Christopher Pekala is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Manchester, CT, bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals near or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Wendy Richardson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Securities America Advisors, Inc., and Investacorp Advisory Services, Inc. In addition to advising, she is a 50% owner of Premier CPAs, a firm specializing in CPA and tax preparation services. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Amy De Paolo is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Janney Montgomery Scott and St. Francis Hospital before joining Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. She is based in West Hartford, CT. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Vernon Baker is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, and has 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bach Investments Plus for 10 years and has been with Allianz Life and OSAIC since 1993. He serves on the board of the Friendship Service Center, a nonprofit organization, where he is involved in governance and oversight activities. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment process focused on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization. The firm is known for its scale, complex affiliate network, and multiple program offerings across wealth management and retirement planning.

Michael Bacon is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc and PBI Financial Group. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation through Bacon and Gendreau Tax Preparation. 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 various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets through a network of over 10,000 advisors.

Stephen Carella is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Paul Raymond. Carella operates a DBA for his LPL business, Raymond Wealth Management LLC, based in Southington, CT. 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.

Francis Addonizio is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Rocky Hill, CT, and has 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as custodian for minor beneficiaries on certain Ameriprise accounts through a family arrangement. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focusing on income sources and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

Beverly Amon is a CFA® charterholder and Series 66 licensee with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Osaic since 2025, following a 17-year tenure at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Beverly also owns and operates an insurance business offering various products including disability, fixed annuities, and life insurance. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, institutional clients, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm provides brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform with a model-based investment approach emphasizing asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and risk management.

Valerie Dugan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets from 1991 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Cassandra Beauvais is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT, with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and Avantax Advisory Services. Outside of her advisory role, she is a licensed public notary in Connecticut. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Ali Brancati is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored investment strategies through various advisory programs combining in-house and third-party managers, with options for tax management and responsible investing.

Richard Risley Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 48 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Nationwide Life Insurance Co. and Foresters Financial Services. He is a partner at Risley Marino Group and co-owner of Riverview Financial Partners, both affiliated with Cetera, and participates as a focus group member for client behavior software through Atlas Point. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Patrick Glynn Jr. is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. His prior experience includes roles at Securities America Advisors, Inc., Investacorp, Inc., and Highland Capital Brokerage. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization. The firm is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and a broad platform encompassing multiple investment and cash-management programs.

Scott Levine is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Voya and Directed Services, LLC. Levine has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2021. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting over 10,000 advisors and approximately 800,000 clients nationwide.

Ann McGowan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2014. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bryce Metzger is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Peter Cowen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wallingford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at VOYA Financial Advisors and Waddell & Reed, and he has also operated CFP Associates LLC and his own tax preparation business. Outside of advisory services, he provides tax preparation and insurance services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, and supports its extensive network of over 22,800 advisors with advanced operational and research tools.

Glenn Thompson is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in West Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at MetLife Securities and MassMutual Life Insurance. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee for his daughter. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, annual planning relationships without discretionary investment authority.

James Capella is a Senior Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in West Hartford, where he has been since 2015. He focuses on developing wealth management strategies for high-net-worth individuals, their families, and their businesses. James adopts a consultative approach, taking time to understand client financial situations, preferences, and goals to provide personalized recommendations for asset allocation and investment opportunities. He also collaborates with a Wealth Management Lending Officer from Bank of America to offer clients strategic home financing guidance aligned with their overall financial plans. James holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Connecticut. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). His client focus areas include college education planning, executive compensation, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. In addition to his professional work, James is involved in his community as the head soccer coach and is a member of the Farmington Soccer Club. He has also served as a board member of the UConn Club.

Benjamin Berin is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 registration and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Current Assets and engagements with various organizations such as Dr. Fiman DMD, University of Hartford, Albany Country Club, and Bethlehem Central School District. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.