Melanie Skroski is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has been with MML Investors Services LLC and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Sustain Home + Wares, a retail business focused on sustainable living through upcycled furniture and products from women- and minority-owned vendors. MassMutual Investors Services operates as 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. Their approach includes collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools, with implementation of recommendations handled separately.

Tina Chandler is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at LPL Financial, National Planning Corporation, and Viscito Financial Services. In addition to her advisory role, she owns and operates a tax services firm, Tina M Chandler EA Inc, and is a licensed notary. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services. The firm provides tailored investment solutions through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Edward Sokolowski is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2025, he spent 23 years with Commonwealth Financial Network. Sokolowski is also president and treasurer of PV Financial Group, Inc., where he manages day-to-day operations and works directly with clients on financial planning. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports its advisory network with advanced analytical and risk-profiling tools.

Kathleen Pumilia is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has a background that includes roles in public education and at Lesley University prior to entering the financial sector. She is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Troy Ochoa is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2021 and is also the vice president and owner of Ochoa Inc., a salon and spa business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across various platform arrangements.

Gennaro Ferrentino is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 10 years before joining Raymond James in 2022. Ferrentino is also president of Ferrentino Wealth Management, an independent business affiliated with Raymond James. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and encourages implementation through its advisory programs, supporting its services with advanced analytical tools and institutional consulting capabilities.

Ted Dickinson is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Osaic Wealth since 2018. Prior to that, he was with Signator Investors and Wealth Technology Group, and he has been an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products since 1996. Dickinson is president of Dickinson Financial Group, Inc., which engages in securities sales, investment advisory, and insurance product marketing. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party managers, utilizing a range of asset-allocation tools and portfolio management strategies.

Derek Waslick is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Springfield, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser LLC and various Fidelity Investments affiliates. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, goal-focused planning engagements supported by advanced analytical tools and a range of investment programs.

David Havican is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Wilbraham, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2015 and is also president and owner of Havican Wealth Strategies Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he works as an independent insurance agent specializing in life and health insurance. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals, offering various portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

Trevor Nielsen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Sturbridge, MA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously held roles at Fastenal, R&J Lawncare, and Solutionreach. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and supports its clients through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Anthony Geary is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Berkshire Bank and Dick's Sporting Goods, as well as operating a small business, Anthony's Lawn Care, from 2014 to 2017. He currently serves as a financial advisor focusing on insurance and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing ongoing financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses collaborative, technology-supported approaches to develop tailored financial strategies and offers a range of planning services including divorce, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored planning programs.

Michael Otto is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ostberg & Associates Financial Services and Insurance, Eagle Strategies (NY Life), and Callaway Golf, among others. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of SRD Operations, LLC, where he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team, supported by algorithmic automation and oversight committees.

Kyle Schmutte is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Mass Mutual, he worked at Citizens Bank and Citizens Securities in various roles between 2017 and 2024. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser operating as a subsidiary of MassMutual. The firm provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers.

Richard Sylvester Jr. is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Pioneer Valley Financial Group, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Edward Jones. In addition to his advisory work, he advises clients and other firm advisors on fixed insurance products. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting, employing risk profiling and analytical modeling to support client goals.

Cindy Belmore is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been associated with MassMutual and its affiliated entities since 2005. 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 financial planning engagements supported by proprietary software tools and also delivers specialized programs such as divorce planning and event-driven estate and employer-sponsored planning services.

Matthew Mitchell is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Chicopee, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, where he spent a combined eight years. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing tailored Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm employs a centralized consulting team and combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver its retirement planning solutions.

Amy Kiley is a CFP® and ChFC® with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2019 and previously held roles at Voya Financial Advisors and True North Financial Services. Kiley is also the owner of Joyful Wealth Planning, LLC, a firm involved in the sale and service of insurance, securities, and investment products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving a range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers within a multi-manager platform.

Aimee Marden is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2025 and has additional experience at UMassFive College Federal Credit Union and CUSO Financial Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and providing access to model portfolios and research from various sources.

Steven Howard is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2018, he worked at Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. from 2015 to 2018. Howard is involved in multiple other business activities, serving as president and owner of several advisory firms and financial enterprises. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent financial professionals, providing a range of portfolio management options and proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Nicholas Zucco is currently a Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. Prior to this, he served as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2025 to 2026. His progression at Fidelity includes positions as Financial Consultant from 2022 to 2025 and Investment Consultant from 2019 to 2022. Before joining Fidelity Investments, Nicholas worked as a Financial Advisor at MassMutual from 2017 to 2019. Nicholas's approach is centered on creating an environment where both clients and advisors can thrive. He emphasizes intentional coaching, authentic leadership, and a commitment to fostering each advisor's growth to ensure clients receive high-quality service.