Curt Christensen is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors, Citigroup Global Markets, and Merrill. In addition to his advisory role, Christensen operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that combines affiliated and third-party strategies with various program structures.

Kristina Oswald is a CFP®-certified financial professional with 38 years of industry experience. She is affiliated with Cetera and Kelly & Company Wealth Partners LLC, and has held roles at various Cetera entities since 2013. Oswald serves on the subcommittee overseeing the endowment funds for the First Congregational Church Canton Center and holds board positions with the Financial Planning Association of Connecticut and the Canton Community Health Fund. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individual, corporate, retirement plan, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, leveraging a nationwide advisor network and a variety of program options including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Maureen Keating is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 35 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. Keating serves as trustee for family trusts related to education and support. UBS Financial Services provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of investment products and capital markets solutions.

Stephen Bacon Sr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. His prior work includes long-term roles at Bacon Financial Group and Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc. In addition to advising, he owns a tax preparation business and serves as a notary public. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

James Galloway is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge since 2020 and also has a background in education with roles at Enfield and Plainville Public Schools. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with the Northern Connecticut Lacrosse organization as an owner and serves on the Somers Board of Education and the Northern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals and multiple platform options.

Tawana Anderson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Gregory Grande is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 30 years of experience in financial services. He joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in February 2000, bringing a broad knowledge base from previous roles in trading, trusts, and advisory firms. In his current role, he helps clients identify, develop, and implement long-term strategies to address personal and business financial needs. His expertise includes a wide range of areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Gregory holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts and a Master's degree focused on finance from Thunderbird School of Global Management. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Gregory is involved in community service as a volunteer for a community sailing program for children and participates with the Wickford Sailing Association. He resides in Windham County with his partner, Sue, and they share five children. His personal interests include health, wellness, travel, skiing, and restoring vintage boats.

Joseph Fortuna is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm employs structured discovery conversations and proprietary planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Barbara Taylor Hatje is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in West Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 1999 and had previous roles at Santander Securities, VOYA Financial Advisors, and Commonwealth Financial Network. Hatje serves on the Finance Committee of St. Pius Roman Catholic Church in Middletown, Connecticut. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

David Berube is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is associated with business ownership entities related to administrative and real estate purposes in Suffield, Connecticut. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm delivers personalized, research-driven recommendations through a centralized consulting team, combining modeling and tax-efficiency analysis, and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

John Leonard is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in Hartford, CT, holding the Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2020 and has prior experience at V3 Logistics, FedEx, and the University of Connecticut. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs combining in-house and third-party investment management with customizable portfolio strategies and integrated financial services.

Illona Vitali is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2001. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Bragg is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 1996. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination 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 utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

William Caruana is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Caruana serves as a board member of the South End Community Center and has contributed to the construction of a new building for the organization. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and financial planning decisions.

Jessica Hendrickson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of experience at the firm and holds a Series 66 designation. She is based in Hartford, CT, and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers financial plans using structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Jeffrey Leone is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2012, currently serving as a financial advisor in Glastonbury, CT. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendations, emphasizing the use of Ameriprise-managed accounts and algorithmic automation overseen by dedicated committees.

Bryant Shirreffs is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (AWMA®), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Bryant specializes in working with entrepreneurial clients to navigate complex financial situations by applying a structured and disciplined wealth management process. His approach focuses on delivering a consistent, process-oriented experience that enables clients to make informed, long-term decisions. He employs a resourceful, risk-managed, and impact-driven methodology in his practice. He earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Connecticut.

Richard Vogler is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Farmington, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of advisory work, he serves on the board of the Point O' Woods Association Inc. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals nearing or in retirement, focusing on clients with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Mary Thompson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Oldfields School, One Source Contracting, Loomis Chaffee, Stanley Black and Decker, and Edward Jones Investments. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Shawn Mccormick is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a tenure at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory services to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their approach includes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools, without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.