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www.HartfordBusiness.com • August 10, 2020 • Hartford Business Journal 41 40 UNDER FORTY 2020 Megan Trask Age: 32 Company: Connecticut Wealth Management LLC Title: Managing Advisor & Director of Investment Committee Town where I live: Granby College: University of Massachusetts, Amherst Highest degree: Bachelor's degree in finance M egan Trask works with clients to determine their financial goals and develops plans to help reach them. Trask directs the Connecticut Wealth investment committee and is responsible for the development of the firm's target portfolios, which are implemented across $1.3 billion of assets under management. She gathers insights from an array of thought leaders, analyst research platforms and reporting tools. Trask also oversees the firm's retirement plans and participant education pro- grams, where she presents to audienc- es across a wide range of industries. Four reasons why you deserve to be a 40 Under Forty: • I was named the youngest and first female director of our firm's invest- ment committee by enhancing the structure, communications and partnerships of the committee. • I have shared my expertise with a wide audience via several publica- tions and NBC CT. • I work tirelessly every day to further my education in order to continue to be a resource in navigating financial decisions for clients and the community. • I helped organize our firm's an- nual Think Pink event to promote women's health. Andrew Walter Age: 39 Company: Connecticut Lottery Corp. Title: Counsel/Government Affairs No. of years with current company: 7.5 Town where I live: West Simsbury Town where I work: Rocky Hill College: Gustavus Adolphus College (St. Peter, Minn.) Highest Degree: Law degree A ndrew Walter is an attorney at the Connecticut Lottery Corp., a quasi-public agency. At the CLC he provides a full range of in-house legal services and also is responsible for governmen- tal affairs efforts, which include developing legislative strategy, tes- timony, commenting on proposed legislation, and meeting individual- ly with legislators and stakeholders. He previously served as an attorney in the Connecticut Judicial Branch, working at the Connecticut Supreme Court and the Superior Court. Four reasons why you deserve to be a 40 Under Forty: • Zealous public advocate of the vi- tal role of the CLC as a consistent source of revenue for the state of Connecticut. • Long-serving board member of nonprofit ensuring that all im- pacted by HIV/AIDS and related health issues have access to health, housing and support services. • Part of a team that tackles some of the most significant projects at the CLC, including large gaming con- tracts, important marketing agree- ments, and new game launches. To a genuine leader. Compassionate. Insightful. Inspiring. Just a few of the reasons why you're an HBJ 40 Under Forty. Congratulations, Megan Trask! CTWealthMgmt.com