Douglas Kartsen is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of industry experience. He currently serves at Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC and has operated DAK Financial Services, LLC since 2016. In addition to his advisory roles, he is a sole proprietor insurance agent offering fixed insurance, annuities, and various health-related insurance products. Fortis Capital Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other advisers. The firm provides customized portfolio management and financial planning through a variety of investment strategies, including passive, active, tactical, and ESG-oriented options, with $1.615 billion in discretionary assets under management as of the end of 2025.

Salvatore Motta is a financial advisor at Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at LPL Financial and National Planning Corporation. He provides investment advisory services through Gateway Wealth Partners, an independent registered investment advisor firm. Gateway Wealth Partners offers financial planning, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and qualified employee benefit plans. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation using primarily low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities or Independent Managers when appropriate.

David Connelly Jr. is a financial advisor with Artura Wealth, LLC and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 28 years of industry experience, including over 30 years as CEO and manager of Symmetry Partners, LLC, an RIA where he leads strategic direction and oversees investment portfolios. Prior to joining Artura Wealth, he worked at Apella Capital, LLC. Artura Wealth, LLC is a newly registered investment adviser providing discretionary portfolio management primarily for pooled or institutional investment programs, as well as individuals and organizations. The firm employs model portfolios based on modern portfolio theory, tailoring allocations to clients’ risk tolerance, time horizon, and objectives.

Anthony Beaulieu is a financial advisor with Symmetry Partners and holds a Series 65 designation. He joined Symmetry Partners in 2023 and has prior experience working at Uvoice USA and Farmington Public Schools. Before his advisory career, he was a full-time student for three years. Symmetry Partners provides investment management services to a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, pension and institutional clients, and acts as the adviser to registered investment companies and ETFs. The firm uses a quantitative, research-driven investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and factor-based methods across various portfolios and offers tax-aware services and access to alternative investments.

David Sutkaitis is a financial advisor with Redhawk Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Farmington, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and SSN Advisory, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Sutkaitis serves as an NRA pistol instructor and is the head of security at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Newington, CT. Redhawk Wealth Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth families, estates, trusts, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach includes strategic and tactical asset allocation across various asset classes, supported by a weekly investment committee and the use of third-party signal providers for certain strategies.

Neil Manning is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and National Planning Corporation. Gateway Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and qualified employee benefit plans with financial planning, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation using low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, complemented by individual securities and Independent Managers.

Gabe Hathorn is a financial advisor with Symmetry Partners, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Symmetry Partners since 2006 and previously held roles at Foreside Financial Services and Northern Lights Distributors. Symmetry Partners provides investment management services to individuals, retirement plans, pension and institutional clients, and acts as advisor to registered investment companies including mutual funds and an ETF. The firm employs a quantitative, research-driven approach utilizing model portfolios, separately managed accounts, and tax-aware strategies, serving over 8,000 clients through a network of broker-dealers and RIAs.

Bella Cristovao is a financial advisor at Symmetry Partners with eight years of industry experience. She holds the CFA® designation and Series 63 license. Prior to joining Symmetry Partners, she worked at Commonfund Securities, Inc. for 15 years. Symmetry Partners provides investment management services to individual, retirement plan, pension, and institutional clients, including management of mutual funds and an ETF. The firm employs a quantitative, research-driven approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and factor-based methods across various investment vehicles.

Louis Czerwinski is a financial advisor at PKS Advisory Services, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Voya Financial Advisors and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of advisory work, he volunteers to prepare taxes for elderly and low-income individuals in his community. PKS Advisory Services, LLC provides financial planning and investment management to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a client-specific approach to risk tolerance and time horizon, using a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and alternative investments, while maintaining oversight through ongoing monitoring and periodic reviews.

Matthew O'Brien is a financial advisor with Prosperity Wealth Management, Inc. in Rocky Hill, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prosperity Wealth Management since 2017 and previously held roles at Sterne Agee Investment Advisor Services and Sterne Agee Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he owns and manages an insurance agency offering annuity, life insurance, and long-term care products. Prosperity Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and pension/profit-sharing plans, providing asset management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm emphasizes tailored portfolio supervision, utilizing multiple analysis methods and overseeing third-party managers as part of its investment approach.

Shawn Everett is a financial advisor with Regal Investment Advisors LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisor Networks and Regulus Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of Coast and Mingle Picnic Co, a picnic event business. Regal Investment Advisors LLC, operating as LionShare, provides discretionary investment management services to independent advisers and a variety of client types, including individual, charitable, and corporate clients. The firm offers proprietary and third-party model portfolios with a discretionary implementation approach, serving clients through their financial advisers.

Charles Minahan is a financial advisor at Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial and National Planning Corporation. Gateway Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and qualified employee benefit plans with financial planning, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation using low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities or Independent Managers when appropriate.

Gary Kazanjian is a financial advisor at Capitol Securities Management, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked in educational roles at Tufts University, Choate Rosemary Hall, and Glastonbury High School. Kazanjian is also a member of the CT River Valley Chamber of Commerce, where he participates in networking and community meetings. Capitol Securities Management serves individual, institutional, and corporate clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, offering various investment programs including discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts and third-party money managers.

Michael Evans is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Vanderbilt Securities, LLC since 2017 and previously at Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc. and Penn Mutual. Outside of advisory work, Evans is the proprietor of a life insurance business and serves as chairman of the Cheshire Retirement Board. He is also an author of an upcoming novel titled "UNDERESTIMATED...What would you do if you knew the truth?". Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charities, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic asset allocation with fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, and it is notable for its integration with retirement-plan and benefits firms, supporting pension consulting and plan administration alongside advisory services.

Christopher Cymbala is a financial advisor at Symmetry Partners with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including LPL Financial and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he offers insurance products through Ivory Wealth Partners, an activity separate from his work at Symmetry Partners. Symmetry Partners provides investment management primarily through model portfolios, pooled vehicles, and sub-advisory relationships, serving a diverse client base that includes charitable organizations, corporate and pension plans, and individuals. The firm employs a quantitative investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and multi-factor methods across various investment vehicles.

Michael Rickett is a financial advisor with Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC, holding the CFP® and CFA® designations and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Four Town Financial LLC and Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. He is based in Glastonbury, CT. Gateway Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, wealth management, and retirement consulting. The firm invests client assets in low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities and independent managers, using both fundamental and technical analysis.

Elisa Francis is a financial advisor at Symmetry Partners with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Prudential Annuities Distributors and Ast Investment Services. Francis currently serves as a regional consultant for Symmetry Partners. Symmetry Partners provides investment management primarily through model portfolios, pooled vehicles, and sub-advisory relationships, offering services to a diverse client base that includes charitable organizations, corporate and pension plans, and individuals. The firm employs a quantitative investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and multi-factor methods across various vehicles such as ETFs, mutual funds, and separately managed accounts.

Lyle Pennell is a financial advisor at Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC with over 23 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining Gateway Wealth Partners in 2024, he worked at Private Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial. Gateway Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser that 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 when appropriate.

Adam Login is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC and previously worked at Prudential Annuities Distributors and PRUCO Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a baseball umpire in Middlesex County. Gateway Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser that 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 when appropriate.

Thomas Romano is a financial advisor at Symmetry Partners with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Symmetry Partners since 2006, with a brief period at Foreside Financial Services from 2018 to 2025. Romano holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Symmetry Partners provides investment management services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, pension and institutional clients, and serves as investment adviser to registered investment companies. The firm uses a quantitative, research-driven approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and factor-based methods, implementing strategies across ETFs, mutual funds, and separately managed accounts.