Samantha Wentland is a Benefits & Planning Consultant within Executive Services at Fidelity Investments. In this role, she partners with clients to understand their family's unique goals and needs, working collaboratively to develop customized financial plans that focus on what is most important to them. Samantha's professional experience includes serving as a Senior Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2015 to 2021, and as a Relationship Manager at the same company from 2013 to 2015. Prior to her tenure at Fidelity, she worked as a Registered Broker at People's Securities Inc. from 2010 to 2013.

Douglas Brown is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, Wells Fargo Investments LLC, and Securities Corporation of Iowa. He also serves as a trustee for a family irrevocable life insurance trust. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through employer-based financial planning agreements.

Allison Becker is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. She has been with Ameriprise Financial Services since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she manages an independent advisory business under Honey Badger Management. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations, primarily for clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Jon Nieranowski is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ameriprise in West Hartford, CT, having joined the firm in 2026. Prior to this, he spent ten years at RiverSource Distributors Inc. and took a year for extended travel. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning with an emphasis on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Karen Blanchard is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in West Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for a combined 11 years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president of the Waves Condo Association in Newport, RI. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and summary letters, with implementation options available through brokerage or advisory programs.

Joseph Coleman is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He joined the firm in 2025 and has prior experience at JBS Corp and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Wood N Tap Bar and Grill since 2018. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a collaborative planning process using advanced software tools to develop tailored recommendations.

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 35 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS since 1995. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management, supported by proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities.

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 with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Securities, Inc. and INVEST Financial Corp., as well as operating JL Glowka Wealth Management. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

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.