Trey Robbins is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2023. He has held various roles within Fidelity Investments, including Investment Solutions Consultant from 2020 to 2023, Investment Solutions Representative in 2020, Interim Client Services Help Desk from 2019 to 2020, and Customer Relationship Advocate from 2018 to 2019. Prior to joining Fidelity, Trey worked as a Financial Professional at Integrity Financial Group from 2017 to 2018 and as a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual from 2016 to 2017. Trey holds a California Insurance License, enabling him to provide financial and insurance-related services. His approach centers on creating financial plans that simplify clients' lives and help them focus on their priorities. Outside of his professional commitments, Trey enjoys cooking and baking, family activities, fitness, exploring food as a foodie, gardening, and singing.

Jeffrey Ratner is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Sii, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Catherine Crosby serves as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She brings over a decade of experience as a CPA, applying her expertise in tax planning and investment strategy to develop personalized financial plans for her clients. Her professional focus areas include family wealth management strategies, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Catherine earned her bachelor's degree from Gonzaga University and holds an MBA in Finance from Babson College. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Her background in public accounting and finance forms the foundation of her approach to guiding clients through complex financial decisions. Beyond her financial advisory role, Catherine is involved in community organizations, serving as Co-Chair of the Young Professionals Group for Big Brother Big Sister of Eastern Massachusetts and participating in the Estate and Business Planning Council of Hartford. She enjoys activities such as pickleball, reading, skiing, yoga, and spending time with her family.

Margaret Arndt is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 44 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Cambridge since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in several entrepreneurial and consulting ventures, including founding Sage Consulting, Inc. and Conscious Evolution Boston, where she engages in coaching, authoring, and speaking. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a network of thousands of financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base.

Thomas Salvo is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. In his role, he collaborates with clients to design and implement financial strategies tailored to their individual stories, goals, and concerns. He assists clients in evaluating their financial situations, potential exposures, and provides recommendations aligned with their objectives. Thomas supports clients through the implementation phase and offers ongoing adjustments to help them remain on track toward their financial goals. He has considerable experience in the financial services industry, with positions including Senior Wealth Strategist at Barnum Financial Group from 2021 to 2023, Financial Planner at Prudential Securities from 2020 to 2021, and earlier roles such as Wealth Strategist at Barnum Financial Group from 2011 to 2020, and Financial Consultant at New York Life in 2011. Outside of his professional work, Thomas has interests in art, golf, hiking, pets, sailing, and tennis.

Michelle Liegl is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in West Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she oversees a property management company for a condominium association in Hartford, CT. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Patrick Naughton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2011 and was previously with Webster Investment Services, Inc. from 1999 to 2007. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by extensive technology and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Kimberly Saja is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise Financial Services since 2019, following roles at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, MML Investors Services, Barnum Financial Group, and Connecticut Children's Medical Center. Kimberly is also involved with Honey Badger Management, an S Corporation connected to her Ameriprise employment. 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 and ongoing advice, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party data.

Anne Hildreth is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of experience at the firm and six years in the industry. She holds the Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for the Boys and Girls Club of Hartford and the Duncaster Foundation Inc., a nonprofit supporting the elderly. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Dietter is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining MassMutual, he worked at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2022 to 2026. He is also the owner of New Start Holdings LLC, an investment-related business. 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, and charitable organizations. The firm offers structured, collaborative planning engagements using firm-approved software and delivers recommendations without investment discretion.

Gregory Rufa is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Santander Securities and Webster Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive resources and technology.

James Ferris is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bristol, CT, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he was with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. from 2021 to 2023 and worked at Oracle Corporation for eight years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

William Desautelle III is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held roles at ESPN, WCTV, and Penn State Athletics, among others. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery with oversight of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

Taylor Esposito is a financial advisor with Merrill in West Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, Taylor worked in various roles across retail and service industries, including positions at Planet Fitness and American Eagle Outfitters. 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, pensions, and charitable organizations.

Lucas Van Zandt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed, Wells Fargo Clearing, Banc of America Investment Services, Quick & Reilly, and Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. He has extensive background working with various insurance carriers through W&R Insurance Agencies. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining advisory services with a broad range of non-advisory financial activities.

Michael Leone is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Cambridge since 2012. Additionally, he has operated Leone Financial Services since 1996. Outside of financial advising, Leone serves on the board of PLAN of CT, acts as secretary and treasurer of the Plainville Fish and Game Association, owns a race car business, works as a tax preparer, and is an author of a book on race car setup. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension funds, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple management platforms, access to third-party advisers, and proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Jeremy Beitel is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Securities America Advisors, LPL Financial, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Clearing. He serves as a board member of MW Chrysalis, a nonprofit organization providing services for domestic violence victims. OSAIC operates a multi-advisor platform serving retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization. The firm supports a range of client types, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charities, and corporations.

Robert Pike is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in Bristol, CT. He joined Thrivent in 2026 and has prior experience in education and retail, including roles at Liberty University, Tunxis Community College, and The Home Depot. Thrivent Investment Management provides dedicated planning services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning with written recommendations across various topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.

Michael Przygocki is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Plainville, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce written Recommendation Reports. The firm serves clients through a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Vasken Fereshetian is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2026. He collaborates with clients to develop long-term investment strategies through co-created financial plans, emphasizing understanding clients and their families as a key part of his approach. His professional experience at Fidelity Investments spans multiple roles, including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, and Customer Relationship Advocate, reflecting a progressive career within the company from 2020 onward. Outside of work, Vasken has interests in comedy, food, table tennis, and tennis.