Aidan Shaffer is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. His prior experience includes roles at KeyBank, Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, Trent Landscaping, and West Hartford Leisure Services. Key Investment Services LLC serves a broad client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients, offering wrap-fee advisory programs, model portfolios, and separately managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment choices with professional recommendations and oversight, and operates within the KeyCorp group alongside affiliated banking and capital markets entities.

Gary Ruchin is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Vernon, CT, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 47 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Commonwealth Equity Services, Inc. since 1985 and has been self-employed since 1979. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a FINRA arbitrator and provides tax preparation services through his private business, Ruchin & Associates, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, offering a variety of advisory programs and services including wealth management and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides operational, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management support while allowing advisors discretion in constructing client portfolios from a broad range of securities and insurance products.

Amanda Burgess is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with one year of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at The Farmers Cow Calfe & Creamery for three years. She holds the Series 66 designation. 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 hundreds of thousands of individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Leisl Langevin is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network and holds the CFP® and Series 63 credentials. She has eight years of industry experience and is co-owner of WHZ Strategic Wealth Advisors LLC. Her prior work includes roles at People’s United Bank and Weiss, Hale & Zahansky Strategic Wealth Advisors. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing advisory programs, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm supports affiliated advisors with operations, technology, investment management, and compliance, while offering access to a range of discretionary model portfolios and customized investment solutions.

Lazarus Regueiro is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with six years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His work history includes roles at Advised Assets Group, LLC, GWFS Equities, Inc., McIntosh Tax and Asset Management Group, LLC, Craig James Financial Services, LLC, and Stony Brook University. 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 certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s integrated service model emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Philip Parker is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at several firms, including Prudential Investment Management Services LLC and KeyBank. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for Trail Life USA Troop 1635 in Newington, Connecticut. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as to IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s services emphasize long-term portfolio returns and integrate closely with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Brandon Koehler is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at WHZ Strategic Wealth Advisors and Weiss, Hale & Zahansky Strategic Wealth Advisors. Before entering financial services, he held positions at the University of Connecticut Athletics Department and the Town of Mansfield. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors with a range of advisory programs and services. The firm provides operational, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support, enabling advisors to construct client portfolios across a broad spectrum of securities and insurance products.

Brad Murphy is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Gwfs Equities, Inc., Prudential Customer Solutions LLC, Prudential Investment Management Services LLC, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Voya Financial Advisors. 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 certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s integrated model incorporates proprietary and third-party methodologies focused on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups chosen by plan sponsors.

Michele Spruell is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC in Storrs, CT. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 11 years of industry experience. Her work history includes multiple roles at Key Investment Services LLC and Key Bank dating back to 2016. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs, model portfolios, and separately managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed model selection and provides ongoing oversight while offering access to third-party discretionary managers.

James Zahansky Jr. is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network and holds the Series 66 designation, with 11 years of industry experience. He is co-owner of WHZ Strategic Wealth Advisors and has been affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2014. Zahansky also serves as a corporator for Jewett City Savings Bank. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and operational support, allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction alongside managed model portfolios and distinct program options.

Aleesha Graham is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Corrigan Financial, Inc., among other firms. 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 roughly $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad adviser-support platform that includes managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Kevin Lewis is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Commonwealth, he worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Advisory Services LLC from 2011 to 2024. 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 provides a range of advisory programs and support services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment solutions, while enabling affiliated advisors to offer customized advice under Commonwealth’s supervision.

Lisa Irwin is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Key Investment Services since 2016. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs, including wrap-fee programs, model portfolios, separately managed accounts, and brokerage and insurance products. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment decisions supported by financial professional recommendations and collaborates closely with affiliated entities within the KeyCorp group.

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.

Philip Maliniak is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 19 years of industry experience and has held various roles including ownership and membership in multiple real estate and financial services firms. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member and vice president of OTSL/HRSC/NASSC, a community and charitable organization in Virginia Beach. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement services through a network of 477 independent advisors. The firm operates an open-architecture platform with multiple custodians and emphasizes a largely non-discretionary asset management approach.

Tanner Sargent is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. 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 range of advisory programs and support services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment solutions, while providing operations, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

Laurence Hale II is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Commonwealth since 2006, including through its affiliation with Weiss, Hale & Zahansky Strategic Wealth Advisors and WHZ Strategic Wealth Advisors. He is also the owner of Clear Bay Asset Management, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. 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 provides a range of advisory programs and back-office support, including operations, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management services.

Nicholas Olson is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with Series 63 and 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Olson is also a content creator for Olson Auto, producing material for platforms such as YouTube and Instagram. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and manages around $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services, working with clients to implement tailored investment strategies.

Benjamin Tomczak is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He is also involved in the sales and service of insurance and investments through a related entity affiliated with his LPL business. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products, utilizing an integrated platform that combines advisory services with active financial product sales.

Horace Carryl Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has experience in various roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Footlocker Inc., Target Corporation, and BJ's Wholesale Club. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.