Matthew Ellis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Ellis is involved in local community boards, including serving as president of a condominium association and co-owning a martial arts studio. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering personalized, research-driven recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team. The firm offers a broad array of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Ronald Briggs is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at NEXT Financial Group, Inc. for 21 years and Main Street Management Company for one year. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and technology tools.

Evan Chen is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. His prior work experience includes roles at Project Destined and de Maximis, Inc., as well as ongoing involvement with the Zen Restaurant Group. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a broad range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

James Goldman is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets based in Hartford, CT. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 37 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at City National Bank since 2017 and RBC Capital LLC since 2008. 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 with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and tailors strategies to clients’ risk profiles using a range of investment managers and program structures.

Seth Smith is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has two years of industry experience and previously worked at the University of Connecticut and Six Flags New England. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and provides educational seminars.

Heather Rossitto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Financial Resources Group, Infinex Investments, Inc., and United Bank. 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 offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Camille Gagliardi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 1996. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in insurance brokering focused on long-term care and co-owns businesses related to real estate and wealth management. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, delivering tailored, research-based recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of large institutional firms.

Donald Giguere is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, and has 31 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2016. Outside of advising, he serves as CFO and parish accountant at St. Michael's Church and operates an accounting and tax firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides a multi-manager investment platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Brian Fitzsimmons is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His previous work includes roles at Bank of America and Atlantic Furniture, as well as service in the U.S. Air Force. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Larrat Williams is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, Northwestern Mutual, and Hartford Steam Boiler. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages a golf driving range and snack bar and founded a nonprofit organization dedicated to maintaining land and supporting local artists and musicians in Leeds, MA. 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 and access to third-party asset management, with a platform that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Gwendolyn Willey is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, M Holdings Securities, Inc., Lindberg & Ripple, and Nair & Levine Law Office. She has been with Merrill since 2019. 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, and various institutions.

Elizabeth Jacovino is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience, currently practicing at RBC Capital Markets since 2008. She has served as an adjunct professor teaching estate planning at Pace University. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in owning and managing multifamily real estate properties through several active entities. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored advisory programs providing portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers to meet specific client needs.

James Bockstahler is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Securities LLC, Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc, 21st Century Financial, and LAZ Parking. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Emily Richardson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Lincoln Financial Distributors, and Ameriprise. Richardson serves as Director of Special Projects on the Women in Insurance and Financial Services National Board, where she chairs the Sales and Marketing and Editorial Committees and advises on Membership Engagement and Chapters Committees. OSAIC serves a broad client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, providing diversified strategies and platforms supported by comprehensive financial planning and multiple custodial arrangements.

Sidney Starks is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he has worked with WTNH-TV as a freelance voice-over and weather contributor for over two decades and serves as a state committeeman involved in political campaigns. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Barbara Ludlow Taussig is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 41 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach incorporates structured discovery conversations and advanced planning tools without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Joseph Witkowski is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2026 and previously spent six years with Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC. 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 advice supported by a centralized team, combining internal research and third-party data to deliver written recommendations focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Theodore Boulay Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at True North Financial Group LLC and VOYA Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is self-employed in home improvement and carpentry and serves as a board member for the Quaboag Valley Business Assistance Corp., a nonprofit supporting small businesses, as well as a member of the Town of East Brookfield Cemetery Commission. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements that use firm-approved software to analyze client goals and typically recommend investment categories and strategies rather than specific products.

David Ellovich is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and operates as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Michael Gacek is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at M. Holdings Securities, Inc. for 24 years and is involved with Wealth Preservation Partners and Fiondella Insurance & Retirement Planning. Gacek also serves as a nonprofit board member for New Foundations Inc. 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 through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.