Patrick Rider is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial LLC and Key Investment Services LLC. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations through a network of independent representatives. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party strategies supported by technology and centralized due diligence.

Jessica Cafasso is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with OSAIC Institutions, INC. and has previously worked at Infinex Investments, Inc., LPL Financial, LLC, and Webster Bank. 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 and lending solutions, operating under a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure.

Wallie Feliciano is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, INC. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Infinex Investments, Inc. since 2013. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in direct selling through a multilevel marketing company and serves on the board of the Wallingford Country Club. He also participates in the City Manager Search Committee for Meriden, CT, and is president of Caribbean Property Development Corp. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm provides customized advisory services and combines a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model with access to alternative investments and lending solutions.

Evan Gilchrest is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2017. Prior to joining Janney, he worked at Merrill for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches for the West Hartford Girls Softball League. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plans, and offers a range of advisory programs with a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Tyler Sadak is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked with Certified Financial Services and Park Avenue Securities. Outside of advising, he works as an independent contractor selling insurance products not affiliated with Guardian Life. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Wealth Management, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and digital advisory solutions.

Trevor Christie is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through managed advice programs and investment education services. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and retirement guidance using proprietary technology from Morningstar Investment Management and operates with a large client base and a predominance of non-discretionary assets.

Joseph Bannon Jr. is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2009. He is also the owner of Bannon & Company, LLC, which facilitates securities and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients with a range of advisory programs and services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment solutions. The firm provides operational, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

Richard Marciano is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with Private Advisor Group, LLC and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Aurum Wealth Management Group, Marcum Wealth Management, CIBC Private Wealth, and UBS Financial Services. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based model using in-house portfolio management and third-party strategists, supported by proprietary technology platforms and a range of investment strategies.

Troy Russillo is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott. He previously worked at MFS Fund Distributors, Inc. for six years before joining Janney Montgomery Scott in 2022. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

Jason Villano is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network holding a Series 66 designation and is based in Glastonbury, CT. He has been associated with Gottfried & Somberg Wealth Management since 2025 and has experience working in various roles at other firms and organizations, including Allegiant Wealth Management and Mad Tents LLC. 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 over $210 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad range of adviser-support services, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Paul Shortier is a CFP® professional affiliated with Integrity Alliance, LLC, with 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Investment Planning and Brokers International Financial Services. Outside of investment advising, he is an insurance agent with American Senior Benefits. Integrity Alliance serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of 164 independent advisers. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing various portfolio management approaches and custodial platforms.

Marilyn Mantziaris is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Janney Montgomery Scott in various capacities since 2009. 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 diverse client base 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.

Mark Kaufman is a CFA® charterholder with over 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, having previously worked at Samuel A. Ramirez & Co., Inc. and Sentinel Asset Management, among others. Outside of finance, he is involved with Curtain Transportation, a special needs student transportation service. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides comprehensive brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, 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 education services tailored to client needs.

Garrett Burns is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with NewEdge Advisors, where he has worked since 2024. Prior to that, he held roles at firms including CWM, LLC, FLP Financial Group, LLC, and Asset Strategies, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in accounting and tax preparation through Nesso Accounting & Tax, LLC and holds a life, health, and disability insurance license. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm provides a variety of investment and consulting services, utilizing multiple program structures and technology tools to support personalized portfolio management and ongoing manager due diligence.

Daniel Mancini is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Hartford, CT, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Empower Financial Services, MML Distributors LLC, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors, their participants, and select retail clients, utilizing an integrated approach tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing through point-in-time financial plans and managed account solutions.

Alexis Jankauskas is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a mobile mixology business. 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 plans, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and multiple advisory programs.

John Tyrrell is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab Co., Inc. and Heritage Capital Advisors, LLC. Outside the financial industry, he was involved with Restaurant Bricco from 2020 to 2023. 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 hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm offers a broad adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement and plan consulting, and custody/clearing services.

Michael Ludwin is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, INC. with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Infinex Investments, Harvest Capital Advisors, LPL Financial, Uvest Financial Services Group, and Webster Investment Services. 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, operating through a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure with both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Sabina Vegiard is a financial advisor at Osaic Institutions, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked with firms including Infinex Investments, Inc., Key Investment Services LLC, LPL Financial, and Citizens Securities, Inc. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a Notary Public providing services to bank customers. 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, wrap programs, and access to alternative investments and lending solutions, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure.

Jennifer Campbell is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Infinex Investments, Inc. since 2004. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Accel Compliance, LLC, focusing on insurance regulations and data entry. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, 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 and a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary asset management.