Thomas Grant is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 50 years of industry experience and has worked with Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President of Charitable Gift Planners of Connecticut, Inc., and is a trustee for both a client’s trust and his late father’s revocable trust. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services with a range of proprietary and third-party investment programs, supported by lending solutions and financial planning services.

Charles Yannich Jr. is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has co-founded a marketing entity called Retirement and Money Strategies. Yannich also serves as a notary in Stonington, CT. 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 operates an open-architecture platform and features a limited partnership ownership structure in which financial professionals hold a majority interest.

John Wonneberger is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include 17 years at LPL Financial and leadership of Wonneberger Business Solutions LLC for 28 years. He serves on the board of the Cheshire Land Trust, a nonprofit land conservancy organization. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm provides a broad range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party managers, using multiple program structures that combine in-house selections with third-party strategies and advisor discretion.

Michele Molitor is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at FD Financial since 2021 and previously spent 11 years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides advisory programs, technology, and operational support, with an investment approach that includes discretionary model portfolios and multiple program options tailored to advisors’ client needs.

Lori Dossantos is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2012 to 2021. Lori serves on several community boards including the Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce and the Smaller Manufacturers Association of Connecticut, where she is currently Treasurer. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm supports a broad range of investment strategies through a large network of independent advisors and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management solutions.

Michael D. Apice is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been self-employed since 1992 and has worked with Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities since 2015. He serves on the advisory board of a local bank, providing input on community engagement and accessibility. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary and third-party investment strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Daniel Cain is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Connecticut Financial Group, LLC and Commonwealth Financial Network, having previously worked at LPL Financial and Gulish & Associates. Cain is also co-owner of Gulish & Associates, Inc. and owner of Connecticut Financial Group, LLC and Connecticut FG, LLC, all entities involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, including discretionary model portfolios and customized investment solutions, while providing operational, technological, and compliance support to affiliated advisors.

Thomas Lombardi is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with a Series 66 designation. He has worked in the financial industry since 2022, including roles at Empower Financial Services, Carson Wealth, and Pension Consultants Inc. Outside of finance, he was involved with the U.S. Soccer Association for ten years. 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 account holders. The firm offers integrated services through proprietary and third-party planning tools and emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.

Erik Crespo is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at PFS Investments Inc., Wolters Kluwer, Primerica Financial Services, and Aetna Health. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individual, pension, charitable, and corporate clients with brokerage, financial planning, retirement consulting, and a mix of proprietary and third-party advisory programs.

Andrew Heatley is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill for ten years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a steering committee member of the Smaller Manufacturer's Association, coordinating networking events for rising professionals. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a broad range of clients, including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations, through a network of over 400 independent adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and utilizes diverse analytical approaches while acting as a fiduciary when agreements are in place.

Aaron Sehl is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Commonwealth and co-owning FS Financial, LLC, which facilitates securities, advisory, and insurance business. He is also involved in fixed insurance sales. 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 support services, including portfolio management and retirement plan consulting, while enabling advisors to offer customized investment solutions under Commonwealth’s supervision.

Liam Smith is a financial professional with CWM, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade, among other firms. Smith supports advisors operationally and assists with technology during meetings. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of over 600 advisors. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan services, and sub-advisory options, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis using model portfolios and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis.

Alyson Zibell is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at infinex Investments, Inc. since 2011 and Thomaston Savings Bank since 2008. Outside of advisory work, she serves as a customer service representative at Thomaston Savings Bank. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, operating a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model with a focus on firm supervision and client choice over discretionary authority.

Eva Goutzos is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Merrill and Morgan Stanley. She has been with Sanctuary Wealth since 2019. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning through a network of independent advisers using a variety of analytical approaches and investment platforms.

Matthew Sweet is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Torrington Savings Bank, NBT Bank, Infinex Investments, Inc., and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. 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, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Michaela Casey is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life since 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in music activities, performing with family in the KC Sisters and owning a music publishing company. She also serves as a cantor at Saint Patrick's Church. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with brokerage services, financial planning, and investment advisory programs.

Vincent Feijoo Jr. is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2021. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, accumulating over a decade of experience at those firms. Feijoo is also a co-owner of FS Financial, LLC, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients with a range of advisory programs and services. The firm provides operational, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management support, allowing affiliated advisors discretion in portfolio construction alongside model portfolios managed by Commonwealth’s Investment Management and Research team.

Michael Blackwell is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance since 2016. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a diverse retail client base, offering brokerage and advisory services along with financial planning and consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party portfolios and provides various account-level services, including lending solutions and donor-advised funds.

Jessica Pelletier is a financial advisor at SPC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her work history includes positions at Parkland Securities, Sigma Planning Corporation, Eagle Strategies LLC, and New York Life Insurance Co. Outside of finance, she was involved with the Dish 'n Dat family eatery for several years. SPC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm supports a large advisory network and offers tailored, discretionary investment advice through programs such as SIGMA Managed Accounts.

Emily Lebowitz is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with four years of industry experience. She has previously worked at firms including Cetera Advisor Networks, CWM, LLC dba Carson Partners, Nesso Group, and Infinex. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in youth sports as the Boys Club Director and Head Volleyball Coach for the Husky Volleyball Club in Windsor, CT. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a network of independent advisers and uses technology and centralized due diligence to support its multi-structured investment solutions.