Bennett Myers is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he is responsible for leading the local Investor Center. His team provides comprehensive client support including wealth planning, investment guidance, retirement, and estate planning considerations. Bennett has held various roles at Fidelity Investments since 2014, including Assistant Branch Leader, Team Leader for Workplace Planning and Advice, Participant Services Manager, HSA Team Lead, Health Savings Account Specialist, and Financial Associate for Defined Contribution. This progression reflects his extensive experience within the organization and the financial services industry.

Barrett Heyde is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for five years and has experience with the Darien Youth Commission and the University of Hartford. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a mix of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets services.

Whitney Burr is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in West Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2001. Burr is also an independent insurance agent specializing in life, disability, long-term care, and health insurance, as well as fixed and indexed annuities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Drew Iacovazzi is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2016. He serves as a trustee for Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Hartford, providing advisory input to the organization’s board. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sandra Menard is a financial advisor with Merrill in West Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2007. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Browne is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Associated Trust Company, Associated Bank, N.A., and STC Capital Bank. 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, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various advisory programs.

Alexander Westcott is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Allied Financial Consultants LLP, and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2016. Outside of advising, he operates as an independent insurance agent and manages a sole proprietorship under Chart Financial Group. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm utilizes a variety of portfolio management approaches and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives, combining proprietary model strategies with access to third-party managers.

Martin Kearns is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1992 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a range of capital markets services.

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.

Christopher Dibble is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in West Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 credential and 9 years of industry experience. His prior roles include seven years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley, as well as positions at Charles Schwab and Dime Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Something Better Productions, LLC. 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 range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, and leverages model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and research to support diversified investment strategies.

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.