Siamak Dowlatshahi is a financial advisor at Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and National Planning Corporation. Outside of advisory work, he is also involved in providing fixed insurance products such as life, group health, and long-term care insurance. Gateway Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and qualified employee benefit plans. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation using low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, combined with fundamental and technical analysis, and manages approximately $1.25 billion in assets.

David Palladino is a financial advisor at Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Fortis since 2022. Prior to his advisory role, he managed a power washing business, where he continues to participate occasionally as a project manager and laborer. Fortis Capital Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, trusts, businesses, retirement plans, other advisers, and institutional clients. The firm offers customized portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring across a range of investment strategies, managing approximately $1.21 billion in assets as of early 2025.

Matthew Sweeney is a financial advisor at William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Wealth Preservation Specialists, LLC and William Joseph Capital Management since 2015. He is a part-owner of Wealth Preservation Specialists, LLC, a non-investment insurance revenue-sharing entity, and serves as an advisor to Investipal, Inc., a Toronto-based startup providing advisory services. Additionally, he is a part-owner and managing partner of William Joseph Tax Strategies, Inc., which offers tax advice and preparation services. William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, integrating portfolio management and financial planning into comprehensive wealth management. The firm manages accounts on discretionary and non-discretionary bases, using a range of custodians and third-party models while maintaining supervisory oversight.

Ethan Medling is a financial advisor at CreativeOne Wealth, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked as a self-employed advisor and in the electrical industry. Medling is also the owner of Right Path Financial LLC, which provides investment advisory and retirement planning services. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC offers fee-based asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of proprietary ETF-based models, third-party managers, and option strategies to implement portfolios, supporting tailored suitability assessments and regular rebalancing.

James Tavares is a financial advisor with MissionSquare Retirement who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Foreside Financial Services, Symmetry Partners, Apella Capital, and Foresters Financial. He serves as president of Pine Acres Club Inc., a swim and tennis club in Wethersfield, Connecticut. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain non‑profit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm provides plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and advisory services through its Guided Pathways program, which includes discretionary Managed Accounts and nondiscretionary Fund Advice developed by Morningstar Investment Management.

Salvatore Motta is a financial advisor at Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at LPL Financial and National Planning Corporation. He provides investment advisory services through Gateway Wealth Partners, an independent registered investment advisor firm. Gateway Wealth Partners offers financial planning, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and qualified employee benefit plans. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation using primarily low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities or Independent Managers when appropriate.

Malcolm Huckaby is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Capitol Securities Management, Inc., where he has worked since 2012. He has 22 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, Huckaby serves as a college basketball color analyst for ESPN. Capitol Securities Management serves individual, corporate, and charitable clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory services alongside financial planning, pension consulting, insurance products, and educational seminars. The firm manages assets through various programs and employs a network of investment adviser representatives who develop client-specific investment policies and manage accounts using a range of investment instruments.

David Sutkaitis is a financial advisor with Redhawk Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Farmington, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and SSN Advisory, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Sutkaitis serves as an NRA pistol instructor and is the head of security at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Newington, CT. Redhawk Wealth Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth families, estates, trusts, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach includes strategic and tactical asset allocation across various asset classes, supported by a weekly investment committee and the use of third-party signal providers for certain strategies.

Neil Manning is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions 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, complemented by individual securities and Independent Managers.

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.

Matthew O'Brien is a financial advisor with Prosperity Wealth Management, Inc. in Rocky Hill, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prosperity Wealth Management since 2017 and previously held roles at Sterne Agee Investment Advisor Services and Sterne Agee Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he owns and manages an insurance agency offering annuity, life insurance, and long-term care products. Prosperity Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and pension/profit-sharing plans, providing asset management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm emphasizes tailored portfolio supervision, utilizing multiple analysis methods and overseeing third-party managers as part of its investment approach.

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.

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 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.

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.

Lyle Pennell is a financial advisor at Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC with over 23 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining Gateway Wealth Partners in 2024, he worked at Private Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial. 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.

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.

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.