Lee Hoffman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Berlin, CT, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Edward Jones in 2025 and has prior experience at LoopMe, Quantcast, and Match Group. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of managed strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Justin Knickerbocker is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cheshire, CT, holding the Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a swimming meet official for USA Swimming and is involved with Doolittles of America, an organization for descendants of Abraham Doolittle. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and ongoing advice. The firm’s retirement income offering involves a collaborative, non-discretionary process supported by proprietary investment research and third-party data.

Leonard Whitlock Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citigroup Global Markets, Merrill, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo. He is also associated with Webster Bank. 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. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and diverse investment strategies.

Tyler Naumann currently serves as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2026. Prior to this role, he gained extensive experience at Fidelity in various capacities, including Financial Consultant from 2021 to 2026, Planning Consultant from 2021 to 2022, Workplace Financial Consultant from 2016 to 2021, and Financial Representative from 2014 to 2016. Throughout his career at Fidelity, Tyler has supported clients through a disciplined process aimed at helping them become confident and comfortable in their financial planning and investment strategies. He focuses on educating clients about their options and guiding them in making financial decisions that align with their individual situations, goals, and preferences. His approach emphasizes proper financial planning and implementation to help clients manage their assets effectively and live life on their own terms.

Jeffrey Bruneau is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and a tenure at Wachovia Bank, N.A. dating back to 2007. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Anthony Sorrentino Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 65 designation. He has 49 years of industry experience, including roles at Securities America Advisors, SSN Advisory, and Ameritas Investment Corp., among others. He also operates Retirement Planning Partners, LLC, through which he provides advisory and insurance services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

William Miller Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the committee of a small club focused on member recruitment and organizational sustainability. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large 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 tailored financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and specialized municipal advisory services.

Michelle Cutrali is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including TD Ameritrade, New York Life Insurance Company, and Eagle Strategies, and owns Cutrali Insurance & Financial Services, LLC, where she acts as an independent insurance agent. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering comprehensive investment and financial planning services. The firm provides tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, with a broad menu of planning options for clients who meet net-worth thresholds.

Pamela Smith is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Metlife Securities Inc, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. She is based in Branford, CT. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by proprietary and third-party research, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Richard Suraci is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Hamden, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors since 1989 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of advising, he is involved with Christian Question Inc, a role he has held since 2000. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, with trading and implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Christopher Carrano is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He focuses on understanding his clients' personal priorities to develop tailored strategies that support their financial goals. His expertise spans general investing, retirement planning, college education funding, executive compensation, and family wealth management. Christopher holds a Bachelor's Degree from Saint Anselm College and has earned the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He takes a personalized approach to advising, emphasizing simplicity and transparency in navigating complex investment decisions. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Christopher is involved in the community through organizations such as Guilford Youth Football and the Guilford Youth Lacrosse Association. His personal interests include adventure sports, biking, hiking, music, and rock climbing.

Daniel Smith is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Madison, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Jonathan Snyder is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in New Haven, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been associated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, he was with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 2006. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including financial and estate planning. The firm uses structured discovery processes and planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations to support its financial planning services.

Bryan Hoffman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Guilford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at OneAmerica Securities, American United Life, and New York Life Insurance Company. Hoffman serves on the board of the Barrington Business & Community Association, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, 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, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Christopher Esposito is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Guilford, CT, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has 15 years of industry experience, including prior roles at METLIFE SECURITIES Inc. and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized programs such as divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning.

Robert Hoynes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 10 years before joining LPL Financial in 2019. Hoynes also serves as a trustee in a fiduciary capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and a variety of portfolio options.

Lindsey Shaffner is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2025. Prior to this, she served as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025. Lindsey has extensive experience in the financial sector, having worked as an Equity Trader at Neuberger Berman from 2006 to 2021. In her current position, Lindsey focuses on building trusted relationships by understanding each client's goals and partnering with them to develop personalized financial plans aimed at long-term success. Outside of her professional work, her personal interests include spending time at the beach, comedy, fitness, social events with friends, movies, and reading.

Zachary Verdi is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 license and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he held positions at Thermo Fisher Scientific, Johnson and Johnson, Iqvia, and Elegran Real Estate. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by research and model portfolios.

Steven Tillona is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles with Cetera and CCR Wealth Management dating back to 2015. Outside of advisory services, he is an adjunct professor teaching a personal finance course, serves as a board member for a nonprofit that supports persons with disabilities, and manages a tax preparation business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and financial planning services, supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Robert Outtrim Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill in New Haven, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nearly 50 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1976 and has been associated with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the audit committee of the New Haven Lawn Club. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a broad range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities.