James Sleight is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, overseeing and coordinating the financial affairs for a select group of families, retirees, corporate executives, and business owners in central Connecticut and nationwide. With 25 years of experience delivering advice and guidance, he focuses on understanding the needs of the families he serves to become a trusted advisor. His areas of expertise include investment management, lending, retirement planning, insurance, estate trust, and philanthropic services, along with socially responsible and ESG investing. Mr. Sleight holds a Bachelor's Degree from Western Kentucky University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He emphasizes personalized financial strategies tailored to clients’ long-term goals and maintains a high level of personal service through timely communication and availability. Beyond his professional role, James is involved in the community, volunteering with West Hartford Girls Softball. His personal interests include baseball, camping, football, hiking, music, reading, and traveling.

Catherine Crosby is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She brings over a decade of experience as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to her current role, applying her expertise in tax planning and investment management strategies to assist clients with their financial goals. Catherine focuses on simplifying complex financial decisions and creating personalized plans tailored to the unique needs of individuals and families. She earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting and Management Information Systems from Gonzaga University, followed by an MBA in Finance from Babson College. Catherine holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, underscoring her commitment to professional development in wealth management. Beyond her advisory responsibilities, Catherine is involved in community service as the Co-Chair of the Young Professionals Group for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts. Her personal interests include playing pickleball, reading, skiing, practicing yoga, and spending time with family.

Pedro Martinez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at VOYA Financial Advisors and Wells Fargo. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm utilizes proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, delivering model portfolios that incorporate mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Martin Mc Mahon is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 27 years of experience, currently serving at Edward Jones since 1998. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Windsor, CT. Outside of his advisory role, Mc Mahon is involved with the Windsor Historical Society’s Board of Finance and is a partner in DKNK Enterprises, a real estate business developing a building to house financial advisors. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Kenneth Foisie is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Avon, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 54 years of industry experience. He previously worked at National Planning Corporation for 12 years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Thomas Salvo is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. In his role, he collaborates with clients to design and implement financial strategies tailored to their individual stories, goals, and concerns. He assists clients in evaluating their financial situations, potential exposures, and provides recommendations aligned with their objectives. Thomas supports clients through the implementation phase and offers ongoing adjustments to help them remain on track toward their financial goals. He has considerable experience in the financial services industry, with positions including Senior Wealth Strategist at Barnum Financial Group from 2021 to 2023, Financial Planner at Prudential Securities from 2020 to 2021, and earlier roles such as Wealth Strategist at Barnum Financial Group from 2011 to 2020, and Financial Consultant at New York Life in 2011. Outside of his professional work, Thomas has interests in art, golf, hiking, pets, sailing, and tennis.

Ryan Arseneault is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at VHB, LPL Enterprise, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. He holds a degree from Bryant University. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed written Recommendation Reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver personalized advice, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Noemi Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 credential and 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Voya Financial Partners and VOYA Financial Advisors. Rodriguez serves as the President of Prospanica Connecticut, a nonprofit organization focused on supporting Hispanic professionals through networking and career development events. She is also a trustee for a special needs trust for a family member. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses across a broad range of financial planning topics without discretionary trading authority. The firm allows clients to integrate planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option while keeping services separate.

Christopher De Matteo is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Hartford, CT, and has nine years of industry experience. He worked at Merrill from 2015 to 2021 and again starting in 2022, with a one-year tenure at Intsel Steel East in between. Outside of his advisory role, he officiates basketball games at local recreational leagues and participates as a board member of The D. Family Foundation Inc., a nonprofit established in honor of his late brother that awards scholarships. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with both model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Thomas Bivona is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including City National Bank and Wells Fargo Advisors. He serves on the board of directors for the Arthritis Foundation Connecticut, where he helps organize fundraising events. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with customized investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Michelle Liegl is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in West Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she oversees a property management company for a condominium association in Hartford, CT. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Manuel Negron is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cromwell, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2012. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, using a centralized consulting team to deliver non-discretionary, algorithm-assisted recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies.

James Martin is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Osaic since 2023 and previously spent over two decades with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and Lincoln National Life. Outside of his advisory work, Martin serves as an ordained minister and provides notary public services as well as coaching and consulting through a separate business. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and offers integrated brokerage, advisory, and retirement planning services with a broad selection of investment options and third-party managed account solutions.

Anne Hildreth is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of experience at the firm and six years in the industry. She holds the Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for the Boys and Girls Club of Hartford and the Duncaster Foundation Inc., a nonprofit supporting the elderly. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Dietter is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management and related entities. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of New Start Holdings LLC. 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 offers a range of programs including wrap and money-manager options, with planning engagements structured as annual, collaborative relationships.

Salvatore Tartaglione is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, since 2015. Tartaglione serves as a member of the Board of Finance for the Town of Easton. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools.

Jason Farkas is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2012 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he supports a charitable wristband fundraising effort for a dog shelter initiated by his son. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans and offers a broad range of capital markets and fiduciary services.

Nicholas Calabrese is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Sun Life Financial and Cigna Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors and as Treasurer for the Torrington Police Activities League. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Kenneth Rios is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in the financial industry since 2022, including roles at Cerios LLC, M&T Bank, and Mirapet Capital Management LLC. Prior to his financial career, he was employed at the University of Connecticut and Fairchild Wheeler Multi-Magnet High School. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm also provides institutional trading capabilities alongside wealth management services.

Alexander Walsh is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Avon, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its related entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Walsh is engaged in buying and selling 19th and early 20th-century artwork through a personal business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients who meet specific net-worth criteria. The firm offers a wide range of planning services and integrates advisory recommendations with other financial products and referral channels.