James Tavares is a financial advisor with MissionSquare Retirement, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Foreside Financial Services, Symmetry Partners, Apella Capital, and Foresters Financial. He serves as president of Pine Acres Club Inc., an acres swim and tennis club in Wethersfield, CT. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, employees, and select non-profit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and Guided Pathways Advisory Services, with investment advice and model portfolios developed by Morningstar Investment Management.

Jennifer Coffey Smith is a CFP® with 12 years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with Apella Wealth and previously worked for Financial Connections Group, Inc. for 13 years. Apella Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plan sponsors, foundations, and institutions, offering a range of investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a model-driven, quantitative investment approach and integrates various third-party technologies to deliver customized solutions.

Jenna Isleib is a financial advisor at Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation and a Series 65 license. Prior to her current role, she worked at Mintz + Hoke and has experience in university admissions and the private sector. Connecticut Wealth Management provides financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and business consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, nonprofits, and business owners. The firm’s investment approach focuses on long-term, fundamentally driven asset allocation and personalized portfolio construction, utilizing a variety of investment vehicles and third-party research.

Lawrence Kushner is a financial advisor at NWF Advisory Services Inc with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Next Financial Group Inc and OSAIC. Kushner is the founder of Cornerstone Wealth Management Group LLC and Wealth for Docs, which provide financial planning, investment management, and insurance services, and he is also the author of a book titled *Nine Money Mistakes that Doctors Make*. NWF Advisory Services, Inc. offers portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, along with retirement plan consulting and trust and estate services. The firm manages approximately $3.82 billion in assets and operates an open-architecture Wealth Management Platform that includes advisor-managed and third-party model portfolios, emphasizing strategic long-term investing with access to specialized advisory services.

Elizabeth Devino is a financial advisor at Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license. Prior to her advisory role, she worked for Mercury Fuel Service, Inc. for 16 years. Outside of her advisory duties, she serves as a Corporator with Thomaston Savings Bank and holds unpaid board and finance committee positions with Holy Cross High School and the Palace Theater in Waterbury, CT. Connecticut Wealth Management provides financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and business consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, nonprofits, and business clients. The firm employs a long-term, fundamentally driven investment approach with personalized portfolio construction and offers access to private equity investments for qualified clients.

Salvatore Motta is a financial advisor at Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at LPL Financial and National Planning Corporation. He provides investment advisory services through Gateway Wealth Partners, an independent registered investment advisor firm. Gateway Wealth Partners offers financial planning, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and qualified employee benefit plans. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation using primarily low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities or Independent Managers when appropriate.

David Connelly Jr. is a financial advisor with Artura Wealth, LLC and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 28 years of industry experience, including over 30 years as CEO and manager of Symmetry Partners, LLC, an RIA where he leads strategic direction and oversees investment portfolios. Prior to joining Artura Wealth, he worked at Apella Capital, LLC. Artura Wealth, LLC is a newly registered investment adviser providing discretionary portfolio management primarily for pooled or institutional investment programs, as well as individuals and organizations. The firm employs model portfolios based on modern portfolio theory, tailoring allocations to clients’ risk tolerance, time horizon, and objectives.

Mitchell Ewart is a financial advisor at APELLA Wealth with 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Vestory, LLC and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. APELLA Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plan sponsors, foundations, and institutions. The firm employs a model-driven, quantitative investment approach and integrates multiple third-party technologies to customize and manage portfolios across various strategies and client needs.

Joseph Ciarleglio is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor with Bradley, Foster & Sargent Inc in Hartford, CT. He has seven years of industry experience and has been with the firm since 2013. Bradley, Foster & Sargent provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, non-profits, institutions, and law firms. The firm manages discretionary portfolios with a focus on capital preservation and a Growth-at-a-Reasonable-Price strategy, overseeing approximately $9.07 billion in assets across several thousand accounts.

