Steffanie Arduini is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2026, she worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for four years and Boronski & Associates for fifteen years. She is also involved in fixed insurance sales and owns Arduini Adamowski Associates, LLC, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals, employing analytical tools and risk profiling, and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Dawn Rosa is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wolcott, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2011 and Webster Investment Services since 2008. 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 provides a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of investment adviser representatives and utilizes various strategies including model portfolios and third-party subadvisors.

Timothy Blankenship is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and is a member of the Board of Directors for CT Storm. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies to provide non-discretionary retirement income recommendations, delivered through a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors.

Christopher Taylor is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2019. Taylor serves as a board member of Dream Come True of Western Connecticut and is treasurer and board member of the Danbury Rugby Football Club. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Francesca Debonis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Middlebury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, she worked with Bergamo Tax & Accounting Services and UBS Realty Investors. She is a business owner of FD Realty LLC and serves as a notary in addition to her tax preparation and accounting work. 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, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers.

Nicholas Guiditta III is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns two real estate businesses in Connecticut. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Suzanne Macero is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2010. Outside of advising, she works as a banquet server with Vyne LLC. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Alexander Cass is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Alexander Bauer is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He has held his current position at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2012. Bauer holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and is based in Southbury, CT. 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 strategies developed by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Lariccia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Northwestern Mutual, and several automotive dealerships. Outside of financial services, he works as a consultant and independent contractor for Amazon Flex. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Zachary Passman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sherman, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he writes, plays, records, and produces music, including composing jingles on a freelance basis. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Gary Beane is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 21 years and Veravest Investment Advisors, Inc. for one year. Outside of advising, he is involved in real estate sales and rentals as well as insurance sales. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset managers.

Kenneth Lindner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial and Webster Services Inc. since 2015 and was previously employed by Wells Fargo Clearing from 2009 to 2015. 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, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Joseph Kabulis Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Bethel, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1989. In addition to his advisory work, he is the owner of Genco Holdings, LLC, a Primerica entity. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program relying mainly on model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers.

Robert Taylor Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing member of BeckTaylor Music, LLC, and the author of a workbook titled "Creating Your Power List-Find Your Ultimate Occupation." Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement income recommendations.

Brian Mc Koy is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Danbury, CT. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2021, Mc Koy worked at People's United Advisors and People's Securities, Inc. He is the founder and CEO of Money Where Your Muscle Is, Inc., a technology-based wellness and fitness accountability platform. 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 delivers collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved software and offers a range of programs including wrap accounts, money-manager options, and educational seminars.

Careena Melia is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2026. Her prior work experience includes roles at Macy's Inc. and Speakeasy Inc., as well as operating her own business, Careena Melia Speaking and Storytelling LLC, since 2013. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and model-driven investment implementation through a wide network of investment adviser representatives.

Joshua Heimann is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Bridgewater, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. Heimann serves on the board of a housing cooperative, involving general administration and management responsibilities. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, employing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans based on clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and provides a broad range of financial services including custody, underwriting, and securities-backed lending.

Steven Fazo is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has previously worked at Ciampi Financial Services and Ciampi Wealth Management Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a retail business selling yarn and knitting accessories. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multi-manager platforms and various program structures.

William Caso is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Agency. Caso is also a CPA providing tax preparation and accounting services and serves as treasurer of the Kawanis Club of Danbury. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing multiple program structures and a suite of affiliated and third-party investment solutions.