I'm a passionate business owner that has dedicated my career to helping others work toward their ideal vision for the future by aligning their financial resources with personal values. Our team works with a select group of individuals and families who value proactive and comprehensive financial advice tailored to meet their needs.

Clifford Straub is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Lifestyle Financial Strategies, LLC, where he has worked since 2006. Prior to that, he was with WRP Investments Inc for two years. Straub serves as a trustee of the Middletown Rotary Club Scholarship Trust and is on the Board of Directors, including the Executive and Finance Committees, of Middlesex United Way. Lifestyle Financial Strategies provides holistic financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, families, and not-for-profit organizations. The firm emphasizes disciplined asset allocation and non-discretionary advisory relationships, with a notable client focus on charitable and not-for-profit entities.

Bradford Boisvert is a financial advisor at Rawlings Wealth Management with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and also serves as Group Financial Controller at GKN Aerospace. Boisvert has been with Rawlings Wealth Management since 2014 and concurrently employed at GKN Aerospace since 2016. Rawlings Wealth Management is an independent advisory firm serving individual clients with comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates financial planning into its asset-based advisory services and employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis to implement active and passive investment strategies.

Douglas Packard is a financial advisor with Dennis Glynn, CPA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Dennis Glynn & Co, CPAs since 2009. Outside of advisory work, he officiates sports, primarily soccer, during the fall season. Dennis Glynn, CPA provides fee-only portfolio management, financial planning, and SIMPLE-IRA plan administration to individual investors and employer-sponsored plan participants. The firm uses a strategic asset-allocation approach with customized portfolios and integrates investment services with the owner’s CPA practice to offer combined tax and accounting support.

John Koons is the sole advisor at JK Private Wealth, LLC in Glastonbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 1997 to 2019 before founding his current firm in 2019. Outside of advisory work, he is a licensed insurance agent involved with fixed annuities and life insurance through multiple agencies. JK Private Wealth provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a diverse investment approach using fundamental, technical, and quantitative methods, offering tailored asset management and sub-advisory relationships with ongoing portfolio monitoring and rebalancing.

David Chieco is the principal of Chieco Capital Management, LLC, an independent firm based in Glastonbury, CT. He holds the CFA® designation and has 17 years of industry experience. Chieco has led his firm since 2009 and is also a licensed CPA in New Jersey, providing tax preparation services for individuals and trusts outside of regular trading hours. Chieco Capital Management, LLC is a fee-only registered investment adviser offering personalized financial planning, asset management, and standalone tax preparation and consulting to individuals, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a long-term, passively managed approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing globally diversified index mutual funds and ETFs with a buy-hold-rebalance strategy.

Richard Shaw is the sole advisor at QVM Group LLC, an independent investment advisory firm based in South Glastonbury, CT. He holds 19 years of industry experience and has led QVM Group since 2001. Shaw also publishes investment-related articles on Seeking Alpha, earning readership royalties. QVM Group serves individual investors, generally aged 50 to 80, who focus on risk control, capital preservation, and income. The firm offers portfolio management and investment coaching, using a blend of fundamental, macro, and technical analysis with a preference for diversified, rules-based ETFs and limited direct holdings, while employing a flat monthly fee model rather than percentage-of-assets billing.

Matthew Hill is the principal advisor at Optimum Financial LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at PlanMember Securities Corporation for 13 years. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a Certified Public Accountant practice and is a licensed independent insurance agent. Optimum Financial LLC is a state-registered investment adviser serving individuals and high-net-worth clients with discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts and financial planning. The firm employs a variety of portfolio construction methods and typically recommends independent custodians for execution and reporting.

Hugo Soares is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Navigator Financial LLC, with over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. His prior roles include positions at Talcott Financial Group and The Hartford. Outside of his advisory work, he manages several rental properties as a sole proprietor. Navigator Financial provides fee-only financial planning and investment management to individuals, trusts, and estates. The firm emphasizes individualized asset allocation and comprehensive planning, operating under a fiduciary standard without commissioned products.

John Porriello is the sole advisor at Lifeline Financial, LLC in Wethersfield, CT, holding a Series 63 designation with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Lifeline Financial since 1995. In addition to advisory services, he is licensed as an insurance agent for life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance. Lifeline Financial provides investment advisory services primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, focusing on asset allocation, mutual fund and ETF analysis, and a long-term purchase approach.

James Davis IV is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience. He has been the sole advisor at Capital Planning Consultants, LLC since 1986. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Davis spends a small portion of his time on tax preparation services. Capital Planning Consultants, LLC is an independent, state-registered investment adviser managing approximately $37 million for individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and long-term investment strategies, operating primarily on a non-discretionary basis where clients retain final trading decisions.

Kevin Lucey is the sole advisor at Lucey Investment Management, LLC, an independent firm based in Glastonbury, CT. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 18 years of industry experience, having led his firm since 2006. Lucey Investment Management is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving primarily individual investors, high-net-worth clients, and pension or profit-sharing plans. The firm manages approximately $58 million in assets, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with a focus on fundamental analysis enhanced by technical and cyclical methods, including the use of option-based derivatives.

