Adam Swiger is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2021. Prior to his current role, he was associated with Christ the Redeemer Church for eight years. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an Associate Financial Advisor with Honey Badger Management Inc., a practice entity for franchise advisor Mark Jones. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals with substantial net investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored retirement recommendations.

Joseph Dedo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes 20 years with Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers affiliated with W & R Insurance Agencies. He is also involved in insurance sales through these agencies in Southbury, CT. 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, employing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Jason Castaldi is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with MassMutual and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing member of Wealth Building LLC, an S-Corp he formed in 2024, and he also works as an insurance agent specializing in life, disability, fixed annuities, and long-term care products. MassMutual Investors Services operates as 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, using firm-approved software and collaborative, annual planning engagements tailored to client goals.

Michele Wyatt is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Lincoln Financial Distributors for 11 years before joining Fisher Investments in 2024. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, investment companies, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management using a centralized investment process that combines quantitative and qualitative research to construct globally diversified portfolios.

Derek Packett is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Assessment Appeals and volunteers with the Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored recommendation reports and ongoing advice focusing on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jennifer Cremin is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she works as part of a team serving affluent individuals focused on long-term wealth accumulation and retirees relying on income from their assets. She specializes in developing personalized wealth management strategies by thoroughly understanding her clients’ financial situations, including assets, liabilities, and portfolio structures. Jennifer has expertise in assisting women who take full responsibility for their finances under various circumstances, such as divorce or widowhood, providing guidance through asset transfers and liquidation. Additionally, she supports clients with retirement transitions by designing strategies to preserve wealth and navigate complex withdrawal options from corporate retirement plans. Jennifer holds a bachelor’s degree in Speech Communication from Ithaca College and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Outside of her professional role, Jennifer contributes to the community by volunteering with youth sports programs. Her personal interests include cooking, golfing, hiking, reading, running, spending time with her family, traveling, and watching movies.

Sarah Welch is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include ten years each at Park Avenue Securities LLC and Guardian Life Insurance Co. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in a family partnership that manages timber sales and real estate in Vermont. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program structures and uses a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios.

Mehdi Azizi is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at VALIC Financial Advisors and People's United Bank. He is also involved in Honey Badger Management Inc., where he serves as a financial advisor. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Patricia Anderson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Merrill since 1994. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a representative on the Branford, Connecticut Town Meeting, participating in local government matters related to her district. 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, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies tailored to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Jeffrey Cole is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Stifel since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, each spanning a decade. Cole is also the owner of a rental property outside of his securities trading hours. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing asset allocation and planning analyses to support client decisions.

John Monaco is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 63 license, and has 26 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes over two decades at Avantax in various advisory and insurance roles, and he also operates an accounting and bookkeeping practice as president of John R. Monaco, CPA PC. Additionally, he is appointed as a health insurance sales representative for MVP Health Care. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, providing access to both affiliated and third-party managers across discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Jorge Dias is a Senior Financial Advisor and First Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Southbury, Connecticut. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2003 and holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jorge speaks both Portuguese and English and is involved with professional organizations including the Knights of Columbus in Middlebury, the LIONS Club of Middlebury, and the Southbury Heritage BNI. Jorge assists a diverse clientele including business owners, families, individuals, retirees, and seniors. He employs the Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Process to help clients identify financial goals, develop strategies, implement appropriate solutions tailored to their risk tolerance and investment objectives, and monitor progress towards financial security. In addition to his work at Merrill Lynch, Jorge works with seniors at a local retirement community, providing him insight into retirement needs. A lifelong resident of Connecticut, Jorge graduated from Central Connecticut State University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems. He is actively involved in his community and enjoys activities such as biking, dancing, gardening, genealogy, spending time with his family, traveling, watching movies, and yoga.

John Atkins is a financial advisor at Cetera with 20 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His career includes roles at ION Investments, Osaic Institutions, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, and Main Street Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is a bass player in two bands, Capricorn and Guy Malone. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm 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 a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, managing over $256 billion in assets.

James Zeller is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Thomaston, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Zeller serves as a corporator for Thomaston Savings Bank, attending biannual meetings. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Benjamin Edwards is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sammons Institutional Group, Jackson National Life Distributors, Mass Mutual Investors Services, MSI Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, and UBS Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm supports a range of investment approaches, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and customized strategies, and maintains significant scale with over 22,800 advisors and $819 billion in discretionary assets under management.

Margaret Arndt is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in several entrepreneurial and consulting ventures, including founding Sage Consulting, Inc. and Conscious Evolution Boston, where she engages in education and authorship. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement 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 investment strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Patrick Naughton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2011 and was previously with Webster Investment Services, Inc. from 1999 to 2007. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by extensive technology and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Kimberly Saja is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise Financial Services since 2019, following roles at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, MML Investors Services, Barnum Financial Group, and Connecticut Children's Medical Center. Kimberly is also involved with Honey Badger Management, an S Corporation connected to her Ameriprise employment. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning and ongoing advice, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party data.

John Holmes is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Woodbury, CT, with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and previously spent eleven years at Bank of America. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals and institutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a national network of more than 23,700 advisors.

William Conner is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked previously at Ameriprise and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of a wellness center with his wife. 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 financial planning and investment services through a large network of advisers, employing various portfolio strategies and advisory platforms.