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.

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.

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.

Philip Maliniak is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at companies such as Greenwich Partners, PXP, LLC, and Financial Solutions Group. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in several real estate ventures and serves as a board member and vice president of a community and charitable organization in Virginia Beach. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services through independent representatives and employs a range of custodians and third-party money managers, with a significant portion of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Kimberly Flynn is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of experience in the industry. She has worked at Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2018 and has prior experience at Fazzino Auto Parts and Bryant University. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based model that utilizes various investment strategies and third-party managers to tailor solutions aligned with client goals and risk tolerances.

Mary Neary is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Clearing and Cetera Investment Services. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs as well as brokerage and insurance services. The firm provides both digital and managed account investment options and operates as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

David Neal is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC in Manchester, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Coburn & Meredith Inc for six years and has been with Integrated Wealth Concepts and LPL Financial since 2018. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and family office services, utilizing customized portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income with a long-term investment approach complemented by short-term rebalancing trades.

Vincenzo Dastoli is a financial advisor with Creative Planning, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Global Portfolio Strategies, Inc. and Prudential Investment Management Services. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that incorporates low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, tax-loss harvesting, and selective private market exposure, managing approximately $295.6 billion in client assets.

Michael Lane is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Omnica Wealth since 2021. His prior roles include positions at TIAA, Fidelity, and Strategic Advisers, Inc. Lane is also involved in fixed insurance sales as a minor part of his professional activities. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and support services, providing technology, compliance, and investment management resources to affiliated advisors who deliver customized portfolio solutions.

Joseph Covill is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Glastonbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and over 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Coburn & Meredith, Inc., Next Financial Group, Inc., and Ameriprise. He is also owner of JT Covill LLC, operating under the name 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 about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides adviser support through managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody/clearing services.

Jeffrey Bradanini is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Beirne Wealth Consulting Services, LLC for nine years. Bradanini serves on the boards of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Connecticut, Friends of Yale New Haven Children's Hospital, and the Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Haven, each in volunteer leadership roles focused on engagement, fundraising, and oversight. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large enterprise firm managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory services through a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management.