Brenda Larkin is a financial advisor at Westminster Financial Advisory Corp with 27 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. In addition to her advisory role, she consults on the financial aspects of divorce through Goldberg Larkin LLC. Westminster Financial Advisory Corp provides investment supervisory services and financial planning to individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes a diversified, multi-asset class investment approach with a buy-and-hold strategy supplemented by tactical adjustments based on market conditions.

Patrick Kennedy is a financial advisor at Integrated Advisors Network LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank prior to his current role. Integrated Advisors Network is a multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, employing a mix of fundamental and quantitative approaches guided by client risk profiles.

Peter Kirschenbaum is a financial advisor at Bradley, Foster & Sargent Inc with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Bradley, Foster & Sargent since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at People's United Advisors, Inc and Olson Mobeck Investment Advisors. Bradley, Foster & Sargent provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, non-profits, institutions, and law firms, managing discretionary portfolios and overseeing approximately $9.07 billion in assets. The firm emphasizes individualized asset allocation, long-term holding with a focus on capital preservation, and a Growth-at-a-Reasonable-Price investment approach.

Eric Pitruzzello is a financial advisor at Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at American Senior Benefits, Northwestern Mutual, and multiple community and educational organizations. Connecticut Wealth Management provides financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and business consulting services to individuals, trusts, non-profits, businesses, and executives. The firm employs a long-term investment approach grounded in fundamental analysis, utilizing strategic asset allocation with a range of investment vehicles tailored to client needs.

Kevin Briganti is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC. He has been with the firm since 2020 and also works as an on-ice official in the American Hockey League and Hockey East Association. Connecticut Wealth Management provides financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and business consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, nonprofits, business owners, executives, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a long-term, fundamentally driven investment approach and offers access to private equity investments for qualified clients.

Christopher Sargent is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Bradley Foster & Sargent Inc. with four years of industry experience. He has been with Bradley Foster & Sargent since 2021. Bradley Foster & Sargent, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning for individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutions, including advising a registered mutual fund and a private investment vehicle. The firm manages approximately $9.07 billion in assets, focusing on individualized asset allocation and a long-term, capital-preservation investment approach using fundamental and technical analysis.

John Flanagan is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with CGN Advisors, LLC since 2021 and previously worked at Flanagan Financial Group and Mercer Advisors / Pinnacle Investment Management. CGN Advisors provides financial planning, investment consultation, and portfolio supervisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, businesses, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs various asset-allocation strategies and tax-aware investment vehicles, often engaging institutional third-party managers and conducting regular portfolio reviews.

Shane Higgins is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Apella Wealth. His prior roles include positions at David Vaughan Investments, Schwab Wealth Advisory, Charles Schwab & Co., and TD Ameritrade. Apella Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plan sponsors, foundations, and institutions, providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs a model-driven, quantitative investment approach using factor-oriented equity strategies and portfolio customization, supported by advanced technology integrations and a broad product mix.

Rosa Cadena is a financial advisor at Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Focus Partners Wealth, GYL Financial Synergies, Resnick Investment Advisors, and JPMorgan Securities. Connecticut Wealth Management provides financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and business consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, businesses, and executives. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes long-term strategies grounded in fundamental analysis, utilizing diverse portfolio components including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and private equity for qualified clients.

Malcolm Huckaby is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Capitol Securities Management, Inc., where he has worked since 2012. He has 22 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, Huckaby serves as a college basketball color analyst for ESPN. Capitol Securities Management serves individual, corporate, and charitable clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory services alongside financial planning, pension consulting, insurance products, and educational seminars. The firm manages assets through various programs and employs a network of investment adviser representatives who develop client-specific investment policies and manage accounts using a range of investment instruments.

Peter Crowe is a financial advisor at MissionSquare Retirement with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Ameritas Life Insurance Corp, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Robert S. Hensley and Associates. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain non-profit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans, providing plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and advisory services through its Guided Pathways program. The firm uses investment advice developed by Morningstar Investment Management and supports over 40,000 participants through a multi-team advisory structure.