Richard Bachand is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2021 and previously spent seven years at VOYA Financial Advisors. He is also involved with Tarlov Financial Group, a firm he has been affiliated with since 2005, which provides financial services including the sale and service of fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationally registered adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party managers, with over $256 billion in assets under management and a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

James Mapplethorpe is a financial advisor at Stifel with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. since 2009. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, utilizing forward-looking market assumptions and probabilistic modeling for asset allocation and planning analyses.

Scott Mintz is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2004. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

R Grenier is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2025. Prior to joining LPL, Grenier held positions at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., BRP/Grenier Financial, Grenier Baker & Associates, Inc., and Nathan & Lewis Securities, Inc. He serves as a board member and finance committee member for Mason Wright Assisted Living, a nonprofit organization. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and various portfolio management programs, supported by both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Robert Impelluso is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing. He is a member of a business networking group in Windsor, CT. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering tailored portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services through multiple advisory programs. The firm integrates both in-house and third-party managers and provides options for rebalancing, tax management, and responsible investing.

Shivam Shah is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments. In this role, he collaborates closely with clients to provide personalized assistance in retirement planning, income planning, legacy planning considerations, and investment strategy. He works with his team to develop comprehensive financial plans tailored to each client's needs. Prior to his current position, Shivam served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023 and worked as a Business Acceptance Consultant at MassMutual from 2018 to 2022. His professional experience encompasses client relationship management and financial consulting within the investment and insurance sectors. Outside of his professional work, Shivam has interests in football and soccer.

Joanna Plage is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Glastonbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2015. Outside of her role at Ameriprise, she manages day-to-day practice management activities at McMahon Wealth Management. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, written recommendation reports tailored to clients’ financial situations.

Ryan Masse is a financial advisor with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. He has worked previously at Edward Jones and Avantax Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, Masse serves as a Worship Director at Crossroads Community Cathedral, where he conducts music for worship services and trains volunteers. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm with a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple program structures and access to both affiliated and third-party money managers.

Paul Lantieri is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 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, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored portfolio strategies, combining in-house and third-party managers alongside integrated services such as financial planning, custody, and brokerage.

Michael Soto is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential, Voya Financial Advisors, and New York Life. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a test proctor for Morris and McDaniel, Inc., administering exams for police and fire departments. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of program options including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies across multiple custodial relationships.

Phillip Dimond is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America and National Planning Corporation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and operational tools.

Samuel Toskin is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual and its affiliated firms since 2007 and is a principal of Advisor Collective LLC, a consulting financial services business. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, using firm-approved analytical tools and structured planning engagements.

Yoselin Murillo is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2019, following two years at People's United Bank. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves multiple registered investment companies and offers model portfolios with systematic, long-term asset allocation strategies.

James Armstrong is a financial advisor at Merrill with the Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2019 and previously served at the Capitol Region Education Council for eleven years. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Paul Sapiro is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2012. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including 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 client solutions.

Heitor Caballero is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, New York Life, and M&T Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with St. Roch Roman Catholic Church Corporation. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions and incorporates ESG criteria where applicable.

Michael Shoaf is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping private and family business owners navigate business succession, ESOP transactions, and exit planning. His expertise includes tax-advantaged ESOP strategies, business succession, employee ownership cultures, and integrated private and corporate wealth management. With over 30 years of experience in financial services, Michael has worked in various roles including business succession and ESOPs at UBS, corporate retirement plans at Fidelity Investments, private wealth management at Charles Schwab & Co., and ownership of a philanthropic consulting firm. He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) and Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®) designations and has advanced training from the Yale School of Management. Michael earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Economy from the University of California System and an MBA from the University of Connecticut. He holds Series 7, 63, and 66 FINRA registrations and insurance credentials. Additionally, he serves as a speaker and board advisor to employee-owned companies, focusing on perpetuating values and faith-driven principles into the next generation.

Kyle Egress is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds a Series 66 designation and has 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with various divisions of Morgan Stanley since 2002 and previously spent three years with Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member and programs committee member of the Estate and Business Planning Council in Hartford, Connecticut. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Brendan Perkins is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009 and also has been associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner and trustee of Connecticut Dance Academy, LLC, where he contributes marketing and financial guidance. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Elizabeth Linderman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.