Mark Broderick is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Apella Wealth. His prior roles include five years at Iron Horse Wealth Management and earlier positions at McGraw Hill and Vector Marketing. Apella Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance company clients. The firm employs a largely model-driven, quantitative investment approach, integrating proprietary optimization, third-party models, and various technology platforms to manage portfolios and client relationships.

Matthew Landon is a CFA® charterholder with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Bradley, Foster & Sargent Inc. His prior experience includes roles at Napatree Capital LLC, LPL Financial, LLC, and Commonwealth Financial Network. Landon serves on the boards of several educational and media organizations, including Veritas Prep Charter School and New England Public Media, and holds leadership positions such as president of the Longmeadow Boys Lacrosse Association and GammaRoad Capital Partners. Bradley, Foster & Sargent, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning for individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutions, managing over $9 billion in assets. The firm emphasizes individualized asset allocation and a capital-preservation first approach, utilizing a blend of fundamental and technical analysis to pursue growth at reasonable prices, and uniquely serves both individual clients and pooled investment vehicles.

Brian Pon is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience. He currently works at Apella Wealth and previously spent 26 years with Financial Connections Group, Inc. Apella Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance company clients. The firm employs a largely model-driven and quantitative investment approach, incorporating factor-based equity strategies and duration- and credit-focused fixed-income allocations, while also integrating third-party technology and sub-advisors in its portfolio management.

Penny Schmidt is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Apella Wealth. She previously worked at Iron Horse Wealth Management and COUNTRY Capital Management Company. Outside of financial advising, Penny is a health coach and serves as treasurer for the National Association of Women Business Owners, Iowa Chapter. Apella Wealth serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance companies. The firm employs a model-driven, quantitative investment approach and offers a range of services including discretionary management, financial planning, and held-away portfolio advice.

Thaddeus Welch is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at St. Germain Investment Management since 2015. He previously worked at St. Germain Securities, Inc. from 2015 to 2024. St. Germain Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individual investors, high net worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a model-based asset allocation approach that combines quantitative and qualitative analysis and integrates personalized financial planning into its advisory services.

Matthew Bushnell is a financial advisor with CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Before joining CliftonLarsonAllen, he worked at Gillette Ridge Golf Course and Siena College, among other roles. CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors provides wealth advisory and asset management services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate and institutional clients, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach using model portfolios, third-party managed programs, mutual funds, ETFs, and selective private placements, combining fiduciary advisory services with broker-dealer and insurance activities.

Mark Barkasy is a financial advisor with St. Bernard Financial Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Embark Financial and Insurance Partners, LLC, and Invest Financial Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, Barkasy serves as a track official at Manchester High School. St. Bernard Financial Services serves individuals, families, small businesses, trusts, and estates, offering investment advisory and brokerage services including portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a long-term, conservative growth strategy with tactical asset allocation and typically maintains collaborative, largely non-discretionary client relationships.

Kristina Wolff Singh is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wolff Wealth Advisors since 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a volunteer board member for Woman of Wonder, a nonprofit that raises funds for college scholarships benefiting single mothers and women raised by single mothers. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of advisory representatives. The firm’s approach emphasizes diversified, goal-based portfolios with active monitoring and rebalancing, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers.

Richard Bleser is a financial advisor at St. Germain Investment Management with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with St. Germain since 2015. St. Germain Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individual investors, high net worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs model-based asset allocation utilizing both quantitative and qualitative analysis, focusing on long-term investment strategies with continuous portfolio monitoring.

Jill Hollander is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Financial Connections for 32 years before joining Apella Wealth in 2026. Apella Wealth serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance companies. The firm uses a largely model-driven, quantitative investment approach and integrates various proprietary and third-party tools to manage portfolios and accommodate held-away assets.

Carter Easley is a financial advisor at Apella Wealth with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Apella Wealth, he held roles at PBMares Wealth Management LLC and Unum Insurance Company. Apella Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance company clients. The firm employs a model-driven, quantitative investment approach with a focus on factor-based equity strategies and fixed-income allocations, and it integrates proprietary and third-party technology to manage portfolios and accommodate held-away assets.

Jeffrey Euting is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with CGN Advisors, LLC since 2015 and previously worked at Pinnacle Investment Management Inc and Stewardship Capital. CGN Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, pension plans, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, globally diversified investment approach that integrates asset allocation with Modern Portfolio Theory, core-plus-satellite, and active management strategies.

Ian Green is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Greenlight Retirement Plan Consultants and Voya Financial Partners. He is a board member of the CFA Hartford Society, where he helps plan and oversee member activities and educational opportunities. Gateway Wealth Partners provides financial planning, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and qualified employee benefit plans. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation using primarily low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities or Independent Managers as appropriate.

Matthew Di Battista is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor at Apella Wealth with two years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at SS&C Technologies and Western New England University. Apella Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance company clients. The firm employs a model-driven and quantitative investment approach, offering a range of solutions such as discretionary and non-discretionary management, separately managed accounts, held-away portfolio advice, and automated advisory services.

Nancy Barnwell is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Manchester, CT, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 17 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Prudential Investment Management Services, Empower, and Principal Life Insurance Company. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary, wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates third-party methodologies with proprietary models and is affiliated with the Principal Financial Group family, providing access to a range of proprietary financial products and services.

Seth Hoffman is a financial advisor at Apella Wealth with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously spent 22 years at American Investment Services, Inc. Apella Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance companies. The firm employs a largely model-driven and quantitative approach to investment management, offering a range of solutions such as discretionary and non-discretionary management, separately managed accounts, financial planning, and automated advisory options.

Paul Marchese is a financial advisor with St. Germain Investment Management in Springfield, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at D.J. St. Germain Co., Inc. since 2002 and was also affiliated with St. Germain Securities, Inc. from 2002 until its FINRA registration withdrawal in 2024. St. Germain Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, high net worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs model-based asset allocation combining quantitative and qualitative analysis, with an emphasis on long-term investment strategies and continuous portfolio monitoring.

Mary Ellen Deroche is a financial advisor at Apella Wealth with 10 years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 credential. She previously worked at Barker Financial Group Inc. and currently serves as Trustee of a family trust. Apella Wealth serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance companies, using a model-driven, quantitative investment approach combined with various portfolio management strategies and technology integrations.

Addison Pock is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Apella Wealth and has previously worked at PBMares Wealth Management, LLC and PBMARES LLP. Apella Wealth serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance companies. The firm employs a model-driven, quantitative investment approach and offers a variety of solutions such as discretionary and non-discretionary management, separately managed accounts, and automated advisory services.

Phillip Calandra is a financial advisor at Apella Wealth with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked at several firms including Retirement Wealth Advisors, Inc., Calandra Financial, LLC, and Planmember Securities Corporation. Apella Wealth serves a diverse range of clients such as individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance companies. The firm uses a model-driven, quantitative investment approach and offers a variety of services including discretionary and non-discretionary management, separately managed accounts, financial planning, and automated advisory options.