Rollin Schuster Jr. is an advisor with Kestra Advisory in West Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Kestra Advisory since 2016 and is also the owner of Schuster Driscoll, LLC. Schuster serves on the board of Franklin Pierce University and is president of The Alliance for Non Profit Growth and Opportunities, Inc. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients, including very large investors such as sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers services including fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and employee education, and supports multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

John Grosso is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth and Egidio Financial Group since 2006. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing advisory programs and services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm offers a range of program structures and supports affiliated advisors with operations, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management resources.

Robert Danner is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with a Series 65 credential. He has one year of experience in wealth management following a nine-year career at Pediatric Associates of Cheshire. 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 access to managed-account programs, third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Beau Tillinghast is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Commonwealth Financial Network and previously worked at Kreitler Financial LLC and Raymond James Financial Services. 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 approximately $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a comprehensive adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Jessica Grillo is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Egidio Assante Wealth Management, LLC since 2012 and has been affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2008. Grillo also spends a small portion of her time engaged in fixed insurance sales. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, offering advisory programs and services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm provides operational, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management support, with a range of investment program options and discretionary model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

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.

Robert Grenus is a financial advisor at Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Integrated Wealth Concepts and affiliated with LPL Financial since 2016. His professional activities include providing non-variable insurance products such as accident, health, long-term care, term life, and health savings accounts. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent financial advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, family office, and retirement plan advisory services, employing customized portfolios with a primarily long-term investment approach and utilizing a range of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income.

Justin Russell is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has five years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at ION Bank, Key Investment Services LLC, and TD Bank N.A. prior to joining OSAIC. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA 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 and broker-dealer structure.

Tyler Fortier is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Heritage Capital Advisors, Lincoln Financial Distributors, and Voya Financial Advisors. He is also involved in fixed insurance sales, dedicating a portion of his business time to this activity. 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 over $210 billion in client assets. The firm offers a wide range of managed account programs, third-party asset manager access, and comprehensive back-office support.

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 CFP® professional with over 33 years of experience in financial advisory. He currently serves at Private Advisor Group, LLC since 2019 and has worked with Private Capital Group, LLC since 2003. Outside of investment advisory, he operates an independent insurance agency under the name WP Financial. Private Advisor Group, LLC serves a diverse client base, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through various advisory programs and third-party asset managers. The firm implements multiple analytical approaches and provides services including held-away account management and 401(k) participant solutions.

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.

Eduardo Vela is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 20 years of industry experience and has worked at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Northwestern Mutual in various roles between 2014 and the present. Park Avenue Securities serves a diverse retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services along with financial planning and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party programs and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Richard Rustic is a CFP® professional with over 42 years of industry experience, currently serving at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2002. He is co-owner of Federal Hill Financial, LLC, an investment-related business based in Bristol, CT. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and services, including wealth management and retirement plan consulting, while delivering operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

Danielle Houle is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with Commonwealth Financial Network and Egidio Lennon Wealth Management, LLC, having previously worked at LPL Financial and Webster Investments. Outside of advisory work, she owns Effet Papillon, LLC, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of nearly 3,000 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm supports advisors with operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice management resources.

Dante Montaque is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC in Hartford, CT. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and TD Bank, as well as employment with Walmart and UPS. He is also involved with Grambling State University Campus Living. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional and high-net-worth private clients. The firm utilizes a combination of affiliated and third-party sub-managers through portfolio solutions such as TD Managed Portfolios and TD Guided Portfolios.

Michael Elser is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Third Eye Associates, Ltd. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs, investment management, and practice-management support. The firm offers advisors discretion in portfolio construction and maintains a substantial clearing and custody relationship with National Financial Services LLC.

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.

Marc Michalak is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1999 and also has a longstanding association with Guardian Life Insurance of America beginning in 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Physicians Wealth Strategies LLC, a business related to his Guardian and Park Avenue activities. Primerica Advisors is part of a large enterprise serving a broad retail client base with both brokerage and fee-based advisory relationships. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and business consulting services, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various account types.

Brian Maitland is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Rocky Hill, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Citizens Securities since 2016. Maitland serves as a National Council member of Avon Old Farms School without compensation. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory approach includes a digital advisory program with ETF-based portfolios and a Managed Account program, while also operating as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.