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.

Phil Fiore Jr. is a financial advisor at Procyon with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Merrill, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Prudential Equity Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing health insurance and tax-related businesses affiliated with Procyon. Procyon provides investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, institutional consulting, and model-portfolio services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, businesses, retirement plans, and government entities. The firm manages approximately $9.2 billion in assets, combining internal portfolio construction with independent managers and AI-supported research across a range of investment vehicles.

Kathryn Dennen is a financial advisor with Compass Financial Management LLC in Oxford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at United Planners' Financial Services of America, Capital Analysts, and Lincoln Investment LLC. Compass Financial Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates, providing discretionary portfolio management alongside retirement plan consulting and participant education. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment approach, combining fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis across various asset classes.

James Jeffery is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Procyon Advisors, LLC since 2019 and previously at Solaris Group and Jeffery Asset Management LLC. Procyon provides investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, institutional consulting, and model-portfolio services to a broad range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, businesses, retirement plans, RIAs, pooled investment vehicles, and certain government entities. The firm manages approximately $9.2 billion in assets and employs both discretionary and primarily non-discretionary strategies using mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income guided by fundamental analysis.

Samuel Barber is a financial advisor with Lifemark Securities Corp. in Naugatuck, CT, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lifemark Securities and the Chittenden Group since 2017 and previously worked at MML Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company from 2009 to 2017. Barber is also an insurance agent and broker with Chittenden-Warwick Insurance Group, providing sales and service of insurance and group benefits products. Lifemark Securities Corp. offers fee-based investment advisory services and financial planning primarily to individual investors and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes suitability-driven advice tailored through risk assessments, managing accounts on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis, with custody maintained by third-party custodians.

Amber Kendrick is a financial advisor at Procyon with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Procyon Advisors, LLC since 2017. Prior to that, she was with Connecticut Investors Group and Commonwealth Financial Network from 2014 to 2017. Kendrick is a member of the Retirement Advisory Council, which focuses on qualified plan and participant retirement outcomes. Procyon provides investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and institutional consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, businesses, retirement plans, and government clients. The firm manages approximately $9.2 billion in assets utilizing both discretionary and primarily non-discretionary strategies, combining internal portfolio construction with access to independent managers and AI-supported research.

Joshua Topp is a financial advisor with Flagship Harbor Advisors, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has 18 years of industry experience, including 13 years with LPL Financial and Flagship Harbor Advisors. Flagship Harbor Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $3.42 billion in discretionary assets through a team of about 60 advisors, employing a diversified investment approach that includes mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and separately managed accounts.

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.

Nathalie Edeen is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Hornor Townsend since 2016. Nathalie also holds insurance agent positions, providing multi-line insurance services and engaging in student loan portfolio analysis. Additionally, she is involved in retail sales as a TikTok shop affiliate. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services, managing approximately $8.37 billion in discretionary assets and $648 million in non-discretionary assets as of late 2025.

Adrian Andreotta is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. He previously worked at Infinex Investments, LPL Financial, and Wells Fargo in various capacities over the past 15 years. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is the owner and captain of a charter fishing boat, which he plans to operate starting in May 2025. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a large network of advisor representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure and a distinctive service and distribution model.

Fran Scharf is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC based in Redding, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Steward Partners in 2026, Scharf spent 10 years at Raymond James & Associates. Outside of advising, Scharf manages the business Red Roses LLC. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account services.

Matthew Walsh is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has been with Centaurus Financial since 2022 and also works as a tax preparer at the CT Institute of Finance. Centaurus Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, and institutions, offering a range of services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting through discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Alexandra Forte is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Janney Montgomery Scott in various roles since 2010. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and municipalities, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and advisory programs.

Braeden Ziegler is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and UBS Financial Services. Citigroup Global Markets serves a range of individual and institutional clients, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and execution capabilities, as well as specialized solutions for high-net-worth clients.

Elana Muzzey is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2002. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Cheshire, CT. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and a wide range of individual and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive adviser support, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services.

Jacob Cedor is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Monte Financial Group, LLC and Travelers Insurance, and has a Series 65 credential. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments with investment advisory, financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning services. The firm employs a globally diversified, risk-appropriate investment approach using low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and private funds, and provides specialized services including retirement plan consulting and charitable advisory.

Emily Burr is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Kestra Advisory and its affiliated firms since 2003. In addition to her advisory role, she consults on compliance and plan design features for third-party administrative clients. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse client base, including institutional and individual investors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary fiduciary engagements.

Craig Massicotte is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Hamden, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2004. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and corporate entities, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers a range of portfolio management options, including model-based and customized portfolios, and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Emily Solomon is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning her industry career in 2023. Prior to joining Commonwealth in 2026, she worked at Egidio Lennon Wealth Management, LLC. Outside the financial sector, she has experience in the retail and funeral home industries. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and manages about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Kirk Kolligian is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill Lynch from 1993 and Bank of America from 2009 before joining Janney in 2017. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipal clients, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs.