John Stalega is the principal of JGS Wealth Management, LLC in Colchester, CT, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license with 15 years of industry experience. He has operated his CPA and financial planning practice since 2005, providing tax preparation and accounting services to individuals and small businesses. His accounting practice occasionally offers investment advice as an incidental service. JGS Wealth Management provides ongoing portfolio advisory and comprehensive financial planning for individual clients, emphasizing Modern Portfolio Theory and passive investment strategies. The firm uses broadly diversified equity and fixed-income allocations, often employing third-party portfolio managers for portfolio construction and oversight.

Leslie White is a CFA® charterholder with 25 years of industry experience. He has been the sole advisor at Troika Investment Advisors, LLC since 2000. Troika Investment Advisors is a fee-only registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management and limited-scope consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term “growth at a reasonable price” equity style combined with a bond-ladder approach, managing accounts individually with an emphasis on fundamental analysis and low turnover.

Steven Bokoff is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a partner at Goldblatt Bokoff LLC, a certified public accounting firm. He has been involved with CDM Financial Counseling Services, doing business as Thames Financial Management, since 1996. Thames Financial Management provides portfolio management and investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, serving both high-net-worth and non-HNW clients. The firm manages approximately $315 million in assets and employs a long-term, fundamental analysis-based investment approach that includes option strategies and regular portfolio reviews.

Andrew Sawyer is a CFA® charterholder with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Thames Financial Management since 2018 and previously spent seven years at First Manhattan Co. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and operator of Preston Ridge Vineyard, a farm winery. Thames Financial Management provides portfolio management and investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm serves both high-net-worth and non-HNW clients, managing approximately $315 million in assets with an investment approach that emphasizes fundamental analysis, long-term buy-and-hold strategies, diversification, and option strategies to enhance returns or adjust equity exposure.

Kenneth Silva Ballard is a financial advisor with First Affirmative Financial Network LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Communitas Financial Planning PBC, Summit Financial, LLC, and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. Outside of finance, he is the owner and operator of Chef Pro Life, a restaurant consulting and training business. First Affirmative Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, estates, nonprofits, and retirement plans nationwide, managing approximately $956 million in assets through 14 advisors. The firm focuses on values-aligned and faith-based investing, integrating ESG analysis with traditional asset allocation and offering proprietary impact solutions and stewardship services.

Kevin O'Connor is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Navy Federal Investment Services since 2016 and previously worked at Infinex Investments, Inc. from 2012 to 2016. Navy Federal Investment Services primarily serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union, individual investors, and trusts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and an automated ETF-based Digital Investor product. The firm utilizes model portfolios managed by third-party firms and provides account monitoring, rebalancing, and optional tax and impact overlay services.

Jason Pueschel is a financial advisor at Saxony Capital Management, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior roles include positions at Patrick Capital Markets, Money Concepts Capital Corp., and Preferred Capital Securities. Outside of his advisory work, Pueschel manages Alternative Tax Management, LLC, a tax preparation and accounting business, and serves as fund manager for private placement funds including AWM Clean Energy Fund, LLC. Saxony Capital Management provides portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm’s multi-team model includes 38 advisors and employs diverse investment methods such as fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, along with discretionary asset management and third-party advisory services.

William Anderson is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Brookwood Investment Group. He has held positions at several firms including Belpointe Asset Management and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Brookwood Insurance Group, focusing on fixed insurance sales. Brookwood Investment Group is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing over $1 billion for more than 3,000 clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and affiliated service platforms.

Jeffrey Sullivan is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Hightower Securities and HighTower Advisors LLC since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director for AIM HOUSE and Bridge Entertainment without compensation. Hightower Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management through an Advisor Directed wrap program, utilizing proprietary fundamental and quantitative analysis along with a range of investment vehicles and sub-advisory resources.

Christian Thomas is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Creative Planning, LLC, where he has worked since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Lockton Investment Advisors and USI Advisors. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning–led investment process that incorporates low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and supplemental approaches such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting, supported by affiliated legal, trust, and retirement plan service businesses.

Leo Goodin is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. for 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Taxes Plus Wealth Management Inc., a tax preparation and planning firm for individuals and small businesses. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party investment managers, and multiple managed account solutions utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Xerxes Nabong is a financial advisor at United Planners' Financial Services of America with 20 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. His career includes roles at Greenwich Partners, LLC and PXP LLC, and he has been involved in entrepreneurial ventures such as operating escape room businesses in Virginia. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan services, and brokerage solutions through a network of 477 independent advisors. The firm employs an open-architecture platform with multiple custodians and third-party managers, primarily managing non-discretionary assets.

Bruno Simonetti is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Investment Management Services LLC, Prudential Insurance Company of America, GWFS Equities, Inc., and VOYA Financial Advisors. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasize long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.

Roosevelt Terry is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. and Empower Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a silent partner in a film production company, Ryder Gang Records. Key Investment Services LLC offers wrap-fee advisory programs and model-driven investment options to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charities, corporations, and small businesses. The firm operates primarily through non-discretionary, model-based wrap programs and is affiliated with KeyBank/KeyCorp, which develops the model suites used in several of its programs.

Frank Loria is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including GWFS Equities, Prudential Investment Management Services, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Santander Securities, and Santander Bank. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily for employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm offers an integrated service model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Eric Alarcon Fierro is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America, where he served as a Relationship Manager for five years. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through various managed advice programs and investment education services. The firm utilizes proprietary software and model portfolios developed by Morningstar Investment Management, focusing on asset allocation and retirement guidance for a broad client base.

Lazarus Regueiro is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Advised Assets Group, LLC, GWFS Equities, Inc., McIntosh Tax and Asset Management Group, LLC, and Craig James Financial Services, LLC. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm employs an integrated service model linked to Empower’s administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing in its financial planning approach.

Philip Parker is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Bolton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Gwfs Equities, Inc., The Prudential Insurance Company of America, KeyBank, and United Bank. Outside of his advising work, he serves as treasurer for Trail Life USA Troop 1635 in Newington, CT. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily for employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm operates through an integrated model aligned with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing in its financial planning services.

James Thomas is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, INC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 43 years of industry experience. Since 2013, he has been associated with infinex Investments, Inc. Osaic Institutions serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis, and provides access to alternative investments and lending solutions through platforms such as CAIS and CapitalHub.

Steven Ayer is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors in Norwich, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Hightower Advisors since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as chairman of the board for Farmers Cow Development Corp., assisting with strategic planning and a crowdfunding campaign to expand the franchise nationally. Hightower Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management through an advisor-directed wrap program and access to various managers and advisory services, utilizing a combination of fundamental and quantitative analysis, multiple asset classes, and ongoing portfolio monitoring.