Richard Labriola Jr. is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. He has held roles at Ion Bank and Infinex Investments, Inc. since 2019 and worked at Key Investment Services LLC from 2016 to 2019. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure that combines firm supervision with delegated investment management.

Troy Morin is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and located in Vernon, CT. His prior experience includes roles at UBS, Morrissey Wealth Management, and involvement with Sacred Heart University. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a nationwide network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a comprehensive adviser-support platform that includes managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Marilyn Mantziaris is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Janney Montgomery Scott in various capacities since 2009. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC 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 brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

William Miller Jr. is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Manchester, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth Equity Services, Inc. since 1996 and Insurance Management Inc. since 1995. He is also involved in fixed insurance sales. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors. The firm offers a comprehensive platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services, serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment options.

Lisa Irwin is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC in Storrs, CT. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 14 years of industry experience, including 10 years with Key Investment Services. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through a range of advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed model selection with non-binding advisor recommendations and ongoing monitoring, and operates within the KeyCorp group, collaborating with affiliated banking and capital markets entities.

Daniel Mancini is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Empower Financial Services, MML Distributors LLC, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasize long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates.

John Tyrrell is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Commonwealth, he worked at Charles Schwab Co., Inc. He also spent three years involved with Restaurant Bricco. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and managing approximately $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform with a range of managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody and clearing services.

Raman Grover is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ion Bank since 2019 and has held roles at Infinex Investments, Inc., United Bank, and Key Investment Services LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a Vice President at Ion Bank. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating through a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model that emphasizes firm supervision while delegating investment management to its representatives.

Daniel Rider is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors in Manchester, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial, Bank of America, Merrill, and has experience in healthcare and educational settings. Outside of advising, he operates Daniel Rider, LLC, a non-investment-related business. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing a combination of in-house manager selection, third-party models, and technology tools to support advisors and clients.

James Beyer is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Capital Analysts, Lincoln Investment, and Bankers Life. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a deacon at Faith Baptist Church, assisting church members in need. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and consulting through a network of 164 independent advisers. The firm employs various portfolio management approaches and provides access to multiple custodial platforms and third-party manager programs.

Spencer Le Claire is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Lincoln Financial Distributors, Inc. and Heritage Capital Advisors, LLC. Prior to his financial career, he held various roles at the University of Connecticut and Seager Marine. 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 provides a broad adviser-support platform with discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and back-office services.

Christopher Peters is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott in Glastonbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2017 and previously held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Peters is involved in charitable activities as the President of Go Hartford! Mayor Mike's Foundation for Kids, where he oversees fundraising and grant distribution. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC 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 and offers brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and various advisory programs through a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Philip Kolidas is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Whitetip Investments from 2016 to 2023. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client direction in model selection while providing recommendations and ongoing oversight, and operates within the KeyCorp group with connections to KeyBank and KeyBanc Capital Markets.

James Kaufmann is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2011. Additionally, he is an agent with Agia, where he is involved in non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-based individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

James Stockman is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Transamerica Capital, Inc., Gwfs Equities, Inc., and Oppenheimerfunds. Outside of advising, he is involved in real estate as a landlord. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs through its AccessPoint platform and third-party asset managers, with services implemented based on client risk profiles and available on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Kenneth Kron is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Glastonbury, CT, holding Series 66 and Series 65 credentials and over 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2004 and is a partner at Mahoney Sabol & Co., LLP, a CPA firm. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing approximately $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform that includes managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement and plan consulting, and custody/clearing services.

Francis Carson is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. and Trustmont Financial Group, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Carson serves as a board member of the Stratford Visiting Nurses Association, a nonprofit organization providing nursing care to patients and their families. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a combination of model portfolios, advisor-designed portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers, applying fundamental and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory to manage assets for approximately 14,700 clients.

Ralph Johnston III is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America and holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience and has been active as an insurance agent specializing in life and health insurance and fixed annuities since 2000. Johnston is a member of the WIDHAM Chamber of Commerce, a local networking group of business owners. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services through independent representatives and supports a range of investment and cash-management solutions across multiple custodians and third-party managers.

Michael Bartolotta Jr. is a CFP® with 22 years of experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2016. He is the sole owner of Bartolotta Investment Co. LLC and conducts fixed insurance sales under CT Financial Partners. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $210 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.

Renee Bilodeau is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including CT Financial Partners, Johndrow Wealth Management, and Lincoln Financial Distributors. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides advisory programs, operations, technology, investment management, and compliance support, enabling affiliated advisors to offer customized portfolio solutions under Commonwealth’s supervision.