Jodie Mamede is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Brian Waddell is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in West Hartford, CT, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and possessing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is the president of a social organization focused on organizing events and facilitating non-financial exchanges. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring client engagements as annual, collaborative relationships that utilize firm-approved analytical tools to develop comprehensive financial plans.

Douglas Gordon is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in West Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 39 years of industry experience, including roles at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company and MetLife Securities Inc. since 2015. Mass Mutual 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, using firm-approved tools and collaborative planning processes.

Matthew Sondrini is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Granby, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors and VOYA Financial for eight years before joining Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on a local board of directors and works as a delivery driver for GrubHub. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, providing written recommendations that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and automated tools overseen by a retirement income team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice.

Kevin Spada is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 11 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Securities America Advisors, Inc., Investacorp, and Kingston Wealth Management. He is involved in non-investment business activities through Kingston Wealth Management Group, LLC, which provides tax preparation and general accounting services. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with portfolios constructed using asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing across various investment types.

Matthew Udal is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in West Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on several nonprofit boards, including Open Doors Outdoors and the Nutmeg Symphony Orchestra, and is involved in fitness class training. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, delivering written recommendations that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Alana Dubois is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in West Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation. She joined Morgan Stanley in 2025 and has prior work experience at TEKsystems, American Eagle Outfitters, Bristol Hospital, and in academic roles at Fairfield University and Florence University of the Arts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Michael Denucci is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a managing partner of DeNucci, Crosby and Associates, a wealth management team based in West Hartford, Connecticut. He began his career with Transamerica Asset Management and joined Merrill in 1998. With over twenty-five years at Merrill, he focuses on developing long-lasting relationships with families and providing financial planning and investment management services. Michael has expertise in areas including retirement income planning, estate planning strategy, inter-generational wealth transfer, educational savings planning, and debt and cash flow management. As a Portfolio Manager, he manages customized portfolios with strong risk management and applies discretionary management of personalized or defined strategies incorporating individual securities, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party strategies. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER4 designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards and earned a Bachelor's degree from UCLA in 1996. Michael and his wife Corinne live in West Hartford and enjoy hiking, biking, and classical music concerts.

Marc Markovitz is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Glastonbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with METLIFE Securities Inc from 2001 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in life, disability, and property and casualty insurance. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and provide written recommendations.

Laura Depergola is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Windsor Locks, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at both LPL Financial and 360 Federal Credit Union since 2014. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, providing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Thomas Humphreys is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with UBS Financial Services since 2015. UBS Financial Services 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 utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Francois Marquis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2013. Marquis also operates under the DBA Valenti Wealth Management in Farmington, CT. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and various model portfolios.

Eirini Emmanouilidou is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2025. She joined Fidelity Investments in 2021 and has held several roles including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Eirini has experience in helping families navigate financial transitions by developing personalized strategies that align with their goals and values, aiming to provide long-term financial security. Prior to her tenure at Fidelity Investments, she worked at Santander Bank as a Branch Manager and Relationship Banker. Her approach focuses on simplifying financial complexities so clients can concentrate on their priorities.

Rockwell Jackson is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Merrill in West Hartford, CT. He has experience at Bank of New York Mellon spanning ten years and previously worked at the D’Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University. Jackson has been with Merrill since 2025. Merrill offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies across a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s broader platform, offering access to a wide range of products and services.

Ashley Martella is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and having 21 years of industry experience since 2005. She serves as the CEO of the Foundation of CT, where she is involved in scholarship provision and investment decision-making as part of the board. Additionally, she participates in the University of Connecticut Alumni Committee, focusing on alumni engagement and outreach. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a wide range of financial products and capital markets services.

Derek Frame is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company and MML Investors Services, LLC since 2021 and previously held roles at Segal, Grubhub, Bryant Athletics, Bryant University, Novak Francella, LLC, Seasons Federal Credit Union, and Middletown High School. Derek also works as an independent insurance agent specializing in life insurance, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software to deliver written recommendations in collaborative annual planning engagements.

Hayriye Aslan is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over twenty-one years of experience in the investment and financial services industries. She supports clients by developing personalized financial strategies tailored to their individual goals, drawing upon a holistic approach to wealth management. In her role as a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor, Hayriye assists clients with a range of services including college education planning, family wealth management, retirement planning, tax minimization, and investment strategy, among others. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Hayriye gained experience in the stock, bond, and repo markets, and has expertise in annuities, life insurance, and consumer banking. She holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Hartford and a Bachelor's degree from Bilkent University. Hayriye has earned professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is committed to putting her clients’ needs first and continues to expand her knowledge through various training and certification programs. Outside her professional pursuits, Hayriye participates in community volunteer activities. Her personal interests include cooking, interior decorating, music, reading, soccer, and spending time with her family.

Joshua Ferreira is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Canton, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed, various insurance carriers, and the City of Torrington. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing research from internal and third-party sources along with a variety of investment strategies.

Brian Davis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011 and also operates through Webster Investment Services. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with research from internal and third-party sources.

Steven Tripp is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Avon, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2016 and previously spent four years with Valley Financial Group LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as trustee and executor for the Tripp Family Trust. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers specialized programs such as the SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services for small businesses and maintains a notable presence in municipal and public finance.