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B6 HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | MARCH 9, 2026 BEST PLACES TO WORK | SMALL/MEDIUM EMPLOYER CATEGORY (15 TO 199 U.S. EMPLOYEES) 8 CHILD HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE HEADQUARTERS: Farmington INDUSTRY: Nonprofit WEBSITE: www.chdi.org TOP EXECUTIVE: Jeffrey Vanderploeg, President & CEO E stablished in 1997, the Child Health and Development Institute (CHDI) collaborates with state, community and family partners to identify challenges and advance research-based solutions to improve behavioral health care across child-serving systems. Employee Benefits: CHDI covers 85% of medical, dental and vision costs for employees and dependents. Personal time off is accrued based on years of service and ranges from 22 days for less than three years up to 32 days for more than 10 years. In addi- tion to 12 sick days, extended sick time starts at two weeks for one to two years of service, increasing to eight weeks after six or more years of employment. Good Times: Employees enjoy a pumpkin decorating contest, Yard Goats games, a company picnic, hol- iday parties and pizza and ice cream truck visits. Employee Recognition: A monthly newsletter highlights staff achieve- ments and notable events. 6 CONNECTICUT WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC HEADQUARTERS: Farmington INDUSTRY: Finance WEBSITE: www.CTWealthMgmt.com TOP EXECUTIVE: Kevin C. Leahy, Presi- dent & CEO 7 TELYON HEADQUARTERS: Old Saybrook INDUSTRY: Renewable Energy WEBSITE: www.telyon.com TOP EXECUTIVE: Andrew Chester, CEO F ounded in 2010, Connecticut Wealth Management is a regis- tered investment advisor offering financial and tax planning and other advice. Its clients include businesses, retirees, executives/professionals and multigenerational families. Employee Benefits: e company covers 70% of medical, dental and vision costs for employees and depen- dents and has a formal profit-sharing plan. Other benefits include 40 hours of paid sick time, eight hours of volun- teer time and 11 company holidays. T elyon, founded in 2020, is a commercial solar and energy storage developer whose clients include Fortune 100 companies, retailers and other institutions. Employee Benefits: Benefits begin on an employee's first day and include no-premium medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and de- pendents. e company also matches 401(k) contributions up to 4%, offers fully paid maternity and paternity leave, and provides 12 paid holidays. Staying Connected: e company of- fers a hybrid schedule, with employees working two days remotely and three days in the office. Remote staff can join retreats virtually, and out-of-town employees receive airfare for major events. e company also holds virtual coffee breaks and team lunches to help employees stay connected. Good Health: A wellness program makes yoga, discussions and a personal trainer available online and in-person. Giving Back: e firm donates more than $100,000 annually to three non- profits and provides paid volunteer time for activities such as food drives and remodeling projects. Employee Recognition: Desk awards are given when projects are complet- ed. Training or certification comple- tion are acknowledged at lunches. Good Times: Employees partici- pate in in-house happy hours and activities such as March Madness contests, golf putting competitions and chess matches. Milestone Celebrations: Work anniversaries are acknowledged with small awards and personal messages. Life happenings like births are recog- nized with gift baskets. Birthdays are marked by shoutouts and gatherings. Giving Back: Telyon supports the community with trash cleanups and charitable donations. Proud to be a 2026 Best Places to Work in CT! Be a part of our culture: CTWealthMgmt.com/careers Ratings based on survey responses collected at year-end 2025 by Hartford Business Journal in partnership with Workforce Research Group. Participants in this survey are not required to pay any particular fee or purchase any particular analyses or reports. Award is not indicative of future investment performance nor represents client experience. Integrity • Supportive • Driven • Grit • Authentic Empathetic • Positive • Collaborative Committed to turning life's aspirations into reality for our clients and team Thank you to our incredible team for your dedication to our firm's mission and core values. Proud to be a 2026 Best Places to Work in CT! Be a part of our culture: CTWealthMgmt.com/careers Ratings based on survey responses collected at year-end 2025 by Hartford Business Journal in partnership with Workforce Research