Brett Larocque is a financial advisor at Johnson Brunetti with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at KeyBank, TD Canada Trust, and Royal Bank of Canada. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent involved in the sale of life insurance and fixed annuities through an affiliated insurance company. Johnson Brunetti is a multi-adviser firm managing approximately $2.78 billion in assets, serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, and trusts. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, consulting, and referrals to third-party money managers, with investment strategies based on fundamental analysis tailored to client needs.

Ruth Gretz is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at MJP Wealth Advisors since 2026. Her prior roles include eight years at HighTower Securities LLC and a decade operating her own CPA practice. She is the owner of Lambert Solutions, Inc., a consulting business focused on maintaining professional licenses and affiliations for CPAs. MJP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities by providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, combining proprietary model portfolios with customized solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.56 billion in discretionary assets and emphasizes principal preservation within a total-return framework using diversified allocations and tax-sensitive strategies.

Matthew Salem is a financial advisor at Johnson Brunetti with a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sentinel Asset Management LLC and Bankers Life, among other roles. Salem also sells life insurance and fixed annuities through an affiliated insurance company, JN Financial. Johnson Brunetti is a multi-adviser firm managing approximately $2.78 billion in client assets, offering discretionary asset management, written financial planning, consulting, and referrals to third-party money managers for individuals, corporations, pension plans, and trusts. The firm employs fundamental analysis and tailors investment strategies to clients' financial situations and risk tolerances.

Nicholas Bruno is a financial advisor with Craft Wealth Services in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of experience in the industry. His prior work experience includes roles at Craft Asset Management, T.J. Maxx, Webull LLC, and General Nutrition Center. Craft Wealth Services is a state-registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management and standalone financial planning. The firm employs a value-oriented, primarily long-only investment approach that integrates fundamental analysis, technical methods, and tactical asset allocation, offering discretionary management with at least annual reviews.

Paul Litchfield is a financial advisor at Claro Advisors Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Claro Advisors since 2017, after four years at Ferris Capital. Litchfield serves as a board member of the Miss Massachusetts Scholarship Foundation and the University of Massachusetts Lowell Accounting Advisory Board. Claro Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans with investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a fundamental analysis and long-term investment approach, incorporates AI tools, and offers specialized strategies and portfolio overlays, including management of pooled investment vehicles for qualified investors.

Jakob Hudanish is a financial advisor with Johnson Brunetti in Wethersfield, CT, holding a Series 65 license and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Johnson Brunetti and JB Capital LLC in 2024, he worked at Brown and Brown Insurance for one year. He is also an insurance agent involved in the sale of life insurance and fixed annuities through an affiliated insurance company. Johnson Brunetti (JB Capital) is a multi-adviser firm managing approximately $2.78 billion in client assets, providing discretionary asset management, financial planning, consulting, and referrals for individuals, corporations, pension plans, and trusts. The firm’s investment approach relies on fundamental analysis, implementing tailored long- and short-term portfolio strategies aligned with clients’ financial situations and risk tolerances.

Olivia Grossman is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at AdviceOne Advisory Services, LLC. She previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. for six years and has held roles at Randstad, the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, Securities Service Network, and AdviceOne LLC. AdviceOne Advisory Services, LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and non-profit organizations. The firm employs a dual-portfolio approach combining equity and fixed-income sleeves, utilizing open-ended mutual funds and proprietary asset-allocation models focused on long-term risk and return.

Are you a Young Professional… …in your 20’s or 30’s, making good income, who wants to start life out on a smart financial footing? …who would like a coach to hold you accountable to your financial commitments? …who could use help creating goals, paying down debt, and starting a savings and investing plan? …who wants to make the most of your salary and company benefits? …who would like direction on how best to protect you and your loved ones with insurance and wills? What is SAGEbroadview Wealth Management for a Young Professional? As a young professional, investing in your future is the single most important financial step you can take. This is why we, at SAGEbroadview Wealth Management, created a service offering specifically for Young Professionals — to provide customized advice to high income young professionals looking for guidance and accountability as they navigate the various stages of life, and all that comes with it. Everyone wants to ‘live the dream’. Thing is, everyone’s idea of that dream is different. Through conversation, questions and analysis, we help you clearly define your dream so together we can create a working plan to achieve it. Our wealth management process is ongoing, and integrates financial planning and portfolio management, with tax planning carefully woven throughout. Professional Background I joined SAGEbroadview Wealth Management as an associate adviser in 2011 and achieved my CFP® credentials in 2014. In 2016, I became a wealth manager and broadened our ability to serve clients throughout the northeast by opening our Burlington, Massachusetts office to complement our offices in Morristown, NJ and Farmington, CT. In July 2021, I was promoted to Partner. I understand the complexities of a growing career and family because I’m there too! So, in 2019, I kicked off our Young Professionals program, because I wanted to help motivated professionals make well-informed decisions in the early stages of their career through lifelong financial planning and portfolio management, with tax planning carefully woven throughout. I hold a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Bryant University. I am a member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) and am active in NAPFA’s Genesis networking group for supporting professional growth and development among next- generation NAPFA advisors. Personal Background I am a family man at heart. My wife Lindsay and I welcomed our daughter Avery Grace to the world in 2016, and son Landon in 2019; things have never been the same since. Read Christopher’s blog here: https://sagebroadview.com/blog-2/

Robert Hammond is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Hammond Iles Wealth Advisors, where he has been active since 2000. His prior work includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Ceros Financial Services. Outside of his advisory duties, Hammond serves on advisory boards and nonprofit organizations, including The Connecticut Forum and Connecticut Community Care, and he is the Board President of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Hammond Iles Wealth Advisors provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and other entities, managing approximately $475 million in client assets. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and incorporates tax-aware strategies and defined outcome ETFs to offer downside protection.

