Brandon La Chance is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. He is currently with WJ Financial Advisors, LLC and previously worked at Johnson Brunetti and American Ladders and Scaffolds, Inc. WJ Financial Advisors is a fee-only firm providing discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and qualified retirement plans. The firm emphasizes asset allocation using low-cost passive index funds, with some accounts employing more active strategies including options and derivatives.

Bette Lynn Paez is a financial advisor with Warner Wealth, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Warner Wealth in 2023, she worked at LPL Financial, Parkland Securities, LLC, and SPC. In addition to her advisory work, she has experience as a freelance technical writer. Warner Wealth serves individuals, families, and business owners, offering comprehensive financial planning, discretionary wealth management, and business-focused planning such as succession and employee retirement strategies. The firm employs a core-and-satellite investment approach, emphasizes multi-generational engagement, and coordinates planning with clients’ accounting and legal professionals.

Abigail Laufer is a financial advisor at WJ Financial Advisors, LLC with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with WJ Financial Advisors since 2016. Laufer is also the CEO of Virid Capital, LLC in New York. WJ Financial Advisors is a fee-only firm providing discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and qualified retirement plans. The firm emphasizes asset allocation using low-cost, passive index funds, with tactical adjustments and, for certain accounts, employs leverage and derivatives in separately managed accounts.

Ted Ferik is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Brady Martz Wealth Solutions, LLC, where he has worked since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera firms and Avantax Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, Ferik is involved in media production as an executive producer for a video production studio and manages operations for a real estate-focused business. Brady Martz Wealth Solutions provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and qualified retirement plans. The firm uses a passive, asset-class diversification approach with a buy-and-hold philosophy, supported by model portfolios and research from Focus Partners Advisor Solutions and Dimensional Fund Advisors.

Robyn Wolcott is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with six years of industry experience. She currently works at Warner Wealth and previously spent time at LPL Financial and Shore Publishing. Warner Wealth advises individuals, families, and business owners, including entrepreneurs, with comprehensive financial planning, discretionary wealth management, and business-focused strategies such as succession and employee retirement planning. The firm employs a core-and-satellite investment approach and coordinates planning with clients’ accounting and legal professionals.

Julie Bruno is a financial advisor at Spurstone with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at American Elm Advisors, LLC, American Elm Distribution Partners LLC, People's United Advisors, Inc., and People's Securities, Inc. Spurstone serves individuals and high-net-worth clients, focusing on business owners and corporate executives. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and business owner and exit-planning consulting, often implementing investment mandates through discretionary management using third-party models and SEI asset allocation portfolios.

Benjamin Monte is a financial advisor at Monte Financial Group, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Stone Hill College. Monte Financial Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as foundations, trusts, endowments, and other registered advisors, managing approximately $426.6 million in discretionary assets. The firm offers customized investment management, financial planning, and consulting, with a focus on bespoke portfolios constructed through fundamental analysis and formal performance reporting.

Cameron Davignon is a financial advisor at Monte Financial Group, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Westfield Bank and Westfield Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with Westfield Little League since 2014. Monte Financial Group provides private wealth and institutional investment services to individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, estates, charitable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm uses a documented, client-specific investment process focusing on individual equities and investment-grade fixed income, with periodic portfolio reviews and performance reporting.

Colleen Venter is a financial advisor at Grey Ledge Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Grey Ledge Advisors since 2005. Grey Ledge Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, employee benefit plans, and certain financial institutions. The firm employs a range of analytical methods and manages over $600 million in client assets, combining institutional relationships with advisory services across a multi-advisor team.

John Burzenski is a financial advisor at Grey Ledge Advisors, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at CTMA Wealth Management, ABCO Wealth Management, and Cetera Financial Advisers. In addition to his advisory work, he is a licensed insurance agent and a CPA who prepares tax returns and handles accounting duties at his own accounting firm. Grey Ledge Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, and banking clients. The firm manages portfolios using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, offering services that include discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA consulting.

