Alexandra Maksimow is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She creates custom wealth management solutions and tailored financial strategies for affluent individuals, families, and their businesses. Alex leverages the Merrill and Bank of America platforms to address client needs, regardless of complexity, and is known for her service, attention to detail, and commitment to exceeding client expectations. Alex and her team, FCMH Wealth Management & Associates, serve a diverse client base including high net worth individuals, business owners, real estate investors, corporate executives, and financial sponsors. With collective experience in private banking, investment management, capital markets, and commercial banking, they deliver cross balance sheet advice and holistic, bespoke wealth management solutions aligned with clients' personal and financial aspirations. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022 from Citi Private Bank, where she was a Senior Vice President and Private Banker, Alex was responsible for comprehensive wealth management advice and tailored strategies for globally affluent clients. She began her career at Citi's Commercial Bank sourcing and underwriting credit opportunities for middle market businesses. Alexandra holds a Bachelor's degree from Fairfield University and professional designations including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She resides in Stamford, Connecticut with her husband and enjoys reading, traveling, and hiking with them.

Justin Russell is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms including ION Bank, Key Investment Services LLC, and TD Bank N.A. He is based in South Windsor, CT. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments through a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model that emphasizes both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Tyler Fortier is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked with firms including Heritage Capital Advisors, Lincoln Financial Distributors, and Voya Financial Advisors. He also spends a portion of his business time involved in fixed insurance sales. 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 that includes managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and comprehensive back-office services.

Matthew Somberg is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He has been a principal at Gottfried & Somberg Wealth Management, LLC since 2006. Somberg serves as a co-trustee for a private family foundation and is involved in offering speaking seminars through Teacher Retirement Planning Services, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a nationwide network of approximately 2,900 advisors. The firm provides a comprehensive advisor-support platform with discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and a variety of investment products and services.

William Rabbitt is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 33 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Private Capital Group, LLC and Osaic FA, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he operates an independent insurance agency separate from his investment services. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers a fiduciary-based advisory model that combines proprietary and third-party managed account solutions across various strategies and investment platforms.

Ashley Bracken is a financial advisor at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Community Health Resources and Gilead Community Services. Her background also includes five years in the retail sector at Dunkin Donuts. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker‑dealer affiliate of Voya Financial that provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a combination of in-house and external strategists and technology-enabled tools to implement client recommendations, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary account management.

Frederick Schulitz is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Empower Advisory Group and previously worked at MML Distributors, LLC and MassMutual. 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 certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm uses an integrated service model with a focus on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Bruno Simonetti is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 credentials. His prior roles include positions at GWFS Equities, Prudential Investment Management Services, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and VOYA Financial Advisors. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to certain IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s integrated approach emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Anindita Mohanty is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently affiliated with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and has been associated with New York Life Insurance Company and NYLIFE Securities LLC since 2013. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, and charitable and corporate entities. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of advisers, with an emphasis on tailored recommendations and predominantly non-discretionary asset management.

Dante Montaque is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has less than one year of industry experience and previously held roles at Northwestern Mutual and TD Bank N.A. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Grambling State University Campus Living since 2019. TD Private Client Wealth LLC serves institutional and high-net-worth clients through discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services. The firm combines strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from affiliated and third-party managers, offering financial planning and custody services via third-party custodians.

Michael Elser is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Northwestern Mutual and Omnica Wealth, where he is a co-owner. 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 around $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 services.

Benjamin Halter is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2018, following two years at RBC Capital Markets. 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, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

Ekaterini Roberts is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Creative Planning. Her prior roles include positions at Connecticut Wealth Management, The Colony Group, GYL Financial Synergies, Hooker & Holcombe Investment Advisors, and Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation. Creative Planning offers wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that combines low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure.

Theodore Demers Jr. is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2013 and previously was with USI Securities, Inc. and LPL Financial LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and managing over $210 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad range of managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and back-office services, supporting both individual and institutional clients.

Pranish Kantesaria is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with a Series 66 license and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Kestra Investment Services, he worked in healthcare roles at Optum Home Infusion, UConn Health Center, and Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation. He also provides financial planning and investment management assistance as an analyst with Bergenn Financial Group. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including institutional investors and plan sponsors. The firm provides fiduciary services, plan-level investment advice, and access to multiple management platforms, serving clients such as sovereign wealth funds and offering pooled employer plan arrangements.

Kenneth Stapleton is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Empower Advisory Group. He has held positions at several firms including GWFS Equities, Inc., MML Distributors, LLC, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, National Life Group, and Equity Services Inc. 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 accounts. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Jacob Cohen is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at The Colony Group, LLC, GYL Financial Synergies, and Green Cambridge. Cohen’s background also includes roles at Harvard Extension University and involvement with Dog Days of West Hartford. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with various wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach using a combination of active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Collin Sayler is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 65 designation. He has experience with several firms including Mercer Investments, Pathstone, Pimco, and Allianz Asset Management. Sayler is currently based in Glastonbury, CT. 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, technology, and compliance services, enabling affiliated advisors to offer customized portfolio solutions.

Hal Guy is a CFP® and ChFC® with 38 years of industry experience. He has worked with Private Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial since 2012 and previously spent 11 years at Osaic FA, Inc. He also instructs CFP review courses and provides tax preparation services. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a fiduciary-based advisory model and offers proprietary and third-party managed account solutions.

Maria Conlon is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 19 years of industry experience. Her prior firms include National Life Group, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Metlife Securities, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in youth and nonprofit basketball organizations as a coach and owner, and holds a partial ownership stake in a local pizzeria. Equity Services, Inc., doing business as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms using third-party asset managers and model portfolios, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.