Kara Sherman is a CFP® designated financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, based in Glastonbury, CT. She has 23 years of industry experience and has worked with Riversource Distributors, Inc. since 2007. Ameriprise Financial Services serves individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Andrea Martin is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and its predecessor, Merrill Lynch, since 1984. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Taylor Webber is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Their work history includes roles at several firms and institutions, including the University of Maryland and Suffield Public Schools. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diverse investment products and model portfolios.

Elisa Stark Rifkin is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving in Glastonbury, CT. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates Elisa Stark-Rifkin Coaching, a consulting business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Selette Jones Jemison is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to this, she was employed by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and MML Distributors LLC from 2015 to 2019. She has also served as a finance committee member for Liberty Christian Center in Hartford, CT. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Neil Holt is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in West Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, he worked for 15 years with the Amity Regional School District #5. He also manages an advisory business through Common Sense Holdings, LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written recommendation reports that address income strategies, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawals. The firm combines research and modeling with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice.

Lynn Denucci is a financial advisor with Merrill in West Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 33 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 1993 and Bank of America since 2009. 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.

Scott Reed is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2021 and was previously with Voya Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2021. Outside of financial services, Reed owns Glastonbury Sports Photography, where he photographs youth sporting events. 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 range of portfolio management and consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform.

J. Brendan Wood is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from both internal and third-party sources.

Manjur Chowdhury is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2016 and previously worked at JCPenney from 2015 to 2020. 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 using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Joshua Opdenbrouw is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Big Y and Price Chopper Supermarkets. 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, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual planning relationships using firm-approved software and emphasizes investment categories and strategies in its recommendations.

Rodrigo Esperon is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in West Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC and Scottrade, Inc. since 2016. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative investments program, supported by its integrated operational structure.

Matthew Marques is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a broad range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and research-driven strategies.

Stephen Anagnostou is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Newington, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, Barnum Financial Group, and MSI Financial Services. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Frank Longobardi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Glastonbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been associated with LPL Financial since 2004 and operates Somerset Wealth Strategies, LLC, a registered investment advisory firm that sells fixed insurance products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, 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 various technology-supported investment strategies.

Sean Navin is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who focuses on constructing stock investment portfolios and helping individuals develop appropriate investment allocations. He works closely with clients to understand their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals, providing personalized advice on general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. Sean’s expertise spans a variety of client focus areas including college and education planning, employee benefits, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, institutional investment consulting, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. He emphasizes the importance of controlling portfolio risk and creating detailed financial plans tailored to each client’s unique needs. Sean holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Trinity College. He also offers clients access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Outside of his professional work, Sean enjoys music, reading, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Lauren Gotay is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2018, she worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley & Co., Incorporated for nearly a decade. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services supported by a range of portfolio management strategies and affiliated research.

Andrew Worthington is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2004. Worthington serves as a trustee for The Bushnell, an arts organization, attending several board meetings annually. UBS Financial Services provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products through a platform that combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

David Tauber is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Securities America and Investacorp. In addition to his advisory work, he operates Tauber Asset Management, providing fee-based asset management and financial planning services. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a variety of investment tools and supports multiple advisory platforms and third-party money managers.

Daniel Champagne is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 16 years of industry experience, previously working at Metlife Securities Inc. He is also involved in insurance sales related to life, property/casualty, and health coverage. 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 provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.