Jaden Fowler is an advisor at Spurstone with a Series 65 credential and approximately one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual, Gallagher, and Global Atlantic Financial Group, as well as early career experience at The College of Saint Rose and UConn Avery Point. Outside of financial advising, he has been involved in entrepreneurial ventures such as JF Pressure Washing LLC and SL Auto Detailing. Spurstone serves individuals and high-net-worth clients, focusing on business owners and corporate executives. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and business owner and exit-planning consulting, employing third-party managers and SEI asset allocation portfolios to implement investment mandates.

Matthew Sczurek is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Armstrong Advisory Group Inc. He previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and New England Capital Financial Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a pianist and serves as the Director of Music at East Granby Congregational Church. Armstrong Advisory Group is an SEC-registered wealth management firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses with investment management and financial planning services. The firm employs a long-term, macroeconomic-driven investment approach and operates a multi-office model with 14 advisors managing approximately $1.67 billion in client assets.

Emily Clare Cafasso is a financial advisor at Compass Wealth Management LLC with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Compass Wealth Management, she worked at Coastal Bridge Advisors and Llbh Private Wealth Management. Compass Wealth Management serves individuals, high net worth clients, corporations, and pension plans with discretionary portfolio management and standalone financial planning. The firm’s investment approach is guided by fundamental research and tailored to client-specific investment policy statements, offering portfolios that range from conservative to aggressive.

Ann Marie Ocone is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience and is currently with New England Capital Financial Advisors LLC. She previously worked for Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments for 10 years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member of the Napier Foundation, a nonprofit organization. New England Capital Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $768 million for a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning, and is known for its active seminar and workshop programs related to pension consulting and participant education.

Peter Secrist is a financial advisor at Washington Trust Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Northern Trust and Halsey Associates. Secrist is based in New Haven, CT. Washington Trust Advisors provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs a comprehensive investment approach that includes asset allocation, manager selection, and a mix of fundamental, technical, and qualitative analysis.

Wallace Jones is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license, with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with WJ Financial Advisors, LLC since 2006. WJ Financial Advisors is a fee-only firm that provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and qualified retirement plans. The firm emphasizes asset allocation using low-cost, passive index funds, while also employing more active strategies such as options and margin in certain accounts, and offers ERISA 3(21) fiduciary services for employer-sponsored plans.

William Leete Jr. is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Monte Financial Group, LLC since 2016 and previously worked at Guardian Life Insurance Co, LPL Financial, and UBS Financial Services. Leete serves as the treasurer for Shoreline Networking Associates & Professionals, a local business networking group. Monte Financial Group provides private wealth and institutional investment services to individuals, families, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm employs a documented, step-by-step investment process focused on fundamental analysis and discretionary portfolio management, offering tailored portfolios with performance reporting for accounts over $250,000.

Alyse Uzarski is a financial advisor at Kreitler Financial LLC with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Commonfund for seven years before joining Kreitler Financial in 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors for a family-owned trucking company, Petruzzello Transport, Inc. Kreitler Financial advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management as well as financial planning and consulting. The firm emphasizes periodic portfolio review and uses a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income.

Matthew Carreras is a CFP® professional at New England Capital Financial Advisors LLC with three years of industry experience. He has worked at the firm since 2022 and has prior experience in real estate, including roles at Keller Williams Realty and Re/Max. He also manages Wellspring Group LLC, a real estate consulting and property management business in West Hartford, Connecticut. New England Capital Financial Advisors manages approximately $768 million for a diverse client base, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension advisory, and educational programs. The firm emphasizes client-specific investment policies and conducts active seminars and workshops, particularly in pension consulting and technical portfolio analysis.

Jason Bear is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Compass Wealth Management LLC since 2015. Compass Wealth Management serves individuals, high net worth clients, corporations, and pension plans with discretionary portfolio management and standalone financial planning. The firm emphasizes investment decisions guided by fundamental research and manages portfolios across a range of risk profiles based on client investment policy statements.