Michael Fernandes is a CFP® professional at Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors from 2015 to 2019 before joining Connecticut Wealth Management. Connecticut Wealth Management offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, trust support, and business-owner consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, businesses, and plan sponsors. The firm uses a long-term, fundamental analysis approach combined with strategic asset allocation, employing mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments, and provides retirement plan fiduciary support and trust services under written agreements.

Ayden Al Shimary is a financial advisor at Apella Wealth with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work history that includes roles at Blue Water Wealth and the University of Washington. Apella Wealth serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance companies, using a model-driven, quantitative investment approach that incorporates factor-based equity strategies and duration- and credit-focused fixed-income allocations. The firm offers various portfolio solutions, financial planning, and consulting services while integrating advanced technology and third-party managers in its implementation process.

Gabe Hathorn is a financial advisor with Symmetry Partners in Glastonbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Symmetry Partners since 2006 and also worked at Northern Lights Distributors and Foreside Financial Services. Symmetry Partners offers fee-based portfolio management and model-driven advisory services to individual investors, retirement plans, institutional pension plans, and investment companies. The firm uses quantitative, factor-based equity strategies alongside diversified fixed income and liquid alternatives, distributing its strategies through unaffiliated broker-dealers and RIAs as well as directly to clients.

Aaron Simmons is a financial advisor with Bradley Foster & Sargent Inc in Hartford, CT. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Bradley Foster & Sargent in 2025, he worked at Napatree Capital LLC, The Washington Trust Company, and StrategicPoint Investment Advisors LLC. Bradley Foster & Sargent, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning for individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutions, including advisory roles for a registered mutual fund and a private investment vehicle. The firm focuses on individualized asset allocation and a long-term, capital-preservation investment philosophy using a growth-at-reasonable-prices approach combined with fundamental and technical analysis.

David Bush is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He currently works at Apella Wealth and previously spent over two decades with PBMares in various roles. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a bank director for Chesapeake Bank and is a trustee for the Williamsburg Community Foundation. Apella Wealth serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance companies. The firm employs a largely model-driven, quantitative investment approach and integrates third-party technology and managers to provide tailored portfolio solutions.

Bella Cristovao is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Commonfund Securities, Inc. since 2011 and joined Symmetry Partners in 2026. Bella holds a Series 63 license and is based in Glastonbury, CT. Symmetry Partners offers fee-based portfolio management and model-driven advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, qualified retirement plans, and institutional pension plans. The firm employs a quantitative investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and utilizes model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and a technology platform to deliver its offerings.

Matthew Marrella is a financial advisor at Apella Wealth with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including The Vanguard Group and myCIO Wealth Partners, LLC. Apella Wealth serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance companies. The firm utilizes a largely model-driven, quantitative investment approach with offerings ranging from discretionary management to automated advisory solutions.

Daniel Yoo is a CFP® with 13 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He currently works at Apella Wealth and previously held roles at UBS Financial Services and PBMares Wealth Management. In addition to his advisory work, he is an agent for various insurance companies. Apella Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance company clients. The firm employs a model-driven, quantitative investment approach and offers a range of services such as discretionary and non-discretionary management, separately managed accounts, held-away portfolio advice, and automated advisory solutions.

Matthew Grohocki Jr. is a financial advisor at Bradley Foster & Sargent Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC, Adviser's Pride, Inc., and LPL Financial, LLC. Additionally, he is involved as an author outside of his investment activities. Bradley, Foster & Sargent, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning for individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutions, including high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $9.07 billion in assets and employs a long-term, capital-preservation focused investment approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis.

Louis Czerwinski is a financial advisor with PKS Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with PKSA d/b/a Allegiant Wealth Management since 2019 and previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors, LPL Financial, and Investacorp Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers to prepare taxes for elderly and low-income individuals in the community. PKS Advisory Services, LLC provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management for individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and other entities. The firm customizes portfolios based on client risk tolerance and time horizon, utilizing a range of investment strategies including no-load mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, model portfolios, and alternative investments.

