Matthew Kissh is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cheshire, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2008, including its predecessor AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a sole proprietorship selling art online through Life of Light LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm is dual-registered as an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer and works extensively with program sponsors and endorsed third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Colin Krafft is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Cetera and Foresters Financial Services. Krafft is also licensed to sell non-variable insurance products including life, disability, and health insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, 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, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by in-house and third-party research.

Ivana Spacek is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 1996, alongside a concurrent role at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. Its integration with Bank of America allows access to a broad array of products and services beyond typical investment management.

Liliya Carlage is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo in various capacities from 2015 to 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an officer for the Cheshire Robotics Explorers Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting robotics programs. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Robert Peters is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial in Rocky Hill, CT, holding a Series 66 designation. He has experience working in aerospace and nanotechnology sectors prior to joining the financial industry. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored financial plans developed through detailed risk profiling and firm research.

Jeffrey Snyder is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Securities America Advisors, Inc., and Investacorp Advisory Services. He is also involved with Snyder & Company CPAs, PC, a tax preparation and accounting firm in Hebron, CT. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Michael Kalen is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 31 years of industry experience and has held roles at multiple firms, including TLG Advisors, Inc. and Futurity First Advisory Services. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a consultant for insurance and fintech companies and is a non-executive director at Phoenix Life. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional clients such as pension plans and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored, typically non-discretionary advisory services and maintains capabilities in municipal and public finance supported by an extensive affiliate network.

Jayshree Mistry is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2024. In this position, she collaborates with Wealth Management Teams to assist clients and their families in achieving their personal and financial objectives by developing financial plans aimed at fostering comfort and confidence. With nearly two decades of experience in finance, Jayshree's professional background includes roles such as Client Relationship Specialist at Charles Schwab from 2021 to 2023, Private Client Banker at Chase in 2021, and Personal Banker II at Wells Fargo from 2014 to 2020. Earlier in her career, she held several positions at First Niagara, formerly known as NewAlliance Bank, from 2004 to 2014. Outside of her professional work, Jayshree enjoys spending time at the beach, engaging in family activities, watching movies, and reading.

William Forte is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in West Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

John Landry is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., Waddell & Reed, Inc., and various insurance carriers. He is also an independent insurance agent with involvement in sales of fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform for portfolio management and financial planning, with access to a range of program structures and third-party money managers.

Douglas Brown is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2022, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. He also serves as a trustee for a family investment trust. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory services and financial planning to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets with a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and models.

Allison Becker is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. She has been with Ameriprise Financial Services since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she manages an independent advisory business under Honey Badger Management. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations, primarily for clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Jon Nieranowski is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ameriprise in West Hartford, CT, having joined the firm in 2026. Prior to this, he spent ten years at RiverSource Distributors Inc. and took a year for extended travel. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning with an emphasis on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Karen Blanchard is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in West Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for a combined 11 years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president of the Waves Condo Association in Newport, RI. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and summary letters, with implementation options available through brokerage or advisory programs.

Joseph Coleman is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Glastonbury, CT. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been in the industry since 2025. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at JBS Corp and studied at the University of Connecticut. Outside of finance, he has owned and operated Wood N Tap Bar and Grill since 2018. 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 provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved analytics and offering event-driven planning services including divorce and estate settlement planning.

Thomas Saltalino is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services for over two decades. Outside of advising, he serves as Head Moderator for election results in New Britain, CT, and acts as a consultant following the sale of his accounting and tax practice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates as a multi-manager platform with diverse program structures and custodial relationships.

Daniel Waldron is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A., David Lerner Associates, Inc., and Brescome Barton. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to various products and services beyond typical managed accounts.

Eric Palmer is a financial advisor with Merrill based in New Haven, CT. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Liberty Bank, and Connecticut Public, as well as experience in media with The Day Publishing Co. and Jenks Productions. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based, discretionary, and tax-aware investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm is integrated into Bank of America's corporate platform, providing access to a wide range of products and services.

Frances Guerrette is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2012, including her current role since 2020. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities typical of large institutional firms.

Maxwell Morris is a financial advisor with Fidelity in West Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and three years of industry experience. His work history includes various roles at Fidelity Investments since 2022 and prior experience outside the financial sector. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including multi-manager fund structures and model portfolios constructed through a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.