Eleas Vlahos is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Hamden, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower Advisory Group in 2026, he worked at Prudential Investment Management Services and The Prudential Insurance Company of America for over two decades. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as select retail brokerage clients. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed accounts.

Donald Nemeth Jr. is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017, following five years at The Legend Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is a real estate landlord who manages minor repairs and contractor coordination. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team and delivers a layered advisory model that incorporates both advisor-led and third-party management approaches.

Joseph Sullivan Jr. is a financial advisor at Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Integrated Wealth Concepts and LPL Financial since 2016. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent financial advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and family office services, employing a primarily long-term investment approach with customized portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income.

John Zaprzalka is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial for 18 years. He has also been associated with Apicella, Testa & Co., P.C. for over 40 years. 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 offers a broad adviser-support platform with discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and personalized indexing.

Angelo Piccolo is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Citigroup and People's Securities, Inc. Piccolo also serves as a financial advisor at Ion Bank. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides customized advisory services to individuals, ERISA plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm operates with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model, offering discretionary and non-discretionary management, alternative investments, and lending solutions through a network of investment adviser representatives.

Cynthia Giovacchino is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Webster Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she manages several rental properties. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, ERISA plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA services, and access to alternative investments, operating a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Michael Asmerom is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and four years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles at TD Private Client Wealth LLC and TD Bank N.A. since 2017. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management, access to mutual funds and ETFs, financial planning, and custody through third-party custodians. The firm uses a mix of strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Kelli Menard is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill and People's United Bank, among other firms. Menard also serves as a financial advisor at ION Bank. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm employs a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model, providing customized advisory services through a network of investment adviser representatives while offering clients options for discretionary or pre-approval control over transactions.

John Huber Jr. is a financial advisor with Prime Capital Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. He has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at Edward Jones and Private Client Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as vice president of a local chapter of BNI Global, a professional networking organization. Prime Capital Financial is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans with services such as asset management, financial planning, and family office offerings. The firm manages accounts using diversified strategies and delivers comprehensive reporting and financial administration through its affiliated accounting and family office practices.

John Sutfin is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Integrity Alliance, LLC with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Brokers International Financial Services and Bankers Life. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved with American Senior Benefits, where he works as a fixed insurance agent and provides retirement planning services. Integrity Alliance serves a broad client base including individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, managing approximately $5.4 billion in client assets through a network of over 300 independent representatives. The firm offers a variety of investment strategies and support services, operating as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer.

Marguerite Tomeo is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Oppenheimer since 1978. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers a range of programs including asset management, consulting, and retirement services, with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Christina Nestor is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing six years of industry experience. She has worked at Commonwealth since 2020 and also operates Nestor Financial Network. Outside of her advisory role, she participates in User Interviews, a consumer research platform. 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 over $212 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Andrew Acosta is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at People United Bank for eight years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation activities through entities such as the CT Institute of Finance and Sound Coaching Inc. 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 a range of financial planning and portfolio management services through its CLASSIC Plus platform, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements alongside various analytical approaches.

Anthony Inzero is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Hamden, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and PRUCO Securities, LLC before joining TIAA-CREF in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an umpire for collegiate baseball games. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model separates one-time planning services from ongoing discretionary management, using model portfolios or customized portfolios managed under client-approved investment policies.

Steven Klepack is a Series 65-registered financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, where he has worked since 2026. He has prior experience at Nuveen, Cigna Investment Management, Rockit Solutions, Peoples United Bank, and Bank of Montreal. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers a range of managed account options including model portfolios and customized portfolio management under a fiduciary standard, and also serves as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund.

Michael Malloy is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has recently begun his career in the industry. Prior to joining Mercer, he held roles at MAI Capital Management, Sequoia Financial Group, and the University of Notre Dame. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, nonprofits, and endowments with investment advisory, financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning services. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and emphasizes globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios implemented through low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and other specialized strategies.

Stephen Fordyce is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience and is currently with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC. His prior experience includes over a decade at Snowden Capital Advisors LLC and Snowden Account Services, Inc. He serves on the board of Junior Achievement of Southwest New England, providing guidance on financial literacy initiatives for youth. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional investors, offering a range of investment advisory and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent adviser representatives. The firm supports multiple investment strategies and maintains a fiduciary standard when agreements are in place.

Robert Bowman is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Snowden Capital Advisors and Snowden Account Services. He is a member of the finance council for St. Bridget of Sweden Parish and serves on the board of The Tommy Fund, a nonprofit supporting families affected by pediatric cancer. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm operates through a network of more than 400 independent adviser representatives, offering a range of portfolio management and retirement plan consulting services supported by multiple investment approaches and platforms.

Amar Bellara is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Stratford, CT. He holds the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 65 and Series 63, with 19 years of industry experience. Bellara has managed firms including Bellara & Associates since 2010 and Strategic Financial Group LLC since 2016. Outside of advisory work, he is a passive investor in a SaaS company focused on AI-driven automation for skilled trades. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutions, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers customized advice through various program types and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis, operating within the New York Life affiliate structure.

Alan Sokol is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Oppenheimer since 2005 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a broad range of investment programs and advisory services that include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, consulting, and retirement services.