Building our community.
We’re part of our community – and proud to give back to it. We live here, we work here, and we built our business here, so we know all the factors that shape your world. And we know you’re busy, so we’ll meet when and where it’s convenient for you. We're also well connected within the community and happy to bring together leading attorneys, CPAs, insurance agents and more to help achieve your larger goals.
In a sea of interchangeable investment firms, we are unique in our passion for collaborative, big-picture strategies, detail-oriented execution, and uncommon personal commitment to you and your dreams. To learn more about what makes each of us tick, read on.
Kevin Paro AIF®, CPFA®, CLTC
Wealth Management Advisor
Email: kevin@sonderadvisors.com
Phone: 860-703-9500 ext 103
Kevin began his career in the insurance and financial services industry in 2007 at an independent firm and has a broad knowledge of many different facets of the industry. He holds the FINRA Series 6, 7, 63, and 65 securities registrations through Commonwealth Financial Network®, as well as insurance licenses for property and casualty and life, accident, and health. Kevin uses a consultative approach to working with his clients. He helps to educate and collaborate with clients, speaking plain English and making things easy to understand.
Kevin became a financial advisor because of his mom. He initially moved back to Connecticut from Virginia to be closer to her while his parents were going through a divorce. Helping her through that process taught him a lot about finance. As she has gone through different stages and transitions in her life, Kevin has learned new things that he uses to help clients, like Medicare and Social Security decisions. Kevin’s mom continues to be a business advisor to him and when he’s providing advice to clients, he often asks himself, “What would I have mom do if she was in this situation?”
Kevin grew up in Connecticut and is devoted to the local community. He sits on the board of directors for ParaDYM, a local nonprofit that promotes media literacy and services to underprivileged youth. Kevin is also an active committee member for the Hartford Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs division of the Metro Hartford Alliance. Kevin spends most of his free time with his family and friends. He loves cars, Formula 1, and motorsports. He also loves music and enjoys playing his guitar and going to concerts. Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, and Led Zeppelin are some of his favorite artists.
Chad W. Langevin, CFP®, CPWA®, AIF®
Wealth Management Advisor
Email: chad@sonderadvisors.com
Phone: 860-703-9500 ext 102
Chad W. Langevin is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional. He is life and health insurance-licensed and has his FINRA Series 7, 63 and 66 securities registrations as an Investment Adviser Representative of Commonwealth Financial Network®, member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser.
Chad comes from humble beginnings and is the first in his family to finish college. His dad was a truck driver, and his mom ran a small seasonal business. His grandfather lived with the family and helped raise Chad, so he had a big impact on his life. Chad spent 12 years as an Army Officer and reached the rank of Captain. He was also in the CT Army National Guard from 2007 to 2019. This greatly influences his role as a financial advisor and leader, focusing on building trust, accountability, communication, and being a part of something that is bigger than yourself.
Chad is a member of the Financial Planning Association of Connecticut, The Estate and Business Planning Council of Hartford, and The West Hartford Exchange Club. He is a lifelong resident of Connecticut and currently resides in Farmington, with his wife, Kate, their three kids, Dempsey, Brynley, and Murphy, as well as their two dogs, Tucker and Bailey. He enjoys spending time with his family - especially at the beach in the Summer. He also enjoys travel, golf, skiing, basketball, running, and staying active.
Sara Walder
Director of Operations & Client Services
Email: sara@sonderadvisors.com
Phone: 860-703-9500 ext 101
Sara joined the team a year ago as Director of Operations & Client Services. She has over 20 years of client service and management experience working for Starbucks and Webster Bank. Sara prides herself on her attention to detail and her ability to anticipate the needs of others.
Sara grew up in West Hartford, Connecticut, and now lives in Plainville. She enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her rescue dog, Bailey. She also loves gardening, cooking, and visiting Florida where she’s surrounded by sandy beaches and palm trees.
John McCann
Associate Advisor
Email: john@sonderadvisors.com
Phone: 860-703-9500 ext 104
For John, seeing family members work in public service has always inspired him to be of service to others. He has been licensed in Life insurance for 6 years and holds the FINRA Series 66 and 7 registrations through Commonwealth Financial Network®. John received his bachelor’s in economics from Trinity College.
John played lacrosse in college and still plays at the club level. He enjoys being with friends and family and spending as much time as he can outside. He likes to spend summers at the beach and winters skiing. And he loves walking his dogs, Malu and Moby, any time of the year. If he’s not outside, you’ll find him listening to music or reading.
Mike Ciccarelli
Wealth Management Associate
Email: mike@sonderadvisors.com
Phone: 860-703-9500 ext 106
Before joining Sonder, Mike served on the Executive Management team for Merrill Lynch’s U.S. Wealth Management Northeast Division, where he supported strategic initiatives and advisor development across the region. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations. Mike earned his degree in Finance from the University of Connecticut School of Business, where he also played and coached club baseball.
Outside of work, Mike is a passionate sports fan with a particular interest in baseball and football. He enjoys staying active through golf, snowboarding, and recreational sports, and values the teamwork and discipline that athletics bring both on and off the field.
Linz Kieffer
Director of Marketing
Email: linz@sonderadvisors.com
Phone: 860-703-9500
Linz first worked with the team in 2024 to bring the Sonder Wealth Advisors brand to life, and subsequently joined as the Director of Marketing in 2025. She has over 15 years of marketing and advertising experience, having worked at agencies like Arnold Worldwide in Boston, and Olson in Minneapolis on brands big and small. Fluent in both design and copywriting, Linz loves finding strategic creative solutions for marketing and communication challenges.
Linz was born and raised in Holden, MA and now lives in West Hartford, CT. In between she's had addresses in Syracuse, London, San Diego, Boston and Minneapolis. She spends downtime with her husband and two young daughters, and also enjoys cooking, travel, and playing tennis.
