Michael Femia is a financial advisor with Apella Wealth in West Hartford, CT, holding a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Wilder Companies and College Funding Services. Apella Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance companies. The firm employs a largely model-driven, quantitative investment approach with emphasis on factor-based equity strategies and duration- and credit-conscious fixed-income allocations.

Christina Charest is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Bradley, Foster & Sargent Inc, based in Hartford, CT. She has seven years of industry experience and has been with Bradley, Foster & Sargent since 2004. Bradley, Foster & Sargent provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, non-profits, institutions, and law firms, managing discretionary portfolios with approximately $9.07 billion in assets. The firm emphasizes individualized asset allocation, long-term holding, and a Growth-at-a-Reasonable-Price investment approach, and also serves as adviser to pooled investment vehicles including a registered mutual fund and a private investment fund.

Alison Cosgrove is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 11 years of industry experience. She is affiliated with Bradley, Foster & Sargent Inc and has been with JPMorgan Investment Management Inc. and J.P. Morgan Institutional Investments Inc. since 2014. 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 employs a long-term, capital-preservation focused investment approach combining fundamental analysis and technical tools, and manages both pooled investment vehicles and registered funds.

Thomas Sargent is a CFA® charterholder with 26 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Bradley, Foster & Sargent Inc. since 2000. Bradley, Foster & Sargent, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning for individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutions, including advisory services to a registered mutual fund and a private investment vehicle. The firm emphasizes individualized asset allocation and a long-term, capital-preservation investment approach, using a blend of fundamental analysis and technical tools to pursue growth at reasonable prices.

James Tavares is a financial advisor with MissionSquare Retirement who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Foreside Financial Services, Symmetry Partners, Apella Capital, and Foresters Financial. He serves as president of Pine Acres Club Inc., a swim and tennis club in Wethersfield, Connecticut. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain non‑profit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm provides plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and advisory services through its Guided Pathways program, which includes discretionary Managed Accounts and nondiscretionary Fund Advice developed by Morningstar Investment Management.

Jennifer Coffey Smith is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Apella Wealth since 2026 and previously spent 13 years at Financial Connections Group, Inc. Her practice is based in West Hartford, CT. Apella Wealth serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance companies. The firm uses a model-driven, quantitative investment approach that incorporates factor-based equity strategies and duration- and credit-focused fixed-income allocations, alongside a variety of managed account solutions and technology-enabled tools.

Jenna Isleib is a financial advisor at Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation and a Series 65 license. Prior to her current role, she worked at Mintz + Hoke and has experience in university admissions and the private sector. Connecticut Wealth Management provides financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and business consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, nonprofits, and business owners. The firm’s investment approach focuses on long-term, fundamentally driven asset allocation and personalized portfolio construction, utilizing a variety of investment vehicles and third-party research.

Lawrence Kushner is a financial advisor with NWF Advisory Services Inc who holds a Series 66 designation and has 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Next Financial Group Inc for 15 years and has held roles at OSAIC and The Ameriflex Group. Outside of his advisory work, Kushner is the founder of Cornerstone Wealth Management Group LLC and Wealth for Docs, and he authored the book "Nine Money Mistakes that Doctors Make." NWF Advisory Services manages approximately $6.4 billion in client assets through a network of over 100 advisory representatives, primarily serving individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm utilizes an open-architecture, technology-driven platform to offer portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services across various account types and investment strategies.

Elizabeth Devino is a financial advisor at Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license. Prior to her advisory role, she worked for Mercury Fuel Service, Inc. for 16 years. Outside of her advisory duties, she serves as a Corporator with Thomaston Savings Bank and holds unpaid board and finance committee positions with Holy Cross High School and the Palace Theater in Waterbury, CT. Connecticut Wealth Management provides financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and business consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, nonprofits, and business clients. The firm employs a long-term, fundamentally driven investment approach with personalized portfolio construction and offers access to private equity investments for qualified clients.