Austin Eason is a financial advisor at Apella Wealth with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at PBMares Wealth Management LLC and Robertson, Anshutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLL. Apella Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance company clients. The firm employs a model-driven, quantitative investment approach that integrates proprietary optimization and third-party models across equity and fixed-income allocations.

Patrick Sullivan is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC since 2021 and previously at Asset Strategies, Inc. from 2016 to 2021. Connecticut Wealth Management provides financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, trust support, and business-owner consulting to a diverse client base. The firm uses a long-term, fundamental analysis approach combined with strategic asset allocation, incorporating various investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments.

Diana Bacon is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience currently advising at Apella Wealth. Her prior roles include positions at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, Ernst & Young Investment Advisers LLP, and her own firm, Bacon Financial Management. Outside of finance, she operates Eating With Mom, a venture focused on helping families transition their cooking to gluten-free, whole foods. Apella Wealth serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance companies. The firm employs a largely model-driven, quantitative investment approach that incorporates both proprietary and third-party tools to manage equity and fixed-income allocations.

Edward Richter is a financial advisor at Apella Wealth with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license. His work history includes roles at Apella Capital, LLC, Symmetry Partners, LLC, WS Securities Incorporated, and ARC Investment Planning & Management Inc. Apella Wealth serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance companies. The firm employs a largely model-driven and quantitative investment approach with strategies focused on factor-based equity allocations and duration- and credit-sensitive fixed income, integrating proprietary optimization tools and third-party technology in its portfolio management.

Matthew O'Brien is a financial advisor with Prosperity Wealth Management, Inc. in Rocky Hill, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prosperity Wealth Management since 2017 and previously held roles at Sterne Agee Investment Advisor Services and Sterne Agee Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he owns and manages an insurance agency offering annuity, life insurance, and long-term care products. Prosperity Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and pension/profit-sharing plans, providing asset management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm emphasizes tailored portfolio supervision, utilizing multiple analysis methods and overseeing third-party managers as part of its investment approach.

Shawn Hoyt is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Apella Wealth since 2021. His prior work experience includes roles at Vestory, LLC and a background in design and flooring. Apella Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance company clients. The firm employs a largely model-driven, quantitative investment approach with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary services, integrating proprietary optimization, third-party models, and technology into its processes.

Brendan Fitzgerald is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor at Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He previously spent 10 years with New England Guild Wealth Advisors before joining Connecticut Wealth Management. Connecticut Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, non-profit organizations, businesses, and plan sponsors, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, trust support, and business-owner consulting. The firm typically employs a long-term, fundamental analysis approach combined with strategic asset allocation, utilizing no-load mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments.

Meredith Pickett is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC. She previously worked at Planning Partners and has been involved with The Institute of Sustainable Nutrition for several years as an instructor and board member. Outside of financial advising, she participates in the nutrition and herbal medicine field through her ongoing role at The Institute of Sustainable Nutrition. Connecticut Wealth Management provides financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, trust support, and business-owner consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, nonprofits, businesses, and plan sponsors. The firm follows a long-term, fundamental analysis approach and employs a variety of investment vehicles, including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments.

Alexander Romejko is a financial advisor at Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at New England Guild Wealth Advisors, Inc. and spent six years at the University of Connecticut. Connecticut Wealth Management provides comprehensive financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, trust support, and business-owner consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, businesses, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental analysis approach with strategic asset allocation, utilizing a range of investment vehicles including no-load mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments.

Evelyn Zohlen is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. She currently works at Apella Wealth, joining the firm in 2023 after two decades at Inspired Financial. Evelyn provides pro bono financial planning to underprivileged community members through events organized by the Financial Planning Association. Apella Wealth serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance companies. The firm employs a largely model-driven, quantitative investment approach with a focus on factor-based equity strategies and fixed-income management, integrating proprietary tools and third-party platforms into its process.