Alexander Fredericks is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. since 2014. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate written recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies and uses algorithmic automation overseen by specialist committees to support its retirement planning services.

David Dufour is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in New Britain, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CUNA Brokerage Services, CUNA Mutual Group, Citizens Securities, American Eagle FCU, and a previous tenure at LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is employed as a part-time ski instructor at Powder Ridge Ski Resort. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diversified advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, research, and a range of technology-driven investment strategies.

Adam Jensen is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has been with Fidelity since 1998, bringing over 27 years of experience in working with clients and families on financial matters. Adam specializes in wealth planning and is dedicated to assisting clients with their financial goals. His role at Fidelity involves providing guidance and support tailored to various investing styles. Outside of his professional work, Adam's personal interests include golf and music.

Andrea Hammerling is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in West Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab since 2020 and previously at TD Ameritrade from 2015 to 2020. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Robert Carroll Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Cetera in 2024, he worked at Infinex Investments, Inc. for 29 years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform.

Daniel Mccarthy is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 41 years of industry experience, including roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MML Investors Services, Inc. He is a partner in CM Smith Agency, Inc., an insurance and financial services firm affiliated with Alera Group, and also serves as a financial advisor at CM Smith Financial. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes its services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Damian Kusnierz is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill based in Simsbury, CT. He has professional experience at Bank of America, Merrill, M&T Bank, and several other organizations dating back to 2014. 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. The firm operates as part of Bank of America’s broader platform, which includes access to swaps, derivatives, lending, custody, and other services.

Stuart Hawkins is a financial advisor at Cetera with over 30 years of experience in the industry. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has held roles at various firms, including Parkland Securities, SPC, and Futures Planned Benefit Consulting. Hawkins is also board chair of a nonprofit special needs trust and provides consulting on government benefits for special needs children. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with diverse program options.

Paul Rizzio is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Advanced Advisor Group and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. He is currently based in Simsbury, CT. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual and provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes annual, collaborative planning engagements using firm-approved software and offers additional programs such as estate-settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Michael Lusardi is a Financial Advisor at UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor solutions to clients’ goals.

Jonathan Brice is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, BlackRock Investments, and Darden, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with ProEast Asset Management, LLC, where he is engaged in non-variable insurance services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with support from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Daniel Richardson is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently advising at Edward Jones in Bloomfield, CT. His prior work includes roles at Lawton Floor Design, New Chapter, and Quinnipiac University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and additional financial services through a large nationwide network.

Steven Marantz is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His career includes previous roles at Voya Financial Advisors, PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS, Conscious Capital Wealth Management, and J.W. Cole Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a member of the Select Board for the Town of Longmeadow and participates in local community mitigation efforts related to casino impacts. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options, financial planning, and access to a range of third-party money managers.

Stacy Cortez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in West Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for nine years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses firm-approved tools and models to help clients develop financial strategies, primarily providing advisory services without individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Daniel Antolovich is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Hartford, CT. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2026. Prior to his current role, he worked at Dean Cabinetry and Swisscom AG and is currently a student at the University of Connecticut. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries.

Frederick Trotta Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Royal Alliance Associates, Independence Financial Partners, and Horton Group LLC. He is also engaged in insurance-related activities, including client service and case management. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm utilizes a wide range of investment tools and strategies, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Robert Mosley is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with Series 66 accreditation. He has been in the industry since 2026, having worked previously at Advanced Office Systems and the University of Connecticut. MassMutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs including educational seminars and recently introduced a standalone Divorce Planning service.

Mark Cormier is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Velsera, athenahealth, and efront financial solutions (BlackRock). Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Mary Mattke is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. She holds a Series 63 designation and has 48 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2025, she worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 24 years. Outside of her advisory role, she provides coaching services focused on helping individuals identify their dreams, purpose, mission, and vision. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs tools such as asset-allocation models, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Adam Soklow is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients and their families to achieve their personal and financial goals. He focuses on developing engagement strategies that align with each client's specific planning needs to foster comfort and confidence throughout the process. Adam's professional experience includes roles as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2026 and as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch between 2019 and 2023. This background has provided him with experience in financial planning and investment consulting. Outside of his professional work, Adam's personal interests include family activities, fitness, and spending time with pets.