Richard Rake is a CFP® with 48 years of industry experience, currently serving at Financial Resources Group, LLC since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and Independent Advisers Group Corp. He is also the owner of Insurvest Group, which markets insurance and annuity products. Financial Resources Group provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach using multi-asset portfolios and offers discretionary management through various programs, including a wrap fee option.

Mark Pappa is a financial advisor with Financial Resources Group, LLC in Glastonbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 22 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Lincoln Financial Securities and a long-standing sales position with The Energy Authority. Outside of advising, he is involved in developing a social media app as president and board member of SpatsApp, Inc., and operates Facts Report, LLC, a website focused on combating fake news. Financial Resources Group provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach combining growth and value stock selection with diversified multi-asset portfolios, and it offers discretionary management, a wrap fee program, and oversight of held-away retirement accounts.

Austin Concascia is a financial advisor at Jabez Financial, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Strategic Advisors. Jabez Financial, LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals and business entities, managing approximately $14.1 million in assets across about 117 client relationships. The firm utilizes modern portfolio theory and a long-term trading approach with a variety of investment vehicles, maintaining primarily non-discretionary client accounts.

Benjamin Carlson is a financial advisor at Briggs Wealth Management, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Briggs Wealth Management, he worked at several firms including JB Capital, JN Financial, Johnson Brunetti, and Brok Advisors. Carlson is also involved in the sale of life insurance and fixed annuities through an affiliated insurance company. Briggs Wealth Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and supplementary services such as executor services and tax preparation, using a fundamental analysis approach focused on tax efficiency and cash management.

Andrew Sawyer is a CFA® charterholder with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Thames Financial Management since 2018 and previously spent seven years at First Manhattan Co. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and operator of Preston Ridge Vineyard, a farm winery. Thames Financial Management provides portfolio management and investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm serves both high-net-worth and non-HNW clients, managing approximately $315 million in assets with an investment approach that emphasizes fundamental analysis, long-term buy-and-hold strategies, diversification, and option strategies to enhance returns or adjust equity exposure.

Theodore Degroot is an advisor at Spurstone with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Spurstone Advisory Services since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in an insurance agency and a technology company, though he is not actively involved in day-to-day operations of either. Spurstone serves individuals and high-net-worth clients, focusing on business owners and corporate executives. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and specialized consulting on business owner transitions, executive compensation, and concentrated stock management.

Alejandro Gomez is a CFP® and CFA® with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Rossmore Private Capital, LLC since 2017 and previously worked at Bank of America from 2006 to 2017. Rossmore Private Capital serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, private foundations, and retirement plans with discretionary investment management and family office services. The firm customizes asset allocation and manager selection to client goals, often using independent managers and private funds, and employs derivatives and leverage in some accounts, managing over $1.3 billion with a five-advisor team.

Ronald Williams is a financial advisor at Empower Financial Advisory, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Empower Financial Advisory since 2018 in various capacities. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in motorsports as a driver for Ronnie Williams Racing. Empower Financial Advisory provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm employs a customized advisory process combining fundamental and technical analysis with a long-term orientation, managing over $635 million in discretionary assets across approximately 290 client relationships.

Andrew Baldassarre is a CFA® charterholder with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Rossmore Private Capital, LLC since 2020 and previously spent 12 years at UBS Financial Services Inc. He serves on the board of Village for Families and Children, a social services organization in the Hartford area. Rossmore Private Capital serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, private foundations, and retirement plans with discretionary investment management and family office services. The firm customizes asset allocation and manager selection to client goals, often utilizing independent managers and private funds, and employs derivatives and leverage in some accounts, managing over $1.3 billion with a five-advisor team.

Olivia Grossman is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at AdviceOne Advisory Services, LLC. She previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. for six years and has held roles at Randstad, the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, Securities Service Network, and AdviceOne LLC. AdviceOne Advisory Services, LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and non-profit organizations. The firm employs a dual-portfolio approach combining equity and fixed-income sleeves, utilizing open-ended mutual funds and proprietary asset-allocation models focused on long-term risk and return.

