Michael Hannon is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. His prior roles include positions at Gottfried & Somberg Wealth Management, TIAA, Strategic Advisers, Inc., and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. 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 provides a broad adviser-support platform with discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

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. and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 11 years of industry experience, including nine years with Voya Financial Advisors and six years at affiliated Voya entities. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides a variety of services such as financial planning, portfolio management, wrap programs, and plan-sponsor consulting through multiple program structures, emphasizing recommendation-based advice.

Joshua Gottfried is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Hartford, CT, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 28 years of industry experience and has worked with Teachers Retirement Planning Services, LLC and Commonwealth Financial Network since 1999. Gottfried is also involved in tax preparation services through a private entity co-owned with a partner. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides discretionary and nondiscretionary managed account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services, offering a variety of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and personalized indexing.

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 at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Voya Financial and Voya Financial Advisors since 2014. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional clients such as retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, wrap programs, third-party money manager access, and plan-sponsor consulting through various program structures, frequently providing non-discretionary recommendations.

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 at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Infinex Investments, Inc. and Thomaston Savings Bank for over a decade. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in customer service at Thomaston Savings Bank. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, operating through a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure with a focus on delegated investment analysis and extensive third-party affiliations.

Kevin Palmieri is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC in Glastonbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Integrated Wealth Concepts and LPL Financial since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an assistant coach for a high school tennis program in Southington, CT. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and family office services, employing customized portfolios with a long-term approach and oversight of third-party managers.

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 with Osaic Institutions, Inc. based in Torrington, CT. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Torrington Savings Bank, NBT Bank, Infinex Investments, Union Savings Bank, and Raymond James Financial Services. Osaic Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure and a model that delegates investment management to its advisers.

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.

Shawn Mcgrane is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Lockton Companies LLC, OneAmerica Securities, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure.

Michaela Casey is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding a Series 66 license and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Certified Financial Services and currently serves as a cantor at Saint Patrick's Church, leading the congregation in singing. Michaela is also involved in music performance with her family group KC Sisters and owns a music publishing company that manages royalties from their published songs. Park Avenue Wealth Management, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage services, financial planning, and investment advisory programs through a mix of proprietary and third-party models.

David Weigert is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network and Omnica Wealth, holding a CFA® designation and Series 63 license. He has 15 years of industry experience, including roles at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2012 and Conry Asset Management from 2012 to 2018. He is also co-owner of Omnica Wealth, a private entity facilitating securities, 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 provides a range of advisory programs and back-office support, including investment management, compliance, and technology, allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction alongside access to model portfolios managed by the firm’s Investment Management and Research team.

Robert Schneider is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been a co-owner and partner at Omnica Wealth since 2015 and also has an ongoing affiliation with the University of Connecticut since 2012. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and services along with operational, trading, technology, and compliance support. The firm offers various investment solutions including discretionary model portfolios and personalized indexing options.

Carl Cieplinski is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 28 years of industry experience, including nine years at Commonwealth and one year at Voya Financial Advisors. His outside business activity includes fixed insurance sales conducted under Cahill & Associates Financial Services, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Karianne Mc Guinness is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. in Windsor, CT, bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with VOYA Financial Advisors since 2014. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a variety of services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and plan-sponsor consulting through multiple program structures, including Unified Managed Account wrap programs and third-party money manager access.