Samuel De Bono is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor at Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. He has been with Connecticut Wealth Management since 2021, having previously worked at CG Financial Services and Claudia Pollak Law. 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.

Jennifer Barry is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience. She is currently with Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC, where she has worked in multiple periods since 2019. Prior to that, she spent 20 years at Capital Strategies, Inc. and LPL Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a guardian and power of attorney for individuals, managing personal care and trust responsibilities. Connecticut Wealth Management provides financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, trust support, and business-owner consulting to a range of clients, including individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, 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.

Mia Servidone is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, working with Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC. She has three years of industry experience, including roles at Central Connecticut State University Bursar's Office and Connecticut Wealth Management. Connecticut Wealth Management provides financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, trust support, and business-owner consulting to a diverse client base. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental analysis approach with strategic asset allocation, utilizing various investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Cynthia Stewart is a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management with nine years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and a Series 65 license. Prior to joining AlphaStar, she worked at WPG Advisory Group, LLC and Wealth Preservation Group, Inc. She is also an independent insurance agent based in Enfield, CT. AlphaStar Capital Management manages approximately $1.84 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm employs both predefined model portfolios and customized strategies using quantitative analysis and third-party research, and offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services.

Michael Fernandes is a CFP® professional at Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors from 2015 to 2019 before joining Connecticut Wealth Management. 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, employing mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments, and provides retirement plan fiduciary support and trust services under written agreements.

Ayden Al Shimary is a financial advisor at Apella Wealth with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work history that includes roles at Blue Water Wealth and the University of Washington. Apella Wealth serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance companies, using a model-driven, quantitative investment approach that incorporates factor-based equity strategies and duration- and credit-focused fixed-income allocations. The firm offers various portfolio solutions, financial planning, and consulting services while integrating advanced technology and third-party managers in its implementation process.

Aaron Simmons is a financial advisor with Bradley Foster & Sargent Inc in Hartford, CT. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Bradley Foster & Sargent in 2025, he worked at Napatree Capital LLC, The Washington Trust Company, and StrategicPoint Investment Advisors LLC. Bradley Foster & Sargent, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning for individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutions, including advisory roles for a registered mutual fund and a private investment vehicle. The firm focuses on individualized asset allocation and a long-term, capital-preservation investment philosophy using a growth-at-reasonable-prices approach combined with fundamental and technical analysis.

David Bush is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He currently works at Apella Wealth and previously spent over two decades with PBMares in various roles. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a bank director for Chesapeake Bank and is a trustee for the Williamsburg Community Foundation. 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 and integrates third-party technology and managers to provide tailored portfolio solutions.

Matthew Marrella is a financial advisor at Apella Wealth with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including The Vanguard Group and myCIO Wealth Partners, LLC. Apella Wealth serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance companies. The firm utilizes a largely model-driven, quantitative investment approach with offerings ranging from discretionary management to automated advisory solutions.

Daniel Yoo is a CFP® with 13 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He currently works at Apella Wealth and previously held roles at UBS Financial Services and PBMares Wealth Management. In addition to his advisory work, he is an agent for various insurance companies. Apella Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance company clients. The firm employs a model-driven, quantitative investment approach and offers a range of services such as discretionary and non-discretionary management, separately managed accounts, held-away portfolio advice, and automated advisory solutions.

Matthew Grohocki Jr. is a financial advisor at Bradley Foster & Sargent Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC, Adviser's Pride, Inc., and LPL Financial, LLC. Additionally, he is involved as an author outside of his investment activities. Bradley, Foster & Sargent, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning for individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutions, including high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $9.07 billion in assets and employs a long-term, capital-preservation focused investment approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis.

Austin Eason is a financial advisor at Apella Wealth with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at PBMares Wealth Management LLC and Robertson, Anshutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLL. Apella Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance company clients. The firm employs a model-driven, quantitative investment approach that integrates proprietary optimization and third-party models across equity and fixed-income allocations.

Patrick Sullivan is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC since 2021 and previously at Asset Strategies, Inc. from 2016 to 2021. Connecticut Wealth Management provides 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, incorporating various investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments.

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.

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.