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.

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.

Margaret Guzman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Waterbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank, Wells Fargo Securities, and Webster Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside research-supported model portfolios.

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.

Edward Graham Handley is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Southington, CT. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience, including 11 years with Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Bryan Lauriat is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2010. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in its approach and delivers recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Brandon Marinelli is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in West Hartford, CT. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and operating his own wealth management practice. Outside of his advisory work, he is listed as an owner of an LLC related to his ski home for estate planning purposes. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a variety of advisory programs with a focus on tailored financial planning and employs structured planning tools and market scenario modeling in its approach.

Dashaun James is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Manchester, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked for seven years at Saldamarco's Deli. He is also involved with Brownstone Management of CT LLC, managing an advisory business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Bruce Daigle is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a founding member and serves on the Investment Committee of the Main Street Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Raymond James & Associates 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 charitable organizations, and offers financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Thomas Aldrich is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in West Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 credential and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Kevin Prell is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services for 12 years before joining RBC in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Simsbury Republican Town Committee and the Town of Simsbury Board of Finance and is the treasurer of a local social club. RBC Wealth Management serves a broad range of clients, including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering customized advisory programs that incorporate both in-house and third-party investment managers. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles.

David Goodwin is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he manages client portfolios using personalized strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. His experience spans growth, income, and capital preservation strategies as well as succession planning. With thirty years in the financial services industry, David has been recognized on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list consecutively from 2019 to 2026 and has been included on Barron's "Top 1,500 Financial Advisors" list consecutively from 2010 to 2026. He holds several professional designations including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). David earned his bachelor's degree in Political Science from Colgate University.

John Henehan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cromwell, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Henehan serves on his local town council and a board of directors, and he is involved in music recording. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, delivering written, research-driven recommendations that integrate tax-smart strategies and asset management within Ameriprise-managed accounts. The firm combines algorithmic and expert oversight to tailor retirement income solutions and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance products.

Arthur Sullivan Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Glastonbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Highland Capital Brokerage. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services, offering a broad range of planning options tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth criteria.

Edward Debay is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Securities America Inc, LPL Financial, and National Planning Corporation. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, providing brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios that include a variety of investment types, managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Lisa Calcavecchia is a financial professional at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Calcavecchia has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2015 and is also involved as an insurance agent selling life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that 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 and financial planning services delivered through a nationwide network of independent advisors.