Joseph Witkowski is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2026 and previously spent six years with Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning advice supported by a centralized team, combining internal research and third-party data to deliver written recommendations focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Nicole Higgins is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. She supports clients in achieving their financial goals by co-creating disciplined financial plans tailored to their individual definitions of success. Her professional experience includes roles as a Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2017 to 2022 and at Stepping Stone Wealth from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, she served as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Bank of America Merrill Lynch between 2011 and 2016, and as a Retirement Counselor at Prudential Retirement from 2007 to 2011.

David Ellovich is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and operates as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Michael Gacek is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at M. Holdings Securities, Inc. for 24 years and is involved with Wealth Preservation Partners and Fiondella Insurance & Retirement Planning. Gacek also serves as a nonprofit board member for New Foundations Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Tammy De Felice is a financial advisor with Cetera in Collinsville, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and its affiliated firms since 2016 and previously spent a year with Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Outside of her advisory role, De Felice is active in local organizations, serving as a member of the Tolland County Chamber of Commerce, an executive board member for a nonprofit networking group, and president of a regional business networking association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors and serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers and model portfolios.

William Clark is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2016. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Raymond Congelosi is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in West Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MetLife Securities Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Since 1995, he has also worked as an independent insurance agent specializing in disability, fixed annuities, life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. 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, structuring planning engagements as annual collaborative relationships that use firm-approved analytical tools to develop recommendations without discretionary authority.

Peter Cassell is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and offering 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 1988 and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1987. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as trustee of a family trust and is the managing partner of a non-insurance brokerage specializing in group life and health insurance. MassMutual 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 uses firm-approved software tools to analyze client goals and delivers written recommendations through ongoing planning engagements.

Keith Neidig is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He collaborates with clients to support their wealth planning needs by leveraging comprehensive resources and providing tailored advice. His approach focuses on ensuring clients have appropriate asset allocation across emergency funds, income, protection, and tax-smart growth strategies to help achieve their financial goals. Keith has been with Fidelity Investments since 2014, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, Financial Consultant, and currently serving as Vice President, Financial Consultant since 2022. His experience spans various aspects of financial consulting and investment advising. Outside of his professional role, Keith's personal interests include baseball, beach activities, fishing, football, golf, and spending time at the lake.

Crystal Leppo is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC since 2014. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor advice to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Carol Beloin is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. She is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., having joined in 2026. Her prior experience includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network, Cambridge Investment Research, Edward Jones, and founding Beloin Investment Group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a non-discretionary, tailored approach that incorporates risk profiling and analytical modeling to support client goals.

Changyong Shi is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Canton, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked at Wenbo Investment and spent nine years at Barnes Group. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, investment strategies, and affiliated financial services through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Michael Behrens is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in West Hartford, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 54 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Behrens also operates as an independent insurance agent, focusing on disability, fixed annuities, life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to deliver written recommendations within annual planning engagements.

Dante Ambrogio is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Ambrogio serves on the Board of Directors for the Cesare Barbieri Endowment, assisting in hosting public lectures on Italian arts and academia. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative investments. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans to clients’ goals.

Nicholas Sheridan is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing personalized financial planning, helping individuals, families, and business owners integrate various aspects of their financial lives into comprehensive strategies. His client focus includes areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, LGBT wealth planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Sheridan holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut and completed his high school education at Ellington High School. Sheridan's approach is centered on understanding client priorities beyond wealth, fostering long-term relationships to address evolving financial needs. Outside of his professional work, Nicholas Sheridan engages in community activities with organizations such as the Great Hartford Gives Foundation, The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, and The Health Collective. His personal interests include golfing, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Emily Hodgdon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2017, and has additional work experience at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers a broad range of investment solutions through both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning arrangements.

David Sacharko is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets solutions.

Kevin O’Shea is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley & Co., Incorporated for a combined 17 years. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through various internal and external managers, supported by RBC Capital Markets’ broad capital-markets capabilities.

Roxanne Donahue is a Financial Consultant who focuses on helping individuals and families improve their financial futures. She emphasizes guidance and education to assist clients in focusing on their goals and navigating financial challenges. Her approach involves collaborative planning to create strategies aimed at providing peace of mind for the future. Roxanne has experience working with Fidelity Investments, where she served as a Financial Representative from 2023 to 2024, and then as an Investment Consultant from 2024 to 2026. Outside of her professional work, Roxanne's interests include cooking and baking, fishing, spending time at the lake, music, pets, and yoga.

Lourdes Rhodes is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving as a Senior Vice President for The Rhodes Group since 2010. She works with individuals, families, and business owners to provide comprehensive financial planning and wealth management services. Lourdes specializes in areas including retirement preparation, equity compensation management, estate and legacy planning, tax minimization, and values-based investing. She holds professional designations such as Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), bringing a strategic perspective to complex financial matters. Lourdes earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut School of Business. Outside of her professional work, Lourdes is involved with Tolland Lacrosse and enjoys spending time with her family, engaging in activities such as hiking, biking, running, soccer, racquetball, swimming, cooking, traveling, and yoga.