Michael Lane is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Omnica Wealth, having joined both firms in 2021. His prior experience includes roles at TIAA-CREF, Tiaa, and Fidelity. In addition to his advisory work, Lane is involved in fixed insurance sales, dedicating a small portion of his time to this activity. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and a broad client base. The firm provides a comprehensive support platform, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services, offering a variety of investment options through both internal and external portfolio management.

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.

Joseph Covill is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Glastonbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and over 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Coburn & Meredith, Inc., Next Financial Group, Inc., and Ameriprise. He is also owner of JT Covill LLC, operating under the name CT Financial Partners. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides adviser support through managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody/clearing services.

Jeffrey Bradanini is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Beirne Wealth Consulting Services, LLC for nine years. Bradanini serves on the boards of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Connecticut, Friends of Yale New Haven Children's Hospital, and the Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Haven. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing around $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services supported by in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Sharni Cutajar is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at The Colony Group, LLC, GYL Financial Synergies, and American Investment Services. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing roughly $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform with discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody and clearing services.

Ryan Howard is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Key Investment Services LLC since 2024 and previously held positions at MML Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company from 2019 to 2024. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved with WoodnTap and has experience connected to Plymouth State University and Harry's Place. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that provides portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm uses a multi-provider model featuring discretionary implementation by Envestnet, portfolio design by internal and third-party managers, and offers wrap programs supported by custodial and trade execution services.

Kenneth Sarpu is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Janney since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches youth basketball and serves as Basketball Director for the Central Connecticut Deanery/Vicariate under the Archdiocese of Hartford. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC manages approximately $110 billion in client assets and serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, families, trusts, and institutional sponsors. The firm provides investment advice through a combination of in-house portfolio management and third-party managers across various advisory programs and also offers brokerage, financial planning, and consulting services.

Tyler Eppich is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. for five years before joining Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial in 2021. He also provides administrative support to Private Advisor Group. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model and offers a range of managed account solutions including its proprietary WealthSuite platform and access to third-party strategists.

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.

Matthew Loitz is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently advising at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Advest, Inc. He is based in Glastonbury, CT. 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 plans, and charitable organizations, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

Nicholas Russillo Jr. is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott in various capacities since 2007. 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 individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

Basia Pietrzak is currently serving as a Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments. In this role, she is responsible for delivering customer service and leading her team through coaching, feedback, and recognition. She focuses on creating a workplace culture that empowers and motivates her team members to achieve their potential. Basia's professional experience includes positions at Fidelity Investments such as Client Services Team Leader, OBTL, and CRM, as well as roles at Fairbanks Wealth Management and Janney Montgomery Scott, where she served as an Account Executive and Assistant Branch Manager respectively. This background reflects her broad experience in financial services and leadership. Outside of her professional career, Basia enjoys activities such as cooking and baking, fitness, spending time with pets, reading, and traveling.

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.

Julio Hernandez Achury is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, he worked at Restoration 1 of Fairfield County for four years and held positions at Newtown High School and Liceo Matovelle. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a blend of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a wide range of capital markets and research resources.

Matthew Mardirosian is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for nine years before joining UBS in 2023. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Hartford, CT. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a variety of brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, providing access to proprietary research, market-making activities, and affiliated lending programs.

George Silvester is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving as a member of the Boston Executive Services Team since 2017. He works primarily with founders, executives, and key associates at both privately held and publicly traded companies, focusing on the intricacies of equity ownership and equity compensation. George's approach begins with understanding what is most important to his clients and assessing their current position relative to their goals, ultimately developing customized financial strategies that align with their evolving life needs, resources, and aspirations. George began his career at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management as a Summer Analyst in 2016, where he developed an understanding of the client-advisor relationship and the collaborative pursuit of clients’ life goals. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Management with a concentration in Finance from Tulane University’s A.B. Freeman School of Business. Additionally, George has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation awarded by the College for Financial Planning, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, George’s personal interests include biking, bowling, chess, cooking, golfing, hiking, and reading.

Travis Meyers is a financial advisor at Cetera with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Cetera and affiliated firms since 2019, following prior roles at Foresters Financial Services and Foresters Advisory Services LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a director and board member of Coach Pitch at Portland Little League, overseeing team creation, coach selection, scheduling, and general administration. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services and operates a multi-manager platform with multiple program options and custodial relationships.

Carl Saponare is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. since 2002. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Jermine Jr. is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2008. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.