Clifford Straub is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 19 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Lifestyle Financial Strategies, LLC and has been with the firm as well as WRP Investments Inc since 2006. Straub serves as a trustee for the Middletown Rotary Club Scholarship Trust and has been a member of the Middlesex United Way Board of Directors since 2005, participating on its executive, finance, and investment committees. Lifestyle Financial Strategies provides holistic financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, families, and not-for-profit organizations. The firm employs a disciplined asset allocation approach emphasizing global diversification and risk management, primarily offering non-discretionary advisory relationships without accepting commissions or custody of client assets.

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.

Eduardo Gonzalez Lopez is the sole advisor at Edgon Advisory LLC in Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Innovation Partners LLC from 2013 to 2017 and has been associated with EDGON Financial LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent who occasionally offers insurance products to clients. Edgon Advisory provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to pooled vehicles and institutional clients, while also serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, private offices, and business entities. The firm employs a range of analytical methods and investment strategies, including long-term investing, short-term trading, options, and allocations to real estate funds, private placements, and venture capital, operating under both discretionary and non-discretionary mandates.

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.

Philip Nassau is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience. He has been the sole advisor at Nutmeg Capital Advisors, LLC since 2005. Nutmeg Capital Advisors is an independent registered investment adviser serving individual clients, trusts, and estates with discretionary portfolio management and written financial planning. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis, employs margin borrowing and option strategies, and provides continuous account monitoring tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

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.

John Stalega is the principal of JGS Wealth Management, LLC in Colchester, CT, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license with 15 years of industry experience. He has operated his CPA and financial planning practice since 2005, providing tax preparation and accounting services to individuals and small businesses. His accounting practice occasionally offers investment advice as an incidental service. JGS Wealth Management provides ongoing portfolio advisory and comprehensive financial planning for individual clients, emphasizing Modern Portfolio Theory and passive investment strategies. The firm uses broadly diversified equity and fixed-income allocations, often employing third-party portfolio managers for portfolio construction and oversight.

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.

James Russell is a financial advisor at Strategic Investment Planning LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and also serves as a shareholder and CPA at Russell & Company CPA, P.C., where he performs management duties and acts as a trustee of client trusts. Strategic Investment Planning LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to pooled investment vehicles and institutional accounts, employing fundamental analysis and a preference for simple, low-cost, diversified strategies. The firm’s affiliation with a certified public accounting practice is notable among investment managers.

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.

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.

Jack Brown is a financial advisor at Morgan House Capital, LLC in East Hartford, CT, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with three years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Belmont Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Medallion Wealth Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a full-time restaurant business. Morgan House Capital is an independent Connecticut-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and estates with discretionary wealth management and financial planning. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to construct customized portfolios and generally manages long-term investments while maintaining flexibility for shorter-term adjustments.

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.

Craig Panarella is the principal and sole advisor at Panarella Wealth Management LLC in Hartford, CT. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 17 years of industry experience. Prior to founding his current firm, he led The Panarella Group LLC since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in health insurance sales as president and owner of a related business. Panarella Wealth Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans and business entities. The firm creates Investment Policy Statements tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance, employs both fundamental and technical analysis, and manages accounts directly without delegating to third parties.