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 having 11 years of industry experience. Her career includes multiple roles at Key Investment Services LLC and Key Bank. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and wrap-fee program sponsor serving individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plan clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm offers portfolio management and model-based advisory products, using a multi-provider platform and integration with KeyCorp affiliates for various financial services.

Lisa Irwin is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Key Investment Services since 2016 and previously worked at LPL Financial from 2014 to 2016. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that offers portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plan clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm uses a multi-provider model with discretionary implementation and non-discretionary client selections, and it integrates services from KeyCorp affiliates including banking and 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.

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, 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.

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.

Benjamin Tomczak is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 11 years of industry experience, including roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Tomczak is also involved in the sales and service of insurance and investments through a related business entity. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, insurance products, and affiliated trust and lending services.

Horace Carryl Jr. is an advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 certifications. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2026 and has prior experience at Footlocker Inc., Wells Fargo Bank, and Target Corporation. 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 combines research from internal and third-party sources to offer diversified investment options through both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Matthew Couzens is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and has 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in commercial real estate management and serves on the development board of the Cornerstone Foundation Inc. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement planning, dependable income, and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach combines in-depth investment research and algorithmic tools to provide tailored retirement income recommendations.

Michael Gisleson is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1999 and transitioned to LPL Enterprise in 2024. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment approaches and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Jessica Callahan is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked with several Cetera entities since 2021 and spent seven years at Voya in various advisory roles. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individual, institutional, corporate, and charitable clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services, with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors across its network.

Michelle Gallagher is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 27 years of industry experience. She holds her Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fidelity in various capacities since 2008. Outside of her advisory work, she works as a server and bartender at a local restaurant in Woodstock, Connecticut. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios.

Thomas Brown is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Coventry, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Osaic Wealth since 2018 and previously at Signator Investors, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. Brown also has a longstanding role with the Charles G. Marcus Agency, where he has been involved in the sale and marketing of fixed annuities and non-variable insurance products since 1994. Additionally, he serves as trustee for his son's irrevocable testamentary trust. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, incorporating stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Jillian Pelkey is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2018, and previously was with MacKinstry Financial & Investments LLC from 2016 to 2018. She holds a Series 66 designation. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining multi-asset model portfolios with centralized custody and operational support.

Utpal Parekh is a CFP® and ChFC® with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at People's United Advisors, People's Securities, Inc., and PRUCO Securities, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

David Cormier is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott for 16 years and Citigroup Global Markets for four years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jon Lindblom is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, where he has worked since 2015. He has 10 years of industry experience and serves as an elder on the council board of Union Congregational Church, overseeing church governance and operations. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, delivering holistic goal-based analyses and written recommendations across a range of planning topics without providing portfolio management for institutional clients.

Marc Moreno is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has been with Ameriprise since 2025 with prior experience at companies including Wayfair and TEKsystems. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning advice. The firm emphasizes tax-aware withdrawal strategies and uses research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools to support its recommendations within a defined investment universe.

Nathanael Di Salvatore is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services Inc. Di Salvatore also has experience as a tax associate at Cour Tax Consultants and provides administrative and tax support at Captain Hale Financial. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through a multi-manager platform with access to various model portfolios and third-party managers.