Steven Minninger Jr. is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Etico Partners LLC, Benchmark Investments, Inc., and Securities America Advisors. He is also the owner of Menninger Financial Services, LLC, operating as Waypoint Wealth Planning and Investment Advisors. William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $469 million in discretionary assets, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers wealth management combining financial planning and portfolio management, utilizing a range of investment strategies and third-party sub-advisors accessed through the AssetMark platform.

Thomas Barnes Jr. is a financial advisor with The Patriot Financial Group, LLC in Bristol, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial, Securities America Inc., and CETERA Financial Specialists LLC. Barnes serves as chairman of the City of Bristol Retirement Board and holds board and treasury positions with local community organizations. The Patriot Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm customizes portfolios based on client goals and risk tolerance, employing a range of investment strategies and offering services including discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan advisory, and insurance product recommendations.

Jill Brandon is a financial advisor at The Patriot Financial Group, LLC with 32 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her prior experience includes roles at Cetera Financial Specialists, Riverside Wealth Management, Securities America, and Robert Hensley and Associates. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a riding instructor at Spirithorse Therapeutic Riding Center and is involved with local nonprofit and community organizations, including co-chairing Gifts for Canton and participating on the investment committee of the Chrysalis Center. The Patriot Financial Group provides customized investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm employs a mix of analytical approaches and independent managers to tailor portfolios according to client goals and risk tolerance, offering a broad range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, private equity, and advisory annuities.

Zachary Chernus is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. He has previously worked at Karpas Strategies, Shenkman Capital, and UBS. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC offers wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of model portfolios and customized solutions, utilizing various investment vehicles and oversight by an Investment Policy Committee.

Ryan Colleoni is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at TD Ameritrade for 13 years and has been associated with Advised Assets Groups, LLC and GWFS Equities, Inc. since 2021. 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 clients. The firm uses an integrated approach linked to Empower’s recordkeeping platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Richard Gribinas is a CFP® and ChFC® with 43 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Guardian Life since 1999 and has longstanding involvement with McCracken, Worgaftik & Co. in addition to his current role. Gribinas is also engaged with group medical products through MW Group Benefits Inc. He works at Guardian Life, a firm that provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies supported by proprietary and third-party platforms.

Robert Worgaftik is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 47 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63 designations. His career includes long-term roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Outside of financial advisory, he is a 20% owner of Treasure Map, LLC, a company providing blockchain document storage for family offices related to estate planning. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides access to proprietary wrap programs, third-party solutions, and digital advisory platforms.

Eric Hutchinson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with over 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth Financial Network since 1987 and also operates Hutchinson Financial Services, LLC, a securities and insurance business he founded. 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 roughly $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a comprehensive adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody and clearing services.

Craig Feinberg is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Guardian Life since 2010. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northern New Jersey, leading a 501(c)(3) agency golf outing to benefit the organization. He also serves as a member of the Planning Board of Tenafly, New Jersey. Guardian Life’s Park Avenue® Wealth Management platform serves individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and offers a broad range of financial planning and consulting services, leveraging proprietary programs and third-party solutions.

Hayriye Aslan is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over twenty-one years of experience in the investment and financial services industries. She supports clients by developing personalized financial strategies tailored to their individual goals, drawing upon a holistic approach to wealth management. In her role as a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor, Hayriye assists clients with a range of services including college education planning, family wealth management, retirement planning, tax minimization, and investment strategy, among others. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Hayriye gained experience in the stock, bond, and repo markets, and has expertise in annuities, life insurance, and consumer banking. She holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Hartford and a Bachelor's degree from Bilkent University. Hayriye has earned professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is committed to putting her clients’ needs first and continues to expand her knowledge through various training and certification programs. Outside her professional pursuits, Hayriye participates in community volunteer activities. Her personal interests include cooking, interior decorating, music, reading, soccer, and spending time with her family.

Paul Worgaftik is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Park Avenue Securities since 2019. Prior to his financial services career, he held positions at Marriott International and Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers advisor-led discretionary management alongside model-based strategies and access to proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

Khyle Duncan is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Stellae International Inc. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and offers a range of financial planning, consulting, and integrated lending solutions.

Thomas Grant is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 50 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, where he has worked since 2004. Grant has served as president of the Charitable Gift Planners of Connecticut and conducts seminars for the Connecticut Society of CPAs on advanced financial planning topics. Park Avenue Securities LLC, part of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, and organizations. The firm provides tailored financial planning and discretionary management alongside model-based strategies, utilizing proprietary and third-party platforms.

Michael D. Apice is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities since 2015 and has operated his own financial practice since 1992. He serves on the advisory board of a local bank, providing community input on accessibility and engagement. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides customized advisor-led management combined with model-based strategies, alongside a range of financial planning, education, and consulting solutions.

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 holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at PFS Investments Inc. and Wolters Kluwer. Guardian Life, through its subsidiary Park Avenue Securities LLC, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored financial planning, discretionary management, and access to proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Alyson Zibell is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at infinex Investments, Inc. since 2011 and Thomaston Savings Bank since 2008. Outside of advisory work, she serves as a customer service representative at Thomaston Savings Bank. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, operating a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model with a focus on firm supervision and client choice over discretionary authority.

Matthew Sweet is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Torrington Savings Bank, NBT Bank, Infinex Investments, Inc., and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. 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, and access to alternative investments, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Michaela Casey is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Certified Financial Services. Outside of her financial advisory role, she performs as a cantor at Saint Patrick’s Church and is involved in a family music group, KC Sisters, as a performer and owner of a music publishing company. Guardian Life, through its subsidiary Park Avenue® Wealth Management, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and organizations. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides access to insurance products, alternative investments, and various financial planning tools.

Jessica Pelletier is a financial advisor at SPC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her work history includes positions at Parkland Securities, Sigma Planning Corporation, Eagle Strategies LLC, and New York Life Insurance Co. Outside of finance, she was involved with the Dish 'n Dat family eatery for several years. SPC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm supports a large advisory network and offers tailored, discretionary investment advice through programs such as SIGMA Managed Accounts.