Jacob Betteridge is a financial advisor with Sound Income Strategies, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citizens Securities, Bank of America, Merrill, and Paul Stuart. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member of the Killingsworth Lions Club and oversees production and sales at Redfield Home, LLC, which creates sculptures and woodwork. Sound Income Strategies, LLC manages approximately $4.0 billion in client assets, serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, corporations, and other advisers. The firm emphasizes fixed-income analysis combined with equity fundamental and technical review, offering customized managed portfolios and a range of advisory services including sub-advisory ETF management and insurance planning.

William Furgueson is a financial advisor with Essex Financial Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Essex Financial Services since 2011 and has been affiliated with The Leaders Group Inc. since 2021. Essex Financial Services is a registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm typically implements long-term, diversified portfolios built around low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, while also utilizing individual stocks, bonds, private investments, and outside managers as appropriate.

Evan Duigou is a financial advisor at Sound Income Strategies, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Retirement Income Source SFG and Your Membership. Outside of financial advising, he has been involved with Atomic Creative Group, LLC since 2016. Sound Income Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and other advisors, offering services such as asset management, financial planning, and plan advisory. The firm focuses on fixed-income and income-oriented investment strategies, combining fundamental and technical analysis with active portfolio management and third-party manager allocation.

Sophie Helenek is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Westminster Financial Advisory Corp with 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Westminster Financial Securities, Inc. in 2020, she worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Outside of finance, she is the author of the My First Book series, which promotes early childhood literacy, and occasionally participates in public speaking engagements. Westminster Financial Advisory Corporation provides investment supervisory services and general investment advice to individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, fiduciaries, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes diversified, multi-asset class allocation with a buy-and-hold orientation, supplemented by tactical adjustments based on economic and market conditions.

James Sullivan is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Essex Financial Services, Inc. since 2009. He also has experience with The Leaders Group Inc, where he has worked since 2021. Essex Financial Services is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm typically implements long-term, diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual stocks, bonds, private investments, and outside managers, with a focus on due diligence and ongoing monitoring aligned with client objectives.

John Costello is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Essex Financial Services, Inc. He has four years of industry experience, with prior roles at Marcum Wealth, LLC and Wealth Enhancement Group, among others. Before his financial career, he worked for three years at YMCA Camp Lawrence. Essex Financial Services is a registered investment adviser that serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services, typically implementing long-term, diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, and applying internal due diligence and ongoing monitoring to align portfolios with clients’ objectives.

Kevin Nolan is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Essex Financial Services, Inc. since 2014. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Essex Financial Services is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services, typically implementing long-term diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, along with individual stocks, bonds, private investments, and third-party managers when appropriate.

Sean Flynn is a financial advisor at Essex Financial Services, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Essex Financial Services since 2017 and previously worked at Symmetry Partners, LLC. Flynn serves as a committee member on the Alumni Leadership Council for Portsmouth Abbey School, a nonprofit organization. Essex Financial Services is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm focuses on long-term, diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, while also incorporating individual securities and outside managers as appropriate, supported by an internal due-diligence and monitoring process.

Michael La Riviere is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Essex Financial Services, Inc. and has worked there since 2013. He also has experience at The Leaders Group Inc since 2021. Essex Financial Services is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, typically implementing long-term, diversified portfolios through a combination of low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and third-party managers.

Marc Deangelo is a financial advisor at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at National Securities Corporation and B. Riley Wealth Management. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in life and health insurance sales through B. Riley Wealth Insurance Corporation. B. Riley Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $4.21 billion in assets. The firm offers multiple investment programs and financial planning services, using platforms like Envestnet to support portfolio management and advisor decision-making.

Stephen Bates is a financial advisor at Essex Financial Services, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Essex Financial Services since 2008 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, Bates serves as a board member of the Old Lyme Library and the Florence Griswold Museum. Essex Financial Services provides wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, and municipalities. The firm typically uses long-term, diversified portfolios centered on low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, incorporating other investment types and independent managers as appropriate.

Tracy Pierson is a financial advisor at Principle Wealth with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Lobo & Pascale Wealth Management, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Jeffery N Mehler, CFP LLC. Principle Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and corporations with discretionary wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm manages $2.66 billion in assets and employs a long-term, fundamentals-driven investment approach that includes diversified portfolios of mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and other assets.

Julie Bauman is a financial advisor at Essex Financial Services, Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Essex Financial Services since 2011, following a two-year tenure at The Leaders Group Inc. Essex Financial Services is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm provides wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing long-term diversified portfolios often centered on low-cost mutual funds and ETFs alongside other investment vehicles.

Douglas Kartsen is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of industry experience. He currently serves at Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC and has operated DAK Financial Services, LLC since 2016. In addition to his advisory roles, he is a sole proprietor insurance agent offering fixed insurance, annuities, and various health-related insurance products. Fortis Capital Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other advisers. The firm provides customized portfolio management and financial planning through a variety of investment strategies, including passive, active, tactical, and ESG-oriented options, with $1.615 billion in discretionary assets under management as of the end of 2025.

Cherish Genova is a financial advisor with Essex Financial Services, Inc. in Essex, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Essex Financial Services since 2010 and has been affiliated with The Leaders Group Inc. since 2021. Essex Financial Services serves individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities by providing wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm typically implements long-term, diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, alongside individual securities and outside managers when appropriate, supported by internal due diligence and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Anthony Russo is a financial advisor at Essex Financial Services, Inc. with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Essex Financial Services since 2010 and also holds registrations with The Leaders Group Inc. Additionally, he is licensed as an insurance agent for Essex Financial Services. Essex Financial Services serves individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities, offering wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach that includes low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, individual securities, private investments, and external managers, supported by an internal due-diligence and monitoring process.

Jason Carrier is a financial advisor with Sound Income Strategies, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Sound Income Strategies since 2015 and is also associated with Scranton Financial Group since 2006. Outside of advisory work, he volunteers with the Scranton Academy for Financial Education, a nonprofit focused on providing financial education. Sound Income Strategies, LLC manages approximately $4.0 billion in client assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm emphasizes fixed-income analysis combined with equity fundamental and technical review, offering customized managed portfolios and a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary asset management.

Elizabeth Haas is a financial advisor at Essex Financial Services, Inc. in Essex, CT, with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Essex Financial Services since 2009, previously working at The Leaders Group Inc from 2021 to 2023. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates Cozy Naturals Company LLC, which involves sewing, merchandising, and marketing. Essex Financial Services is a multi-team registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services, typically implementing long-term, diversified portfolios with a focus on low-cost mutual funds and ETFs alongside individual securities and outside managers as appropriate.

June Berglund is a financial advisor with Principle Wealth holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms, including Janney Montgomery Scott, Allied Wealth Partners, Securian Financial Services, and Key Bank. Principle Wealth is an SEC-registered advisor serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and corporate clients. The firm offers comprehensive wealth management using a long-term investment approach grounded in fundamental analysis, combining customized portfolios with ongoing due diligence and integrated financial planning.

Michael Castiello is a financial advisor at Principle Wealth with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Principle Wealth Partners LLC since 2017, following four years at Essex Financial Services. Principle Wealth is an SEC-registered advisor serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and corporate clients. The firm offers comprehensive wealth management with a long-term investment approach based on fundamental analysis and customized portfolios that include a range of asset types alongside fiduciary and retirement-plan advisory services.