Richard Pignone is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 54 years of industry experience. He has been with Benjamin F. Edwards since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as attorney in fact for his wife. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers fee-based wrap programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment management, utilizing multiple strategies managed internally and by third parties.

Christine Hartman is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding the Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2012 and previously spent ten years with HCA, LLC. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple wrap and advisory programs.

Albert Lim is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2018 and previously spent three years with Ameriprise Financial Services. Lim is also a partner in a residential real estate investment and rental company. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm’s advisory approach includes model-based and customized portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

James Clark is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS BSUL and UBS AG, and he is currently also affiliated with LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a fitness and soccer coach for the Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions, incorporating proprietary platforms and third-party strategies to tailor investment approaches.

Michael Fitzgerald is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with TIAA and TIAA-CREF since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Sound Life Connections Inc., an educational organization assisting challenged students transitioning out of public school systems. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals with existing employer retirement plan relationships, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm offers point-in-time financial planning alongside ongoing discretionary management through customized and model-based portfolios.

Michael Lewis is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank, LPL Financial, Cetera Investment Services, and KeyBank. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and select retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s integrated model emphasizes long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates, delivering services through proprietary and third-party methodologies within plan lineups chosen by plan sponsors.

Andrew Banks IV is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 34 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, Banks serves as the treasurer and board member of F.O.C.U.S., a children's charity in New Haven, CT. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

Joseph Lussier is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Creative Planning since 2012. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment approach emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a large advisory team and centralized investment infrastructure.

David Danvers is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc., holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 66 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, and Morgan Stanley. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem and does not charge clients directly, distinguishing its approach from many enterprise wealth managers.

Corey Sneed is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Legend Advisory Corporation and Guardian Life. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Executive Committee and Board Chairman of the nonprofit organization Catalyst CT. Lincoln Investment is an enterprise firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-led consulting, and portfolio management supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team and third-party managers.

Michael Kusick is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Investmark Advisory Group and Sportscenter of Connecticut. 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 around $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a comprehensive adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services.

Kenneth Wapnitsky is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2019. Prior to joining Janney, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. He is also appointed as conservator/guardian for his son, an uncompensated role requiring significant time commitment. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC manages approximately $110 billion in client assets and serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients. The firm offers a variety of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services through in-house and third-party portfolio management across multiple wrap programs and model portfolios.

Allen Dina III is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His career history includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and KeyBank prior to his current position. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through a variety of advisory programs and model portfolios, emphasizing client-directed model selection with ongoing monitoring and third-party product due diligence.

Ryan Colwell is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Parker Dewey LLC and LVCC Golf Inc, as well as time spent as a full-time student at Albertus Magnus College. He is also appointed as an agent to sell non-securities insurance products for AGIA. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, wrap programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Matthew Nelsen is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. and previously worked at Northern Trust, Wilmington Trust, and People's Securities, Inc. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts and tax management, using a variety of implementation options including ETFs, mutual funds, and separate accounts.

Brian Obremski is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for the LSM Class of '95 Alumni Scholarship Fund, which awards scholarships to high school seniors. Janney Montgomery Scott manages approximately $110 billion in client assets and serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs with a mix of in-house and third-party portfolio management.

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.

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.

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.