Michelle Wright is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including customized financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by advanced modeling tools.

Katherine Giguere is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Hartford Investment Management Company, and Aetna. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management programs through both advisory and brokerage channels.

Meg Castineiras is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with individuals and families to develop financial plans aimed at helping them achieve their goals. She emphasizes a holistic planning approach that involves a comprehensive review of multiple financial objectives, prioritizing a tailored strategy aligned with each client's needs. Before her current role, Meg served as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023. Her professional experience at Fidelity Investments reflects her commitment to working closely with clients to co-create financial plans that address their unique circumstances. Outside of her professional work, Meg has interests in fitness, tennis, theater, traveling, and volunteering.

Margaret Jakubowski is a financial advisor at Cetera with seven years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has worked with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2019 and is currently the owner of Hensley Advisors. In addition to her advisory role, she sells fixed insurance products including life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and retirement services, operating a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary programs and access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Joseph Thornton is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Manchester, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2016. Outside of Ameriprise, he manages an advisory business through Brownstone Management of CT LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide customized income recommendations. The firm delivers these services through a centralized team in partnership with advisors like Thornton and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Drew Duarte is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career with Merrill Edge in 2020 on the Premium Service Desk, where he supported high-net-worth clients with complex trading and multi-account strategies. In 2026, Drew joined the KD Wealth Management Team, focusing on delivering comprehensive planning and disciplined investment guidance tailored to clients' goals. Drew holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Connecticut. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His approach emphasizes building wealth plans based on clients' priorities and adjusting those plans as needed to address changing circumstances. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Drew enjoys staying active through working out, golfing, and traveling. He also serves as a coach for the University of Connecticut Men's Lacrosse program, mentoring student-athletes on and off the field.

Andrew Bassock is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the University of Pennsylvania Alumni Club in the Hartford area. UBS Financial Services Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of financial planning, portfolio management, and proprietary research to tailor investment strategies. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of capital markets and advisory services.

Brian Tomaska is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes multiple roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing Services from 2010 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he has engaged in rideshare driving. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm operates with institutional trading capabilities alongside wealth management services and offers diverse capital markets and wealth planning solutions.

James Convery is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Simsbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Johnson Brunetti LLC, JB Capital, LLC, and E*Trade Financial and its affiliates. Mass Mutual 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, using firm-approved software to develop collaborative, annual financial plans.

Hai San Chang is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in West Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Investment Management since 2012 and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2013. Chang serves as a board member of the St. Francis Foundation, which raises funds for St. Francis Hospital. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority.

Eugene Duarte is a Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he leads the KD Wealth Management Group, a multigenerational team that provides personalized guidance and service focused on a planning-first approach. Eugene works closely with individuals, families, business owners, and corporate executives to address complex financial challenges and help clients pursue their goals through tailored wealth management strategies. With over 30 years of experience, Eugene's expertise includes retirement planning, investment management, wealth preservation, estate planning, and multigenerational wealth transfer. He holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a bachelor's degree from Bryant University and is a member of the Financial Planning Association. Outside of his professional work, Eugene values family and community involvement. He has been married for over 30 years and has three children. His family participates in church, sports, music, and scouting activities. Eugene is involved with organizations such as the Red Cross and CT Foodshare and enjoys cooking, golfing, hiking, music, and spending time with his family.

Edward Keyes is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has provided investment guidance and advice for 25 years, focusing on clients with complex financial needs including business owners and corporate executives. Edward also assists small and medium-sized privately held businesses with retirement plans and offers access to Bank of America services such as cash management, lines of credit, and term loans. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, socially responsible investing, special needs planning, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Edward holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Boston College. Edward lives in Suffield with his wife, Trish, and they have four adult children. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, golfing, skiing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Megha Thomas is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has been with Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2016. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Eemeli Erkkilae is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, Patterson Insurance Services, Mno International AB, and Under Armour Europe. He also manages non-variable insurance commission trails related to prior life insurance sales. LPL Enterprise serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and access to various brokerage and insurance products.

Sweyden Dibble is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Charles Schwab since 2012. He has also been associated with Illinois Mutual since 2002 and operates an eBay business specializing in sales of keyless remote entry fobs and postage stamp collections. Dibble holds a leadership role as chairperson of the Personnel Committee at First Baptist Church Manchester and is a Board Member at Large for the Baptist Foundation of New England. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary SMAs and offers a range of integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Kevin Crosby is a Wealth Management Advisor and managing partner of DeNucci & Associates. He began his career with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2018 and works alongside Mike and Lynn DeNucci to carry forward a three-generation family legacy. Kevin focuses on providing a comprehensive approach to wealth management that prioritizes understanding each client's individual goals and values. He offers access to Merrill Lynch Wealth Management's investment insights and the banking services of Bank of America to address various aspects of clients' financial lives. Before joining Merrill, Kevin gained experience in client service and relationship management at Paradigm Talent Agency in New York City and Los Angeles. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., reflecting his commitment to professional standards. Kevin has received recognition as one of Forbes | SHOOK® "Best-in-State Next-Gen Wealth Advisors" in 2025 and 2026. He holds a bachelor's degree from Rollins College. Kevin lives in Avon, Connecticut, with his wife, Amanda, and their sons, Michael and Lucas. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs, and staying active, including completing a Disney marathon with his wife. He also served as an advisory board member for #HALFTHESTORY from 2019 to 2021.

Raymond Jessell is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2016. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities.

Erin Messier is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2021, following five years at United Services Inc. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a range of investment products and research to tailor strategies to client goals and risk tolerances.

Alissa Hyres is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who has been with the firm since 2012. She serves a diverse clientele that includes successful business owners and executives in industries such as biotech, construction, insurance, and accounting. Alissa specializes in employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, retirement income, and services tailored for defined benefit plans, small businesses, as well as LGBT wealth planning and women and wealth. Alissa adopts a client-centered approach that emphasizes understanding individual perspectives on wealth and financial goals. She develops comprehensive strategies encompassing investment and retirement planning, college funding, charitable giving, tax management, and estate planning. She works closely with clients' CPAs and attorneys to ensure alignment of financial and estate plans. Utilizing Merrill's strategic asset allocation and research, she constructs diversified portfolios tailored to each client's unique needs. She holds a Bachelor's degree from Skidmore College and has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Beyond her professional role, Alissa is involved in community organizations such as Junior Achievement and the Susan G Komen Foundation. In her personal time, she enjoys baseball, boating, gardening, tennis, yoga, and spending time with her family.

John Panico is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Avon, CT. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual in 2020, he worked at Babson Capital Management from 2015 to 2018. Mass Mutual 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 that recommend investment strategies rather than specific products.