Richard Howell is a financial advisor at Cetera with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Cetera in 2019, he worked at Foresters Financial for seven years. Outside of finance, Howell is involved in historical reenactments and lectures, serving as president of Historic Lectures and Living History, and holds trustee and board positions with several historical societies and organizations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

Eric Edwards is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Avantax Insurance Agency and Avantax Advisory Services, and he maintains an accounting and tax preparation practice serving a small number of clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through various program structures and affiliated third-party managers.

Ryan Cartelli is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at Giraffe Media Group and NewDay USA, and he is a volunteer assistant football coach at Xavier High School. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a Premier Retirement Income service focused on providing written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice using a combination of investment research and algorithmic tools.

Sean Gavin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Gavin owns Gavin & Dolliver Wealth Management LLC and serves on the Rocky Hill Board of Education. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Dan Mayorov is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop financial plans aligned with their family's goals and priorities. He emphasizes building plans, exploring strategies for improvement, and maintaining open communication as clients' needs evolve. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles including Financial Representative and Investment Consultant before becoming a Financial Consultant in 2023. Prior to Fidelity, Dan worked as a Member Consultant II at BECU from 2016 to 2021. Outside of his professional work, Dan has interests in cars, fitness, outdoor adventures, parenthood, and swimming.

Cole Butkovsky is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has held roles at Charles Schwab Bank SSB since 2024 and Charles Schwab since 2022, with prior experience at Stratford Steel LLC, Olympic Regional Development Authority, Alburg Golf Links, and Clarkson University SAS Center. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment opportunities within an integrated operational structure.

Jason Ellis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 13 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Valic Financial Advisors, Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation, and Charles Schwab. Ellis is also active in higher education, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses as adjunct and affiliate faculty at institutions including Southern New Hampshire University, Johnson and Wales University, Southwestern College, and Maryville University. He works with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver diverse investment solutions including discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, fund advisory, and model portfolios.

Anthony Sardo is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Farmington, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Chase Beloin is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and no industry experience to date. His prior roles include positions with the University of Massachusetts-Boston, Suffield Academy, Avon Public Schools, and Wood n' Tap in Farmington, CT. 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 offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by research and technology.

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.