Kenneth Rathke is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at Wealthvest, Security Distributors, and The Leaders Group, Inc. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing ties to TIAA-administered retirement plans. The firm’s advisory approach distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, utilizing both model and customized portfolios under fiduciary standards.

Darien Lewie is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, INC. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Merrill, Woodbury Financial Services, and Infinex Investments. In addition to his advisory role, Lewie owns and operates Lewie Insurance, a property and casualty insurance agency, and works as a laborer for Tom Fredo Home Builders. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, operating under a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure with discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Max Leopold is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Honor, Townsend & Kent for five years. Leopold also operates a tax preparation and non-variable insurance business under the name Leopold Wealth Management. 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. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions through a large network of advisors using various investment strategies and technology tools.

Nolan Glenn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at M Holdings Securities, Inc. and FactSet Research Systems. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Edward Barry is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial since 2009 and is also the owner of Valley Financial Group, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is an agent for United Healthcare-Medicare Advantage, focusing on health insurance. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools to support client goals, with specialized municipal and public finance capabilities uncommon among large institutional advisors.

Matthew Sondrini is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Granby, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors and VOYA Financial for eight years before joining Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on a local board of directors and works as a delivery driver for GrubHub. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, providing written recommendations that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and automated tools overseen by a retirement income team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice.

Joshua Ferreira is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers, as well as operating Ferreira Wealth Strategies and working at the City of Torrington. 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, with advice delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Steven Tripp is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Valley Financial Group LLC and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. His activities include serving as a trustee and personal representative for the Tripp Family Trust. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, institutions, and various organizations, offering tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by analytical and risk-profiling tools.

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.

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.

Phillip Rodowicz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co., Key Bank, and Key Investment Services LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Akira Sato is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Simsbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and having four years of experience at the firm. Prior to his career in finance, he worked in retail store operations for six years and is involved in Carpe Diem Racing, LLC, an event promotion business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and advisory services, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

David Bouffard is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he oversees Honey Badger Management Inc., a business he owns and manages. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies and employs a centralized consulting team that delivers non-discretionary, research-based retirement recommendations.

Stefano Cacciola is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Avon, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at People's United Advisors, People's Securities, IFMG Securities, and Merrill. 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 financial planning, asset management through various platforms, and incorporates tools like machine learning to support advisors, managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Nicholas Walsh is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2018. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Advest, Inc. He is involved in a family ceramics business and holds trustee and executor responsibilities for family trusts. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning solutions that integrate advisory services with other financial products.

Eliot Weissberg is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1999 and Raymond James Financial since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, Weissberg owns The Advisors Center, LLC, which holds his intellectual property, and is president of The Investors Center, Inc., where he also works as an insurance agent. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a range of advisory programs alongside specialized municipal and public-finance services.

Thomas Hall is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Avon, CT. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience, including eight years at Wells Fargo Advisors and two years at Wells Fargo Clearing. He is also a partial owner of Towermark Wealth Management LLC and fully owns TTH Corp, entities related to his financial practice. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker‑dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and fee‑based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Steele Skibisky is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Avon, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. He is a partial owner of TOWERMARK WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC and fully owns KNB LIMITED, both investment-related businesses. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm’s approach involves tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research, with clients deciding how to implement them through various brokerage or advisory programs.

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.

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.