Jonathan Fairbanks is a financial advisor with Mutual Advisors, LLC in Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mutual Securities, Inc., Janney Montgomery Scott, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Outside of advising, he also works as an insurance agent, focusing primarily on monitoring existing annuity contracts. Mutual Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory services and employs both active and passive investment strategies, with a notable emphasis on institutional management and specialized operational resources.

Charles Wareham is a financial advisor with AlphaStar Capital Management in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Independent Financial Group LLC, LPL Financial, and Ameriprise. He is also the owner of Wareham & Associates and Vaylark Financial Services, providing investment management, insurance, and financial consulting services. AlphaStar Capital Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and subadvisory services. The firm uses strategic and tactical investment approaches through Alphastar Model Portfolios and advisor-directed models, incorporating a range of investment vehicles and technology tools.

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.

Brendan Begley is a financial advisor with Northeast Planning Associates, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has held roles at multiple firms including Avantax Insurance Agency and LPL Financial LLC, and has also served as a director at First National Bank of Suffield. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for The Arthur G. Russell Company Incorporated and Fox Hollow Gun Club, Inc. Northeast Planning Associates, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans through modular financial planning, discretionary investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm manages approximately $414 million in discretionary assets with a team of about 70 advisors and focuses on tailored planning and fiduciary portfolios rather than corporate clients.

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.

Tatyana Shut is a financial advisor at St. Germain Investment Management with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with St. Germain since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an accountant for the Gordon Cross Corporation and works as a consultant for Vozik LLC. St. Germain Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate accounts. The firm manages approximately $3.8 billion in assets across about 6,461 clients, using a long-term, asset-allocation-driven approach that combines quantitative and qualitative analysis.

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.

Michael Howard is a Series 63 licensed advisor with over 50 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 2004 and previously ran Howard Financial Planners, Inc. from 1986 to 2004. Howard is also co-president and co-member of Howard Financial and Associates PLLC, an insurance and fixed annuities business. Capital Analysts serves retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management through discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, utilizing proprietary mutual fund screening and collaborating with third-party managers, supported by institutional relationships and a nationwide network of independent advisors.

David Modzelewski is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently with St. Germain Investment Management. He has previously worked at Florence Bank, Putnam Investments, and Merrimack. He serves as a volunteer member of the Finance Committee for the YWCA of Western Massachusetts. St. Germain Investment Management offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate accounts. The firm manages approximately $3.8 billion in assets using model portfolios that combine quantitative and qualitative analysis with a long-term, asset-allocation-driven approach.

Timothy Suffish is a CFA® charterholder with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at St. Germain Investment Management since 2010. He previously worked at St. Germain Securities Inc. for 20 years. St. Germain Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, high net worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a model-based asset allocation approach combining quantitative and qualitative analysis, with a focus on long-term investment horizons and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Todd Mitchell is a financial advisor with Advisors Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ategenos Capital, Orion Portfolio Solutions, Brinker Capital Securities, Foreside Financial Services, Symmetry Partners, and Virtus Investment Partners. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Vice President of the Somers Lacrosse Association, a nonprofit organization that awards scholarships and hosts an annual lacrosse tournament. Advisors Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, employee benefit plans, and clients of unaffiliated broker-dealers and RIAs, offering discretionary portfolio management with customized private accounts and model strategies. The firm combines top-down and bottom-up investment analysis across multiple asset classes, managing over $8 billion in assets and acting as an outsourced sub-advisor to intermediaries.

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.

Christina Charest is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Bradley, Foster & Sargent Inc, based in Hartford, CT. She has seven years of industry experience and has been with Bradley, Foster & Sargent since 2004. Bradley, Foster & Sargent provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, non-profits, institutions, and law firms, managing discretionary portfolios with approximately $9.07 billion in assets. The firm emphasizes individualized asset allocation, long-term holding, and a Growth-at-a-Reasonable-Price investment approach, and also serves as adviser to pooled investment vehicles including a registered mutual fund and a private investment fund.

Alison Cosgrove is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 11 years of industry experience. She is affiliated with Bradley, Foster & Sargent Inc and has been with JPMorgan Investment Management Inc. and J.P. Morgan Institutional Investments Inc. since 2014. Bradley, Foster & Sargent, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning for individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutions, including high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a long-term, capital-preservation focused investment approach combining fundamental analysis and technical tools, and manages both pooled investment vehicles and registered funds.

Thomas Sargent is a CFA® charterholder with 26 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Bradley, Foster & Sargent Inc. since 2000. Bradley, Foster & Sargent, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning for individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutions, including advisory services to a registered mutual fund and a private investment vehicle. The firm emphasizes individualized asset allocation and a long-term, capital-preservation investment approach, using a blend of fundamental analysis and technical tools to pursue growth at reasonable prices.

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.

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.

Maurice Bowerman is a financial advisor at St. Germain Investment Management with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at NBT Bank and Salisbury Bank & Trust. Outside of advisory work, he is also an independent insurance agent specializing in property and casualty insurance. St. Germain Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, high net worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs model-based asset allocation with both quantitative and qualitative analysis, focusing on long-term investment strategies and personalized financial planning.

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.

Joseph Ciarleglio is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor with Bradley, Foster & Sargent Inc in Hartford, CT. He has seven years of industry experience and has been with the firm since 2013. Bradley, Foster & Sargent provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, non-profits, institutions, and law firms. The firm manages discretionary portfolios with a focus on capital preservation and a Growth-at-a-Reasonable-Price strategy, overseeing approximately $9.07 billion in assets across several thousand accounts.