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.

Perry Brown is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Mass Mutual Investors Services. His prior experience includes roles at Valley Financial Management, Valley National Bank, Arvest Wealth Management, Raymond James Financial Services, and others. He serves as Treasurer and board member of the Litchfield Historical Society, where he handles monthly financial reporting. 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, and charitable organizations. The firm structures financial planning as annual, collaborative engagements that include detailed client analysis and written recommendations.

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.

Benjamin Stephens is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2024, he worked at GWFS Equities, Inc. for three years and Shamrock Companies for 23 years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Sean Drinan is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Dream Big Basketball LLC, where he gives basketball lessons and conducts training camps. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, using forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and planning.

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.

Stephen Carlo is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and is registered with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked for over two decades at Securities America Advisors, Inc. He serves as a co-trustee on a family revocable trust, acting as a tie breaker in decision-making when necessary. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, through a large network of affiliated financial advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with investment strategies that utilize asset-allocation tools, risk assessment, and automated rebalancing across various asset classes.

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.

Marilyn Zarkos is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at M&T Bank, Citizens Securities, Inc., Edward Jones, and Macy’s. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationally. The firm provides various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

Gregg Desmarais is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2024, he worked at TD Bank N.A. and TD Private Client Wealth LLC for eight years. Desmarais serves as a school council member for Southwick Regional School and is a partner in a wealth management firm in Avon, CT. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

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.

Jaime Mcauliffe is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fisher Investments since 2017 and previously was with Voya Financial Advisors and Voya Financial from 2014 to 2017. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm utilizes a centralized Investment Policy Committee to construct diversified portfolios and employs tax-aware strategies and defensive tactics to manage risk and positioning.

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.

Patricio Ortiz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with various J.P. Morgan entities since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients maintain final decision authority.

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.