Mario Silva is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. in Windsor, CT. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles within Voya Financial entities since 2001. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer affiliate of Voya Financial that serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, combining in-house and external strategists with technology-enabled tools to implement client recommendations.

Jusjeet Singh is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Voya entities since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, Singh is an independent insurance agent involved in the sales of fixed insurance products. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale firm that provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm combines in-house and external strategists with technology-enabled tools to manage client portfolios, often on a non-discretionary basis, and offers both affiliated and unaffiliated investment products through a large network of advisors.

Ashleigh Case Briggs is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. She has worked with TD Bank N.A. since 2013 and was previously employed at Munson's Chocolates for twelve years. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail investors. The firm constructs portfolios using a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from both affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Keith Williams is a financial advisor at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Voya since 2014, following a tenure at Valic Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Williams serves as a foster care provider, offering housing and basic needs support for adolescents through the Department of Child & Family Services. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale firm that offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan advisory, and other services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm uses a combination of in-house and external strategists along with technology-enabled tools to deliver both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Michael Meehan is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include several positions within Voya-affiliated firms and a brief tenure at Cetera Adviser Networks LLC. Meehan is also a licensed notary. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm combines in-house and external strategies with technology-enabled tools to deliver both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management through a large network of advisors.

James Ebert is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 65 license and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Renbrook School, Financial Planning Suite, Inc., and Yale University. Outside of advisory work, he is co-owner of Pendleton Capital Partners, LLC, a firm focused on commercial and residential real estate in Greenville, SC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm offers a wide range of managed account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and comprehensive back-office services.

Michael Ciccarelli is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of financial services, he has worked in the hospitality sector, including at Huskies Restaurant and Bar. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and their individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of managed account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custodial services, supporting various investment strategies through both internally managed models and external platforms.

Kenneth Rathke is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at Wealthvest, Security Distributors, and The Leaders Group, Inc. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing ties to TIAA-administered retirement plans. The firm’s advisory approach distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, utilizing both model and customized portfolios under fiduciary standards.

Jared Bloxsom is a CFP® and holds the Series 66 designation, with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2016, following a decade at Merrill. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipal clients, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

Jarred Mantis is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. in Windsor, Connecticut, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Voya Financial Advisors and Northwestern Mutual. He is also an independent insurance agent involved in the sales of fixed insurance products. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. is a large advisory and broker-dealer affiliate of Voya Financial, serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services, using model portfolios and technology-enabled tools to implement client recommendations across both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Andrew Lawson is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2013, including two roles at the firm spanning over 13 years, and previously spent one year at Wells Fargo Clearing. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipal clients, providing brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

Rebecca Dotson is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill Lynch for nine years before joining Janney in 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she sings with the Sideways Band in East Hampton, CT. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and multiple advisory programs.

Michael Lepore Jr. is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms including The Colony Group, GYL Financial Synergies, Wells Fargo Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Prudential Equity Group. Lepore is based in West Hartford, CT. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporate, and institutional clients with comprehensive wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that integrates both active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Darien Lewie is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, INC. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Merrill, Woodbury Financial Services, and Infinex Investments. In addition to his advisory role, Lewie owns and operates Lewie Insurance, a property and casualty insurance agency, and works as a laborer for Tom Fredo Home Builders. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving 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 under a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure with discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Timothy Alston is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC in Hartford, CT, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes positions at TIAA-CREF and Planet Home Lending. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional and high-net-worth clients, combining strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Robert Black is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 38 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Janney since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is an investor in a real estate company that focuses on the restoration and flipping of privately owned homes. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse clientele including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and multiple advisory programs.

Christopher Macpherson is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 28 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Merrill and Bank of America prior to joining Janney in 2017. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and various advisory programs.

Kristina Kiraly is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Ameriprise, Bank of America, Merrill, Darden Restaurants Inc, General Electric/ABB, and Keller Williams Realty. Outside of her advisory role, she sells personal items online through platforms such as eBay and Mercari. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds under an enhanced open architecture framework.

Rachel Sorrentino is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets since 2022. Her prior experience includes roles at Janney Montgomery Scott and Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of her advisory work, she has worked as a driver for transportation services with Lyft and Uber. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that combine discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with financial planning and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

William Cholawa is a financial advisor at Merrill with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at UBS Financial Services for 10 years before joining Merrill in 2024. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.