Ryan Kennedy is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Cetera since 2022, with prior experience at Cantella and Co., Inc. and RCK Wealth Management, where he is also a principal. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a nationwide network of independent advisors and a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Sebastiano La Rosa is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Portland, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having two years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Wells Fargo Securities, and other firms. Outside of finance, he coaches youth soccer through Soccer XS, LLC and serves as a consultant for Connecticut Rush Select. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored retirement planning through a centralized team delivering written recommendation reports and ongoing advice.

Srikumar Ramanan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 2005. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Richard Howell is a financial advisor at Cetera with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Cetera in 2019, he worked at Foresters Financial for seven years. Outside of finance, Howell is involved in historical reenactments and lectures, serving as president of Historic Lectures and Living History, and holds trustee and board positions with several historical societies and organizations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

Eric Edwards is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Avantax Insurance Agency and Avantax Advisory Services, and he maintains an accounting and tax preparation practice serving a small number of clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through various program structures and affiliated third-party managers.

Ryan Cartelli is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at Giraffe Media Group and NewDay USA, and he is a volunteer assistant football coach at Xavier High School. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a Premier Retirement Income service focused on providing written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice using a combination of investment research and algorithmic tools.

Sean Gavin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Gavin owns Gavin & Dolliver Wealth Management LLC and serves on the Rocky Hill Board of Education. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Raymond Powell Jr. is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 33 years of industry experience, including roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2011 and operating Rw Powell Enterprises Inc. since 1987. Outside of investment advisory, he manages Powells Income Tax Services, where he prepares income taxes. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a broad network of independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management approaches and platform arrangements.

Dan Mayorov is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop financial plans aligned with their family's goals and priorities. He emphasizes building plans, exploring strategies for improvement, and maintaining open communication as clients' needs evolve. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles including Financial Representative and Investment Consultant before becoming a Financial Consultant in 2023. Prior to Fidelity, Dan worked as a Member Consultant II at BECU from 2016 to 2021. Outside of his professional work, Dan has interests in cars, fitness, outdoor adventures, parenthood, and swimming.

Jason Ellis is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at firms such as Charles Schwab, Transamerica, and Morgan Stanley. In addition to his advisory work, he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses at several institutions including Maryville University, Southwestern College, Southern New Hampshire University, and Johnson and Wales University. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a research-driven, quantitative investment process and constructs model portfolios employing systematic methodologies, with oversight of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

Anthony Sardo is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Farmington, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Chase Beloin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Farmington, CT. He holds a Series 66 designation and has less than one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles in education at Avon Public Schools and Suffield Academy, as well as a position at Wood n' Tap in Farmington. 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, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies and technology, while supporting a large network of advisors and managing extensive discretionary assets.

Matthew Kissh is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cheshire, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he operates Life of Light LLC, selling art online through websites. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm employs a variety of advisory models and works with third-party asset managers, focusing on personalized risk assessment and client matching to investment solutions.

Colin Krafft is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously at Cetera and Foresters Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in non-variable insurance sales, including life, disability, Medicare supplements, health, and long-term care insurance. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Ivana Spacek is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Merrill since 1996. She has also worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Liliya Carlage is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Wells Fargo and Fidelity Investments since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an officer for the Cheshire Robotics Explorers Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting youth robotics programs. She is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios, and it serves a diverse client base including registered investment companies and charitable funds.

Robert Peters is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Rocky Hill, CT. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Moore Nanotechnology Systems and Hanwha Aerospace USA. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical modeling, and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Jeffrey Snyder is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Securities America Advisors, Inc., and Investacorp Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Snyder & Company CPAs, PC, a tax preparation and accounting firm. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing a range of investment strategies supported by advisor-facing tools.

Michael Kalen is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked with TLG Advisors, Inc., The Sequoia Group LLC, and Futurity First Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, Kalen consults for insurtech and fintech companies, provides sales training in the insurance sector, and serves as a non-executive director for Phoenix Life. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools to support client goals, while also supporting municipal and public-finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation.

Jayshree Mistry is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2024. In this position, she collaborates with Wealth Management Teams to assist clients and their families in achieving their personal and financial objectives by developing financial plans aimed at fostering comfort and confidence. With nearly two decades of experience in finance, Jayshree's professional background includes roles such as Client Relationship Specialist at Charles Schwab from 2021 to 2023, Private Client Banker at Chase in 2021, and Personal Banker II at Wells Fargo from 2014 to 2020. Earlier in her career, she held several positions at First Niagara, formerly known as NewAlliance Bank, from 2004 to 2014. Outside of her professional work, Jayshree enjoys spending time at the beach, engaging in family activities, watching movies, and reading.