Lori Simoncelli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She worked at Merrill from 2004 to 2017 before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Lori is also a commissioned notary public for the state of Connecticut. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms.

Shane Breen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked in the funeral home industry at Bailey Funeral Home, D'Esopo Funeral Chapels, and Hoyt Funeral Home. He holds a Series 66 designation. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and offering a broad range of financial product options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

William Cholawa is a financial advisor at Merrill with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at UBS Financial Services for 10 years before joining Merrill in 2024. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Julio Hernandez Achury is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, he worked at Restoration 1 of Fairfield County for four years and held positions at Newtown High School and Liceo Matovelle. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a blend of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a wide range of capital markets and research resources.

Jeffrey Candelora is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Marketsource and Nashua Community College. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad range of clients, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios, with specialized capabilities such as commodity pool operations and formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Matthew Mardirosian is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for nine years before joining UBS in 2023. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Hartford, CT. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a variety of brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, providing access to proprietary research, market-making activities, and affiliated lending programs.

George Silvester is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving as a member of the Boston Executive Services Team since 2017. He works primarily with founders, executives, and key associates at both privately held and publicly traded companies, focusing on the intricacies of equity ownership and equity compensation. George's approach begins with understanding what is most important to his clients and assessing their current position relative to their goals, ultimately developing customized financial strategies that align with their evolving life needs, resources, and aspirations. George began his career at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management as a Summer Analyst in 2016, where he developed an understanding of the client-advisor relationship and the collaborative pursuit of clients’ life goals. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Management with a concentration in Finance from Tulane University’s A.B. Freeman School of Business. Additionally, George has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation awarded by the College for Financial Planning, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, George’s personal interests include biking, bowling, chess, cooking, golfing, hiking, and reading.

Max Leopold is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Honor, Townsend & Kent for five years. Leopold also operates a tax preparation and non-variable insurance business under the name Leopold Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions through a large network of advisors using various investment strategies and technology tools.

Travis Meyers is a financial advisor at Cetera with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Cetera and affiliated firms since 2019, following prior roles at Foresters Financial Services and Foresters Advisory Services LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a director and board member of Coach Pitch at Portland Little League, overseeing team creation, coach selection, scheduling, and general administration. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services and operates a multi-manager platform with multiple program options and custodial relationships.

Carl Saponare is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. since 2002. 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.

Robert Jermine Jr. is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2008. UBS Financial Services Inc. 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 uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Philip Ludwig is a financial advisor affiliated with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Securities America Advisors, Inc., and Investacorp Advisory Services, Inc. He is also the owner of an accounting services firm specializing in payroll. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors and oversight of more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Richard Rapp is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a committee member on the investment committee of Asylum Hill Congregational Church in Hartford, CT. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering tailored portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services through various advisory programs.

Paul Leeming is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the audit committee of The Williams School, an independent day school in New London, CT. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including portfolio management and fee-based financial planning. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Hanna Behlke is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in equestrian activities and contributes to Jencks Network LLC through data entry, website updates, and newsletter writing. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by internal research and third-party strategists and offers access to financial planning, third-party asset managers, and various wrap programs.

Virginia Fesko is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Glastonbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Commonwealth Financial Network. She is also a commissioned Notary Public. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with tailored investment programs that combine discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and custody services. The firm utilizes a variety of in-house and third-party investment managers and offers integrated capital markets and lending capabilities.

Jose Chaparro Rosero is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Infinex Investments, and United Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a for-profit business called Mighty Powerful Meals and serves as a part-time water analyst with Aquafeel Solutions. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other 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 for research and operations.

Cliff Anderson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at JP Morgan Securities for nine years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with services including investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Austin Hersh is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with over 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of The Heritage Association in West Hartford, CT. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, utilizing structured planning tools and research from its Global Investment Committee. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that include financial planning, investment advisory, and access to various retail and institutional investment products.

Gerald Creem is a CFA® charterholder with 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Creem Brothers Investments LLP, where he advises and discusses investments with his partner. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to plan-specific objectives and risk tolerances.