Tiffany Knoop is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Ivory Wealth Management. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an administrative assistant for Denton & Haskins, a back office operations business. Kestra Advisory provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting services to a diverse client base, including institutional and individual investors. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan design, benchmarking, and access to multiple management platforms, serving clients ranging from plan sponsors to sovereign wealth funds.

Adam Bouley is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at GWFS Equities, Voya Financial Advisors, and First Citizens Investor Services. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

Tyler Bruns is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and other business entities. The firm utilizes strategic and dynamic asset-allocation models along with a mix of investment vehicles, and serves both as a sub-advisor and through its turnkey asset management platform.

Laurence Stanger is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Fahnestock & Co., Inc. since 1994. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 certifications. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a variety of investment programs and services across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Brendan Smith is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently with Savant Wealth Management and was previously associated with Exencial Wealth Advisors, LLC, where he was an equity partner. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in tax preparation and group life and health insurance management. Savant Wealth Management provides comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a blend of evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation and actively managed strategies, supported by affiliated accounting, legal, and trust service entities.

William Lawlor is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Wells Fargo Clearing, RBC Capital Markets, Oppenheimer, and Ryan Beck & Co. Lawlor serves as a board member of BH CARE in North Branford, CT. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base with services including brokerage, financial planning, and advisory programs, combining in-house and third-party portfolio management and offering in-house custody and trustee capabilities.

Robert Van Ostenbridge is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at NewEdge Advisors. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Triad Advisors, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management and consulting services, employing multiple program structures and emphasizing centralized due diligence and technology to support advisor and client needs.

Lee Sheiman is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, Webster Bank, Wells Fargo Bank and Clearing, and Citigroup. He is also a commissioned notary as of 2021. Citizens Securities serves a diverse retail clientele, including individual and high-net-worth investors and retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm features a digital advisory platform using proprietary algorithms and client risk profiles, while maintaining a broader range of commission-based brokerage and advisory activities.

Craig Wezenski is a financial advisor with Savant Wealth Management in Guilford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Savant in 2026, he worked at Exencial Wealth Advisors, LLC for six years and at Willingdon Wealth Management LLC for four years. He is also an equity partner at Exencial Wealth Advisors. Savant Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and family office services with an investment approach blending evidence-based asset allocation and actively managed strategies supported by centralized resources across a large advisory team.

Jean Wilczynski is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor at Savant Wealth Management with 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Exencial Wealth Advisors, LLC for 12 years before joining Savant. Jean serves as Chair of the Finance Council and member of the Investment Committee for Christ the King Catholic Church in Old Lyme, Connecticut, providing volunteer financial oversight. Savant Wealth Management serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management and related services. The firm’s investment approach combines evidence-based asset allocation with actively managed strategies and sub-advised mandates, supported by centralized resources and affiliated accounting, legal, and trust services.

Paul Ferrucci is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Essex, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Commonwealth since 2001 and also operates The Ferrucci Company, a securities business he has owned since 1992. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers comprehensive adviser support, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services.

Patrick Witheril is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. He serves as Vice President of the Business Networking International Shoreline East Chapter in Madison, CT. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base and offers a comprehensive range of brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory services.

Patrick Gingras is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Watermark Securities, Inc., Brenton Point Wealth Advisors LLC, and Essex Financial Services, Inc. He is involved in a joint venture with Lindberg & Ripple, serving as an insurance producer and introducing clients to life insurance solutions when appropriate. MAI Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a broad range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm employs a variety of portfolio management strategies and integrates financial planning, tax, and administrative services into many client relationships.

Stephen Bohan is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Centaurus Financial since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, he is the owner of S.E. Bohan Financial Group, LLC, which engages in the sale and marketing of fixed insurance, fixed annuities, disability, health, and long-term care insurance. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through its CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services, operating with both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Michael Allegra is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott and the Hans Kissle Company. His background also includes experience outside the financial industry at Snyders-Lance/Snack Factory LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Charles Polka is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Resources. Polka is also a licensed non-variable insurance agent. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research tools and a broad range of advisory and non-advisory financial services.

William Fauzio is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Vanderbilt Securities, Union Capital Company, and Capital Financial Services. Fauzio also conducts life insurance sales as a secondary business activity. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs a model-based investment process featuring asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and access to multiple custodial and third-party platforms.

Eric Moreira is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Citizens Securities, Inc. and Essex Financial Services Inc. He also owns EJM Consulting, LLC, which manages advisory business activities related to his Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, point-in-time recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Joshua Broder is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, initially with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., and continuing with Ameriprise since 2020. Broder serves as president of the board of directors for Temple Beth Tikvah in Madison, CT. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver these services, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Michael Kelley is a CFP® with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently affiliated with Ameriprise. His prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones and Lincoln Financial Group. In addition to his advisory work, he owns Eleven Six Ventures, through which he manages business development and operational activities related to his practice. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.