Cynthia Stewart is a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management with nine years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and a Series 65 license. Prior to joining AlphaStar, she worked at WPG Advisory Group, LLC and Wealth Preservation Group, Inc. She is also an independent insurance agent based in Enfield, CT. AlphaStar Capital Management manages approximately $1.84 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm employs both predefined model portfolios and customized strategies using quantitative analysis and third-party research, and offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services.

Gabe Hathorn is a financial advisor with Symmetry Partners in Glastonbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Symmetry Partners since 2006 and also worked at Northern Lights Distributors and Foreside Financial Services. Symmetry Partners offers fee-based portfolio management and model-driven advisory services to individual investors, retirement plans, institutional pension plans, and investment companies. The firm uses quantitative, factor-based equity strategies alongside diversified fixed income and liquid alternatives, distributing its strategies through unaffiliated broker-dealers and RIAs as well as directly to clients.

Bella Cristovao is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Commonfund Securities, Inc. since 2011 and joined Symmetry Partners in 2026. Bella holds a Series 63 license and is based in Glastonbury, CT. Symmetry Partners offers fee-based portfolio management and model-driven advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, qualified retirement plans, and institutional pension plans. The firm employs a quantitative investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and utilizes model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and a technology platform to deliver its offerings.

Charles Minahan is a financial advisor at Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial and National Planning Corporation. Gateway Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and qualified employee benefit plans with financial planning, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation using low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities or Independent Managers when appropriate.

Gary Wolff is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Manchester, CT, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 43 years of industry experience and has been with ValMark Advisers since 2007. Wolff is also president of Wolff Insurance Inc. and serves on several nonprofit boards, including the Connecticut Section PGA Golf Foundation and the Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at the University of Connecticut. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutions through a network of approximately 280 advisors. The firm offers diversified, goal-based portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, supported by proprietary platforms and comprehensive back-office services.

Christopher Cymbala is a financial advisor at Symmetry Partners with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at firms including LPL Financial and Ameriprise Financial Services. Cymbala also offers insurance products through Ivory Wealth Partners as an outside business activity. Symmetry Partners provides fee-based portfolio management and model-driven advisory services to a broad client base, including individual investors, qualified retirement plans, and institutional pension plans. The firm employs a quantitative investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and manages proprietary mutual funds and ETFs through a platform-centric distribution model.

Michael Rickett is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC and has worked previously at Four Town Financial LLC and Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. Rickett is based in Glastonbury, CT. Gateway Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting, with a focus on diversified portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and independent managers.

Elisa Francis is a financial advisor with Symmetry Partners in Glastonbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Prudential Annuities Distributors, AST Investment Services, and Prudential Insurance Co of America. Symmetry Partners provides fee-based portfolio management and model-driven advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, qualified retirement plans, institutional pension plans, and investment companies. The firm employs a quantitative investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers services such as OCIO, sub-advisory, model portfolios, and separately managed accounts.

Adam Login is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC and previously worked at Prudential Annuities Distributors and PRUCO Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a baseball umpire in Middlesex County. 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.

Jerry Schreibstein is a financial advisor at Bradley Foster & Sargent Inc with one year of industry experience. Prior to entering finance, he has worked at Ear Nose and Throat Surgeons of Western New England since 1990. Bradley Foster & Sargent, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning for individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm manages approximately $9.07 billion in assets and serves both individual and pooled investment clients, emphasizing a capital-preservation investment philosophy with a blend of fundamental and technical analysis.

Thomas Romano is a financial advisor at Symmetry Partners with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Symmetry Partners since 2006, with a brief tenure at Foreside Financial Services from 2018 to 2025. Symmetry Partners offers fee-based portfolio management and model-driven advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, qualified retirement plans, and institutional pension plans. The firm employs a quantitative investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing factor-based equity strategies, diversified fixed-income allocations, and liquid alternatives through mutual funds, ETFs, and separately managed accounts.

John Frigeri is a financial advisor at Madison Partners with 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Voya Financial Advisors for 12 years. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Madison Partners provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services to a diverse client base, using a customized, primarily long-term investment approach that incorporates ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, fixed income, and alternatives.

Joseph Weiss is a financial advisor at Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC with a CFA® designation and 2 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Equitable Advisors, and New York Life, among others. Outside of finance, he has worked with Instacart and has experience in risk and regulatory consulting. Gateway Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a mix of low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and independent managers through both fundamental and technical analysis.

David Wood is a financial advisor at Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Bluefish Advisor Marketing LLC, an advertising and marketing service. 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 primarily low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities or Independent Managers when appropriate.

Robert Murphy III is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at various firms including The Leaders Group Inc and several affiliated Simplicity entities. Outside of his advisory role, Murphy serves on the board of Honor Flight CT, an organization that arranges trips to Washington DC for veterans. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional clients, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, combining advisory services with technology and operational support for advisers through its managed account platform.

Isaac Bartholomew is a Series 65 licensed advisor at Symmetry Partners with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at 401k Belay, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and various public service organizations. He is also involved in 401(k) servicing and administration. Symmetry Partners provides fee-based portfolio management and model-driven advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, qualified retirement plans, and institutional pension plans. The firm utilizes a quantitative investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and offers services such as OCIO, sub-advisory, and separately managed accounts.

Jonathon Torres is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at TD Bank N.A., Santander Securities, LLC, Bank of America, and Merrill. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail investors, utilizing a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation through both affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Nicholas Yacovone is a Series 66 licensed advisor with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network in Glastonbury, CT. His career includes prior roles at Heritage Capital Advisors and USI Advisors. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and a broad client base. The firm manages around $212.7 billion in assets and offers a range of managed-account programs, third-party asset management access, and back-office support services.

Naranchimeg Mijid is a financial advisor at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. with over four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles within Bankers Life subsidiaries since 2020. In addition to her advisory role, she is a licensed insurance sales associate specializing in Medicare Supplement, annuity, life, health, and long-term care insurance products. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. primarily serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis methods to tailor asset allocations and portfolio management aligned with clients’ goals and risk profiles.

Henry Mondschein is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Windsor Locks, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Nationwide Securities, Nationwide, and Guardian Life. Mondschein serves as a board member of the Temple Beth Israel Preservation Society, a nonprofit focused on synagogue maintenance, family history archiving, and Holocaust education in Eastern Connecticut. GWN Securities provides investment advisory services and financial planning to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs. The firm utilizes a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and applies market-timing and momentum-based strategies in some of its legacy portfolio offerings.