Thomas Pompei is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Barnum Financial Group and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of finance, he has experience with Prime Valet Services and worked as a lifeguard at North Island Lifeguards. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements and provides a range of investment programs and educational seminars.

Christian Fragoso is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently advising at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC dating back to 2009. Fragoso also fully owns Catalyst Asset & Wealth Management Group LLC and serves as a trustee for its associated 401(k) plan. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth thresholds, combining advisory solutions with product referrals across banking and securities services.

Lillian Johnston is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Joe Pizza and BodyRoc, as well as positions at the University of Connecticut and Penn State University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of financial products and capital markets services.

Alicja Jackiewicz is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at TD Bank, People's United Bank, and Polam Federal Credit Union. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services with strategies tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Holly Geer is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Glastonbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2017 and previously held roles at LPL Financial and Webster Investment Services. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers to implement customized portfolio strategies.

Mitchell Guarnieri is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm is integrated with Bank of America’s broader platform, which includes access to various trading, lending, and custody services.

Steven Solecki is a financial advisor with Merrill in West Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and over two years of industry experience. He has been associated with Merrill since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of the United Way of Greater New Haven and Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, including participation in finance and quality control committees. Merrill provides managed account services primarily for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Peter Junggren Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Timothy Carmon is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Moody's Corporation and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he serves as CFO of Carmon Funeral Homes and chairs the endowment committee at Trinity United Methodist Church. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars with a focus on collaborative, annual planning relationships.

Marla Charron is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Glastonbury, CT, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bombardier Business Aircraft and Loomer & Associates. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a paraplanner and financial planning analyst for HUB AND SPOKE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Nicholas Kolitsidas is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 24 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with LPL Financial, Ethos Wealth Management, and Good Life Advisors, LLC since 2016. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Charity Uldrikis is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked with Raymond James in various capacities since 2016, including previous roles at Marinelli Wealth Management. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and government entities. The firm provides wealth advisory planning and investment consulting primarily on a non-discretionary basis, supported by a broad affiliate network and unique municipal and public finance capabilities.

Joanne De Palma is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2015 and currently operates under Kelly & Company Wealth Partners LLC. In addition to advisory services, she is also licensed to sell fixed insurance products including life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of investment strategies, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management across various program options and custodial relationships.

Thomas Scanlon is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Manchester, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2000 and Raymond James Financial since 2009. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, offering tailored advice supported by asset-allocation analysis, modeling tools, and firm research.

Michael Fenn is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He worked at Voya Financial and Voya Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2019 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analyses. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct financial planning services and corporate arrangements.

Christian Forsyth is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently with Edelman Financial Engines and has held previous roles within affiliated firms dating back to 2015. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified model portfolios, discretionary management, and non-discretionary online advice while managing approximately $326 billion for roughly 477,000 clients.

Krista Czarnec is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity, a role she has held since 2026. She has been with Fidelity since 2019, previously serving as Vice President, Financial Consultant. Prior to her tenure at Fidelity, Krista worked at Voya Financial, where she held positions as Financial Planning Consultant and Retirement Specialist from 2012 to 2019. Throughout her career, Krista has focused on engaging with clients and their families to develop personalized financial planning strategies. She emphasizes listening to each client's unique story to provide ongoing support and guide them toward achieving their financial goals. Outside of her professional work, Krista enjoys activities such as cooking and baking, family activities, horseback riding, puzzles, skiing, and yoga.

Holden Whaley is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and approximately four years of industry experience across several firms, including Ascend Bank and First Financial Advisory Services. Prior to entering the financial sector, he worked for Big Y Foods for four years. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational services.

Rhonda Lisbon Kendall is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she is a 50% partner in an auto detailing business jointly owned with her spouse. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and asset allocation analyses through its Wealth Advisory Services Program and also delivers institutional consulting and public finance capabilities.

David Peichert is a CFP® professional with over 42 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has held prior roles at VOYA Financial Advisors and through his own firm, Peichert Wealth Management LLC. Outside of financial advising, he is a co-owner of Concentric Brewing Company, a brewery in Portland, CT. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with numerous program options.