John Shanley is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Mercer Advisors Inc., Pinnacle Investment Management Inc., and Fidelity. Shanley volunteers on the finance committee of the Connecticut Historical Society, where he assists with budgeting and reviewing the investment portfolio. Connecticut Wealth Management provides financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, trust support, and business-owner consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, businesses, and plan sponsors. The firm uses a long-term, fundamental analysis approach combined with strategic asset allocation, offering a range of investment options including no-load mutual funds, ETFs, individual stocks and bonds, and private equity opportunities for qualified clients.

Stephanie Murphy is a CFP® certificant with seven years of industry experience. She is currently with Apella Wealth and previously worked at ClearLogic Financial, Inc. and AHRI. 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 investment approach, offering a range of services from discretionary management to financial planning and automated advisory solutions.

Douglas Huddleston is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Apella Wealth and has previously worked at Barker Financial Group, Inc. for 16 years. Apella Wealth serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance companies. The firm employs a largely model-driven, quantitative investment approach with a focus on factor-based equity strategies and duration- and credit-conscious fixed-income allocations.

Michael Maglieri is a CFP® professional at Apella Wealth with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at PBMares Wealth Management and Stone Street Capital. He is also licensed as an insurance agent for various companies. Apella Wealth serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance companies. The firm employs a model-driven, quantitative investment approach with offerings that include discretionary management, separately managed accounts, financial planning, and technology-enabled solutions.

Kyra Morris is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience. She is currently with Apella Wealth and previously led Morris Financial Concepts for over 25 years. Outside of advisory work, she serves as president of Morris Tax Planning, LLC, a firm that provides tax preparation and bookkeeping services. Apella Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance companies. The firm employs a model-driven, quantitative investment approach with offerings ranging from discretionary management to held-away portfolio advice and automated advisory options.

Andrew Chaffee is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with three years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Apella Wealth and previously worked at ClearLogic Financial, Inc., Cambridge Investment Research Inc., Bishoff Financial Group, Leidos, Leonardo DRS, and Roboteam, Inc. Apella Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance company clients. The firm utilizes a largely model-driven, quantitative investment approach with a range of services including discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and an automated advisory option.

Cy Hess is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with The Patriot Financial Group, LLC and has previously worked at Cetera, Riverside Retirement Advisors, SECURITIES AMERICA, and Mass Mutual. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of West Hartford Youth Baseball and chairs the board of Community Health Resources. The Patriot Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm customizes portfolios based on client goals and risk tolerance, employing a variety of investment options and ongoing account monitoring.

Audrey Johnson is a CFP® professional at Apella Wealth with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Apella Wealth, she worked at Perfected Wealth Management and has held various roles in both the financial and service industries. She also has experience with Casi Cielo Events & Flowers, indicating involvement in entrepreneurial activities outside of finance. 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 with a focus on factor-based equity strategies and duration- and credit-sensitive fixed income, integrating proprietary and third-party tools to support portfolio management and client service.

Rileigh Daniels is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with three years of industry experience. She has worked at Apella Wealth since 2026, following positions at Magellan Federal and Charles Schwab. Earlier in her career, Daniels served in the Washington State House of Representatives and worked in mortgage services. Apella Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance companies. The firm employs a model-driven, quantitative investment approach that integrates proprietary and third-party tools to manage a variety of portfolio solutions.

Jason Raiti is a CFA® charterholder with two years of experience currently working at Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC. His prior roles include five years at Edgehill Endowment Partners and three years at Choate Rosemary Hall. Connecticut Wealth Management offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, trust support, and business-owner consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, and plan sponsors. The firm utilizes a long-term, fundamental analysis approach combined with strategic asset allocation, incorporating various investment vehicles such as no-load mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments.

Matthew Bonvicini is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Connecticut Wealth Management in 2021, he worked at Prism Autism Education and Consultation for one year. Connecticut Wealth Management offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, trust support, and business-owner consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, businesses, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental analysis approach with strategic asset allocation, utilizing no-load mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments.

Michael Femia is a financial advisor with Apella Wealth in West Hartford, CT, holding a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Wilder Companies and College Funding Services. 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, quantitative investment approach with emphasis on factor-based equity strategies and duration- and credit-conscious fixed-income allocations.

Sjaun Sanderson is a financial advisor at CreativeOne Wealth, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior experience with JB Capital, LLC and Johnson Brunetti. Sanderson is also involved in the sale of life insurance and fixed annuities through an affiliated insurance company, JN Financial. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, corporations, and other advisory firms. The firm employs a mix of proprietary models and third-party managers to manage primarily discretionary accounts, incorporating methods such as modern portfolio theory and quantitative analysis.

Margaret Aguirre is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Wealth, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Johnson Brunetti, PFS Investments Inc., and Capitol Region Education Council. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, plan sponsors, and other RIAs. The firm manages primarily discretionary accounts using proprietary model portfolios and third-party managers, incorporating modern portfolio theory, fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis.

Jennifer Coffey Smith is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Apella Wealth since 2026 and previously spent 13 years at Financial Connections Group, Inc. Her practice is based in West Hartford, CT. Apella Wealth serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance companies. The firm uses a model-driven, quantitative investment approach that incorporates factor-based equity strategies and duration- and credit-focused fixed-income allocations, alongside a variety of managed account solutions and technology-enabled tools.

Jenna Isleib is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with four years of industry experience. She has worked at Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC since 2020, including her current role beginning in 2021, and previously worked at Mintz + Hoke. Prior to her financial services roles, she was involved with the University of Connecticut Undergraduate Admissions and worked in other sectors including electric services and recreation. Connecticut Wealth Management provides financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, trust support, and business-owner consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, businesses, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental analysis approach combined with strategic asset allocation, using a variety of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Lawrence Kushner is a financial advisor with NWF Advisory Services Inc who holds a Series 66 designation and has 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Next Financial Group Inc for 15 years and has held roles at OSAIC and The Ameriflex Group. Outside of his advisory work, Kushner is the founder of Cornerstone Wealth Management Group LLC and Wealth for Docs, and he authored the book "Nine Money Mistakes that Doctors Make." NWF Advisory Services manages approximately $6.4 billion in client assets through a network of over 100 advisory representatives, primarily serving individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm utilizes an open-architecture, technology-driven platform to offer portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services across various account types and investment strategies.

Elizabeth Devino is a financial advisor at Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. She holds the PFS™ designation and a Series 65 license. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a Corporator with Thomaston Savings Bank and holds unpaid board and finance committee positions with the Palace Theater and Holy Cross High School, both in Waterbury, CT. Connecticut Wealth Management offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, trust support, and business-owner consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, businesses, and plan sponsors. The firm uses a long-term, fundamental analysis approach combined with strategic asset allocation, incorporating a range of investments from mutual funds and ETFs to individual securities and alternative investments.

Mitchell Ewart is a financial advisor at Apella Wealth with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Vestory, LLC, Pruco Securities, LLC, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Ewart has been with Apella Wealth since 2021. Apella Wealth serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance companies. The firm uses a model-driven, quantitative investment approach with a focus on factor-based equity strategies and duration- and credit-informed fixed income, offering a variety of investment management and advisory solutions.

Brenda Larkin is a financial advisor at Westminster Financial Advisory Corp with 27 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. In addition to her advisory role, she consults on the financial aspects of divorce through Goldberg Larkin LLC. Westminster Financial Advisory Corp provides investment supervisory services and financial planning to individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes a diversified, multi-asset class investment approach with a buy-and-hold strategy supplemented by tactical adjustments based on market conditions.