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.

Youxi Liu is a CFP® and PFS™ associated with Upstart Wealth Management, LLC, with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Upstart, Liu worked at Paradigm Wealth, Inc. and Federmann Financial Advisors Inc. Outside of advisory work, Liu engages in independent consulting for software, education, tax, and other professional service providers. Upstart Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and optional tax preparation services. The firm manages approximately $386 million across 91 client households and employs customized investment strategies that include separately managed accounts, ETFs, and, for select clients, equity derivatives and borrowing within accounts.

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.

Kevin O'Connor is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC who holds a Series 66 designation and has 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Navy Federal Investment Services and affiliated entities since 2016, and previously with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. from 2014 to 2016. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union and other clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services. The firm employs managed advisory programs utilizing third-party portfolio managers and provides both discretionary and automated investment options.

Jason Pueschel is a financial advisor with Saxony Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Patrick Capital Markets, Money Concepts Capital Corp., and Preferred Capital Securities, LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he manages a tax preparation and accounting platform through Alternative Tax Management, LLC. Saxony Capital Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm operates a multi-team model with 38 advisors and employs a range of investment approaches including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, offering discretionary asset management alongside financial planning and consulting.

William Anderson is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Brookwood Investment Group. He has previously worked at Redwood Private Wealth LLC, Belpointe Asset Management, and LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Brookwood Insurance Group, an affiliated insurance business. Brookwood Investment Group serves individual investors, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm customizes portfolios using a range of strategies and maintains a network of proprietary partner offices alongside multiple affiliated businesses, managing over $1.25 billion in assets as of the end of 2025.

John Frigeri is a financial advisor at Madison Partners with 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Voya Financial Advisors for 12 years. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Madison Partners provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services to a diverse client base, using a customized, primarily long-term investment approach that incorporates ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, fixed income, and alternatives.

William Evans is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC and previously worked at Bank of America Private Bank for 13 years. Gateway Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a mix of low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and independent managers using both fundamental and technical analysis.

Jeffrey Sullivan is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors in Norwich, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Hightower Securities, LLC 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 provides investment advisory and planning services to a wide range of individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers along with proprietary research and various investment vehicles.

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 with United Planners' Financial Services of America, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been associated with United Planners since 2016 and is also involved with Greenwich Partners, LLC and PXP LLC. Outside of advisory work, he has been active in real estate sales and property management through his ownership roles in related entities. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm delivers advisory and brokerage services through independent representatives and employs a variety of custodians and third-party managers to implement client strategies.

Bruno Simonetti is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including GWFS Equities, Prudential Investment Management Services, Prudential Insurance Company of America, 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 certain IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s approach emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing, delivered through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Frank Loria is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Gwfs Equities, Inc., Prudential Investment Management Services LLC, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Santander Securities, LLC, and Santander Bank, NA. 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 focus on long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates.

Lazarus Regueiro is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with six years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His work history includes roles at Advised Assets Group, LLC, GWFS Equities, Inc., McIntosh Tax and Asset Management Group, LLC, Craig James Financial Services, LLC, and Stony Brook University. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s integrated service model emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Philip Parker is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 14 years of experience in the industry. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Prudential Investment Management Services, KeyBank, and United Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for Trail Life USA Troop 1635 in Newington, CT. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain retail brokerage clients. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

James Thomas is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 43 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Infinex Investments, Inc., Harvest Capital Advisors, LLC, and New England Securities. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments and lending solutions, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure and a distinctive model that emphasizes firm supervision and client choice over discretionary authority.

Steven Ayer is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors in Norwich, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley for one year before joining Hightower in 2010. Outside of advisory work, he serves as chairman of the board for Farmers Cow Development Corp., a company planning to franchise retail food stores nationally. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across various investment vehicles, and supports offerings including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and retirement plan consulting.