Aaron Schroeder is the sole advisor at Farmingbury Financial Services, LLC in Wolcott, CT. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 26 years of industry experience, having worked at Farmingbury Financial Services since 1990. In addition to his advisory role, he is a Connecticut licensed insurance producer. Farmingbury Financial Services provides personalized financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm follows an efficient market philosophy using Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing asset allocation and periodic rebalancing, and often refers clients to third-party advisers while maintaining primarily non-discretionary oversight.

Robert Bleeck is the principal of Bleeck Financial Management, Inc. in Carmel, CA, with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and is also a Certified Public Accountant, maintaining an active accounting practice alongside his advisory work. Bleeck has been with his firm since 1982. Bleeck Financial Management, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and pension plans. The firm combines CPA services with portfolio management, employing multiple analytical approaches and managing discretionary accounts primarily through Charles Schwab.

Robert Swigert is a financial advisor at Goodstead with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Tyr Partners LP, Cityblock Health, Inc., and Brandon Point Industries, Inc. Swigert is also an adjunct lecturer in Finance and Economics at Columbia Business School and SUNY Maritime College. Goodstead provides investment management and financial planning services to individual investors, trusts, foundations, endowments, estates, nonprofit organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a risk-budgeting framework that balances lower-risk and higher-risk strategies, combining quantitative models and fundamental analysis to manage accounts, often on a discretionary basis.

Nathaniel Burne is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience. He is the principal at Burne Financial Concepts, LLC, an independent advisory firm he has led since 2018. Prior to that, he worked for a decade at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Burne serves as treasurer for the Watertown Volunteer Fire Department. Burne Financial Concepts manages approximately $113.7 million for about 144 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, emphasizing customized, primarily long-term portfolios that utilize low-cost diversified mutual funds and ETFs alongside selected individual securities.

David Rioux is the sole advisor at Rioux & Company, LLC, an independent firm based in Burlington, CT. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience, having led his firm since 1996. Rioux & Company LLC provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, qualified retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and charitable organizations. The firm constructs portfolios using a range of instruments and employs derivative strategies with client consent, applying modern portfolio theory alongside fundamental and technical analysis.

James Thibault is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Barron Financial Group, LLP since 2006 and previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Thibault serves on the investment committee of the Community Foundation of Northwest Connecticut and holds leadership roles in local nonprofits, including President of the Goshen Land Trust and Vice President of the Torrington Historical Society. Barron Financial Group, LLP advises individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities with personalized financial planning and portfolio management services. The firm employs tactical and strategic asset allocation, capital preservation, and a proprietary momentum-based Active Asset Allocation system tailored to client-specific goals and restrictions.

Benjamin Edmund is a financial advisor at Pasnau Investment Management, Inc. He holds a Series 65 credential and has been with Pasnau since 2023. He also operates 1610 Capital, a short-term equities trading business for firm capital only, and runs Cronk Studios, a web design agency specializing in online stores for small businesses on Shopify. Pasnau Investment Management provides discretionary investment management and advisory services to individual and high net worth clients, managing approximately $114 million across about 203 accounts. The firm’s approach is client-specific, utilizing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with an emphasis on asset allocation and buy-and-hold strategies.

Jack Nicklis is a CPA and financial advisor with Rioux & Company, LLC, an independent firm based in Burlington, CT. He has 13 years of industry experience and has operated a sole proprietorship in public accounting since 2013. Rioux & Company provides discretionary portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as qualified retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of investment instruments and derivative strategies, applying modern portfolio theory alongside fundamental and technical analysis, with client accounts reviewed at least twice annually.

Sandra Thibault is a financial advisor with Barron Financial Group, LLP, holding a Series 65 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments from 2012 to 2017 and has been with Barron Financial Group since 2010. Barron Financial Group advises individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan advisory, and financial planning services, using strategies such as tactical and strategic asset allocation and an Active Asset Allocation approach based on proprietary momentum-based models.

Pablo Rossetti is a financial advisor at Rioux & Company, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Rioux & Company since 2007. Outside of advisory work, he manages two multifamily buildings as a property manager. Rioux & Company provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a diversified investment approach incorporating equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and derivative strategies, with portfolio reviews at least biannually.

