Robert Klein is a ChFC® and holds a Series 66 license with 43 years of industry experience. He has been with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. since 2014 and has concurrently worked at the University of Connecticut since 1972. Outside of his financial advisory work, he serves as a part-time chief press steward for the University of Connecticut Athletic Department. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer affiliate of Voya Financial that provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-planning services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm utilizes a combination of in-house and third-party strategists, model portfolios, and technology tools to deliver both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management solutions.

Eric Hunting is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes roles at GWFS Equities, Prudential Investment Management Services, and Global Portfolio Strategies, among others. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as retail brokerage clients. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary and third-party methodologies focused on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing, delivering services through a model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Paul Boilard is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Empower Advisory Group in 2025, he worked at GWFS Equities, Inc., Prudential Investment Management Services LLC, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, MML Distributors, LLC, and MassMutual Financial Group. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm offers integrated services linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.

James Tyrrell II is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2011 and also maintains a long-term affiliation with Heritage Capital Advisors, LLC. Tyrrell is the owner of JET Financial Services, LLC, an investment advisory business. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of nearly 3,000 advisors and their clients, providing a range of advisory programs, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm supports advisors with operations, technology, investment management, and compliance while offering access to discretionary model portfolios and customized investment solutions.

Leo Goodin is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. for 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Taxes Plus Wealth Management Inc., a tax preparation and planning firm for individuals and small businesses. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party investment managers, and multiple managed account solutions utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

John Basile is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at NYlife Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, Universal Retirement, and Verizon Wireless. 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 account holders. The firm uses an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and focuses on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.

Nicholas Hogrefe is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Glastonbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth and LGS Financial since 2011. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and back-office support, including investment management, compliance, and technology services, with discretionary model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Michael Hannon is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. His prior roles include positions at Gottfried & Somberg Wealth Management, TIAA, Strategic Advisers, Inc., and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and their individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform with discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Andrew Borner is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, where he has worked since 2026. He previously worked at Olde Liberty Insurance, LLC from 2013 to 2022 and provided transition consulting for Olde Liberty Insurance from 2023 to 2025. Additionally, he is involved with CTBorn Ins LLC, a business he has been part of since 2023. Integrity Alliance is a large advisory enterprise with over 300 independent advisors managing approximately $5.4 billion in assets. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party manager referrals to individuals, corporations, and retirement plans, using a variety of advisory approaches and platforms.

Jael Padilla Lozada is a financial advisor at VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked at Voya and its affiliates since 2020. Prior to that, she was with MML Investors Services LLC and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company from 2012 to 2019. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale firm that offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm uses a combination of in-house and external strategies, model portfolios, and technology-enabled tools to provide both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management through a large network of advisors.

Alex Corrigan is a financial advisor at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Voya and its affiliates since 2015. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm uses investment policy statements and model portfolios combined with technology-enabled tools to manage accounts, often on a non-discretionary basis, while also maintaining a dual registration as an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-member broker-dealer.

Joshua Gottfried is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Hartford, CT, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 28 years of industry experience and has worked with Teachers Retirement Planning Services, LLC and Commonwealth Financial Network since 1999. Gottfried is also involved in tax preparation services through a private entity co-owned with a partner. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides discretionary and nondiscretionary managed account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services, offering a variety of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and personalized indexing.

Jake Belden is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp holding a Series 66 designation and has less than one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at BelRose Industries, Smart Buy Auto, and Enterprise. Outside of finance, he is involved with JVB Property Holdings and has a background in various business ventures. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $4.07 billion in assets using model-driven and asset allocation approaches, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio programs supported by third-party managers and platforms such as Envestnet.

Natalia Troshin is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with VOYA Financial Advisors since 2014. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer firm serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services through a large network of representatives, utilizing model portfolios and technology-enabled tools to support both discretionary and non-discretionary client accounts.

Kevin Palmieri is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC in Glastonbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Integrated Wealth Concepts and LPL Financial since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an assistant coach for a high school tennis program in Southington, CT. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and family office services, employing customized portfolios with a long-term approach and oversight of third-party managers.

Teresa Holder is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Manchester, CT, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Prudential Investment Management Services LLC and Prudential Insurance Co. of America for nearly two decades before joining Empower and its affiliated firms. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily for employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, offering integrated services through Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing, serving a large client base with an advisory model closely tied to affiliated Empower entities.

David Weigert is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network and Omnica Wealth, holding a CFA® designation and Series 63 license. He has 15 years of industry experience, including roles at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2012 and Conry Asset Management from 2012 to 2018. He is also co-owner of Omnica Wealth, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and back-office support, including investment management, compliance, and technology, allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction alongside access to model portfolios managed by the firm’s Investment Management and Research team.

Robert Schneider is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been a co-owner and partner at Omnica Wealth since 2015 and also has an ongoing affiliation with the University of Connecticut since 2012. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and services along with operational, trading, technology, and compliance support. The firm offers various investment solutions including discretionary model portfolios and personalized indexing options.

Carl Cieplinski is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 28 years of industry experience, including nine years at Commonwealth and one year at Voya Financial Advisors. His outside business activity includes fixed insurance sales conducted under Cahill & Associates Financial Services, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Karianne Mc Guinness is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. since 2014 and previously worked at Voya Investment Management Co. LLC and Ameriprise. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through a broad range of financial planning and portfolio management services. The firm combines in-house and third-party strategies with technology-enabled tools to deliver tailored investment solutions, operating in both advisory and broker-dealer capacities.