Steven Draczynski is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth and Gottfried & Somberg Wealth Management since 2018 and previously spent 17 years with Fidelity Investments. Outside of advising, he is involved in fixed insurance sales, dedicating a small portion of his time to this activity. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and support services, including wealth management and retirement plan consulting, and provides a platform that combines discretionary portfolio management with access to diverse securities and insurance products.

Xerxes Nabong is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been associated with United Planners since 2016 and is also involved with Greenwich Partners, LLC and PXP LLC. Outside of advisory work, he has been active in real estate sales and property management through his ownership roles in related entities. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm delivers advisory and brokerage services through independent representatives and employs a variety of custodians and third-party managers to implement client strategies.

Bruno Simonetti is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group and holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials. He has 23 years of industry experience, including roles at Prudential Investment Management Services LLC 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 Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage account holders, using an integrated platform focused on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.

Frank Loria is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Gwfs Equities, Inc., Prudential Investment Management Services LLC, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Santander Securities, LLC, and Santander Bank, NA. 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 services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and focus on long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates.

Aidan Shaffer is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Key Investment Services, he held roles at KeyBank, Park Avenue Securities, and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he has work experience in landscaping and local government leisure services. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs, model portfolios, separately managed accounts, and brokerage and insurance products. The firm emphasizes client-selected investment strategies supported by ongoing monitoring and due diligence, and operates within the KeyCorp group with affiliations that include KeyBank and KeyBanc Capital Markets.

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.

Kervin Vincent is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC in Manchester, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has two years of industry experience and previously worked at KeyBank and Westfield Bank. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through wrap-fee advisory programs, model portfolios, separately managed accounts, and brokerage and insurance products, operating within the KeyCorp group and collaborating closely with affiliated entities such as KeyBank and KeyBanc Capital Markets.

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.

David Lemoine Jr. is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Manchester, CT, holding Series 66 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at GWFS Equities, Inc. and Prudential Investment Management Services, as well as Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2011. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and select retail brokerage account holders. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering planning focused on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.

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, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Her career includes multiple roles within Key Investment Services LLC and prior experience at Key Bank. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through a variety of wrap-fee advisory programs, model portfolios, separately managed and unified managed accounts, as well as brokerage and insurance products offered via affiliated entities. The firm emphasizes client-directed model selection and provides ongoing monitoring and oversight while maintaining connections to KeyCorp affiliates, including KeyBank and KeyBanc Capital Markets.

Jeffrey Morin is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2007 and is also affiliated with GFA Financial Group. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment solutions, while providing operational, trading, technology, and compliance support to affiliated advisors.

Patrick Rider is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial LLC and Key Investment Services LLC. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations through a network of independent representatives. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party strategies supported by technology and centralized due diligence.

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.

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 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 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.

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.