Kevin Looby is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently with Essex Financial Services, Inc., where he has worked since 2022, and previously held roles at National Asset Management and Principle Wealth Partners, LLC. Looby serves as president of the Kelsey Springs Home Owners Association and is a board member of Hope Partnership, a nonprofit organization in Centerbrook, CT. 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 utilizing low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities and private investments, and provides retirement plan advisory services including ERISA fiduciary roles and participant education.

Nicholas Naumann is a financial advisor at Essex Financial Services, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Fidelity Investments for seven years before joining Essex Financial Services in 2018. He is also licensed as an insurance agent, focusing on life insurance and fixed annuity sales. Essex Financial Services is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services, implementing long-term diversified portfolios primarily using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, with access to third-party managers when appropriate.

Louis Czerwinski is a financial advisor with PKS Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with PKSA d/b/a Allegiant Wealth Management since 2019 and previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors, LPL Financial, and Investacorp Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers to prepare taxes for elderly and low-income individuals in the community. PKS Advisory Services, LLC provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management for individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and other entities. The firm customizes portfolios based on client risk tolerance and time horizon, utilizing a range of investment strategies including no-load mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, model portfolios, and alternative investments.

Shawn Everett is a financial advisor with Regal Investment Advisors LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisor Networks and Regulus Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of Coast and Mingle Picnic Co, a picnic event business. Regal Investment Advisors LLC, operating as LionShare, provides discretionary investment management services to independent advisers and a variety of client types, including individual, charitable, and corporate clients. The firm offers proprietary and third-party model portfolios with a discretionary implementation approach, serving clients through their financial advisers.

Daphne Roberson is a financial advisor at William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with William Joseph Capital Management since 2017. In addition to her advisory role, she is a part owner of Roberson Tierney & Associates, LLC, an agency that sells health and life insurance, annuities, and Medicare health plans. William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines financial planning with portfolio management, using customized portfolio construction and third-party sub-advisors accessed through the AssetMark platform.

Nancy Stillman is a financial advisor at Essex Financial Services, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Commonwealth Financial Network and Gottfried & Somberg Wealth Management. Outside of her financial advisory role, she owns Unique Finds, LLC, an artisan gift shop. Essex Financial Services serves 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 stocks, bonds, private investments, and outside managers as appropriate.

Kristin Green is a financial advisor with Essex Financial Services, Inc. in Essex, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Essex Financial since 2014 and worked briefly at The Leaders Group Inc in 2021. Additionally, she is licensed as an insurance agent involved in life insurance and fixed annuity sales. Essex Financial Services is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services, implementing long-term, diversified portfolios primarily using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs along with other investment vehicles as appropriate.

Gary Kazanjian is a financial advisor at Capitol Securities Management, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked in educational roles at Tufts University, Choate Rosemary Hall, and Glastonbury High School. Kazanjian is also a member of the CT River Valley Chamber of Commerce, where he participates in networking and community meetings. Capitol Securities Management serves individual, institutional, and corporate clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, offering various investment programs including discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts and third-party money managers.

Michael Evans is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Vanderbilt Securities, LLC since 2017 and previously at Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc. and Penn Mutual. Outside of advisory work, Evans is the proprietor of a life insurance business and serves as chairman of the Cheshire Retirement Board. He is also an author of an upcoming novel titled "UNDERESTIMATED...What would you do if you knew the truth?". Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charities, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic asset allocation with fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, and it is notable for its integration with retirement-plan and benefits firms, supporting pension consulting and plan administration alongside advisory services.

Robert Girvin is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee with one year of industry experience. He joined Essex Financial Services, Inc. in 2025 after spending 12 years at Granite Point Capital. 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 portfolio management with a focus on long-term, diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, along with individual securities and private investments as appropriate.

Steven Minninger Jr. is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Etico Partners LLC, Benchmark Investments, Inc., and Securities America Advisors. He is also the owner of Menninger Financial Services, LLC, operating as Waypoint Wealth Planning and Investment Advisors. William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $469 million in discretionary assets, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers wealth management combining financial planning and portfolio management, utilizing a range of investment strategies and third-party sub-advisors accessed through the AssetMark platform.

Joseph Schreck is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Belpointe Asset Management LLC since 2017. He previously worked at Bard Financial Services and AIG. Outside of his advisory role, he holds leadership and board positions with several nonprofit organizations, including serving as treasurer for All Saints Catholic Academy and president of the Notre Dame High School Loyalty and Endowment Fund. Belpointe Asset Management serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and corporations, offering discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm utilizes customized portfolios with a range of investment strategies and supports affiliated businesses and proprietary funds alongside its advisory services.

Daryl Lepage is a CFP® with 33 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently serving as an advisor at Merit Financial Advisors. His prior experience includes 15 years at Brook Wealth Management and over two decades at LPL Financial LLC. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm that serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and other institutional clients. The firm applies a long-term, diversified asset allocation approach managed through centrally controlled model portfolios, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account services.

Dave Delfino is a CFP® with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Essex Financial Services, Inc. since 2018 and previously worked at Fidelity from 2010 to 2018. In addition to his advisory role, Delfino is also licensed as an insurance agent. Essex Financial Services is a registered investment adviser serving 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 using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs alongside other investment vehicles when appropriate.

David Donaldson Jr. is a financial advisor at Essex Financial Services, Inc. with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Essex Financial Services since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Farmington River Watershed Association. 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 that include low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities and private investments, with an emphasis on internal due diligence and ongoing monitoring.

Jeffrey Jones Jr. is a financial advisor at Essex Financial Services, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Rim Securities, Wilmington Trust, and FCI Advisors. Essex Financial Services is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, 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 alongside other investments as appropriate.

Dennis Cadwell is a financial advisor with Essex Financial Services, Inc., holding a Series 65 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Essex Financial Services since 2009 and is also a member and owner of Brierley, Cadwell & Possidente, LLC, a firm involved in accounting, tax preparation, and practice management. 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, supplemented by stocks, bonds, private investments, and outside managers, with an internal due-diligence process and ongoing monitoring aligned with client objectives.

Gabriel Flugrad is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with four years of experience in financial services. He has worked at Essex Financial Services, Inc. since 2025 and previously spent three years at Ameriprise. Prior to his financial career, he was involved in the brewing industry and hospitality sector. Essex Financial Services, Inc. is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services, typically implementing diversified, long-term portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs alongside individual securities and private investments when appropriate.

Ericka Butler is a financial advisor with Regal Investment Advisors LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her prior firms include Thrivent Financial, Cetera, and UBS Financial Services. She is also a licensed assistant involved with Wealth Managers, LLC, supporting financial and insurance services. Regal Investment Advisors, operating as LionShare, provides model portfolio implementation and discretionary investment management to unaffiliated SEC- and state-registered advisers and their high-net-worth and corporate clients. The firm manages approximately $2.88 billion across proprietary and third-party strategies through a sub-advisory platform.

William Evans is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC and previously worked at Bank of America Private Bank for 13 years. Gateway Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a mix of low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and independent managers using both fundamental and technical analysis.