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.

Matthew Sweeney is a financial advisor at William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Wealth Preservation Specialists, LLC and William Joseph Capital Management since 2015. He is a part-owner of Wealth Preservation Specialists, LLC, a non-investment insurance revenue-sharing entity, and serves as an advisor to Investipal, Inc., a Toronto-based startup providing advisory services. Additionally, he is a part-owner and managing partner of William Joseph Tax Strategies, Inc., which offers tax advice and preparation services. William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, integrating portfolio management and financial planning into comprehensive wealth management. The firm manages accounts on discretionary and non-discretionary bases, using a range of custodians and third-party models while maintaining supervisory oversight.

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.

Eric Pitruzzello is a financial advisor at Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at American Senior Benefits, Northwestern Mutual, and experience in community recreation through Middlefield Parks and Recreation. Connecticut Wealth Management provides financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, trust support, and business-owner consulting for individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, businesses, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental analysis approach combined with strategic asset allocation, utilizing a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments.

Kevin Briganti is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with five years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Briganti serves as an on-ice official in the American Hockey League and the Hockey East Association (NCAA). 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 no-load mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments.

John Flanagan is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with CGN Advisors, LLC since 2021 and previously worked at Flanagan Financial Group and Mercer Advisors / Pinnacle Investment Management. CGN Advisors provides financial planning, investment consultation, and portfolio supervisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, businesses, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs various asset-allocation strategies and tax-aware investment vehicles, often engaging institutional third-party managers and conducting regular portfolio reviews.

Rosa Cadena is a financial advisor at Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Focus Partners Wealth, GYL Financial Synergies, Resnick Investment Advisors, and JPMorgan. 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 generally uses a long-term, fundamental analysis approach combined with strategic asset allocation, incorporating a range of investment vehicles including no-load mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments.

Malcolm Huckaby is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Capitol Securities Management, Inc., where he has worked since 2012. He has 22 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, Huckaby serves as a college basketball color analyst for ESPN. Capitol Securities Management serves individual, corporate, and charitable clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory services alongside financial planning, pension consulting, insurance products, and educational seminars. The firm manages assets through various programs and employs a network of investment adviser representatives who develop client-specific investment policies and manage accounts using a range of investment instruments.