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BPTW 6 Hartford Business Journal • March 9, 2020 • www.HartfordBusiness.com BEST PLACES TO WORK IN CONNECTICUT Small/Medium Cos. Connecticut Wealth Management LLC C onnecticut Wealth Manage- ment offers financial-plan- ning and asset-management services to individuals and families nationwide with an independent business model. Employee Bonuses: Awarded in five-year increments, longev- ity bonuses start at $5,000 for five years of employment. The company contributes a safe harbor amount of 3% of eligible compensation and an additional 2% in profit sharing. Fun & Relaxation: Teams of coworkers compete in "Jeopardy" tournaments with food and bever- ages provided by the company. Training: Coaching is offered to improve leadership skills, along with a NexGen group that trains employees on presentation and commu- nications. The company pays all expenses to allow every employee to attend an annual conference of their choice related to their work. Healthy Living: A full gym with dedicated fitness trainers and a yoga instructor is available to employees on-site, along with a meditation room, standing desks, walking meetings and healthy lunches and snacks. Headquarters: Farmington Industry: Financial services Website: CTWealthMgmt.com Top Executive: Kevin C. Leahy, President and CEO Nicola | Yester N icola | Yester provides ac- counting, tax and manage- ment services to closely held businesses and independent professionals in the Hartford area. Employee Benefits: The compa- ny's health plan includes dental and vision insurance for children under 18 and the choice of a PPO plan or health savings account. Employee Bonuses: A concierge service helps employees with tasks like dry cleaning, meal catering, child care and automobile main- tenance. The offices are closed on Fridays in July and August with full pay for employees. Training: Nicola | Yester gives employees $2,500 toward taking the CPA exam and offers them a paid day off before the test to study. Being Green: An annual free paper-shred- ding day is hosted for clients and the community with staff volun- teers who recycle the paper shreds and accept donations for the local Marine Corps League. Healthy Living: Staff members can use standing desks or ergo- nomic chairs and go for a daily 30-minute walk on company time. The firm's kitchen is stocked with healthy snacks year-round. RANKED 3 RD RANKED 4 TH Headquarters: Glastonbury Industry: Accounting Website: nicola-yester.com Top Executive: Steve Prigionieri, Managing Partner/Owner It's hard to put into words what makes us different. Thank you for making us one of the Best Places to Work. But it's easy to point to the people. Experience genuine. | CTWealthMgmt.com