Michael Long is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2018 and was previously associated with 1&Done Insurance Agency LLC from 2013 to 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides advisory services that include but do not extend to individual security recommendations within standalone planning programs.

Marc Danais is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and concurrently with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by its Global Investment Committee and proprietary tools.

Shannon Hotchkiss is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Cetera since 2025 and also has a longstanding affiliation with Rubman & Associates, where she has been involved for over two decades. Additionally, she has experience in tax preparation and accounting through her work with Rubman & Associates and Innovest Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Dione Walden is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with a team of financial professionals to assess clients' unique needs and design comprehensive strategies aimed at achieving their financial objectives. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through various roles including Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, Workplace Planning & Guidance Consultant I, and Financial Associate I - Defined Contribution. Her experience spans multiple facets of financial planning and client relationship management, reflecting a broad understanding of the financial services industry. Outside of her professional work, Dione has interests in fitness, tennis, and traveling.

Matthew Peak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Manchester, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Waddell & Reed, INC., and involvement with the Manchester Board of Selectmen and Redevelopment Agency. He is also an author and speaker, organizing events related to his professional expertise. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven approaches to portfolio management.

Steven Howard is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2018, he worked at Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. from 2015 to 2018. Howard is involved in multiple other business activities, serving as president and owner of several advisory firms and financial enterprises. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent financial professionals, providing a range of portfolio management options and proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Chera Gerstein is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 45 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2013 and serves as a director at Willis Towers Watson Northeast, where she focuses on new sales and servicing of disability, health, life, long-term care insurance, and annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of investment management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Shepard Stevens is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Merrill, and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the Golf Committee Chairman at New Haven Country Club. 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 financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles, firm research, and affiliated sub-advisers.

Ariel Stein is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently associated with Raymond James Financial. He has held roles at Argentum Financial Partners and Argentum Private Wealth, where he undertakes managerial and administrative duties. He is also licensed as a non-variable insurance agent, writing policies for clients. 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, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by advanced analytical tools and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Avery Barlow is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Avon, CT, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Barlow is involved in real estate activities through ownership and membership in real estate-related entities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Michael Caleca is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities Inc. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios using a broad investable universe of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Brian Marois is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Infinex Investments, Ion Investments, Key Investment Services, and United Bank. He is also the owner of Impact Financial, LLC, an entrepreneurial venture outside of his advisory work. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and third-party subadvisors.

Robert Langweil is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2021. His prior roles include founding Langweil Wealth Management and extensive experience at Rsl Financial Planning, Inc. and Waddell & Reed, Inc. He has also been involved with Woodridge Association and various insurance carriers. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions through a national network of representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and diverse investment strategies.

Richard Bachand is a financial advisor at Cetera with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has worked previously with Voya Financial Advisors and his own firm, Tarlov Financial Group, where he remains active. Bachand is involved in multiple financial services businesses, including fixed insurance sales and serving as a senior financial advisor. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, enabling advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or create custom strategies.

James Mapplethorpe is a financial advisor at Stifel with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. since 2009. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, utilizing forward-looking market assumptions and probabilistic modeling for asset allocation and planning analyses.

Scott Mintz is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2004. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Shivam Shah is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments. In this role, he collaborates closely with clients to provide personalized assistance in retirement planning, income planning, legacy planning considerations, and investment strategy. He works with his team to develop comprehensive financial plans tailored to each client's needs. Prior to his current position, Shivam served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023 and worked as a Business Acceptance Consultant at MassMutual from 2018 to 2022. His professional experience encompasses client relationship management and financial consulting within the investment and insurance sectors. Outside of his professional work, Shivam has interests in football and soccer.

Jason Hicklen is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Edward Jones since 2012. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and practices in Longmeadow, MA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Ryan Masse is a financial advisor with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. He has worked previously at Edward Jones and Avantax Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, Masse serves as a Worship Director at Crossroads Community Cathedral, where he conducts music for worship services and trains volunteers. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm with a large nationwide network of independent advisors 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 multiple program structures and access to both affiliated and third-party money managers.

Michael Soto is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential, Voya Financial Advisors, and New York Life. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a test proctor for Morris and McDaniel, Inc., administering exams for police and fire departments. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of program options including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies across multiple custodial relationships.