Paulette Retsinas is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC Institutions, INC. She has worked at Chelsea Groton Savings Bank and infinex Investments, Inc. since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in the distribution of essential oils through Young Living. OSAIC Institutions serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans by providing a range of advisory and brokerage services through customized engagements. The firm’s approach includes both fundamental and technical analysis, asset allocation, and access to alternative investments, with a notable emphasis on primarily non-discretionary assets.

William Lawlor is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Lawlor serves as an uncompensated board member of BH CARE, a nonprofit organization in North Branford, CT. Janney Montgomery Scott is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, and institutional clients, offering brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services through in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Holly Hedde is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at MassMutual Life Insurance, Janney Montgomery Scott, and Merrill. Outside of her advisory work, she assists with property management for a seasonal rental in Stonington, CT. NewEdge Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through a wrap fee program that integrates asset management with financial planning and consulting.

Jean Wilczynski is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor at Savant Wealth Management with 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Exencial Wealth Advisors, LLC for 12 years before joining Savant. Jean serves as Chair of the Finance Council and member of the Investment Committee for Christ the King Catholic Church in Old Lyme, Connecticut, providing volunteer financial oversight. Savant Wealth Management serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management and related services. The firm’s investment approach combines evidence-based asset allocation with actively managed strategies and sub-advised mandates, supported by centralized resources and affiliated accounting, legal, and trust services.

Paul Ferrucci is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2001 and operates The Ferrucci Company, a securities business he founded in 1992. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and back-office support, including trading, technology, compliance, and investment management services.

Richard La Saracina is a financial advisor at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Mohegan Sun and Dodd Stadium. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent appointed with Bankers Life & Casualty, authorized to write Medicare Supplement, annuity, life, health, and long-term care insurance products. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and a mix of fundamental and technical analysis in its investment process.

Patrick Witheril is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC before joining Janney in 2021. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Vice President of the Business Networking International Shoreline East Chapter in Madison, CT. Janney Montgomery Scott is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and multiple wrap/advisory programs.

Samuel Sweitzer is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked at Deloitte and Touche. Sweitzer is also involved in insurance sales and financial advising through Sweitzer Income Planning, a separate business he has operated since 2019. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides a platform-centered approach combining model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services.

Kelly Gorreck is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several First Command entities since 2018, as well as DHPC Technologies prior to that. Gorreck is the owner of KG Services LLC, which serves as the tax and liability protection vehicle for her financial advisory role. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed through a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Glenn Hamler is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. from 2010 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President of Bacon and Hinley Home, a senior living facility in New London, Connecticut. Janney Montgomery Scott is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base and offers a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services, using both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

James Carney is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has led Carney Financial Group as president since 2005 alongside his role at Commonwealth. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad range of managed account programs, third-party asset manager access, and comprehensive adviser support services.

Miles Joyner is a financial advisor at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bankers Life in various capacities since 2024. Prior to his financial services career, he worked in media and marketing roles, including positions at iHeartMedia and Apollo Solution Inc. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and portfolio management aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Michael Allegra is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. He has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at Janney Montgomery Scott and Hans Kissle Company. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, supported by research and a variety of portfolio management options.

Joseph Markim is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Capitol Securities Management, Raymond James Financial Services, and Liberty Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Raquel Torres is a financial advisor at Stifel with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Stifel, she worked in various roles across sectors including education at Chaminade University of Honolulu and real estate with Zillow. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing analyses and guidance for asset allocation, retirement, insurance, and estate planning.

Michael Berling is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual and its affiliates since 2016, and previously spent 15 years at MetLife Securities and Metropolitan Life Insurance. Berling is also the managing partner and owner of Berling & Associates. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as 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 uses software-driven analysis to develop written recommendations and offers specialized planning programs including divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Jacquelin Rossi is a financial advisor with Merrill in Mystic, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she is also employed as a retail associate at TJ Maxx. 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 a variety of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Michael Mondello is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously spent six years with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing a range of model portfolios, research, and technology solutions.

Ryan Pellegrini is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial since 2023 and previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Chelsea Groton Bank. Pellegrini is also involved with Doherty Financial Services, LLC, an investment-related business. 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, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Avery Lacourciere is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation. Avery has two years of industry experience, including time at Delta Wealth Management. Prior to entering the financial industry, Avery worked in education at several schools and at The University of Tampa. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management options.