William Miller Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the committee of a small club focused on member recruitment and organizational sustainability. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering tailored financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and specialized municipal advisory services.

Pamela Smith is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, MetLife Securities Inc, Ameriprise, and Citigroup Global Markets. Smith has been with LPL Financial since 2018. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Richard Suraci is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Hamden, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors since 1989 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of advising, he is involved with Christian Question Inc, a role he has held since 2000. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, with trading and implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Jeffrey Spiewak is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Dibico Construction, Inc. and Rockit Solutions, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing retirement income planning advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jonathan Snyder is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in New Haven, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been associated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, he was with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 2006. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including financial and estate planning. The firm uses structured discovery processes and planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations to support its financial planning services.

Robert Tinkler is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 license. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he spent 15 years with Raymond James Financial Services and 14 years in accounting, CPA, and tax preparation. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, using a mix of model portfolios, discretionary, and non-discretionary strategies.

Robert Hoynes is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and the Series 66 license. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, he worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc., OSAIC Services, Inc., WealthSpire Advisors, and Osaic FA, Inc. 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 advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Lindsey Shaffner is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2025. Prior to this, she served as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025. Lindsey has extensive experience in the financial sector, having worked as an Equity Trader at Neuberger Berman from 2006 to 2021. In her current position, Lindsey focuses on building trusted relationships by understanding each client's goals and partnering with them to develop personalized financial plans aimed at long-term success. Outside of her professional work, her personal interests include spending time at the beach, comedy, fitness, social events with friends, movies, and reading.

Robert Outtrim Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill in New Haven, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nearly 50 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1976 and has been associated with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the audit committee of the New Haven Lawn Club. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a broad range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities.

Jessica Myers is a financial advisor at Osaic with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has been in the industry since 2017, with experience at Osaic Wealth Inc., Valerio Financial Group, and National Planning Corporation. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, using asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios.

Matthew Fortney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Shelton, Connecticut, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northstar Wealth Partners, MSI Financial Services, Ast Investment Services, and American Skandia Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Stoneshore Partners LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. 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, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive investment tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Dean Volain is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes over four decades at Volain & Volain Certified Public Accountants P.C., as well as roles at Raymond James Financial and experience in insurance brokering. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team using research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise managed accounts.

Ryan Peck is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked for firms including J.P. Morgan Securities and David Lerner Associates. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Brett Hutchison is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential. He has less than one year of industry experience and previously worked at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America, N.A. before joining Merrill. Merrill, alongside 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Christopher Podkowiak is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Financial Services since 2010 and concurrently serves at the Probate Court of Berlin, CT. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security referrals through affiliates of PFS Investments Inc. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program using model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers and provides trade execution and custody support through Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Chelsea Spencer is a financial advisor at Cetera with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Foresters Financial Services and in the hospitality sector. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with New View Wealth Management LLC, operating under Cetera Business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Antonio Ciocca is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cantella & CO., Inc. and AI Plan Services, Inc. He also provides financial planning and consulting services through Institutional Investment Consulting, an independent registered investment advisor. 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 financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Maximo Trama is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously with Wealthbuilding LLC, Mariano McGrath and Associates, and Charter Oak Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved in pizza delivery through a local business. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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 offers a range of programs including wrap and money-manager services, with a focus on collaborative, annual financial planning engagements.

Frederick Condit is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in managing equity compensation plans for corporate executives and implementing tax minimization strategies for concentrated stock positions. Frederick provides customized planning services, including college savings and family wealth management strategies, tailoring his approach to clients’ specific needs and risk tolerance. He focuses on areas such as personal retirement planning, retirement income, and tax minimization. Frederick holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Suffolk University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is committed to community involvement and participates in local initiatives such as Saint Vincent's Swim Across the Sound. Based in Seymour, Connecticut, Frederick lives with his fiancé and their four cats. Outside of work, he enjoys boating, skiing, cooking, and following professional sports teams including the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Eagles.

Angelo Pederson is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Modern Woodmen of America. Outside of finance, he has experience in various roles including teaching at Central Connecticut State University and involvement with small businesses such as Just Cracks LLC. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts, combining internal and third-party management with a range of asset allocation approaches.