Richard Risley Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 48 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Nationwide Life Insurance Co. and Foresters Financial Services. He is a partner at Risley Marino Group and co-owner of Riverview Financial Partners, both affiliated with Cetera, and participates as a focus group member for client behavior software through Atlas Point. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors managing more than $256 billion in assets.

David Ivanoudis is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to that, he was associated with Proequities and Protective Life from 2014 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Patrick Glynn Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience and holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. He has worked at OSAIC since 2024 and previously held positions at Securities America Advisors, Inc., Investacorp, Inc., and Highland Capital Brokerage, where he has been involved in insurance sales since 2010. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts with a diverse set of investment options.

Scott Levine is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Voya and Directed Services, LLC. Levine is based in Farmington, CT. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and reported over $256 billion in assets under management across more than 10,000 advisors.

Ann McGowan is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2014. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a variety of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Bryce Metzger is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Glenn Thompson is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in West Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at MetLife Securities and MassMutual Life Insurance. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee for his daughter. 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 comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, annual planning relationships without discretionary investment authority.

James Capella is a Senior Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in West Hartford, where he has been since 2015. He focuses on developing wealth management strategies for high-net-worth individuals, their families, and their businesses. James adopts a consultative approach, taking time to understand client financial situations, preferences, and goals to provide personalized recommendations for asset allocation and investment opportunities. He also collaborates with a Wealth Management Lending Officer from Bank of America to offer clients strategic home financing guidance aligned with their overall financial plans. James holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Connecticut. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). His client focus areas include college education planning, executive compensation, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. In addition to his professional work, James is involved in his community as the head soccer coach and is a member of the Farmington Soccer Club. He has also served as a board member of the UConn Club.

James English is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, previously serving at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Michelle Shockley is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years at the firm and 8 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and is based in West Hartford, CT. Merrill offers managed account services through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates investment strategies implemented by Managed Account Advisors LLC and model-based strategies developed by Merrill’s Chief Investment Office within Bank of America’s larger platform.

Charlotte Bergmans is Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments. In her role, she assists clients with financial planning and investment strategy, focusing on educating and empowering them to achieve their financial goals. She has a particular interest in working with women and educating youth on personal finance and investing, emphasizing the importance of establishing healthy money habits early. Charlotte has held various positions in the financial services industry, including her current role since 2018 and previously as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2010 to 2018. Her prior experience also includes serving as Vice President at BNY Mellon Wealth Management between 2006 and 2009 and working as an Investment Consultant at Edward Jones from 2002 to 2004. Outside of her professional work, Charlotte's personal interests include art, fitness, hiking, swimming, and yoga.

Peter Tasillo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Tunxis Wealth Management LLC and has experience in education through roles at Windsor Public School and Johnson & Wales University. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with access to in-house and third-party research, discretionary and non-discretionary management, and advanced portfolio management tools.

Brad Simonds is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in West Hartford, CT. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 18 years of industry experience, including roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2007. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with MSI Financial Services, Inc. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC 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 software and tools to structure collaborative, ongoing planning relationships.

Richard Caplan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bloomfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 49 years of industry experience. He has been with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp., now part of LPL Financial, since 2004. Caplan is also active as an independent insurance agent selling life, health, long-term care, and disability insurance products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Glenn Karwic is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Tetra Worldwide LLC, a private company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and research.

Robert Thistlewaite is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in West Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Inc. for 18 years before joining Charles Schwab in 2018. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a centralized, integrated platform for advisory, brokerage, and custody services.

Marcus Wacker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, including a prior year at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Kiok Kim is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2019, he worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Richard Goldman is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Rolls-Royce and the US Department of Commerce. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship selling health insurance on and off the health insurance exchange marketplace. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to meet client needs.

Paul Poulin is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Glastonbury, CT, holding a CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 25 years of industry experience, including roles at City National Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored portfolio management strategies and access to in-house and third-party investment managers.