Christopher Lee is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at New England Capital Financial Advisors LLC since 2003 and previously spent 10 years at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Lee serves as a board member of Jump Start, a coalition for personal financial literacy, and is president of the Financial Planning Association Connecticut chapter. New England Capital Financial Advisors LLC manages approximately $768 million for a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth households, pension plans, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension advisory, and educational programs, employing a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and strategic asset allocation.

Lawrence Annello is a CFP® and PFS™ with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at SageBroadview Wealth Management, LLC. He has worked at SageBroadview since 2000 and previously at UHY Advisors N.E., LLC and Del Conte, Hyde, Anello & Schuch, P.C. Annello is also involved in SageBroadview Tax, LLC, a firm that provides tax preparation services to businesses and individuals. SageBroadview Wealth Management offers comprehensive wealth management, financial and tax planning, and consulting services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients and early-career professionals through its Young Professionals Program. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing institutional managers and automated rebalancing tools alongside integrated tax and specialized planning services.

Theodore Degroot is an advisor at Spurstone with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Spurstone Advisory Services since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in an insurance agency and a technology company, though he is not actively involved in day-to-day operations of either. 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 specialized consulting on business owner transitions, executive compensation, and concentrated stock management.

Brian Vendig is a financial advisor at MJP Wealth Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Arete Wealth Management LLC and Royal Alliance. Vendig serves on the executive board of the Family & Children’s Agency, a nonprofit human service organization focused on social and emotional well-being. MJP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities by providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, alongside an automated online advisory service. The firm manages approximately $1.56 billion in discretionary assets and employs a principal preservation investment approach using diversified allocations, proprietary models, and third-party platforms.

Brian Sheehan is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Rossmore Private Capital, LLC since 2017. Prior to Rossmore, he worked at Merrill from 2014 to 2017 and Bank of America, N.A. from 2007 to 2017. He serves as a director and board chair of Malta House of Care, a charitable organization providing primary care medical services to uninsured residents in the greater Hartford area. Rossmore Private Capital serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, private foundations, and retirement plans with discretionary investment management and family office services. The firm employs a customized asset allocation approach, often utilizing independent managers and private funds, and manages over $1.3 billion with a five-advisor team.

Michael Grossman is a CFP® with 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with AdviceOne Advisory Services, LLC since 2000 and previously worked at SSN Advisory, Inc. and Securities Service Network, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in entrepreneurial coaching through AdviceOne Empowerment Coaching LLC, where he provides business coaching to financial advisors. AdviceOne Advisory Services, LLC offers discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and non-profit organizations. The firm emphasizes a dual-portfolio approach using equity and fixed-income sleeves, relying on mutual funds, proprietary asset-allocation models, and manager due diligence.

Ronald Williams Jr. is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving at Empower Financial Advisory, LLC. He has held positions at several firms, including Securities America Advisors, Inc. and SSN Advisory, Inc., before joining Empower in 2021. Williams also engages in insurance sales as a licensed producer. Empower Financial Advisory provides discretionary wealth management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes a primarily long-term investment approach using diversified mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, while integrating ongoing financial planning through regular client contact.

Anita Roberts is a financial advisor with AdviceOne Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with AdviceOne since 2007. Outside of her advisory work, Roberts is an independent consultant for Mary Kay, selling skin care and cosmetics, and serves as a coaching liaison for AdviceOne Empowerment Coaching LLC. AdviceOne Advisory Services, LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and non-profit organizations. The firm constructs portfolios combining equity and fixed-income strategies using mutual funds and proprietary asset-allocation models, with a focus on long-term returns and risk management.

Bria Comer is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at AdviceOne Advisory Services, LLC. Her prior roles include positions at SSN Advisory, Inc. and Securities Service Network, LLC. Outside of financial advising, she manages a small landscaping company and works as an independent consultant for beauty products. AdviceOne Advisory Services, LLC provides discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and non-profit organizations. The firm uses proprietary asset-allocation models focused on diversification and conducts in-depth manager selection, serving as an ERISA/IRA fiduciary when advising on retirement accounts.

Robert Eilers is a financial advisor at MJP Wealth Advisors with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., MJP Associates, Inc., and Arete Wealth Management LLC. He also sells health and life insurance through Brown & Brown of CT, Inc. MJP Wealth Advisors offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer plans. The firm combines proprietary model portfolios with customized strategies, emphasizing principal preservation and long-term total return through diversified investments and integrated technology platforms.

Carlos Henriques is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently with AdviceOne Advisory Services, LLC and has prior experience at SSN Advisory, Inc. and Securities Service Network, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he provides entrepreneurial coaching to financial advisors through AdviceOne Empowerment Coaching LLC. AdviceOne Advisory Services, LLC offers discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and non-profit organizations. The firm employs a dual-portfolio approach combining equity and fixed-income sleeves, using proprietary asset-allocation models and manager due diligence to guide portfolio construction.

David Cowan is a financial advisor at William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at William Joseph Capital Management since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates Legacy Retirement Group, LLC, a business focused on the sale of life insurance, fixed annuities, and long-term care insurance. 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, utilizing customized portfolio construction alongside third-party sub-advisors accessed through the AssetMark platform.

Laura Hancock is a financial advisor at MissionSquare Retirement with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at ICMA Retirement Corporation since 2013. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and select nonprofit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm provides plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and Guided Pathways Advisory Services, which include discretionary Managed Accounts and nondiscretionary Fund Advice developed in partnership with Morningstar Investment Management.

Richard Clough is a financial advisor at Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, National Planning Corporation, and VOYA Financial Advisors. Clough is also involved in insurance sales related to fixed annuities and various life insurance products. Gateway Wealth Partners serves individuals, corporations, and retirement plans by providing financial planning, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages client assets with a focus on low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs supplemented by individual stocks, bonds, and independent managers, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis.

Mark Goldberg is a financial advisor at Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC with over 57 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union, LPL Financial, and National Planning Corporation. Goldberg also served at Camp Horizons Inc for 24 years. Gateway Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser providing financial planning, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and qualified employee benefit plans. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation using low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities and Independent Managers when appropriate.

Troy Jordan is a financial advisor with Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 50 years of industry experience. His prior roles include an 18-year tenure at Cantella & Co Inc and positions at Cambridge Investment Research and LPL Financial. He is based in Cromwell, CT. Gateway Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and wealth management services, typically allocating client assets among low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities and independent managers.

Michael Torello is a financial advisor at Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Cetera and Foresters Financial Services. Torello is also commissioned as a notary. Gateway Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser that provides financial planning, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and qualified employee benefit plans. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation using primarily low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities or Independent Managers when appropriate.

Joseph Ferry Jr. is a financial advisor with Lifemark Securities Corp. and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 31 years of industry experience, including service as Vice President and agent/broker at Chittenden Group, where he has been involved in insurance sales since 1995. Lifemark Securities Corp. provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual investors and retirement plan sponsors, offering programs such as Unified Managed Accounts and Separately Managed Accounts. The firm’s advice is suitability-driven and tailored through risk assessments, with accounts managed on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Charles Dufour is a financial advisor at William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining William Joseph Capital Management in 2017, he has been self-employed since 2010 and also works as an independent insurance agent, focusing on life and health insurance as well as annuities. 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, utilizing third-party sub-advisors through the AssetMark platform and employing a range of analytical methods to develop tailored investment strategies.

Michael Lodsin Jr. is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at firms including TIAA, The Hartford, and SVB Wealth LLC. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and pension plans. The firm combines risk- and outcomes-based asset allocation with discretionary and non-discretionary management and utilizes both fundamental and quantitative analysis, supported by its affiliation with a bank holding company.