Jared Hill is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services. His career includes roles at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company and earlier positions in athletics and coaching. Outside of financial advising, he is a professional disc golf athlete who competes in local tournaments. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a subsidiary of MassMutual that offers financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, utilizing firm-approved analytical tools to deliver collaborative, personalized financial recommendations.

Bradley Nelsen is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Durham, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at New York Life Insurance Company, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and Allstate Financial. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple third-party money managers and investment platforms.

Michael Gilliland is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Middletown, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and Lincoln Financial Advisors, where he worked for 18 years. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2018. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and supports a range of event-driven planning programs.

Gennaro Nardelli is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2019 and previously spent time at Foresters Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the resale of goods from online marketplaces. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves 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 consulting services through a multi-manager platform that combines affiliated and third-party models to provide tailored investment solutions.

Alexander Stringer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, The Fat Tuna, General Dynamics Electric Boat, Andiamo Italian Restaurant, and Ed Bartelli Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Daniel Eberle is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates is a large dual-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, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Luke Violette is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank since 2022. He previously worked at GYL Financial Synergies, LLC for five years. Outside of his advisory role, he is an active property owner responsible for maintenance and landscaping. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party managers. The firm’s services include portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage, supported by RBC’s capital markets capabilities and affiliated asset managers.

Michael Snow is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Wethersfield, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeting individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, written recommendation reports, supported by a large centralized consulting team and algorithmic automation.

Guillermo Robles is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Janney Montgomery Scott, Merrill, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Nicolas Piscitelli is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2011. He specializes in advising executives, business owners, individuals, and their families on financial strategies, banking, and retirement planning. His role includes providing proactive communication and acting as a liaison between clients and the extensive financial advisory resources available through his team. With over a decade of experience, Nicolas focuses on areas such as corporate executive services, education planning, executive and equity compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, small business strategies, and supporting women and wealth. His approach centers on building long-term relationships and helping clients achieve financial independence while managing risk in wealth transitions. Nicolas earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Financial Management with a minor in accounting from Salve Regina University, where he was a four-year letter winner for the football team. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Nicolas resides in Wethersfield, Connecticut with his wife, two children, and their two dogs. He has been recognized by Forbes in their 2024 "Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors Best-in-State" list.

Michael Tangney is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for Rick's Place, a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service, providing written Recommendation Reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Seth Diamond is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James & Associates since 2025. Prior to this, he worked at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC for eight years and the predecessor Janney Montgomery Scott for four years. Outside of his advisory role, he coordinates a monthly Investor's Business Daily meetup in Hartford and plays bass guitar in a local rock band. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing roughly $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Robert Caiaze is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and City National Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on multiple nonprofit boards and committees, including Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts, where he chairs the investment committee. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and nonprofits. The firm offers tailored advisory programs and portfolio management services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Cameron Rice is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wallingford, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Voya Financial Advisors for seven years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, Rice is also a licensed non-variable insurance agent. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, supported by research and model portfolios from various sources.

Daniel McMahon is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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.

Christopher Rizzio is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has prior experience at the University of Hartford. Outside of advising, he works as an independent contractor for Varsity Tutors. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals, utilizing proprietary and third-party models across various custody platforms.

Kara Sherman is a CFP® designated financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, based in Glastonbury, CT. She has 23 years of industry experience and has worked with Riversource Distributors, Inc. since 2007. Ameriprise Financial Services serves individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Gregg Karal is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 32 years of industry experience, including over 20 years with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent insurance agent and tax preparer. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, offering a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

Elisa Stark Rifkin is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving in Glastonbury, CT. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates Elisa Stark-Rifkin Coaching, a consulting business. 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 retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Scott Reed is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2021 and was previously with Voya Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2021. Outside of financial services, Reed owns Glastonbury Sports Photography, where he photographs youth sporting events. 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 range of portfolio management and consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform.