Thomas Grilli is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in East Hartford, CT, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2022 and previously spent 11 years with Riversource Distributors, Inc. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Steele Skibisky is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Avon, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2009. Skibisky has ownership interests in two investment-related businesses, including TowerMark Wealth Management LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services with tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and tools, available to clients meeting a net-worth threshold.

Brian Peterson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies.

Philip Napolitano III is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with MassMutual Investors Services and has previously worked at firms including LPL Financial, American Eagle Federal Credit Union, Key Investment Services, Edward Jones, and S&P Global. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Extra Innings Sports, a retail business, and is licensed to sell life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes ongoing, collaborative financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Kevin Stroiney is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has three years of industry experience, including roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Co and MML Investors Services LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is also an independent insurance agent, selling life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance products. MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative annual planning engagements utilizing advanced tools and also runs educational seminars and specialized planning programs.

Benjamin Hyland is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including LPL Enterprise and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Prior to entering the financial industry, he spent seven years at BMW of North Haven. 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, focusing on collaborative, goal-oriented planning without discretionary investment authority.

Terrell Joyner is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in business coaching and owns a membership organization focused on building a network of consultants. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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 using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals.

Richard Wells is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and spent over two decades with West Hartford Public Schools. He also provides coaching on education and leadership strategies through his consulting business and serves as treasurer for the West Hartford Retired Educators Association. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers 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 analytical tools and offers specialized programs such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Donald Dugan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles at Morgan Stanley and Fordham University, as well as a position at Fiduciary Investment Advisors (Fiducient Advisors) and work with Big Fish Promotions and Kingswood Oxford School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process that incorporates proprietary modeling tools and emphasizes client implementation.

Matthew Evora is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and six years of experience. Prior to Merrill, he worked at Webster Bank for two years and attended the University of Connecticut. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s platform, providing access to a broad set of investment products and services.

Matthew Cohen is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to implement comprehensive financial plans tailored to their personal goals. He emphasizes understanding clients and their families to develop strategies aligned with what matters most to them. Matthew has been with Fidelity Investments since 2019, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, and currently Financial Consultant since 2023. Throughout his tenure, Matthew has gained experience in client relationship management and investment consulting. He works as part of a team of financial professionals dedicated to providing tailored financial solutions. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Matthew enjoys activities such as beach outings, football, surfing, traveling, and spending time with his pets.

Michael Schloss is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2004 and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Schloss also serves as a board member of a nonprofit organization and is commissioned as a notary. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and providing access to model portfolios and research.

Barnaby Horton is a Wealth Management Advisor and the founder and managing partner of The Horton Team at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Hartford, CT. He specializes in corporate and institutional retirement services and is recognized for his expertise in employee benefits planning, portfolio management, and institutional consulting. Barnaby has been named to Forbes' "Best In State Wealth Advisor" list for 2023, 2024, and 2025 and was ranked by the Financial Times as one of the "Top 401 Financial Advisers" from 2015 through 2020. Barnaby holds a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law and a Bachelor's degree from Washington University in St. Louis. He has further specialized training from Yale School of Management, UCLA's Anderson School of Management, and the Wharton School of Business. His professional designations include Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Active in his community, Barnaby serves on the board of the Hartford Stage Company, is an Ambassador for The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, and participates in the Asylum Hill Congregational Church Sanctuary Choir. He is involved with the Asylum Hill Congregational Church, Hartford Marathon Foundation, and Hartford's Camp Courant. Barnaby lives in Hartford with his wife, Hannah, their four children, and their Australian labradoodle, Keegan. He enjoys running marathons, having completed eight including the major city races in Chicago, Boston, New York City, and London, as well as pursuing interests in baseball, music, singing, and traveling.

Scott Timko is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2007 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides access to proprietary research and affiliated banking programs.

Christian Fragoso is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and Fidelity Investments. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options tailored to clients meeting net-worth thresholds. The firm integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels, enabling advisors to deliver recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Alfred Loomer is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Windsor, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, Loomer serves on the Board of Directors for the Scherer Ridge condominium association, is a member of the Town of Windsor Economic Development Commission, and acts as Board Development Chair for Forge City Works. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering personalized recommendation reports that integrate research and modeling to guide income strategies. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Mark Willis is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2021 and previously spent six years with Voya Financial Advisors. Willis is the owner of The Retirement Paycheck Company, LLC, and serves as chairman of the finance committee on the board of Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, working across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Donald Meckel is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in West Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2006, including time at Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory, Inc. from 2016 to 2017. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios alongside a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

James Kilian is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in West Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His prior career includes long tenures at Securian Financial Services and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Kilian also works as an independent health insurance agent selling fixed insurance products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Kurt Lippincott is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with 26 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual since 2021 and was previously with City National Rochdale from 2014 to 2021. 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 offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.