David Farnham is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 2007 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2010. David specializes in developing strategies and advice for retirees, individuals, families, and businesses to support their short- and long-term financial goals. His approach to wealth management is consultative and objective. He listens carefully to client situations, preferences, and goals before recommending asset allocations that reflect income and growth expectations. David also provides guidance on a range of opportunities including investments, retirement, estate planning services, and philanthropy. He holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations, Life, Health, and Variable Annuity Licenses, and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation. He is also a qualified Portfolio Advisor who can recommend Merrill or approved third-party investment management strategies. David earned both his Bachelor's of Science degree in 1981 and a Master of Education degree in 1992 from Springfield College. He participates in various non-profit fundraising efforts and volunteers with community organizations. In his spare time, David enjoys traveling, golfing, swimming, and spending time with his family, including his grandson and granddaughter. He lives in Amherst with his wife, Jacqueline.

Karen Leonard is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a wide range of households, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers various discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated mutual funds through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

David Brochu is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Farmington, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with RGB Financial and LPL since 2015. Brochu is also involved with RGB Tax Services, LLC, where he provides tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is a 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 and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and various managed account options.

Jacob Parent is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience with Barnum Financial Group and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of financial services, he has been associated with Bryant University since 2020 and worked in education with South Windsor Public Schools. Mass Mutual 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, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs collaborative financial planning using firm-approved software and offers specialized programs including estate settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Chester Darling is a CFP® and ChFC® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and RiverSource Distributors Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Hartford Athletic Academy Parent Advisory Board and acts as a Parent Team Manager. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendations. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities typical of a large institutional firm.

Christie Treat is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she operates Treat, LLC, providing Reiki energy healing services and retail sales of minerals and crystals. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Vicki Thomas is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2008. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Reid Morin is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2026. Prior to this role, he served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2026. His work focuses on understanding clients' values and goals to co-create and update detailed financial plans. Reid is committed to strengthening financial plans and building ongoing client relationships through a collaborative approach.

Diane Fisher is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 42 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2015. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations, with a focus on both retail and institutional consulting services.

Christopher Wiegert is the Resident Director at Merrill, where he offers a comprehensive approach to managing wealth. He begins by understanding clients and their families, their financial situations, and what matters most to them, then assists in creating customized wealth management strategies that adapt to evolving client needs and market conditions. He delivers access to Merrill's investment insights alongside the banking convenience of Bank of America to support various aspects of clients' financial lives. His areas of focus include investment consulting for defined contribution plans, personal retirement planning, and retirement income strategies. Christopher holds several professional designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Christopher earned a Bachelor's Degree from Central Connecticut State University and a Master's Degree from Post University. He is also committed to community involvement, reflecting the Merrill tradition of engagement, and enjoys personal interests such as biking, boating, fishing, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Thomas Zimmer is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he is part of The Horton Team. He specializes in creating and managing customized financial plans that focus on individual goals and financial positions. His approach involves working closely with individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit organizations to develop strategies that support a variety of financial and life objectives. Zimmer graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business, majoring in Finance and Economics. He holds several professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). His expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, corporate retirement plan services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and personal retirement planning. Originally from New Jersey, Zimmer now lives in West Hartford, Connecticut. He enjoys attending UConn basketball games, spending time with family and friends, traveling, and engaging in activities such as golfing and fishing.

Brian Eberle is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and MetLife Securities Inc. He is also involved in life settlements and viaticals, assisting customers with the sale of various life insurance policies to life settlement companies, and is a partner in a general partnership LLC that manages administrative support staff. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides ongoing financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements with tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and asset-allocation software, focusing on recommending investment strategies rather than specific products.

Bradford Kidney is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., where he has worked since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory work, Kidney serves on the board and the Strategic Planning Committee of Ellington Ridge Country Club. 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 emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, providing tailored advice supported by in-house research and a broad affiliate network.

Christy Kennedy Martinez is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Glastonbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2020 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Additionally, she has experience at Florida Atlantic University. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and tailors investment strategies based on client risk profiles, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Christopher Gent is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 52 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Parkland Securities and SPC. Outside of his advisory role, Gent serves as a voluntary board member of the Ron Roley Foundation, which promotes public awareness for pancreatic cancer, and is a board member-emeritus of the American School for the Deaf. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and various program structures designed to accommodate diverse client needs.

Lei Wang is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, he worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for 24 years. Outside of his advisory role, Wang is an author and operates an entity offering traditional fixed insurance, annuities, and long-term care insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse clientele including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on portfolio construction using asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and access to third-party money managers.

Jennifer Heims is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Avon, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2018, following prior roles at Cornerstone Capital Partners Inc., N.A. and Hrc Investment Services, Inc. Outside of advising, she holds timeshare condominium units at Mount Snow Resort. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered in partnership with financial advisors.

Jordan Chase is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining Cetera, he worked at Avantax Investment Services Inc. and Avantax Advisory Services, and has backgrounds in other industries including automotive finance and waste management. Outside of his financial advisory role, he coaches boys basketball. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that supports discretionary and non-discretionary accounts across multiple program structures.

Jennifer Wheatley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Glastonbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has spent over a decade with Wells Fargo entities, including Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is a notary public in Glastonbury. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services that are tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth criteria and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Amber Quagliaroli is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Windsor Locks, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and William D. Gombatz, Cfp, Chfc. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs firm-approved software and structured planning processes to deliver written recommendations tailored to client goals.