Group. Participants in this survey are not required to pay any particular fee or purchase any particular analyses or reports. Award is not indicative of future investment performance nor represents client experience. Integrity • Supportive • Driven • Grit • Authentic Empathetic • Positive • Collaborative Committed to turning life's aspirations into reality for our clients and team Thank you to our incredible team for your dedication to our firm's mission and core values. Proud to be a 2026 Best Places to Work in CT! Be a part of our culture: CTWealthMgmt.com/careers Ratings based on survey responses collected at year-end 2025 by Hartford Business Journal in partnership with Workforce Research Group. Participants in this survey are not required to pay any particular fee or purchase any particular analyses or reports. Award is not indicative of future investment performance nor represents client experience. Integrity • Supportive • Driven • Grit • Authentic Empathetic • Positive • Collaborative Committed to turning life's aspirations into reality for our clients and team Thank you to our incredible team for your dedication to our firm's mission and core values. Proud to be a 2026 Best Places to Work in CT! Be a part of our culture: CTWealthMgmt.com/careers Ratings based on survey responses collected at year-end 2025 by Hartford Business Journal in partnership with Workforce Research Group. Participants in this survey are not required to pay any particular fee or purchase any particular analyses or reports. Award is not indicative of future investment performance nor represents client experience. Integrity • Supportive • Driven • Grit • Authentic Empathetic • Positive • Collaborative Committed to turning life's aspirations into reality for our clients and team Thank you to our incredible team for your dedication to our firm's mission and core values. Proud to be a 2026 Best Places to Work in CT! Be a part of our culture: CTWealthMgmt.com/careers Ratings based on survey responses collected at year-end 2025 by Hartford Business Journal in partnership with Workforce Research Group. Participants in this survey are not required to pay any particular fee or purchase any particular analyses or reports. Award is not indicative of future investment performance nor represents client experience. Integrity • Supportive • Driven • Grit • Authentic Empathetic • Positive • Collaborative Committed to turning life's aspirations into reality for our clients and team Thank you to our incredible team for your dedication to our firm's mission and core values. Proud to be a 2026 Best Places to Work in CT! Be a part of our culture: CTWealthMgmt.com/careers Ratings based on survey responses collected at year-end 2025 by Hartford Business Journal in partnership with Workforce Research Group. Participants in this survey are not required to pay any particular fee or purchase any particular analyses or reports. Award is not indicative of future investment performance nor represents client experience. Integrity • Supportive • Driven • Grit • Authentic Empathetic • Positive • Collaborative Committed to turning life's aspirations into reality for our clients and team Thank you to our incredible team for your dedication to our firm's mission and core values. Proud to be a 2026 Best Places to Work in CT! Be a part of our culture: CTWealthMgmt.com/careers Ratings based on survey responses collected at year-end 2025 by Hartford Business Journal in partnership with Workforce Research Group. Participants in this survey are not required to pay any particular fee or purchase any particular analyses or reports. Award is not indicative of future investment performance nor represents client experience. Integrity • Supportive • Driven • Grit • Authentic Empathetic • Positive • Collaborative Committed to turning life's aspirations into reality for our clients and team Thank you to our incredible team for your dedication to our firm's mission and core values. Proud to be a 2026 Best Places to Work in CT! Be a part of our culture: CTWealthMgmt.com/careers Ratings based on survey responses collected at year-end 2025 by Hartford Business Journal in partnership with Workforce Research Group. Participants in this survey are not required to pay any particular fee or purchase any particular analyses or reports. Award is not indicative of future investment performance nor represents client experience. Integrity • Supportive • Driven • Grit • Authentic Empathetic • Positive • Collaborative Committed to turning life's aspirations into reality for our clients and team Thank you to our incredible team for your dedication to our firm's mission and core values.