Antonio Alves is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in West Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wealth Enhancement Group, Triad Advisors, KeyBank, and Prudential. He has also been involved with Artistic Demos LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Jared Kahn is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients and their advisors to develop financial plans tailored to their specific circumstances, priorities, and goals. He has been with Fidelity Investments in various roles since 2023, including Relationship Manager and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, Jared worked as a Financial Representative at PFS Investments from 2021 to 2023. His professional experience centers around financial planning and client relationship management. Outside of his professional work, Jared has personal interests that include baseball, beach activities, fitness, football, and golf.

Dominic Schioppo Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in disability, life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. 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 emphasizes collaborative, goal-oriented planning using firm-approved analytical tools, with a broad range of investment and insurance solutions offered through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Spencer Langweil Sr is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. His background includes roles at several hospitality and educational institutions prior to joining LPL Financial. 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 various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research.

Ryan Naser is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wallingford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for six years before joining LPL Financial, where he has been since 2022. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in software sales through a separate business venture. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, supported by model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Vincent Thompson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior roles include positions at ParPlus Partners, Crito Capital, Foreside Fund Services, and Welton Investment Partners. 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 model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Oliveros Pipkin is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Mass Mutual since 2018. Prior to his advisory role, he served in the Army for six years and was involved with Lucky Taco and Red Robin. He is also an independent insurance agent selling fixed insurance products. 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, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of programs including wrap and money-manager options as well as educational seminars.

Arthur Sullivan Sr. is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2026. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for 11 years. He serves on the investment and finance committee of the American School for the Deaf. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and tools, delivering tailored recommendations through a network of financial advisors.

Sharon Alleman is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, and has 18 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of incorporators for the iQuilt Plan, an urban design initiative in downtown Hartford that connects local cultural and historic assets. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm employs proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor financial plans and portfolio strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Neill Sachdev is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America since 2018 and has been with Merrill since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Civitan Club of Windsor, a charitable organization, where he serves on a committee focused on winding down the nonprofit. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Brochu is a Series 63-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Farmington, CT, bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1994 and has operated R.G.B. Financial since 1984. Brochu serves on the Town of Farmington Municipal Employees Pension Plan Retirement Board and is involved in tax preparation through RGB Tax Services LLC, a business he operates. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Gary Tasillo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Farmington, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 40 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor firms since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Tunxis Wealth Management, which focuses on health and life insurance, long-term care insurance, and fixed annuities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, comprehensive financial planning, and utilizes model portfolios and research to support diversified investment strategies.

Timothy Gibson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in West Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2018, he worked with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors from 2009 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he plays in a musical group as an independent contractor. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, employing a range of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and sub-advisers.

William Struss is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual, joining in 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Orion Portfolio Solutions, Brinker Capital, JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, JPMorgan Securities LLC, and Fidelity Investments Institutional Services Company, Inc. MassMutual 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, using firm-approved software and collaborative planning processes.

Diane Brett is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2011 and has been involved with American Eagle Credit Union since 2008, where she also provides financial and investment advice to members and non-members. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide through a 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 consulting services.

Marc Dynder is a CFP® and ChFC® with 26 years of experience in financial advisory. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving in Southington, CT. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in community activities including serving on the Southington Conservation Commission and Open Space Committee, and acting as an assistant coach for the Southington Youth Wrestling Club. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized recommendation reports. As a large institutional firm, it offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Tyler Allen is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Enterprise Holdings, Target, and Bryant University. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts, utilizing internal and third-party managers.

Trevor Glasgow is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The Horton Team, which specializes in providing tailored financial solutions to clients. Since beginning his career with The Horton Team in 2013, Trevor has gained over a decade of experience assisting individuals, families, and businesses in managing their financial complexities. His expertise includes corporate benefits, executive services, retirement planning, portfolio management, and legacy planning. Trevor holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut School of Business and has earned several professional designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He works extensively with both public and private companies, managing defined contribution and benefit plans, equity compensation, deferred compensation, health savings accounts, and fiduciary services. Outside of his professional role, Trevor resides in West Hartford, Connecticut, with his wife and two sons. He supports UConn Husky Athletics and enjoys engaging in activities such as tennis, golf, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. He and his family are active members of their local community.

Derek Mazzarella is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Glastonbury, CT. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 16 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he is an author and a seminar speaker. LPL Financial serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management and utilizes research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Kevin Flynn is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Glastonbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hammond Iles Wealth Advisors, Ceros Financial Services, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and investment solutions tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds.