Joseph Coleman is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Glastonbury, CT. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been in the industry since 2025. Prior to his current role, he has experience at JBS Corp and studied at the University of Connecticut. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Wood N Tap Bar and Grill since 2018. 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 emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized programs including divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning.

Thomas Saltalino is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services for over two decades. Outside of advising, he serves as Head Moderator for election results in New Britain, CT, and acts as a consultant following the sale of his accounting and tax practice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates as a multi-manager platform with diverse program structures and custodial relationships.

Brenton Silano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2011 and was previously with Webster Investment Services, Inc. from 2008 to 2021. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and various institutional platforms, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by advanced operational tools.

Frances Guerrette is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2012, including her current role since 2020. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities typical of large institutional firms.

Maxwell Morris is a financial advisor with Fidelity in West Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and three years of industry experience. His work history includes various roles at Fidelity Investments since 2022 and prior experience outside the financial sector. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including multi-manager fund structures and model portfolios constructed through a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Christian Loffredo is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored strategies implemented through various investment managers and provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Michael Becconsall is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Invesco Advisers, Inc. and AIG Capital Services, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is employed at The Investors Center, Inc., where he supports financial advisors in their daily activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base ranging from individual and high-net-worth clients to institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytic tools to align with client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through a specialized affiliation.

Alison Gaffney is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She previously worked at Summit Asset Management, Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, and Summit Planning Group. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a fitness coach. 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 financial planning and portfolio management services through a large network of advisors utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Paula Rose is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 36 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 1995. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Angela Roy is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2018, with prior experience at State Farm and roles outside finance including Chili's Grill & Bar and Southern Connecticut State University. Roy is also employed as a Client Service Manager at Watermark Management Partners. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to develop written recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Curtis Wiggins is a CFP® professional at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera, ICB-Ameritas Life Insurance, Foresters Advisory Services, and Foresters Financial Services. He has served on the CCSU Alumni Board and is also active as a non-variable insurance producer. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Joseph Glowka is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Lincoln Financial Securities, Inc. and INVEST Financial Corp. He was also affiliated with his own firm, JL Glowka Wealth Management. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors such as pension and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms.

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®-credentialed financial advisor with 32 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors, where he has worked since 2022, following six years at Wells Fargo Clearing and prior roles at Banc of America Investment Services and Quick & Reilly. Fragoso owns and operates Catalyst Asset & Wealth Management Group LLC in Glastonbury, CT, a financial practice he started in 2022. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

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 8 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2015. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Steven Solecki is a financial advisor with Merrill based in West Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 2 years of industry experience. He has been 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, where he participates in finance and quality control committees. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Peter Junggren Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at UBS Financial Services from 2005 to 2011 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. He is currently based in Hartford, CT. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide 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 services through both direct client relationships and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.