Qasim Khan is a financial advisor at Merrill in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill since 2017, as well as positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JP Morgan Securities from 2014 to 2017. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates investment management with Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a wide array of products and services.

David Waldo is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently advising at Merrill since 2011. He is the owner of Talking Squirrels, LLC, a single-person LLC established for publishing a children's book, and has also authored a financial planning book he intends to publish. 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.

Lisa Stanes is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Fidelity, based in West Hartford, CT, and has 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2010, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios that incorporate mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Robin Anderson Jr. is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 2016. Based in Hartford, CT, he provides advisory services through one of the largest financial firms. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations in its client strategies.

Kyle Ross is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an alderman for the City of New Haven, participating in local legislative policymaking. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering customized financial planning and portfolio management informed by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Thomas Ragonese is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Glastonbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as executor for his father's estate. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with planning engagements typically delivered through discrete consultations.

Christopher Mishler is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with clients to create personalized financial plans tailored to their individual and family situations. He focuses on identifying clients' specific strengths and weaknesses to help them pursue plans based on their goals. Since joining Fidelity Investments in 2023, Christopher has worked diligently with each client to ensure they have the confidence and comfort needed to manage their financial future. Outside of his professional role, Christopher enjoys outdoor activities such as beach outings, boating, hiking, kayaking, and snowboarding.

Haig Arakelian is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 1998. He has over 27 years of experience working with Fidelity clients and their families, focusing on financial planning and utilizing Fidelity's resources to meet clients' financial needs. Throughout his career at Fidelity, Haig has dedicated himself to helping clients achieve their financial goals through comprehensive financial consulting. His long tenure at the firm reflects his commitment to client service and financial planning. Outside of his professional role, Haig has interests in cars, fitness, gardening, playing musical instruments, reading, and volunteering.

Eric Schulman is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2021 and previously spent seven years at Voya Financial Advisors. Outside of advising, he performs as a first tenor singer during high holiday services at Emanuel Synagogue, where he has been involved since 2007. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and planning services through a multi-manager platform that provides access to both affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Steven Lombardo is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corporation. Lombardo also operates his own insurance agency and financial services business and serves as vice president of a local networking group. OSAIC serves a broad mix 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 analytical tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Marc Sack is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in West Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northstar Wealth Partners LLC from 2015 to 2021 while concurrently at LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he offers guitar lessons and operates a small family online retail business. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing research and model portfolios from internal and third-party sources.

Nathan Pierce is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Ameriprise Financial Services and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing, collaborative financial planning engagements using firm-approved software and offers a range of programs including estate settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Dean Calderoni is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and the State of Connecticut Judicial Branch. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailoring strategies to clients’ Advisory Risk Profiles through a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Henry Cormier is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Unionville, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a real estate license and owns Cormier Wealth Management, LLC, a business established to manage salaries and expenses related to his Ameriprise activities. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team, emphasizing managed accounts and the use of algorithmic tools under oversight.

Kevin Carriere is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 39 years of industry experience. His career includes over three decades at Metlife Securities Inc., followed by roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services. He is also an independent insurance agent specializing in various insurance products, including dental, disability, life, and long-term care insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars using firm-approved analytical tools to support goal-based planning and investment strategy recommendations.

Dean Forstmann is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 36 years of industry experience, including roles at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 1992, and has been with M&T Bank and LPL Financial since 2023. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Gary Gray is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Spartan Sharpshooter, a recreation business based in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques.

Terrence Nichols is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Glastonbury, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm integrates research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports, utilizing algorithmic automation alongside personalized review to support clients’ retirement income strategies.

Christopher Clarke is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Glastonbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include nine years at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc and Bank of America, N.A., followed by a year at Key Investment Services LLC. He is currently associated with Webster Bank through LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology such as machine learning to support diversified investment strategies.

Wilbur Mann Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2004 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. In addition to his advisory role, Mann acts as an agent for fixed insurance products on an independent producer basis. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering various advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services.