Diana Bacon is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience currently advising at Apella Wealth. Her prior roles include positions at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, Ernst & Young Investment Advisers LLP, and her own firm, Bacon Financial Management. Outside of finance, she operates Eating With Mom, a venture focused on helping families transition their cooking to gluten-free, whole foods. Apella Wealth serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance companies. The firm employs a largely model-driven, quantitative investment approach that incorporates both proprietary and third-party tools to manage equity and fixed-income allocations.

Edward Richter is a financial advisor at Apella Wealth with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license. His work history includes roles at Apella Capital, LLC, Symmetry Partners, LLC, WS Securities Incorporated, and ARC Investment Planning & Management Inc. Apella Wealth serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance companies. The firm employs a largely model-driven and quantitative investment approach with strategies focused on factor-based equity allocations and duration- and credit-sensitive fixed income, integrating proprietary optimization tools and third-party technology in its portfolio management.

Shawn Hoyt is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Apella Wealth since 2021. His prior work experience includes roles at Vestory, LLC and a background in design and flooring. Apella Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance company clients. The firm employs a largely model-driven, quantitative investment approach with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary services, integrating proprietary optimization, third-party models, and technology into its processes.

Brendan Fitzgerald is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor at Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He previously spent 10 years with New England Guild Wealth Advisors before joining Connecticut Wealth Management. Connecticut Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, non-profit organizations, businesses, and plan sponsors, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, trust support, and business-owner consulting. The firm typically employs a long-term, fundamental analysis approach combined with strategic asset allocation, utilizing no-load mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments.

Daphne Roberson is a financial advisor at William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with William Joseph Capital Management since 2017. In addition to her advisory role, she is a part owner of Roberson Tierney & Associates, LLC, an agency that sells health and life insurance, annuities, and Medicare health plans. William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines financial planning with portfolio management, using customized portfolio construction and third-party sub-advisors accessed through the AssetMark platform.

Meredith Pickett is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC. She previously worked at Planning Partners and has been involved with The Institute of Sustainable Nutrition for several years as an instructor and board member. Outside of financial advising, she participates in the nutrition and herbal medicine field through her ongoing role at The Institute of Sustainable Nutrition. Connecticut Wealth Management provides financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, trust support, and business-owner consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, nonprofits, businesses, and plan sponsors. The firm follows a long-term, fundamental analysis approach and employs a variety of investment vehicles, including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments.

Alexander Romejko is a financial advisor at Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at New England Guild Wealth Advisors, Inc. and spent six years at the University of Connecticut. Connecticut Wealth Management provides comprehensive financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, trust support, and business-owner consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, businesses, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental analysis approach with strategic asset allocation, utilizing a range of investment vehicles including no-load mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments.

Evelyn Zohlen is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. She currently works at Apella Wealth, joining the firm in 2023 after two decades at Inspired Financial. Evelyn provides pro bono financial planning to underprivileged community members through events organized by the Financial Planning Association. Apella Wealth serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance companies. The firm employs a largely model-driven, quantitative investment approach with a focus on factor-based equity strategies and fixed-income management, integrating proprietary tools and third-party platforms into its process.

Kathleen Parks is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Apella Wealth with 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Apella Capital since 2017 and previously held roles at Symmetry Partners, Patriot Investment Management Group, and R.W. Sidley, where she also served as a director of a privately held concrete company. Parks has been involved with the Financial Planning Association since 1997 and was a member of the Knoxville Rotary Club for 18 years. 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 with a range of portfolio solutions and integrates advanced technology and third-party managers in its processes.

Samuel Marrella is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience. He is currently with Apella Wealth and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial and operated several of his own financial firms. He is also the author of a book available on Amazon. Apella Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance companies, using primarily model-driven, quantitative investment strategies and integrating multiple technology platforms to support its multi-team advisory approach.

Labib Fasihuddin is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2017, including prior experience at Northwestern Mutual. 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 uses a long-term, fundamental analysis approach combined with strategic asset allocation, employing a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments.

Richard Rosen is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently with Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC since 2023. His prior roles include positions at Adviser Investments, LPL Financial, Amundi Pioneer Institutional Asset Management, Inc., and Edward Jones. Connecticut Wealth Management offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, trust support, and business-owner consulting to a diverse client base. The firm uses a long-term, fundamental analysis approach combined with strategic asset allocation, utilizing a range of investment vehicles including no-load mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments.

Mimi Huss is a financial advisor at Apella Wealth with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Morris Financial Concepts, Inc. and Palmetto Veterinary Hospital prior to joining Apella Wealth. Apella Wealth serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance companies. The firm uses a model-driven, quantitative investment approach with offerings that include discretionary and non-discretionary management, separately managed accounts, held-away portfolio advice, and automated advisory solutions.

Kristina Gambino is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Redhawk Wealth Advisors, Inc. with four years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Di Fiducia LLC, Elevage Partners, LLC, and Bradway Financial, LLC. Redhawk Wealth Advisors provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a strategic and tactical asset allocation approach across a variety of investment vehicles, supported by a weekly investment committee and incorporates third-party signal providers while maintaining discretionary authority over client accounts.

Jose Pena is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Apella Wealth with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Apella Wealth, he worked for over three decades at the U.S. Government Accountability Office. Apella Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance company clients. The firm employs model-driven, quantitative investment strategies and offers a range of services such as discretionary management, separately managed accounts, financial planning, and automated advisory solutions.

Michael Tedone is a financial advisor at Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Connecticut Wealth Management, he worked at Marcum Wealth Management, LLC and Osaic FS, Inc. Tedone serves as a board member of the Boys and Girls Club of Hartford. 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 and offers a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and private equity opportunities.

Zachary Bylykbashi is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Egidio Assante Lennon Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant wrestling coach at Wesleyan University. 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, utilizing a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments.

Lyle Pennell is a financial advisor at Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC with over 23 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining Gateway Wealth Partners in 2024, he worked at Private Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial. Gateway Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser that provides financial planning, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and qualified employee benefit plans. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation using primarily low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities or Independent Managers when appropriate.

James Femia is a financial advisor at Apella Wealth with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Cabot Wealth Management, Sentinel Pension Advisors, and Symmetry Partners. Apella Wealth serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance companies. The firm employs a largely model-driven, quantitative investment approach and offers a variety of management and advisory solutions, integrating proprietary and third-party models and technology in its processes.

Sabrina Behboudi is a financial advisor at Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential. Prior to joining Connecticut Wealth Management, she worked at X-Golf and was affiliated with the University of Connecticut. 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, utilizing a range of investment vehicles including no-load mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments.