Joseph Ferron III is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with J.W. Cole Advisors since 2017 and previously worked at First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities. He also operates Ferron Financial, LLC, a separate business entity. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a nationwide network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

David Lamore is a Series 65 licensed advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc., based in East Berlin, CT, and has two years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Boundless Financial Solutions LLC and Tunxis. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a consultant for Dual Legacy Charities, Inc. and provides insurance and estate planning consulting through Boundless Financial Solutions Platinum Services. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisors offering fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and digital platforms and combines brokerage and advisory activities under one affiliation.

Brett Esterson is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Aetna Capital Management, Cigna Investments, Inc., and Aetna CVS. Outside of his advisory work, he is president of Temple Sinai of Newington and heads logistics for the West Hartford Travel Basketball youth sports league. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth advisory and investment management services to individuals, families, retirement plans, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach within an enhanced open architecture framework that combines active and passive strategies, separate account managers, private funds, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Edward Fredericks is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 42 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at J.W. Cole Advisors since 2017, following nearly a decade at First Allied Advisory Services and over 30 years with First Financial Associates. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent and operates a holding company, Edward L Fredericks Associates LLC. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of more than 400 independent representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions, implementing investment decisions on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Gerald Goldberg 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, LLC and GYL Financial Synergies, LLC. He is also the managing member of several non-investment related LLCs. Focus Partners Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporations, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach with enhanced open architecture, integrating fundamental and quantitative analysis, and offers a range of wealth management and advisory services across multiple asset classes.

John Wonneberger is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include 17 years at LPL Financial and leadership of Wonneberger Business Solutions LLC for 28 years. He serves on the board of the Cheshire Land Trust, a nonprofit land conservancy organization. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm provides a broad range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party managers, using multiple program structures that combine in-house selections with third-party strategies and advisor discretion.

Michele Molitor is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at FD Financial since 2021 and previously spent 11 years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides advisory programs, technology, and operational support, with an investment approach that includes discretionary model portfolios and multiple program options tailored to advisors’ client needs.

Benjamin Kille is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wealthspire Advisors since 2022. Prior to joining Wealthspire, he worked at Private Capital Group, LLC for 19 years. Wealthspire Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $34.3 billion in assets for nearly 9,700 clients, including individuals, corporate and pension plans, nonprofits, and foundations. The firm employs an institutional-style asset allocation framework and offers a range of services such as wealth management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and trustee services.

James Nocerino is a financial advisor with Osaic Institutions, Inc., holding over 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Infinex Investments, Inc. since 2013 and is the owner and CEO of JJN Wealth Management, LLC, where he advises on financial matters including annuities and life insurance. Additionally, he has longstanding involvement in property and casualty sales and service. Osaic Institutions, Inc. serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Amy Miller is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wealthspire Advisors since 2022. She previously worked at Private Capital Group, LLC for eight years. Miller holds director roles with the Connecticut Women's Council, the Estate and Business Planning Council of Hartford, and Horizons at Ethel Walker School, contributing to strategic direction and fundraising efforts. Wealthspire Advisors is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $34.3 billion in assets for nearly 9,700 clients, including high-net-worth individuals, corporate and pension plans, nonprofits, and foundations. The firm employs an institutional-style asset allocation framework and offers comprehensive wealth management services tailored through ongoing client engagement.

Eric Bergenn is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory in West Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company and Foresters Financial Services. He serves on the Board of Directors of the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and pooled plan solutions. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves a diverse client base that includes large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Joseph Sipala is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. His prior work includes roles at Northern Lights Distributors, LLC and Symmetry Partners, LLC. 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 a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure with a distinctive service and distribution model.

Scott Leclaire is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 39 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Heritage Capital Advisors, LLC and Commonwealth Financial Network since 2011. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing a range of advisory programs and back-office services. The firm offers discretionary model portfolios, personalized indexing, and multiple program structures while maintaining a clearing and custody relationship with National Financial Services LLC.

Rajiv Iyer is a financial advisor at Money Concepts Capital Corp with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Money Concepts since 2006. In addition to his advisory role, he is an owner and shareholder of Ganesh Financial Group, LLC, a non-investment-related business. Money Concepts Capital Corp is an enterprise firm with approximately 431 advisors managing about $3.33 billion for nearly 14,700 clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations, utilizing a range of managed programs and investment strategies.

William Woods is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Infinex Financial Group, CFM Construction Corp., and Trinity College. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. serves a range of clients including individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate entities by providing customized advisory services, financial planning, and access to alternative investments and lending solutions. The firm operates a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model with a focus on firm supervision and client-directed transaction control.

James Tyrrell II is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2011 and also maintains a long-term affiliation with Heritage Capital Advisors, LLC. Tyrrell is the owner of JET Financial Services, LLC, an investment advisory business. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of nearly 3,000 advisors and their clients, providing a range of advisory programs, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm supports advisors with operations, technology, investment management, and compliance while offering access to discretionary model portfolios and customized investment solutions.

Shane Reilly is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at The Colony Group, LLC and GYL Financial Synergies, LLC. Focus Partners Wealth serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporations, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines fundamental and quantitative analysis with a broad platform of investment and wealth management services.

Daniel Cain is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Connecticut Financial Group, LLC and Commonwealth Financial Network, having previously worked at LPL Financial and Gulish & Associates. Cain is also co-owner of Gulish & Associates, Inc. and owner of Connecticut Financial Group, LLC and Connecticut FG, LLC, all entities involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, including discretionary model portfolios and customized investment solutions, while providing operational, technological, and compliance support to affiliated advisors.

Thomas Lombardi is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with a Series 66 designation. He has worked in the financial industry since 2022, including roles at Empower Financial Services, Carson Wealth, and Pension Consultants Inc. Outside of finance, he was involved with the U.S. Soccer Association for ten years. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm offers integrated services through proprietary and third-party planning tools and emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.

Erik Crespo is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at PFS Investments Inc., Wolters Kluwer, Primerica Financial Services, and Aetna Health. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individual, pension, charitable, and corporate clients with brokerage, financial planning, retirement consulting, and a mix of proprietary and third-party advisory programs.