Stephen Mulhall Jr. is a financial advisor at SKM Wealth Management, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Citizens Private Wealth, Citizens Securities, Inc., Wells Fargo Clearing, and Merrill. Mulhall also maintains a licensed insurance practice and sells insurance products on a limited basis. SKM Wealth Management, LLC provides asset management and financial planning services to individuals and high-net-worth clients, employing strategic asset allocation and core-satellite investment techniques. The firm manages approximately $34.5 million in assets across about 31 client relationships and incorporates both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Samuel Kaplowitz is a financial advisor at Soundview Private Wealth Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Merrill for 11 years followed by Breachway Investments LLC for three years. He is also involved with Swan Cottage LLC. Soundview Private Wealth Advisors provides discretionary asset management and financial planning primarily for individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm customizes investment programs based on clients’ goals, time horizons, and risk tolerances, employing Modern Portfolio Theory along with technical analysis and charting.

Raymond Serra Jr. is a financial advisor with Narrow Path Guidance, LLC and holds the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 11 years of industry experience and previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., Richard A. Norkun & Associates, LLC, and FSC Securities Corporation. In addition to his advisory work, he is a CPA and member of Serra & Associates LLC, an accounting practice, and serves as a pastor, elder, and secretary at Christ Community Church. Narrow Path Guidance provides financial planning and investment consultation to individuals, high-net-worth clients, businesses, foundations, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes a passive, diversified investment approach focused on low cost and tax efficiency, primarily recommending indexed mutual funds and ETFs, and delivers investment advice through consultation rather than discretionary management.

We believe meaningful financial planning is built on education, genuine partnership, and walking alongside you as you make life's most defining decisions. We are an independent, advice-only financial planning practice. We do not manage investment accounts, sell financial products, or earn commissions. Instead, we sit on the same side of the table as our clients. Our goal is never to tell you what to do, but to help you understand your choices, see what it looks like in practice to implement an idea, and build a clear, plain-English roadmap together. We walk with clients through two transparent, flat-fee ways of working together: Subscription-Based (Ongoing Partnership): Built for growth-minded couples and professionals in their 20s and 30s who are combining their lives and building their financial foundation. Merging accounts, buying a home, or balancing different money habits can create tension. We walk with you as an ongoing guide: helping you organize your money, align joint cash flow, navigate taxes, and build simple, automated habits so you can grow together with peace of mind. Project-Based (Focused Roadmaps): Designed for individuals and families seeking dedicated guidance on a specific transition or major milestone without an ongoing commitment. Whether you are navigating a career change, evaluating retirement readiness, or exploring one of our favorite areas; designing a thoughtful legacy and giving plan to pass assets to loved ones and non-profits, we educate you on how the pieces connect so you can make informed decisions. Our Commitment to Servant Leadership: To us, servant leadership means approaching every conversation with humility, patience, and complete honesty. We believe money is simply a tool to create personal freedom, care for family, give back, and live with purpose. You always retain complete control of your money, with a trusted partner walking beside you.

Brian Elmer is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently operating at BE Investment Management in Farmington, CT. His prior roles include positions at Fortis Capital Advisors, People's Securities, and Olson Mobeck Investment Advisors. BE Investment Management is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $6 million in assets, delivering personalized portfolio management that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with both long-term and short-term trading strategies tailored to client objectives.

Thomas Alexa is the principal advisor at Alexa Wealth Management, LLC, an independent firm based in Deep River, CT. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. Prior to founding his firm in 2019, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Ohanesian/Lecours, Inc. He is also a licensed independent insurance agent. Alexa Wealth Management serves primarily individual clients with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm applies a blend of modern portfolio theory, fundamental analysis, and technical approaches, managing accounts typically on a discretionary basis while focusing on tailored advice aligned with client objectives and risk tolerance.

Kayse Kress is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at DocsFP, an independent financial planning firm. She has previously worked at Physician Tax Advisors LLC, Physician Wealth Services, LLC, More With Less Financial Planning, LLC, and Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC. In addition to her advisory work, she is an Adjunct Professor at Central Connecticut State University, a role she has held since 2018. DocsFP provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and businesses. The firm emphasizes hourly financial planning engagements across various topics and offers investment management through a buy-and-hold passive indexing strategy without charging percentage-of-assets fees.

James Barchiesi is a financial advisor with Polymath Capital Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing four years of industry experience. He is the chairman and founder of Worksite Ventures, Worksite Capital Partners, LP, a limited partnership, and is a member of Innovation Garden, LLC, which invests in early-stage companies. Additionally, he serves as the executive director of the U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement Foundation, overseeing its foundation endowment. Polymath Capital Advisors, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and sub-advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm offers integrated financial planning and related services and employs a diversified investment approach combining U.S. equities, fixed income, ETFs, alternative assets, and algorithmic model portfolios.