Krista Czarnec is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity, a role she has held since 2026. She has been with Fidelity since 2019, previously serving as Vice President, Financial Consultant. Prior to her tenure at Fidelity, Krista worked at Voya Financial, where she held positions as Financial Planning Consultant and Retirement Specialist from 2012 to 2019. Throughout her career, Krista has focused on engaging with clients and their families to develop personalized financial planning strategies. She emphasizes listening to each client's unique story to provide ongoing support and guide them toward achieving their financial goals. Outside of her professional work, Krista enjoys activities such as cooking and baking, family activities, horseback riding, puzzles, skiing, and yoga.

Holden Whaley is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and approximately four years of industry experience across several firms, including Ascend Bank and First Financial Advisory Services. Prior to entering the financial sector, he worked for Big Y Foods for four years. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational services.

Rhonda Lisbon Kendall is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services, Merrill, and Bank of America. She is a 50% partner in an auto detailing business operated jointly with her spouse. 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 individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering a range of financial planning and advisory services typically delivered on a non-discretionary basis.

Nathan Potter is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2014, progressing through several roles including Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, Client Services Help Desk, High Net Worth Service Associate, and Financial Representative. In his role as a Financial Consultant, Nathan works closely with clients to understand their specific needs and educates them on the financial planning process. He reviews clients' current situations collaboratively and aims to implement strategies to improve their financial outcomes and support long-term success.

Patricia Zak is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 43 years of industry experience. She has worked with Citigroup Global Markets from 1993 to 2009 and has been with Morgan Stanley in various roles since 2009. Zak is based in West Hartford, CT. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning processes and offers both direct and employer-based financial planning solutions.

Randi Saboski is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Manchester, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining MassMutual Investors Services in 2017, she worked at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. She is also an insurance agent involved in disability, fixed annuity, life, accident, health, and long-term care 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, emphasizing collaborative, annual planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Christopher Pekala is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Manchester, CT, bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals near or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Jordan Frazee is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Investment Advisors LLC and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that supports discretionary and non-discretionary account management across various program structures.

Amy De Paolo is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Janney Montgomery Scott and St. Francis Hospital before joining Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. She is based in West Hartford, CT. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Vernon Baker is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, and has 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bach Investments Plus for 10 years and has been with Allianz Life and OSAIC since 1993. He serves on the board of the Friendship Service Center, a nonprofit organization, where he is involved in governance and oversight activities. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment process focused on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization. The firm is known for its scale, complex affiliate network, and multiple program offerings across wealth management and retirement planning.

Troy Ochoa is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has five years of industry experience and has been with Cambridge since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is the vice president and owner of a salon and spa business in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals and institutions such as pension and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services, managing a multi-billion dollar asset base through a broad network of financial professionals.

Tran Nguyen Tran is a financial advisor with Merrill in Longmeadow, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. Prior to Merrill, Tran held positions at Bank of America, Equitable Advisors LLC, and Prudential-affiliated firms. Outside of advising, Tran is the managing member of Trizzy Tran LLC, a company that creates fashion and makeup marketing materials. 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 individual and institutional clients.

Michael Bacon is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc and PBI Financial Group. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation through Bacon and Gendreau Tax Preparation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets through a network of over 10,000 advisors.

Valerie Dugan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets from 1991 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Cassandra Beauvais is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT, with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and Avantax Advisory Services. Outside of her advisory role, she is a licensed public notary in Connecticut. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Ali Brancati is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored investment strategies through various advisory programs combining in-house and third-party managers, with options for tax management and responsible investing.

Richard Risley Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 48 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Nationwide Life Insurance Co. and Foresters Financial Services. He is a partner at Risley Marino Group and co-owner of Riverview Financial Partners, both affiliated with Cetera, and participates as a focus group member for client behavior software through Atlas Point. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Gennaro Ferrentino is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 10 years before joining Raymond James in 2022. Ferrentino is also president of Ferrentino Wealth Management, an independent business affiliated with Raymond James. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and encourages implementation through its advisory programs, supporting its services with advanced analytical tools and institutional consulting capabilities.

Scott Levine is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Voya and Directed Services, LLC. Levine has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2021. 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 multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting over 10,000 advisors and approximately 800,000 clients nationwide.

Ann McGowan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2014. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.