Education Luncheon & Panel Discussion
Join us on Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Wealth Management Series
Education Luncheon
Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Panel Discussion: Developing and Leveraging Center-of-Influence (COI) Networks

What is the most common mistake financial professionals make when building relationships with professional centers of influence? Why do so many advisors consistently refer business to accountants and attorneys—yet rarely see referrals returned?

Join us for an insightful and practical panel discussion focused on transforming your approach to COI relationships. Our distinguished panelists will share a definable, repeatable process for building a sustainable pipeline of high-quality professional referral sources. Attendees will gain actionable strategies for conducting more effective ongoing meetings, strengthening reciprocal partnerships, and ultimately generating meaningful, consistent referrals.

Whether you are looking to enhance your existing COI relationships or establish new strategic alliances, this session will provide practical frameworks and real-world insights you can implement immediately.

Panelists
Brian D. Gallary
Senior Vice President, Head of Strategy and Consulting

Joshua Gottfried, CFP®, AIF®
Co-Founder and Principal
Gottfried & Somberg Wealth Management, LLC

Moderator
Raymond Bovich, CFA
Partner | Wealth Manager
Wooster Square Advisors, LLC

SCHEDULE:
12:00 – 1:30 PM

COST | Includes Lunch (Salad, Entrée, and Dessert)
Members & a Guest
Current CFA Society Hartford members and their guest attend for $20.00.
Finance students and those enrolled for CFA exams attend for $20.
Non-Members $40.00

1.5 CE Credit awarded for CFA Society Hartford members.

Location
Max Downtown
185 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT
Date & Time
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
PANELIST
Joshua Gottfried, CFP®, AIF®
Co-Founder and Principal
Gottfried & Somberg Wealth Management, LLC
Joshua Gottfried, CFP, AIF, co-founded Gottfried & Somberg Wealth Management, LLC,. He chairs the Pension Commission of the City of Hartford and the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford’s investment committee. His insights have been featured in The New York Times, Morningstar, Financial Planning Magazine, and Investment Advisor Magazine. He earned a B.A. from Muhlenberg College and M.B.A from Yale School of Management
PANELIST
Brian D. Gallary
Senior Vice President
Head of Strategy and Consulting

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Join us on March 11th
We look forward to hosting you!

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