James Hammel is a CFA® charterholder with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2005. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Granby, CT. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm with over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory services and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Andrea Pease is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 23 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Securities America, National Planning Corporation, and Professional Investors Network, which she has been associated with since 2002. She is also involved in selling non-variable insurance products such as life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, employing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by advisor-facing technology tools.

Julia Cavallo is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been working since 2024. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2017, holding several roles including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Julia collaborates closely with individuals and families to co-create personalized financial plans that align with their goals and family values. Throughout her career, Julia has focused on fostering trusted relationships and providing ongoing guidance to help clients prepare for significant life milestones and transitions. Her approach centers on understanding clients' priorities to assist them in navigating their financial journeys with confidence. Outside of her professional work, Julia has interests in baseball, football, pilates, and skiing.

Daniel Dionne is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has held prior roles at Prudential Investment Management Services, Global Portfolio Strategies, Inc., and GWFS Equities, Inc. Dionne has also operated as a self-employed advisor. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, retirement-plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, offering both proprietary and third-party model strategies tailored to client objectives.

Andrea Martin is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and its predecessor, Merrill Lynch, since 1984. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Taylor Webber is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Their work history includes roles at several firms and institutions, including the University of Maryland and Suffield Public Schools. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diverse investment products and model portfolios.

Amanda Benecchi is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2013. She holds the Series 66 designation and operates out of Avon, CT. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of 23,701 advisors and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Nicholas Alvanos is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Ameriprise from 2014 to 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and scenario modeling. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct individual plans and corporate financial planning agreements.

Thomas Pringle is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Avon, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and over 43 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and previously worked at Mutual Service Corporation for seven years. Pringle serves as co-trustee in a fiduciary capacity managing a client account on a non-discretionary basis. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

John Carty Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Springfield, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Carty serves as a board member and finance committee member for the Boys and Girls Club of Springfield. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a broad range of investment products and services.

Neil Holt is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in West Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, he worked for 15 years with the Amity Regional School District #5. He also manages an advisory business through Common Sense Holdings, LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written recommendation reports that address income strategies, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawals. The firm combines research and modeling with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice.

Lynn Denucci is a financial advisor with Merrill in West Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 33 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 1993 and Bank of America since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Lawson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that address their full financial picture and adapt to changing market conditions. His focus areas include college education planning, employee financial health, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Daniel holds a Bachelor's Degree from Siena College and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is involved in professional organizations such as 2Way North Lacrosse Club and Glastonbury High School Mens Lacrosse, and he volunteers with the Hillcrest Area Neighborhood Outreach Center. Outside of work, Daniel enjoys cooking, football, golfing, ice hockey, skiing, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

J. Brendan Wood is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2007 to 2023 before joining LPL Financial in 2023. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Manjur Chowdhury is a Client Experience Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works with clients to understand their current financial situations and introduces them to solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. Manjur holds a Bachelor's Degree from Daffodil International University. He aims to help clients uncover what matters to them and their families in order to create strategies to pursue their financial goals.

Thomas Aurigemma is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been a financial advisor since 1987 and joined Merrill Lynch in 1997. Thomas uses a disciplined investment process to deliver a consistent yet customized wealth management experience. He takes the time to understand clients’ individual and professional priorities before making financial recommendations. Drawing upon the resources of Total Merrill™, he helps clients establish objectives and develop strategies based on risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, investment goals, and associated costs. He also conducts regular reviews to monitor progress and adjust strategies as life circumstances change. His client focus areas include education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement planning, tax minimization, and special needs planning strategies. Thomas holds a Bachelor’s degree from the New York Institute of Technology and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He has resided in Ashfield, Massachusetts since 1999. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, ice hockey, baseball, football, and golf.

Joshua Opdenbrouw is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Big Y and Price Chopper Supermarkets. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual planning relationships using firm-approved software and emphasizes investment categories and strategies in its recommendations.

Matthew Marques is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of advising, he is the sole owner of a rental property business in Connecticut. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans.

Joseph Pantuosco is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Longmeadow, MA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 50 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering with New York Life Insurance and Annuity Company. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service focused on clients with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored retirement income recommendations, delivered through a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors.

Sean Navin is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who focuses on constructing stock investment portfolios and helping individuals develop appropriate investment allocations. He works closely with clients to understand their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals, providing personalized advice on general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. Sean’s expertise spans a variety of client focus areas including college and education planning, employee benefits, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, institutional investment consulting, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. He emphasizes the importance of controlling portfolio risk and creating detailed financial plans tailored to each client’s unique needs. Sean holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Trinity College. He also offers clients access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Outside of his professional work, Sean enjoys music, reading, spending time with his family, and traveling.