James Galloway is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research since 2020 and has been involved in public education since 2015. Outside of advising, he is a board member of the Somers Board of Education and the Northern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, and he owns Northern Connecticut Lacrosse, an LLC focused on coaching lacrosse players. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing various platform arrangements and both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies tailored to client objectives.

Tawana Anderson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Gregory Grande is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 30 years of experience in financial services. He joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in February 2000, bringing a broad knowledge base from previous roles in trading, trusts, and advisory firms. In his current role, he helps clients identify, develop, and implement long-term strategies to address personal and business financial needs. His expertise includes a wide range of areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Gregory holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts and a Master's degree focused on finance from Thunderbird School of Global Management. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Gregory is involved in community service as a volunteer for a community sailing program for children and participates with the Wickford Sailing Association. He resides in Windham County with his partner, Sue, and they share five children. His personal interests include health, wellness, travel, skiing, and restoring vintage boats.

Joseph Fortuna is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm employs structured discovery conversations and proprietary planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Barbara Taylor Hatje is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in West Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a Finance Committee Member for St. Pius Roman Catholic Church in Middletown, Connecticut. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools to model potential outcomes for its clients.

John Leonard is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in Hartford, CT, holding the Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2020 and has prior experience at V3 Logistics, FedEx, and the University of Connecticut. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs combining in-house and third-party investment management with customizable portfolio strategies and integrated financial services.

Matthew Bragg is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 1996. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Alexander Stringer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, The Fat Tuna, General Dynamics Electric Boat, Andiamo Italian Restaurant, and Ed Bartelli Inc. 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 supported by research and model portfolios.

William Caruana is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Caruana serves as a board member of the South End Community Center and has contributed to the construction of a new building for the organization. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and financial planning decisions.

Daniel Eberle is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2021 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Raymond James & Associates offers financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm provides non-discretionary advisory services supported by firm research and planning tools, and it also engages in municipal finance and institutional consulting.

Luke Violette is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank since 2022. He previously worked at GYL Financial Synergies, LLC for five years. Outside of his advisory role, he is an active property owner responsible for maintenance and landscaping. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party managers. The firm’s services include portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage, supported by RBC’s capital markets capabilities and affiliated asset managers.

Michael Snow is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Wethersfield, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeting individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, written recommendation reports, supported by a large centralized consulting team and algorithmic automation.

Stephen Strand is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, delivering holistic, goal-based analyses across a broad range of planning topics without discretionary portfolio management.

Jessica Hendrickson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of experience at the firm and holds a Series 66 designation. She is based in Hartford, CT, and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers financial plans using structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Guillermo Robles is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Janney Montgomery Scott, Merrill, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Nicolas Piscitelli is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2011. He specializes in advising executives, business owners, individuals, and their families on financial strategies, banking, and retirement planning. His role includes providing proactive communication and acting as a liaison between clients and the extensive financial advisory resources available through his team. With over a decade of experience, Nicolas focuses on areas such as corporate executive services, education planning, executive and equity compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, small business strategies, and supporting women and wealth. His approach centers on building long-term relationships and helping clients achieve financial independence while managing risk in wealth transitions. Nicolas earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Financial Management with a minor in accounting from Salve Regina University, where he was a four-year letter winner for the football team. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Nicolas resides in Wethersfield, Connecticut with his wife, two children, and their two dogs. He has been recognized by Forbes in their 2024 "Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors Best-in-State" list.

Michael Tangney is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for Rick's Place, a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service, providing written Recommendation Reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Seth Diamond is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates since 2025. He previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC from 2013 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he coordinates a monthly Investor's Business Daily meetup in Hartford and plays bass in a local rock band. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations through both non-discretionary advisory relationships and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Robert Caiaze is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and City National Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on multiple nonprofit boards and committees, including Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts, where he chairs the investment committee. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and nonprofits. The firm offers tailored advisory programs and portfolio management services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Jeffrey Leone is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2012, currently serving as a financial advisor in Glastonbury, CT. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendations, emphasizing the use of Ameriprise-managed accounts and algorithmic automation overseen by dedicated committees.