Brennan Mc Mahon is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Distributors and Equitable Advisors. He has also worked outside the financial sector in fitness and hospitality. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement, focusing on clients with substantial investable assets. The firm employs a centralized consulting team that delivers written, non-discretionary recommendation reports using research-driven and algorithmic methods, alongside a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Susan Banville is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 31 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Edward Jones since 1999. 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 through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of investment strategies and affiliated services under a fiduciary standard.

Sherry Turner is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, she worked at Voya Financial Advisors and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent affiliate marketer promoting a digital marketing education program called Selling with Confidence. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Ryan Kennedy is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Cetera since 2022, with prior experience at Cantella and Co., Inc. and RCK Wealth Management, where he is also a principal. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a nationwide network of independent advisors and a diverse client base that includes 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 third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Srikumar Ramanan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 2005. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Richard Howell is a financial advisor at Cetera with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Cetera in 2019, he worked at Foresters Financial for seven years. Outside of finance, Howell is involved in historical reenactments and lectures, serving as president of Historic Lectures and Living History, and holds trustee and board positions with several historical societies and organizations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

Robert Hensley is a financial advisor at Cetera with seven years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been associated with Cetera and its affiliates since 2018 and is the owner of Hensley Advisors, a financial services firm established in 2026. He serves as treasurer of the nonprofit Friends of Simsbury Athletics, managing its financial health and reporting. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Dan Mayorov is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop financial plans aligned with their family's goals and priorities. He emphasizes building plans, exploring strategies for improvement, and maintaining open communication as clients' needs evolve. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles including Financial Representative and Investment Consultant before becoming a Financial Consultant in 2023. Prior to Fidelity, Dan worked as a Member Consultant II at BECU from 2016 to 2021. Outside of his professional work, Dan has interests in cars, fitness, outdoor adventures, parenthood, and swimming.

Cole Butkovsky is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has held roles at Charles Schwab Bank SSB since 2024 and Charles Schwab since 2022, with prior experience at Stratford Steel LLC, Olympic Regional Development Authority, Alburg Golf Links, and Clarkson University SAS Center. 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment opportunities within an integrated operational structure.

Jason Ellis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 13 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Valic Financial Advisors, Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation, and Charles Schwab. Ellis is also active in higher education, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses as adjunct and affiliate faculty at institutions including Southern New Hampshire University, Johnson and Wales University, Southwestern College, and Maryville University. He works with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver diverse investment solutions including discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, fund advisory, and model portfolios.

Anthony Sardo is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Farmington, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Chase Beloin is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and no industry experience to date. His prior roles include positions with the University of Massachusetts-Boston, Suffield Academy, Avon Public Schools, and Wood n' Tap in Farmington, CT. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by research and technology.

Colin Krafft is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Cetera and Foresters Financial Services. Krafft is also licensed to sell non-variable insurance products including life, disability, and health insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by in-house and third-party research.

Ivana Spacek is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 1996, alongside a concurrent role at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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. Its integration with Bank of America allows access to a broad array of products and services beyond typical investment management.

Robert Peters is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial in Rocky Hill, CT, holding a Series 66 designation. He has experience working in aerospace and nanotechnology sectors prior to joining the financial industry. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored financial plans developed through detailed risk profiling and firm research.

Michael Kalen is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 31 years of industry experience and has held roles at multiple firms, including TLG Advisors, Inc. and Futurity First Advisory Services. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a consultant for insurance and fintech companies and is a non-executive director at Phoenix Life. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional clients such as pension plans and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored, typically non-discretionary advisory services and maintains capabilities in municipal and public finance supported by an extensive affiliate network.

Jayshree Mistry is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2024. In this position, she collaborates with Wealth Management Teams to assist clients and their families in achieving their personal and financial objectives by developing financial plans aimed at fostering comfort and confidence. With nearly two decades of experience in finance, Jayshree's professional background includes roles such as Client Relationship Specialist at Charles Schwab from 2021 to 2023, Private Client Banker at Chase in 2021, and Personal Banker II at Wells Fargo from 2014 to 2020. Earlier in her career, she held several positions at First Niagara, formerly known as NewAlliance Bank, from 2004 to 2014. Outside of her professional work, Jayshree enjoys spending time at the beach, engaging in family activities, watching movies, and reading.

William Forte 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. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ranald Nicholas is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, based in Torrington, CT, and has 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is an associate and branch professional at The Investors Center, Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through Wealth Advisory Services and institutional consulting, emphasizing tailored financial plans and a variety of implementation options.

Samantha Wentland is a Benefits & Planning Consultant within Executive Services at Fidelity Investments. In this role, she partners with clients to understand their family's unique goals and needs, working collaboratively to develop customized financial plans that focus on what is most important to them. Samantha's professional experience includes serving as a Senior Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2015 to 2021, and as a Relationship Manager at the same company from 2013 to 2015. Prior to her tenure at Fidelity, she worked as a Registered Broker at People's Securities Inc. from 2010 to 2013.