Ryan Colleoni is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at TD Ameritrade for 13 years and has been associated with Advised Assets Groups, LLC and GWFS Equities, Inc. since 2021. 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 clients. The firm uses an integrated approach linked to Empower’s recordkeeping platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

William Dobbins is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2018. His prior work includes eleven years at LPL Financial and earlier roles at Investors Capital Corp. and Eastern Point Advisors. Dobbins holds a notary public position and is the sole owner of WGD Wealth Management, a DBA used for marketing purposes. He also serves as a volunteer board member for Center Cemetery in Norfolk, CT. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, utilizing both passive and active investment strategies tailored to client risk profiles.

Hayriye Aslan is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over twenty-one years of experience in the investment and financial services industries. She supports clients by developing personalized financial strategies tailored to their individual goals, drawing upon a holistic approach to wealth management. In her role as a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor, Hayriye assists clients with a range of services including college education planning, family wealth management, retirement planning, tax minimization, and investment strategy, among others. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Hayriye gained experience in the stock, bond, and repo markets, and has expertise in annuities, life insurance, and consumer banking. She holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Hartford and a Bachelor's degree from Bilkent University. Hayriye has earned professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is committed to putting her clients’ needs first and continues to expand her knowledge through various training and certification programs. Outside her professional pursuits, Hayriye participates in community volunteer activities. Her personal interests include cooking, interior decorating, music, reading, soccer, and spending time with her family.

Michael D. Apice is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities since 2015 and has operated his own financial practice since 1992. He serves on the advisory board of a local bank, providing community input on accessibility and engagement. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides customized advisor-led management combined with model-based strategies, alongside a range of financial planning, education, and consulting solutions.

Matthew Sweet is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Torrington Savings Bank, NBT Bank, Infinex Investments, Inc., and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Jonathan Yolles is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at The Colony Group, GYL Financial Synergies, Wells Fargo Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Prudential Equity Group. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as head coach for the Avon High School Boys Basketball team. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Matthew Karpas is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously operated Karpas Strategies, LLC for 30 years before joining Sequoia Financial Group. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and family offices. The firm employs a combination of in-house models, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection, supported by a dedicated Investment Policy Committee and extensive research resources.

Peter Cohen is a Series 63 licensed advisor with over 51 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC and has held roles at related Ameritas entities since 2008. He is also the president and CEO of PC Planning & Benefits Inc., which provides insurance sales and business planning services, including work with captive insurance companies and retirement plans. Additionally, Cohen has sales advisory roles in medical practice management software and payment recovery services. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC offers investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes a range of model portfolios and investment vehicles and operates multiple program platforms while leveraging third-party technology and sub-advisers.

Mark Terna is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm provides a range of programs and advisory services across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Harold Mcmillan Jr. is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and has been with Citigroup since 2014. Outside of his financial career, he is the owner of Housatonic River Outfitters, a business he has operated since 1996. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm utilizes multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and manages complex arrangements for high-net-worth and institutional investors.

James Comerford is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Oppenheimer since 2009, following a decade at UBS Financial Services. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a broad range of investment programs and advisory services, including both discretionary and non-discretionary management with a focus on strategic and tactical asset allocation, manager selection, and customized consulting and retirement solutions.

Paul Casali is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Fahnestock & Co., Inc. throughout his career. Casali serves as a trustee for several family and charitable trusts and is a member of the board of directors and house chair at Torrington Country Club. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that include discretionary and non-discretionary services across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, with a notable proportion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Christopher Woodhouse is a financial advisor at Osaic Institutions, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Torrington Savings Bank, Infinex Investments, Inc., LPL Financial, LLC, and Webster Bank. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating with a hybrid adviser and broker-dealer structure.

Sandra Cullen is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 26 years of industry experience. She has been with TIAA-CREF since 2008 and currently serves in Norfolk, CT. Outside of her advisory work, she is an associate of Norfolk Library Associates, a nonprofit organization supporting the local public library. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals with TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time financial planning and ongoing discretionary portfolio management through model and customized portfolios.

Joshua Ferreira is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers, as well as operating Ferreira Wealth Strategies and working at the City of Torrington. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

David Bouffard is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he oversees Honey Badger Management Inc., a business he owns and manages. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies and employs a centralized consulting team that delivers non-discretionary, research-based retirement recommendations.

Karen Leonard is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a wide range of households, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers various discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated mutual funds through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Elizabeth Greak is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Investacorp Advisory Services, among other firms. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Comer & Greak Financial Consultants, which provides fixed insurance sales and income tax preparation services for investment clients. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, providing various managed portfolio options and third-party manager programs.

Jonathan Andrews is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Torrington, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at People's Securities, Inc. for six years before joining LPL Financial in 2022. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and operational tools.

Gary Nicksa is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Torrington, CT, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1999. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment options supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors.