Theodore Earl Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2018 and previously spent 20 years with Signator Investors, Inc. and John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, alongside a long tenure at Minnesota Mutual Life starting in 1997. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship selling insurance products. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple investment platforms including third-party money managers. The firm employs asset allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios with diverse investments and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Sean Siana is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with UBS Financial Services, having joined in 2023, and previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering proprietary research and a broad service platform.

Alston Eldridge is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. In this role, he develops relationships with clients to understand their unique financial planning needs and collaborates with his team to create plans aimed at achieving long-term financial success. Prior to his current position, Alston served as a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2019 to 2023. He also gained experience as a Research Analyst at State Street Global Advisors between 2017 and 2019, and worked as an Internal Wholesaler at the same firm from 2015 to 2017. Outside of his professional career, Alston has interests in golf, reading, and soccer.

William Grant IV is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise Financial Service, LLC since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer on the board of directors for Lets Grab Lunch, a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Tiffany Mazur is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Key Investment Services LLC, Key Bank, LPL Financial LLC, and Webster Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with the United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, where she participates in event planning and community engagement. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Dickens Fowler is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools in its planning services.

Todd Becker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in South Windsor, CT, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and has been associated with INVEST Financial Corp since 2005. Becker also operates Becker Financial Solutions LLC, a registered representative entity related to his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, 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, with access to model portfolios, research, and multiple investment management strategies.

Robert Rosa is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized strategies focused on retirement, wealth accumulation, income planning, and legacy goals. His approach centers on understanding clients' ambitions, concerns, and what they want their wealth to accomplish. He provides access to investing advice along with banking and lending services through Bank of America. Robert's expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and sports and entertainment. He holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Rhode Island. Since 2019, Robert has served in the Connecticut Army National Guard. His community involvement includes work with Connecticut Foodshare. Outside of work, he enjoys billiards, fishing, golfing, running, skydiving, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Thomas Fruin Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in West Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011 and has worked specifically with the Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured discovery process and firm-approved planning tools to develop client plans, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Zachary Tracey is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors in Glastonbury, CT, having been associated with various Wells Fargo entities since 2015. 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 planning services, including cash-flow, retirement, education, and specialized planning, supported by proprietary research and planning tools.

Matthew Koziol is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Merrill Lynch and Tumolo Wealth Management. His prior roles also include positions at Webster Bank and Mott Corporation. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Benjamin Howarth is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, following a 15-year tenure at Metlife Securities Inc. Additionally, he maintains an independent insurance agent role specializing in disability, fixed annuities, life, accident, health, long-term care, and Medicare-related products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers asset management, wrap programs, and educational seminars, structuring financial planning as annual collaborative engagements using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and recommend investment strategies.

John Zahner is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in South Windsor, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the South Windsor Volunteer Fire Department and is involved in event coordination at Boyne Ranch LLC’s Springbrook Farms venue. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a variety of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Brian Bednarz is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual Investors Services since 2017 and at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, following 17 years at MetLife Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is a member and partner of JB Wealth Partners LLC, a collaborative practice focused on pooling resources and managing cash flow and taxation. MassMutual 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 offers a range of planning programs and educational seminars, with an emphasis on structured, collaborative financial planning engagements.

Lori Carroll is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Her career includes previous roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. 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 and employs tailored investment strategies using both in-house and third-party managers.

Nicholas Centopani is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked in automotive parts manufacturing as a repair technician at Bridgeport Milling Head Repair, Inc. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed accounts. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and utilizes multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment due diligence.

William McCarthy is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with a team of advisors and specialists to assist clients in developing and maintaining personalized financial plans. He provides support throughout the financial planning process to help clients meet their goals. He has held several roles at Fidelity Investments, starting as a Customer Relationship Advocate from 2021 to 2022, advancing to High Net Worth Service Associate from 2022 to 2023, then Financial Representative from 2023 to 2024, before his current position beginning in 2025. This progression reflects his experience within various aspects of financial services. Outside of his professional work, William enjoys attending concerts, social events with friends, playing golf, watching movies, listening to music, and skiing.

Carl Castanho is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at several firms, including Equity Services Inc and Securities America. He is also the managing member of Castanho Advisory Group LLC, a financial services firm providing planning and advisory-related products. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to multiple advisory platforms. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and third-party services to construct and manage portfolios for its clients.

Christian Rausch is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at several firms, including Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. and Scottrade. He is currently based in Berlin, CT. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, employer-sponsored retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Michael Serfillippi is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds a Series 66 designation and has 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual and its subsidiaries since 2018 and previously spent ten years at People's Securities, Inc. 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, using firm-approved tools to deliver written recommendations as part of annual, collaborative planning engagements.