Emily Page is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in West Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with a focus on structured financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Arthur Peske is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Manchester, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked with Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers affiliated with W & R Insurance Agencies from 2009 to 2021. 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 supported by model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Gillian Snyder is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Glastonbury, CT, holding a Series 66 credential and beginning her advisory career in 2026. Her prior experience includes roles in insurance and performing arts organizations. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides ongoing retirement-income planning advice and tailored recommendation reports. The firm’s approach includes asset allocation strategies and Social Security planning, with a focus on clients meeting specific asset requirements.

James Scheide is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Merrill since 2015, including a current role at Bank of America, N.A., and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets, LLC. 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, and institutional investors.

Craig Buhrendorf is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Avon, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Raymond James Financial and Raymond James Financial Services since 2009 and has worked with Valley Financial Group since 2016. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and investment consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools to support client goals.

Shannon Smith is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, she collaborates with Wealth Management Advisors to understand clients' unique service and financial planning needs and assists them in working towards their personal financial goals. Shannon's career at Fidelity Investments began in 2018 as a Customer Relationship Advocate. She progressed through several roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant before assuming her current position in 2024. This progression reflects her experience in client relationship management and financial planning. No additional information about Shannon's education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement has been provided.

Matthew Couzens is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Avon, CT, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has 22 years of industry experience, including 15 years with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. prior to joining Ameriprise in 2020. Outside of advising, he serves on the development board of the Cornerstone Foundation Inc. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security strategies, and tax-efficient withdrawals. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic automation to deliver personalized, non-discretionary retirement income advice.

Jonathan Johnson is a Senior Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor at the Farmington Merrill Lynch Wealth Management office. He works directly with clients to establish quantifiable financial goals and assists in developing long-term financial strategies. Jonathan has been in the financial services industry for over 30 years, with more than 27 years at Merrill Lynch. He was appointed to the State of Connecticut Teachers Retirement Board in 2008. Jonathan holds a Bachelor's Degree from Central Connecticut State University and a Master's Degree in Finance from the University of Connecticut. He also holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Beyond his professional role, Jonathan has been a board member for Amy's Angels, a nonprofit organization, since 2015. He continues to contribute to his community through his involvement with the Connecticut State Retirement Board and Amy's Angels.

Enrique Alvarez is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 50 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Alvarez is a member of the Hartford Gun Club and a Freemason, and he operates a small business buying and selling firearms and other items on eBay. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and investment management through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides various portfolio management options and proprietary model strategies under Founders Gate Capital, supported by institutional features such as advisor support programs and compliance processes.

Dean Spada Jr. is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Investacorp Advisory Services. Outside of advising, he provides educational instruction on broad financial planning topics. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple platforms. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and other methodologies to construct portfolios with a wide range of investment options, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Denise Yuu is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on helping clients develop personalized wealth management strategies that align with their full financial picture and evolving market conditions. Denise provides access to Merrill's investment insights alongside the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to support clients in pursuing their financial goals. Denise holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Master's Degree from Columbia Business School as well as a Bachelor's Degree from Simmons College. She follows Merrill’s tradition of community involvement by volunteering with local organizations. Her approach centers on connecting all aspects of a client’s financial life to prioritize and pursue the goals that matter most.

Raymond Beloin is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at LPL Financial since 2011, following an 18-year tenure at Webster Investment Services, Inc. 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 financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, using a range of investment strategies and technology-supported portfolio management.

Jaime Petricca is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2024. Jaime has more than a decade of experience in the financial services industry, working in partnership with clients to create customized financial plans aligned with their goals. Jaime focuses on delivering thoughtful strategies, clear guidance, and confidence through personalized financial planning. Jaime's professional experience includes roles at several notable financial institutions. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Jaime served as Vice President at Goldman Sachs from 2022 to 2024. Other previous roles include Senior Sales Associate at Allspring Global Investments (2020-2022), Associate Regional Director at Wells Fargo Asset Management (2017-2020), Regional Consultant at Congress Asset Management (2015-2017), and Retirement Sales Associate at Putnam Investments (2014-2015).

Michael Samoska Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Farmington, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and AXA Advisors, LLC. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios and third-party research to provide both discretionary and non-discretionary management solutions.

Christopher Halotek is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He is based in West Hartford, CT. 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 high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

William Fochi Jr. is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 38 years of industry experience, currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2022. His prior experience includes over three decades at Northwestern Mutual in various roles and a three-year tenure at Cantella & Co., Inc. He is also involved in real estate ownership and operates a financial services business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management solutions and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

William Dicristofaro is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations. He has 43 years of industry experience, including prior roles at MetLife Financial Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. He serves on the finance committee of Saint Bridget of Kildare Roman Catholic Church and is a member of the East Haddam Village Revitalization Agency, which oversees local property conversion projects. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements and a range of investment and educational programs.

Erich Strunk is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in West Hartford, CT, holding a Series 65 license and 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in dental, group disability income, life, accident, and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services 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 planning relationships using firm-approved tools and offers specialized services including divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning programs.

Michael Goralski is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Middlebury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at GE Electric Insurance Company and held positions at Wilkes University and Xavier High School. He is involved with Honey Badger Management, a management company associated with Fiduciam Financial. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary retirement recommendations tailored to clients’ financial situations.

Brendon Hutchins is a CFP® professional with 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2025 and previously spent 12 years at UBS Financial Services. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.