avantax Investment Services, as well as self-employment since 1993. Outside of advising, he owns and operates a tax preparation and accounting business and serves as treasurer and comptroller for a construction company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with both affiliated and third-party model portfolios.

Philip Ucci III is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes eight years at Edward Jones and a year with KeyBank and Key Investment Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is CEO of Sound Financial Partners LLC and President of Ucci Partners Wealth Management LLC, entities involved in his business operations. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm uses a tailored, non-discretionary approach incorporating risk profiling and analytical tools, and it supports a broad advisor network with specialized programs and institutional consulting.

Lisa Capobianco is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of advising, she serves as Secretary and Treasurer of WHITECAP Technologies, Inc., a telecommunications sales company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Timothy Hoynes is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, bringing one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance and has a background including roles at UMass Amherst and Cheshire High School. 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 financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research tools and a broad range of investment options.

Jennifer Cremin is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she works as part of a team serving affluent individuals focused on long-term wealth accumulation and retirees relying on income from their assets. She specializes in developing personalized wealth management strategies by thoroughly understanding her clients’ financial situations, including assets, liabilities, and portfolio structures. Jennifer has expertise in assisting women who take full responsibility for their finances under various circumstances, such as divorce or widowhood, providing guidance through asset transfers and liquidation. Additionally, she supports clients with retirement transitions by designing strategies to preserve wealth and navigate complex withdrawal options from corporate retirement plans. Jennifer holds a bachelor’s degree in Speech Communication from Ithaca College and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Outside of her professional role, Jennifer contributes to the community by volunteering with youth sports programs. Her personal interests include cooking, golfing, hiking, reading, running, spending time with her family, traveling, and watching movies.

Frank Adams III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wallingford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at VOYA Financial Advisors, CFP Associates, and Waddell & Reed. He is a partial owner and tenant of a real estate rental building through CFP Associates. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Gerald Nearier is a financial advisor at Stifel with 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007 and previously worked at Ryan Beck & Co. from 2004 to 2007. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and serves clients from Hamden, CT. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group for investment analysis and asset allocation guidance.

Stephen Alfaro is a Client Experience Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates with clients to understand their current financial situations and introduces solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. His objective is to provide clients with the knowledge and tools needed to manage their financial lives effectively. Stephen holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Syracuse University. His approach to advising is guided by a philosophy of helping clients identify what matters most to them and their families in order to develop strategies aligned with their financial goals.

Cheryl Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Branford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 14 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial and Webster Bank since 2016. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to various portfolio programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Tyler Jacques is a financial advisor with Cetera holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, he held roles in the roofing and mechanical industries and has also worked in educational settings. He serves as an administrative assistant at Lighthouse Financial, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser 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 investment options.

Vincent Atkins is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes 21 years at David Lerner Associates and four years at Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income strategies.

Christopher Durkin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked at Pruco Securities LLC, Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc., and Prudential Insurance Company of America from 2019 to 2021, and previously spent seven years with Knights of Columbus. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and 15,100 branch offices.

Jeffrey Rice is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at MassMutual Life Insurance and Metlife Securities. He is also licensed as an insurance agent, providing individual and group life, health, property, and casualty insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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, annual planning relationships using firm-approved tools and strategies.

John Nevins is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

Patricia Anderson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Merrill since 1994. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a representative on the Branford, Connecticut Town Meeting, participating in local government matters related to her district. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies tailored to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Keven Demott is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2007. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The program includes centralized due diligence and incorporates ESG criteria within its investment recommendations.

Keith Elis is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2014. Elis is a 50% owner and partner of Smith and Elis, LLC, a support company related to his Raymond James branch. 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, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Yuna LaRue is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving since 2024. In her role, she collaborates with clients to design and implement comprehensive strategies aimed at achieving their personal and financial goals. Her professional experience includes positions as a Planning Consultant and Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments, spanning from 2021 to 2024. Prior to that, she worked as a Registered Representative at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC from 2019 to 2021.

John Doris is a financial advisor with Stifel in Hamden, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007. Stifel serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Jared Sumner is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. In this position, he collaborates with clients and their families to develop personalized financial plans that align investment strategies with their important financial goals. Jared emphasizes providing clear guidance on complex topics and helping clients understand their available options to support confident financial decision-making. Prior to his current role, Jared held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant (2024-2025), Investment Solutions Representative II - Fixed Income Specialist (2023-2024), Investment Solutions Representative I (2022-2023), and Customer Relationship Advocate (2021-2022). These roles contributed to his experience and expertise in financial planning and investment solutions.