Salvatore Motta is a financial advisor at Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at LPL Financial and National Planning Corporation. He provides investment advisory services through Gateway Wealth Partners, an independent registered investment advisor firm. Gateway Wealth Partners offers financial planning, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and qualified employee benefit plans. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation using primarily low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities or Independent Managers when appropriate.

David Connelly Jr. is a financial advisor at Symmetry Partners with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has held leadership roles at Symmetry Partners since 1994, including CEO and manager. Prior to his current firm, he worked at Apella Capital, LLC for 11 years and Artura Wealth, LLC for two years. Symmetry Partners offers fee-based portfolio management and model-driven advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional pension plans. The firm employs a quantitative investment approach rooted in Modern Portfolio Theory and manages proprietary investment companies alongside its model portfolios and separately managed accounts.

Mitchell Ewart is a financial advisor at Apella Wealth with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Vestory, LLC, Pruco Securities, LLC, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Ewart has been with Apella Wealth since 2021. Apella Wealth serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance companies. The firm uses a model-driven, quantitative investment approach with a focus on factor-based equity strategies and duration- and credit-informed fixed income, offering a variety of investment management and advisory solutions.

Joseph Ciarleglio is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor with Bradley, Foster & Sargent Inc in Hartford, CT. He has seven years of industry experience and has been with the firm since 2013. Bradley, Foster & Sargent provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, non-profits, institutions, and law firms. The firm manages discretionary portfolios with a focus on capital preservation and a Growth-at-a-Reasonable-Price strategy, overseeing approximately $9.07 billion in assets across several thousand accounts.

Brenda Larkin is a financial advisor at Westminster Financial Advisory Corp with 27 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. In addition to her advisory role, she consults on the financial aspects of divorce through Goldberg Larkin LLC. Westminster Financial Advisory Corp provides investment supervisory services and financial planning to individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes a diversified, multi-asset class investment approach with a buy-and-hold strategy supplemented by tactical adjustments based on market conditions.

Patrick Kennedy is a financial advisor at Integrated Advisors Network LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank prior to his current role. Integrated Advisors Network is a multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, employing a mix of fundamental and quantitative approaches guided by client risk profiles.

Peter Kirschenbaum is a financial advisor at Bradley, Foster & Sargent Inc with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Bradley, Foster & Sargent since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at People's United Advisors, Inc and Olson Mobeck Investment Advisors. Bradley, Foster & Sargent provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, non-profits, institutions, and law firms, managing discretionary portfolios and overseeing approximately $9.07 billion in assets. The firm emphasizes individualized asset allocation, long-term holding with a focus on capital preservation, and a Growth-at-a-Reasonable-Price investment approach.

Eric Pitruzzello is a financial advisor at Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at American Senior Benefits, Northwestern Mutual, and multiple community and educational organizations. Connecticut Wealth Management provides financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and business consulting services to individuals, trusts, non-profits, businesses, and executives. The firm employs a long-term investment approach grounded in fundamental analysis, utilizing strategic asset allocation with a range of investment vehicles tailored to client needs.

Kevin Briganti is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC. He has been with the firm since 2020 and also works as an on-ice official in the American Hockey League and Hockey East Association. Connecticut Wealth Management provides financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and business consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, nonprofits, business owners, executives, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a long-term, fundamentally driven investment approach and offers access to private equity investments for qualified clients.

Christopher Sargent is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Bradley Foster & Sargent Inc. with four years of industry experience. He has been with Bradley Foster & Sargent since 2021. Bradley Foster & Sargent, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning for individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutions, including advising a registered mutual fund and a private investment vehicle. The firm manages approximately $9.07 billion in assets, focusing on individualized asset allocation and a long-term, capital-preservation investment approach using fundamental and technical analysis.

William Anderson is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Brookwood Investment Group. He has previously worked at Redwood Private Wealth LLC, Belpointe Asset Management, and LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Brookwood Insurance Group, an affiliated insurance business. Brookwood Investment Group serves individual investors, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm customizes portfolios using a range of strategies and maintains a network of proprietary partner offices alongside multiple affiliated businesses, managing over $1.25 billion in assets as of the end of 2025.