Tyler Gazdik is a financial advisor at AdviceOne Advisory Services, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms including PDC, Inc. and PVCU prior to joining AdviceOne. His background also includes time at Old Navy and Rochester Institute of Technology. AdviceOne Advisory Services, LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and non-profit organizations. The firm employs a dual-portfolio approach combining equity and fixed-income sleeves, using open-ended mutual funds and proprietary asset-allocation models, and conducts manager due diligence as part of its portfolio construction process.

Danielle Francini is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with six years of industry experience. She has worked at AdviceOne Advisory Services, LLC since 2017 and previously held roles at Securities Service Network, KeyBank, and WHUS. AdviceOne Advisory Services, LLC provides discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and non-profit organizations. The firm manages over $2 billion in assets and uses proprietary asset-allocation models focused on diversification, with a manager-selection process that includes direct interviews with fund portfolio teams.

Robert Berlinski is a financial advisor with AdviceOne Advisory Services, LLC in Glastonbury, CT. He holds a Series 65 designation and has five years of industry experience, having worked with AdviceOne since 2014. AdviceOne Advisory Services, LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and non-profit organizations. The firm employs a dual-portfolio approach combining equity and fixed-income sleeves, using open-ended mutual funds and proprietary asset-allocation models focused on long-term returns, risk, and correlations.

Ariel Hilario is a financial advisor at AdviceOne Advisory Services, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at AdviceOne since 2021, following a brief tenure at Northwestern Mutual. Outside of advising, he works as a pharmacy technician at Walgreens. AdviceOne Advisory Services, LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and non-profit organizations. The firm constructs portfolios emphasizing long-term growth and current income through equity and fixed-income sleeves, using proprietary asset-allocation models and manager due diligence.

Matthew Maclean is a financial advisor at Rossmore Private Capital, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Bank of America N.A. from 2008 to 2017. Rossmore Private Capital serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, private foundations, and retirement plans with discretionary investment management and family office services. The firm customizes asset allocation and manager selection based on client goals, often using independent managers and private funds, and manages over $1.3 billion with a five-advisor team.

Timothy Miller is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at AdviceOne Advisory Services, LLC. He previously worked at Securities Service Network, Inc. for eight years. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a timber farm through Stronghold Farm LLC. AdviceOne Advisory Services, LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a dual-portfolio approach combining equity and fixed-income sleeves, utilizing mutual funds and proprietary asset-allocation models that emphasize long-term returns and risk management.

Kathleen Gibilisco is a financial advisor with AdviceOne Advisory Services, LLC in Glastonbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Securities Service Network from 2007 to 2020 and has been with AdviceOne since 2001. AdviceOne Advisory Services, LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and non-profit organizations. The firm employs a dual-portfolio approach combining equity for long-term growth and fixed income for current income, using proprietary asset-allocation models and manager due diligence.

Lori Oblinger is a CFP® and ChFC® with 23 years of industry experience. She is an advisor at Empower Financial Advisory, LLC and has previously worked at Heritage Capital Advisors, Securities Service Network, and Securities America, Inc. Oblinger holds insurance producer licensure and engages in related insurance sales activities. Empower Financial Advisory is a team firm that serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and small businesses, offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning. The firm employs a customized advisory process combining fundamental and technical analysis with a long-term orientation and manages over $635 million in discretionary assets.

Nicholas Gerlach is a financial advisor at Empower Financial Advisory, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms including Jasmac Inc, Winfield Funeral Home, Northwestern Mutual, and Mercer. Empower Financial Advisory provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm employs a customized advisory process combining fundamental and technical analysis with a long-term orientation, managing over $635 million in discretionary assets across approximately 290 client relationships.

Brian Sheehan is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Rossmore Private Capital, LLC since 2017. Prior to Rossmore, he worked at Merrill from 2014 to 2017 and Bank of America, N.A. from 2007 to 2017. He serves as a director and board chair of Malta House of Care, a charitable organization providing primary care medical services to uninsured residents in the greater Hartford area. Rossmore Private Capital serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, private foundations, and retirement plans with discretionary investment management and family office services. The firm employs a customized asset allocation approach, often utilizing independent managers and private funds, and manages over $1.3 billion with a five-advisor team.