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.

Alan Cooper is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Kovack Advisors, Inc. and has worked at SII Investments, Inc. and Cooper & Company, Ltd. Cooper is also involved in conducting financial services for retail individuals through his DBA, Summit Financial Advisors LLC. Kovack Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and banking institutions. The firm emphasizes diversified asset-class exposure through mutual funds, ETFs, and other investment vehicles, while offering discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, third-party manager recommendations, and financial planning services.

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.

Dixon Downey III is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently affiliated with Sound Income Strategies, LLC and Scranton Financial Group, with prior roles at firms including Wealth Enhancement Group and Ameriprise Financial Services. Downey serves as an investment trustee for multiple family trusts. Sound Income Strategies, LLC manages approximately $4.0 billion in assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm’s approach includes customized portfolio management with an emphasis on fixed-income analysis and equity review, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Ericka Butler is a financial advisor with Regal Investment Advisors LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Thrivent Financial, UBS Financial Services, and the Town of Simsbury. She also acts as a licensed assistant at 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 individual, high-net-worth, and corporate clients. The firm manages approximately $2.88 billion across proprietary and third-party strategies, offering an enterprise-scale sub-advisory platform that includes trade execution, rebalancing, and overlay management.

Anthony Fortuna is a financial advisor at Essex Financial Services, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Essex Financial Services since 2011, following three years at The Leaders Group Inc. He is also an independent life insurance agent. 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, and offers wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services.

Andrew Cialek is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 65-licensed advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Principle Wealth Partners LLC and previously worked at OLIO Financial Planning and JSW Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for The Madison Foundation and coaches rugby for the Shoreline Spartans Rugby Football Club. 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 with diversified portfolios, periodic financial planning, and ongoing account monitoring.

Theodore Brooks is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Innovation Partners LLC, Supreme Alliance LLC, Lincoln Investment, and Legend Advisory Corporation. He is also an independent insurance agent specializing in life and health insurance sales. IP Financial Advisory Services LLC primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and access to third-party investment managers. The firm emphasizes personalized portfolio construction and discretionary management for non-high-net-worth investors and retirement plan participants, offering a broad range of analytical and consulting services.

Michael Langone is a financial advisor with John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Manulife John Hancock Brokerage Services, John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. He also serves as a retirement consultant providing educational services for qualified retirement plans through John Hancock Retirement Plan Services, LLC. John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, and business entities. The firm delivers financial planning and consultative services using third-party software to generate written recommendations, with a technology-assisted model supporting a high client load per advisor.

Peter Woolston is a financial advisor at The Burney Company with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with The Burney Company since 1984. The Burney Company serves primarily individual investors, including high net worth clients, as well as small businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $3.59 billion in discretionary assets using a multi-team advisory platform and combines proprietary fundamental and quantitative investment models with customized portfolio management and financial planning services.

Margaret Kuchan is a financial advisor with The Patriot Financial Group, LLC in Guilford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and The Standard. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved with Arranged by MK, LLC, an entrepreneurial venture. The Patriot Financial Group serves individuals, small businesses, and retirement plans by offering investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm builds tailored portfolios using a mix of charting, fundamental, and technical analysis, employing a variety of asset classes and emphasizing ongoing supervision and rebalancing.

Robbie Mercer is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Horace Mann Investors Inc. and Citizens Securities, Inc. Mercer is based in Old Saybrook, CT. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients with a variety of advisory programs, including wrap-fee offerings and separately managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed model selection and ongoing monitoring, while leveraging its corporate affiliations within the KeyCorp group to provide integrated financial services.

Nathalie Edeen is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Hornor Townsend & KTNE Inc since 2016 and with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in multi-line insurance sales and service, including life, accident, health, disability, long-term care, and annuity products, and conducts comprehensive student loan portfolio reviews for recent college graduates. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a network of advisers, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both as an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-member broker-dealer, providing custody, execution, and brokerage services alongside investment advice.

Elisa Murray is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Merrill, Lincoln Financial Securities, USI Consulting Group, and Allianz. Murray joined Janney Montgomery Scott in 2025. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse clientele including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipal clients, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs.

Justin Mclaughlin is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including National Securities Corporation, National Asset Management, Stratos Wealth Advisors, Cetera Advisors, and Questar Asset Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in entrepreneurial ventures including Bowl'd Creations LLC and McLaughlin Associates Insurance Agency LLC. 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, combining technology, investment management, and operational support while allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction.

Crystal Southerland Mc Koy is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has eight years of industry experience, including prior work at KeyBank NA. Key Investment Services LLC provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various wrap-fee programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client direction in investment decisions and performs ongoing due diligence and supervisory review of third-party advisory products.

Andrew Stephens is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Upscale Construction, TD Bank, Primary Residential Mortgage, Guilford Savings Bank, and Liberty Mutual. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm emphasizes integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and offers financial plans focused on long-term portfolio returns and savings rates.