Jacob Alonzo is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2020 and has prior experience at Gottfried & Somberg Wealth Management, LLC, as well as a background at Wesleyan University. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients, managing about $212.7 billion in assets. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform that includes managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Eric Hunting is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at GWFS Equities, Prudential Investment Management Services, Pruco Securities, Global Portfolio Strategies, and the Prudential Insurance Company of America. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders, using an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Paul Boilard is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 designations and over 31 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at GWFS Equities, Inc., Prudential Investment Management Services LLC, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, MML Distributors, LLC, and MassMutual Financial Group. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, utilizing an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and offers both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Christian Thomas is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Creative Planning, LLC, where he has worked since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Lockton Investment Advisors and USI Advisors. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning–led investment process that incorporates low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and supplemental approaches such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting, supported by affiliated legal, trust, and retirement plan service businesses.

Leo Goodin is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. for 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Taxes Plus Wealth Management Inc., a tax preparation and planning firm for individuals and small businesses. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party investment managers, and multiple managed account solutions utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Nicholas Hogrefe is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Glastonbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth and LGS Financial since 2011. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and back-office support, including investment management, compliance, and technology services, with discretionary model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Michael Hannon is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. His prior roles include positions at Gottfried & Somberg Wealth Management, TIAA, Strategic Advisers, Inc., and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. 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 discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Teresa Holder is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and previously worked at Prudential Investment Management Services LLC and Prudential Insurance Co. of America. 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 retail brokerage clients. The firm’s integrated model is tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates in its financial planning services.

Robert Schneider is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been a co-owner and partner at Omnica Wealth since 2015 and also has an ongoing affiliation with the University of Connecticut since 2012. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and services along with operational, trading, technology, and compliance support. The firm offers various investment solutions including discretionary model portfolios and personalized indexing options.

David Quast is a CFP® and ChFC® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Valic Financial Advisors since 2011. Prior to that, he worked at Agia beginning in 2022. He is active in his community as a council member at Bethlehem Lutheran Church and participates in the East Hampton/Marlborough Rotary Club. Valic Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer that serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors, leveraging centralized technology and model solutions.

Richard Failoo Velasquez is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC in Glastonbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at KeyBank, Wells Fargo Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, The Hartford Insurance Group, and Verizon. Key Investment Services LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients, offering wrap-fee advisory programs, model portfolios, separately managed accounts, and brokerage and insurance products. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment model selection combined with non-binding advisor recommendations and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Jeffrey Engler is a CFP® certificant with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network. His prior experience includes eight years at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. Engler is the owner of Engler Financial LLC, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. 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 $212 billion in client assets. The firm provides a comprehensive adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services.

Magdalena Szarejko is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Gottfried & Somberg Wealth Management, ClearGuidance Financial, and Farmington River Financial Group. In addition to her advisory work, she spends a portion of her business hours engaged in fixed insurance sales. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors. The firm provides a wide range of managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services, serving both individual and institutional clients.

Xerxes Nabong is a financial advisor at United Planners' Financial Services of America with 20 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. His career includes roles at Greenwich Partners, LLC and PXP LLC, and he has been involved in entrepreneurial ventures such as operating escape room businesses in Virginia. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan services, and brokerage solutions through a network of 477 independent advisors. The firm employs an open-architecture platform with multiple custodians and third-party managers, primarily managing non-discretionary assets.

Sarah Germini is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Key Investment Services and KeyBank since 2016. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs and investment products. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment decisions supported by professional recommendations and works closely with affiliated entities within the KeyCorp group.

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.

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.

Bruno Simonetti is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group and holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials. He has 23 years of industry experience, including roles at Prudential Investment Management Services LLC and VOYA Financial Advisors. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage account holders, using an integrated platform focused on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.

Roosevelt Terry is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC and holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. He has 13 years of industry experience and has previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. and Empower Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a silent partner in a film production company. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through a variety of advisory programs and managed account offerings. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment decisions and provides ongoing monitoring and due diligence of third-party advisory products.

Collin Sayler is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 65 designation. He has experience with several firms including Mercer Investments, Pathstone, Pimco, and Allianz Asset Management. Sayler is currently based in Glastonbury, CT. 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 back-office support, including investment management, technology, and compliance services, enabling affiliated advisors to offer customized portfolio solutions.