Kenneth Stapleton is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Empower Advisory Group. He has held positions at several firms including GWFS Equities, Inc., MML Distributors, LLC, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, National Life Group, and Equity Services Inc. 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 accounts. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Steven Kaminski is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cetera entities, Avantax Advisory Services, and multiple Voya-affiliated firms. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a broad range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers diverse advisory services through various program structures, emphasizing non-discretionary recommendations and maintaining roles as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Walter Buettel III is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Meritage Financial Strategies, LLC and Commonwealth Financial Network. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and plan-sponsor consulting through multiple program structures, including wrap programs and third-party money manager access. The firm primarily provides non-discretionary advice and operates with dual registration as an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Matthew Shannon is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. in Windsor, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Voya Financial Advisors and Voya Financial since 2014. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, wrap programs, third-party money manager access, and plan-sponsor consulting through various program structures, primarily offering non-discretionary recommendations.

Marty Baron is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 43 years of industry experience, including 12 years at VOYA. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee at the Hartford Art School, overseeing endowment and financial matters. VOYA Financial Advisors serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and high-net-worth individuals, offering services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and plan-sponsor consulting. The firm provides advice primarily through non-discretionary arrangements and operates as both an SEC-registered investment advisor and broker-dealer.

William Fitzgerald is a financial advisor at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and MassMutual Financial Group. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and plan-sponsor consulting through multiple program structures. The firm provides primarily non-discretionary advice and operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer.

Jennifer Grennan is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc., holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ion Bank since 2019 and concurrently at Infinex Investments, Inc. since 2016, with prior experience at United Bank from 2016 to 2019. Outside of advising, she is involved in retail banking through her role at Ion Bank. 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, operating through a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure with a varied service model that includes discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Christopher Lombardi is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Voya Financial Advisors, he worked at CVS/Pharmacy for twelve years. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients such as retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, wrap programs, access to third-party money managers, and plan-sponsor consulting through multiple program structures, primarily offering recommendation-based (non-discretionary) advice.

Ethan Goodman is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo, Mass Mutual, Voya, and Prudential. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional and high-net-worth clients, employing a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation through affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Jason Apruzzese is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, INC., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ion Bank since 2019 and previously at Infinex Investments, United Banks, LPL Financial, and MSI Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a soccer coach at Torrington High School. OSAIC Institutions, INC. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, 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, operating a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Laura Sundquist is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Private Advisor Group, LLC. She has held roles at Sage Financial Design, Inc. and Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC. Additionally, Ms. Sundquist is a Certified Public Accountant providing tax advice and tax preparation services, separate from her investment advisory work. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with a fiduciary-based advisory model, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to proprietary and third-party managed account solutions.

Gerta Xhelaj is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with TD-affiliated firms since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member of an LLC that manages a rental property in Hartford, Connecticut. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional, high-net-worth, and retail clients. The firm constructs portfolios using a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with both affiliated and third-party sub-managers, providing ongoing portfolio management, financial planning support, and custody through third-party custodians.

Vincent Fortini is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at KeyBank and Saint Anselm College Sports Medicine. Key Investment Services LLC provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through a variety of programs including wrap-fee advisory, model portfolios, and separately managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment selection combined with ongoing monitoring and due diligence of third-party advisory products.

Christopher Nardone is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, INC. holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ion Bank, Infinex Investments, United Bank, LPL Financial, PNC Wealth Management, Raymond James Financial Services, and Cetera Investment Services. He currently manages an investment program as a program manager at Ion Bank. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, 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, operating a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management.

Michael Filippi is a financial advisor at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Guardian Life. Filippi serves as a board member and director for the Millstone Ridge Tax District, helping regulate community infrastructure and initiatives. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services across multiple program structures, primarily delivering advice through non-discretionary arrangements.

Kenneth Verzella is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Principal Securities Inc, Principal Life Insurance Company, Gwfs Equities, Inc., MML Distributors LLC, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and military personnel abroad. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs with various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Andrew Adil is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including LPL Financial, Coburn & Meredith Inc, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent financial advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, family office, and retirement plan advisory services, employing a combination of internally managed portfolios and third-party asset managers with a primarily long-term investment approach.

Ryan Brassard is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for 16 years before joining Steward Partners in 2026. Outside of advising, he is a partner in ArionEdge LLC, an LLC created for private investment, and also works part-time as an independent contractor for Uber Eats. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a variety of personalized and third-party investment solutions.

John O'Brien is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 30 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with New York Life since 1996 and NYLIFE Distributors LLC since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he performs with The Misfit Toys, a band that plays at various events. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, and corporate and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services, with a focus on tailored solutions delivered primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

Victor Deangelis is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Voya Financial and its affiliates since 2014. Deangelis is a member of the UNICO Avon CT Chapter, a nonprofit organization focused on charitable education and awareness. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, wrap programs, and plan-sponsor consulting, delivering advice primarily through non-discretionary recommendation-based arrangements.