Theodore Hintz Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Portland, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors, National Planning Corporation, and managing his own firms, Hintz & Company, LLC and Hintz Financial Services, which he continues to operate. Outside of financial advising, he serves as a notary, justice of the peace, and election moderator, and owns a farm in Middle Haddam, CT. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven investment management solutions.

Andrew Gardner is a financial advisor at Cetera with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2014. Gardner also serves as vice president and wealth manager at Reliance Wealth Management and is an insurance agent selling life, disability, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Wanda Short is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Board of Directors for the National Council of Negro Women. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Stephen Kane is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, where he has worked since 2011. He has 13 years of industry experience. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings that include financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Jennifer Leblanc is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Farmington, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives, demographics, and risk tolerances.

Timothy Cahill is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and City National Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on committees for the Valley Shore YMCA and the Ray School Corporation, focusing on community and educational initiatives. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, incorporating a variety of investment managers and strategies.

Steven Fazo is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and its affiliated entities and has prior experience at Ciampi Wealth Management Corp. and Ciampi Financial Services. Outside of his financial advisory work, he is a partner in a retail business selling yarn and knitting accessories. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Joseph Dipasquale is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation and over 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax and Symetra, among others. He also operates Retire Safety First LLC, a business focused on retirement, investment, and insurance planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a wide range of investment programs and third-party managers.

Nicole King is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She worked at 3M from 2015 to 2020 before joining UBS in 2020. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary capital market research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Edward Sullivan is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he focuses on family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, and retirement income. He has over 20 years of experience in the financial and wealth management industry, having previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney before joining Merrill Lynch in 2011. Edward holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations and the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Edward is a graduate of Providence College and is a member of the Hartford, CT chapter of the Exit Planning Exchange (XPX), an organization that provides educational opportunities related to business exit planning. He is part of the Cirullo-Sullivan Wealth Management Group, which offers specialized tools and guidance to business owners contemplating transitions in their roles. Outside of his professional work, Edward resides in Wilbraham, Massachusetts with his wife and two daughters. His personal interests include hiking, reading—especially history—and spending time with his family.

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.

Nile Pullin is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a broad range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Charles Bailey III is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has held prior roles at Avantax Investment Services, 1st Global Advisors, and his own firm, Charles Bailey & Associates, LLC, where he also serves as a CPA. Additionally, he is president of Beacon Healthcare Services, Inc., a financial services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Steven Dolzani is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 17 years of industry experience, including roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Metlife Securities Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, health, property, casualty, and Medicare-related products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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, using firm-approved software and annual, collaborative client engagements.

Betsy Udal is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in West Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on several nonprofit boards, including as Treasurer of Tara's Starfish Foundation and as a board member for Playhouse on Park and Pilgrim Pines, and she is involved with the Travelers Championship as a player relations contact. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, using a centralized consulting team to deliver written, data-driven recommendation reports that incorporate modeling and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of large institutional firms.

Scott Tansley is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2026. He has previously worked with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, totaling over 18 years within Wells Fargo-affiliated firms. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member and secretary of a local investment club. 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, including retirement, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, utilizing Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Randy Holmeen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Holmeen is a sole proprietor managing a rental condominium. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Stefano Cacciola is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at People's United Advisors, Inc. and People's Securities, Inc. He is based in Avon, CT. 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 broad range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

Nicholas Walsh is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience, currently with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2018. His prior roles include positions with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC dating back to 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a ceramics family business called Jilly's Jubilee, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth requirements, utilizing proprietary research and tools to deliver customized recommendations.

Amanda Dibble is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a CFP® certification and a Series 66 license, with seven years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Charles Schwab. Outside of her primary role, she is involved with River Valley Financial LLC, a business entity related to tax and investment purposes. 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 a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research and model portfolios.