John Seagrave Jr. is a CFP® with nine years of experience in financial advising at Barron Financial Group, LLP. Prior to joining Barron Financial Group in 2017, he worked with UConn Athletics for three years. He serves as president and board member of the Burlington Chamber of Commerce and holds board positions with the Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce and the Northwest Community Bank Foundation. Barron Financial Group advises individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with retirement plan advisory and financial planning services. The firm employs a range of strategies including tactical and strategic asset allocation and an active momentum-based asset allocation system.

Paul Stancs is a financial advisor at Sandhill Investment Management with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Fisher Investments from 2013 to 2020. Sandhill Investment Management serves individual and high-net-worth investors, institutions, retirement plans, and trusts, offering portfolio management, model delivery for UMA programs, sub-advisory services, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s research-driven investment process focuses on fundamental analysis and long-term equity positions, and it provides access to alternative investments for accredited clients.

Jordan Brandon is a financial advisor with Blue Jean Financial LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Blue Jean Financial in 2024, he worked at Thrivent Investment Management Inc. from 2018 to 2024 and at Autumn Transport Inc. from 2013 to 2017. He is also a licensed insurance agent, spending part of his time on insurance sales and implementation. Blue Jean Financial LLC is a seven-person team providing discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, nonprofits, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $95 million across about 284 client relationships, offering customized portfolios with a long-term orientation that incorporates both fundamental and technical analysis.

Guy Ule is a financial advisor at Wellington Shields & Co., LLC with 53 years of industry experience. He has been with Wellington Shields since 2009 and has worked at Shields & Company since 2000. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and brokerage services to individuals, corporations, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $470.9 million across about 514 client relationships and employs a variety of investment methods, including fundamental and technical analysis, options strategies, and third-party manager selection.

Thomas Barnes Jr. is a financial advisor with The Patriot Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Securities America Inc., Riverside Wealth Management, and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. He serves as chairman of the City of Bristol Retirement Board and holds board and treasury roles with the Central CT Chamber of Commerce and The West Cemetery Association. The Patriot Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized portfolio management and employs a range of investment strategies and asset types, managing approximately $2.4 billion across 37 advisors.

Jill Brandon is a financial advisor at The Patriot Financial Group, LLC with 32 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her prior experience includes roles at Cetera Financial Specialists, Riverside Wealth Management, Securities America, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Robert Hensley and Associates. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved as a riding instructor at Spirithorse Therapeutic Riding Center and serves on the investment committee of the Chrysalis Center, a nonprofit organization. The Patriot Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized portfolio management using a variety of securities and analytical methods, with quarterly reviews and access to institutional platforms and third-party managers.

Michael Lodsin Jr. is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at firms including TIAA, The Hartford, and SVB Wealth LLC. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and pension plans. The firm combines risk- and outcomes-based asset allocation with discretionary and non-discretionary management and utilizes both fundamental and quantitative analysis, supported by its affiliation with a bank holding company.

Jason Fedak is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Core Planning in New Milford, CT, where he has worked since 2021. He has five years of experience in the financial industry and concurrently serves as a Physician Assistant at New Milford Hospital, a role he has held since 2018. Prior to joining Core Planning, he worked in emergency and urgent care settings for over a decade. Core Planning provides fee-based financial planning and wealth management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing a mix of in-house advice, third-party money managers, and model portfolios.

Daniel Jonker is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Summit in 2022, he worked at Fieldpoint Private Securities, LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank. He also refers clients to Fieldpoint Private Bank for banking services. Summit Financial, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a combination of discretionary managed portfolios and advisor-directed programs across multiple platforms, managing approximately $15 billion in client assets.

Jeffrey Davis is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Bristol, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities since 2013 and has been an insurance agent with various carriers since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as a soccer coach with the Bristol Soccer Club. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporations, pension plans, and banking institutions. The firm offers asset management, third-party manager recommendations, and financial planning, employing a diversified investment approach primarily through mutual funds and ETFs.