Colette Ward is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Johndrow Wealth Management, Meritage Financial Strategies, MML Investors Services, and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. She is also involved in fixed insurance sales as a secondary business activity. 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 $213 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad range of adviser support services, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custodial services.

William Fitzgerald is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at MassMutual Financial Group and Northwestern Mutual. He is based in Windsor, CT. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, third-party money manager access, and plan-sponsor consulting, with a focus on non-discretionary advisory relationships alongside broker-dealer services.

Craig Breitsprecher is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2017 and previously at Independent Financial Group LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a music business under the entity Fires in the Distance LLC. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships, serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a range of investment strategies and third-party asset management programs.

Christopher Lombardi is a financial advisor at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 credentials. Prior to his advisory career, he worked at CVS/Pharmacy for twelve years. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting through multiple program structures, primarily focusing on recommendation-based, non-discretionary investment strategies.

Joseph Massaro is a CFP® professional with 31 years of experience at Money Concepts Capital Corp, where he has worked since 1995. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Wethersfield, CT. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in disability insurance as an agent and owns Massaro Wealth Management, LLC. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages roughly $3.33 billion across 431 advisors, offering multiple managed programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Robert Karn is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 42 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with CWM, LLC and has previously worked with firms including Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and his own Karn, Couzens & Associates, Inc. He is involved in several other business activities, including ownership of holding companies and providing notary services. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of more than 600 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan services, and utilizes model portfolios managed by an in-house Investment Committee combined with various analytical tools and third-party resources.

Michael Giliberto is a CFA® charterholder with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Oppenheimer & Co since 2011. Oppenheimer serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, employing strategic and tactical asset allocation along with manager selection across various investment vehicles.

Matthew Diramio is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Nationwide Investment Services Corporation for 21 years before joining Commonwealth and Omnica Wealth in 2023. 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 operational support while allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction and offering managed model portfolios through its Investment Management and Research team.

Peter Heger Jr. is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Heger Homes LLC, a business involved in homes and business purchases. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and advisory programs with both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Matthew Trevethan is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Aetna/CVS Health and The Hartford Golf Club. 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 client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipal clients, providing brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services through a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Laura Sundquist is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC. She previously worked at Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC and Sage Financial Design, Inc., where she spent over two decades. In addition to her advisory role, Ms. Sundquist is a Certified Public Accountant providing tax advice and tax preparation services separately from her investment practice. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, utilizing a range of strategies and third-party asset management programs.

Kyle Voiland is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at ALDI Inc. from 2006 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an insurance agent and partner in local financial and insurance-related business ventures. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms, frequently working with third-party asset managers and model portfolios, and combines long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

Thomas Bailey Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. in Glastonbury, CT, where he has worked since 2001, accumulating 26 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the occasional purchase and sale of antiques and artwork as a hobby. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms that combine long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading, often utilizing third-party asset managers and model portfolios.

David Mitchell is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Commonwealth Financial Network, where he has worked since 2022, and has also been associated with Vp Distributors Inc and Virtus Investment Partners since 2009 and 2008, respectively. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm supports affiliated advisors with operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management resources.

Christien Dupuis is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at Citizens Securities, Inc. and Fidelity Investments. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional and high-net-worth private clients. The firm employs a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation using affiliated and third-party sub-managers and offers ongoing portfolio management, financial planning support, and custody through third-party custodians.

James Poliner is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2017, with prior experience at Bank of America and Merrill. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipal clients, offering a broad range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

Michael Filippi is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Guardian Life from 2015 to 2019 and various roles within Voya since 2020. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for the Millstone Ridge Tax District, overseeing community infrastructure and initiatives. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individual and institutional investors such as retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting through multiple program structures, emphasizing recommendation-based, non-discretionary client relationships.

Kenneth Verzella is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Principal Securities Inc, Principal Life Insurance Company, Gwfs Equities, Inc., MML Distributors LLC, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and military personnel abroad. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs with various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Robert Borkowski is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Janney since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce, where he participates in local business networking and community events. 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 client base and offers brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and various advisory programs, utilizing both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Marc Austin is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience and currently serves as an advisor at Wealthspire Advisors. He previously worked at Private Capital Group, LLC for 18 years before joining Wealthspire in 2022. Outside of his advisory work, he manages assets through a family partnership, MEGAMUFFIN, LLC. Wealthspire Advisors oversees approximately $34.3 billion in assets and serves nearly 9,700 clients, including individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and foundations. The firm uses an institutional-style asset allocation framework and offers a range of services such as wealth management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and trustee services.