Michael D. Apice is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been self-employed since 1992 and has worked with Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities since 2015. He serves on the advisory board of a local bank, providing input on community engagement and accessibility. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary and third-party investment strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Benjamin Nixon is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. Nixon has been with Voya and its affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an auditor for the East Glastonbury Fish and Game Association, overseeing financial reports for the club. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. provides investment advisory, brokerage, financial planning, and retirement plan services to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of adviser-led and third-party managed programs, combining an advisory platform with an active broker-dealer model and a broad affiliate network.

Robert Klein is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. since 2014 and has worked with the University of Connecticut since 1972, serving as a part-time chief press steward for the NCAA athletic department. Outside of advising, he is also an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. provides investment advisory, brokerage, financial planning, and retirement plan services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers adviser-led programs and manager-driven investment strategies, combining an advisory platform with an active broker-dealer distribution model and an extensive affiliate network.

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.

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.

John Basile is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including New York Life Insurance Company and NYlife Securities LLC. Prior to his financial services career, he was employed at Verizon Wireless. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Andrew Borner is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, where he has worked since 2026. He previously worked at Olde Liberty Insurance, LLC from 2013 to 2022 and provided transition consulting for Olde Liberty Insurance from 2023 to 2025. Additionally, he is involved with CTBorn Ins LLC, a business he has been part of since 2023. Integrity Alliance is a large advisory enterprise with over 300 independent advisors managing approximately $5.4 billion in assets. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party manager referrals to individuals, corporations, and retirement plans, using a variety of advisory approaches and platforms.

Alex Corrigan is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. in Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Voya and its affiliated entities since 2015. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. offers investment advisory, brokerage, financial planning, and retirement plan services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a combination of model portfolios and manager-driven sleeves, delivering investment guidance primarily through non-discretionary programs alongside discretionary offerings.

Joshua Gottfried is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Teachers Retirement Planning Services, LLC since 1999. He is also involved as a co-owner of Gottfried & Somberg Wealth Management, LLC, which provides tax preparation services in addition to advisory and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and support services, including model portfolio management and personalized indexing options, while providing operations, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management resources to its affiliated advisors.

Jake Belden is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp holding a Series 66 designation and has less than one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at BelRose Industries, Smart Buy Auto, and Enterprise. Outside of finance, he is involved with JVB Property Holdings and has a background in various business ventures. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $4.07 billion in assets using model-driven and asset allocation approaches, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio programs supported by third-party managers and platforms such as Envestnet.

Natalia Troshin is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience. Natalia has been with Voya Financial Advisors since 2014. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. provides investment advisory, brokerage, financial planning, and retirement plan services to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of investment solutions through model portfolios and manager-driven sleeves, supporting both discretionary and predominantly non-discretionary advisory programs.

Nicolas Santos is a financial advisor with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC in West Hartford, CT, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Colony Group, LLC and GYL Financial Synergies, as well as involvement with the University of Connecticut Foundation and entrepreneurial experience with Brothers Associates Landscaping and Masonry LLC. Focus Partners Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, corporate and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management, retirement plan, and sub-advisory services. The firm employs a tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach with portfolios that may include public equities, fixed income, alternative investments, and overlay strategies, supported by an extensive network of affiliated service companies and product relationships.

Liam Smith is a financial professional with CWM, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade, among other firms. Smith supports advisors operationally and assists with technology during meetings. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of over 600 advisors. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan services, and sub-advisory options, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis using model portfolios and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis.

Jeffrey Fogle is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and Gwfs Equities, Inc. His other business activities include insurance services and participant retirement plan education through Schuster Driscoll, LLC. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, employee education, and manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets.

Alyson Zibell is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, INC., holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked with Infinex Investments, Inc. since 2011 and Thomaston Savings Bank since 2008, where she also serves as a customer service representative. OSAIC Institutions serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans by offering a broad range of advisory and brokerage services tailored through customized engagements and access to alternative investments. The firm’s operations feature a predominance of non-discretionary assets and a dual broker-dealer/adviser status, supported by extensive partnerships with banks and credit unions.

Edward Blumenthal is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2013. 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 wide range of clients, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and various advisory programs.

Matthew Sweet is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms including Infinex Investments, Inc., Union Savings Bank, Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., and NBT Bank. Sweet is currently based in Torrington, CT. 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, access to alternative investments, and lending solutions, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure and extensive third-party affiliations.

Gregory Howard is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Hartford, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been involved with Howard Financial Planners, Inc. since 1982 and Main St Management since 2000. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an NRA pistol instructor and is active in martial arts through teaching and association leadership roles. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a particular focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and manages a range of investment strategies overseen by an Investment Management & Research team, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary programs.