Thomas Grilli is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in East Hartford, CT, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2022 and previously spent 11 years with Riversource Distributors, Inc. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Michael Argiro is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, and has 39 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Advisors LLC and Everbank, among others. Outside of his advisory work, he teaches financial literacy and related topics to adults and schoolchildren in local education and recreation centers, and participates in charitable fundraising and nonprofit networking groups. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationally recognized SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary authorities across diverse program structures and custodial relationships.

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.

Brian Peterson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013, with a brief tenure at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC from 2016 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services that utilize firm-approved tools and methodologies to model financial outcomes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct individual plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Philip Napolitano III is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with MassMutual Investors Services and has previously worked at firms including LPL Financial, American Eagle Federal Credit Union, Key Investment Services, Edward Jones, and S&P Global. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Extra Innings Sports, a retail business, and is licensed to sell life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. 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 ongoing, collaborative financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Kevin Stroiney is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has three years of industry experience, including roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Co and MML Investors Services LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is also an independent insurance agent, selling life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance products. MML Investors Services, LLC, 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 planning engagements utilizing advanced tools and also runs educational seminars and specialized planning programs.

Benjamin Hyland is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including LPL Enterprise and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Prior to entering the financial industry, he spent seven years at BMW of North Haven. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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, focusing on collaborative, goal-oriented planning without discretionary investment authority.

Richard Wells is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and spent over two decades with West Hartford Public Schools. He also provides coaching on education and leadership strategies through his consulting business and serves as treasurer for the West Hartford Retired Educators Association. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning relationships using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized programs such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Donald Dugan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles at Morgan Stanley and Fordham University, as well as a position at Fiduciary Investment Advisors (Fiducient Advisors) and work with Big Fish Promotions and Kingswood Oxford School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process that incorporates proprietary modeling tools and emphasizes client implementation.

Nicholas Renzi is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with Series 65 and Series 66 designations and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2026, he worked at Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC and has experience in various roles including positions at iRobot and Boston University Product Innovation Center. He is also involved with NAR Supply Co., where he has been active since 2021. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendations and annual retirement-income planning, emphasizing dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Matthew Evora is a financial advisor with Merrill in Glastonbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Webster Bank and a four-year period at the University of Connecticut. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2020. 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 institutional investors.

Laura Fish Kelly is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Glastonbury, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Kelly serves on the Board of Directors for St Isidore and Maria Church. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce tailored Recommendation Reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Matthew Cohen is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to implement comprehensive financial plans tailored to their personal goals. He emphasizes understanding clients and their families to develop strategies aligned with what matters most to them. Matthew has been with Fidelity Investments since 2019, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, and currently Financial Consultant since 2023. Throughout his tenure, Matthew has gained experience in client relationship management and investment consulting. He works as part of a team of financial professionals dedicated to providing tailored financial solutions. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Matthew enjoys activities such as beach outings, football, surfing, traveling, and spending time with his pets.

Michael Schloss is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 40 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Bts Asset Management, Inc. and Main Street Management Company prior to joining LPL in 2004. He serves as a non-profit board member and is a licensed notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Barnaby Horton is a Wealth Management Advisor and the founder and managing partner of The Horton Team at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Hartford, Connecticut. He specializes in corporate and institutional retirement planning and holds titles including Certified Investment Management Analyst® professional and Retirement Benefits Consultant. Barnaby has been recognized multiple times, including being named to Forbes "Best In State Wealth Advisor" list in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and to the Financial Times "Top 401 Financial Advisers" list from 2015 to 2020. Barnaby's expertise extends across areas such as corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, institutional consulting, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. His professional designations include Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Educationally, he holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Connecticut and a bachelor's degree from Washington University in St. Louis, along with specialized training from Yale School of Management, UCLA's Anderson School of Management, and the Wharton School of Business. Barnaby is engaged in his community through leadership and volunteer roles. He serves on the board of the Hartford Stage Company, acts as an Ambassador for The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, serves as a Deacon and member of the Sanctuary Choir at Asylum Hill Congregational Church, and has held elected positions with the University of Connecticut Board of Trustees and the Connecticut State Legislature. Outside of his professional duties, Barnaby is passionate about spending time with his family, traveling, running, and has completed nine marathons including the Chicago, Boston, New York City, London, and Berlin marathons. He lives in Hartford with his wife, their four children, and their Australian labradoodle.

Scott Timko is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2007 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides access to proprietary research and affiliated banking programs.

Christian Fragoso is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and Fidelity Investments. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options tailored to clients meeting net-worth thresholds. The firm integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels, enabling advisors to deliver recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

James Kilian is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in West Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securian Financial Services and Minnesota Life Insurance Company for over three decades before joining Pioneer Financial Group and later LPL Financial. Kilian is also an independent health insurance agent, selling fixed insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Thomas La Pointe is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Waterbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors, Ameriprise Financial Services, Equitable Advisors, and MSI Financial Services. He is also commissioned as a notary in Connecticut. 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 financial planning and asset management solutions, including model portfolios and third-party subadvisors, supported by advanced operational tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Latifa Kolarevic is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.