Julia Cavallo is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been working since 2024. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2017, holding several roles including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Julia collaborates closely with individuals and families to co-create personalized financial plans that align with their goals and family values. Throughout her career, Julia has focused on fostering trusted relationships and providing ongoing guidance to help clients prepare for significant life milestones and transitions. Her approach centers on understanding clients' priorities to assist them in navigating their financial journeys with confidence. Outside of her professional work, Julia has interests in baseball, football, pilates, and skiing.

Daniel Dionne is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has held prior roles at Prudential Investment Management Services, Global Portfolio Strategies, Inc., and GWFS Equities, Inc. Dionne has also operated as a self-employed advisor. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, retirement-plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, offering both proprietary and third-party model strategies tailored to client objectives.

Kara Sherman is a CFP® designated financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, based in Glastonbury, CT. She has 23 years of industry experience and has worked with Riversource Distributors, Inc. since 2007. Ameriprise Financial Services serves individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Andrea Martin is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and its predecessor, Merrill Lynch, since 1984. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Peter Murphy is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 44 years of industry experience to his role. He specializes in areas such as college education planning, employee financial health, and retirement income, developing personalized financial strategies to help clients pursue their long-term goals. Peter holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and a Master's Degree from Trinity College. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, Peter enjoys spending time with his family and friends, reading and writing history, playing tennis and golf, and traveling with his wife.

Taylor Webber is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Their work history includes roles at several firms and institutions, including the University of Maryland and Suffield Public Schools. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diverse investment products and model portfolios.

Amanda Benecchi is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2013. She holds the Series 66 designation and operates out of Avon, CT. 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 through a nationwide network of 23,701 advisors and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Thomas Pringle is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Avon, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and over 43 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and previously worked at Mutual Service Corporation for seven years. Pringle serves as co-trustee in a fiduciary capacity managing a client account on a non-discretionary basis. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Elisa Stark Rifkin is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving in Glastonbury, CT. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates Elisa Stark-Rifkin Coaching, a consulting business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Neil Holt is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in West Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, he worked for 15 years with the Amity Regional School District #5. He also manages an advisory business through Common Sense Holdings, LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written recommendation reports that address income strategies, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawals. The firm combines research and modeling with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice.

Lynn Denucci is a financial advisor with Merrill in West Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 33 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 1993 and Bank of America since 2009. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Scott Reed is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2021 and was previously with Voya Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2021. Outside of financial services, Reed owns Glastonbury Sports Photography, where he photographs youth sporting events. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform.

J. Brendan Wood is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2007 to 2023 before joining LPL Financial in 2023. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Manjur Chowdhury is a Client Experience Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works with clients to understand their current financial situations and introduces them to solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. Manjur holds a Bachelor's Degree from Daffodil International University. He aims to help clients uncover what matters to them and their families in order to create strategies to pursue their financial goals.

Joshua Opdenbrouw is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Big Y and Price Chopper Supermarkets. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual planning relationships using firm-approved software and emphasizes investment categories and strategies in its recommendations.

Matthew Marques is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of advising, he is the sole owner of a rental property business in Connecticut. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans.

Stephen Anagnostou is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Newington, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, Barnum Financial Group, and MSI Financial Services. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Frank Longobardi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Glastonbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Somerset Wealth Strategies, LLC for 16 years, where he was involved in selling fixed insurance products and served as a registered investment advisor. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing a broad range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools, with oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Sean Navin is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who focuses on constructing stock investment portfolios and helping individuals develop appropriate investment allocations. He works closely with clients to understand their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals, providing personalized advice on general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. Sean’s expertise spans a variety of client focus areas including college and education planning, employee benefits, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, institutional investment consulting, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. He emphasizes the importance of controlling portfolio risk and creating detailed financial plans tailored to each client’s unique needs. Sean holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Trinity College. He also offers clients access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Outside of his professional work, Sean enjoys music, reading, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Lauren Gotay is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2018, she worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley & Co., Incorporated for nearly a decade. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services supported by a range of portfolio management strategies and affiliated research.