The new teams bring a combined $108 million in assets under management

Axtella, a financial network of two broker/dealers and an RIA, has expanded its footprint in New York State with the addition of two advisory teams to its growing network in the third quarter of 2025. The firms, Christopher W. Judge, CFP^®, AIF, and The Commonwealth Agency, Inc., collectively manage assets worth $108 million.

Based in Ossining, NY, Christopher W. Judge, CFP^®, AIF, founded his firm to serve business owners with comprehensive employee benefits and investment planning. Judge was attracted to Axtella’s reputation for prioritizing advisors and their clients. With Axtella as his broker-dealer, Judge has access to an expanded suite of investment solutions and financial planning resources. The firm’s innovative technology platform allows Judge to deliver a higher level of service with more personalized attention to each client. His firm benefits from Axtella’s compliance and operational support, which ensures that client accounts are managed securely and efficiently. Judge is joined by his executive assistant in this transition to focus on growing the practice with confidence in long-term stability and to be well-positioned for the future.

“My priority has always been my relationship with clients,” said Judge. “Partnering with Axtella is the next step in enhancing the client experience and securing the tools and resources to position my clients and my practice for continued success.”

Similarly, Bill Gillett, CLU, CLTC, RHU, REBC, AIF, CSA from Commonwealth Agency in Fishkill, NY, chose Axtella because of the strong advisor support and client-focused resources the firm provides. Gillett and his team of three professionals offer multi-decade retirement income planning, advanced retirement planning that includes long-term care and strategic estate planning, as well as comprehensive investment planning. Gillett views Axtella’s collaborative culture and commitment to empowering advisors as an opportunity to enhance the client experience and prepare his practice for continued growth. Through the partnership, the Commonwealth Agency team has the tools and support to meet the evolving needs of every client.

“Finding the best financial plan for my clients is my number one goal,” said Gillett. “Axtella’s broad range of investment solutions and financial planning resources, supported by its advanced technology platform, allows me to provide families greater peace of mind for their financial future.”

“At Axtella, we want advisors to feel confident in the services they provide for their clients,” said Brandon Rydell, President of Axtella. “We are committed to supporting financial professionals like Christopher and Bill succeed as top-tier advisors and business owners.”

About Axtella

Axtella, the parent company of broker-dealers Sigma Financial Corporation and Parkland Securities, LLC, and registered investment advisor, Sigma Planning Corporation, serves a growing network of 700+ financial advisors. Led by owner and CEO Jerry Rydell and President Brandon Rydell, Axtella boasts over four decades of industry leadership, merging tradition with innovation in the services and tools it provides its network of advisors. Its unique, independent structure fosters collaboration, emphasizes advisor autonomy, and delivers customized solutions. Axtella offers comprehensive technology support, advisor growth resources and education and comprehensive advisor succession solutions. For more information, visit www.axtella.com. Securities offered through Sigma Financial Corporation and Parkland Securities, LLC. Member FINRA and SIPC. Investment Advisory services offered through Sigma Planning Corporation, a registered investment advisor.

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