Jeffrey Sobon is a financial advisor with Johnson Brunetti, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include a long tenure at MML Investors Services, Inc. He is also a musician who has performed as a bassist since 1995. Johnson Brunetti provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, corporations, pension plans, and trusts. The firm uses fundamental analysis to tailor portfolio strategies and manages approximately $2.78 billion in client assets.

Scott Iles is a financial advisor with Hammond Iles Wealth Advisors in Wethersfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 27 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Ceros Financial Services, and Kelly Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is a founding member of Financial Freedom Centers, LLC, a partnership involved in leasing commercial real estate. Hammond Iles Wealth Advisors manages approximately $475 million in client assets, providing personalized investment management and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation driven investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, tax-aware strategies, and may use defined outcome ETFs to offer downside protection.

Michael Stamos is a financial advisor with MJP Wealth Advisors in Farmington, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 24 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Arete Wealth Management LLC and Royal Alliance. MJP Wealth Advisors offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer plans. The firm combines proprietary model portfolios with customized strategies, emphasizing principal preservation and long-term total return across a diversified range of asset classes.

Daniel Lester is a CFP® with six years of industry experience and is an advisor at SageBroadview Wealth Management, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Bentley University and Barnum Financial Group. SageBroadview Wealth Management provides wealth management, portfolio management, integrated financial and tax planning, and consulting to individuals, including high-net-worth clients and early-career business leaders through its Young Professionals Program. The firm uses a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, employs institutional managers, and offers specialized planning services such as stock option and equity compensation analysis.

Theodore Kaplan is a financial advisor at MJP Wealth Advisors with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at MJP Wealth Advisors since 2010, previously with Arete Wealth Management and Royal Alliance Associates. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and actively works in Kaplan Insurance Group, an insurance sales business. MJP Wealth Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, employer plans, and other entities. The firm combines proprietary model portfolios with customized strategies, emphasizing principal preservation and long-term total return through diversified investments and a blend of bottom-up selection, technical analysis, and intermarket research.

Timothy Fitzgerald is a financial advisor with MJP Wealth Advisors in Farmington, CT. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MJP Associates, Inc., LPL Financial LLC, and Principal Financial Services. MJP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities by offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, alongside an automated online advisory service. The firm manages approximately $1.56 billion in discretionary assets and employs a principal preservation investment approach within a total-return framework using diversified allocations and both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Tyler Gazdik is a financial advisor at AdviceOne Advisory Services, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms including PDC, Inc. and PVCU prior to joining AdviceOne. His background also includes time at Old Navy and Rochester Institute of Technology. AdviceOne Advisory Services, LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and non-profit organizations. The firm employs a dual-portfolio approach combining equity and fixed-income sleeves, using open-ended mutual funds and proprietary asset-allocation models, and conducts manager due diligence as part of its portfolio construction process.

Darren Tapley is a financial advisor at New England Capital Financial Advisors LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling for 10 years. Tapley serves on the board of directors for the Beat the Street Community Center, a nonprofit organization. New England Capital Financial Advisors manages approximately $768 million for a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth households, and institutional clients. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with strategic asset allocation and offers educational programs and pension consulting through an active seminar series.

Christopher Beale is a CFP® with 42 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with New England Capital Financial Advisors LLC for over two decades and previously spent ten years at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Beale serves on the board of National Advisors Trust Company and is chairman of the distribution committee for the CUNO Foundation, a charitable organization. New England Capital Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $768 million for a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth households, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with strategic asset allocation and offers an active seminar and workshop program alongside comprehensive financial planning and consulting services.

Michele Vendig is a financial advisor with MJP Wealth Advisors in Farmington, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Arete Wealth Management LLC, MJP Associates, Inc., and Royal Alliance Associates. MJP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, employer plans, and other entities with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines proprietary model portfolios with customized strategies, emphasizing principal preservation and long-term total return through a diversified investment approach and integrates automated advisory platforms alongside its multi-advisor team.

Heather Atkins is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed advisor with 10 years of industry experience. She is currently with Johnson Brunetti and has prior experience at Libertas Wealth Management Group. Atkins is also licensed to sell life insurance and fixed annuities through an affiliated insurance company. Johnson Brunetti is a multi-adviser firm managing approximately $2.78 billion in client assets, providing discretionary asset management, financial planning, consulting, and referrals to third-party money managers. The firm serves individuals, corporations, pension plans, and trusts with an investment approach based on fundamental analysis tailored to clients’ financial situations and risk tolerances.