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Robert Maloney is a financial advisor at Squam Lakes Financial Advisors, LLC, with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Squam Lakes Financial Advisors since 2007. Squam Lakes Financial Advisors serves a small client base including individuals, business entities, and trusts, offering financial planning and consulting services such as tax planning and preparation. The firm does not provide investment management but refers clients to independent third-party managers and monitors their performance, operating under written financial planning agreements with fixed or hourly fee arrangements.

Thomas Macpherson is a financial advisor at Nintai Investments LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Dorfman Value Investments LLC for three years. In addition to his advisory role, he publishes investment commentary and serves on a nonprofit board. Nintai Investments LLC is a single-advisor firm providing discretionary portfolio management and investment advisory services to individuals, businesses, family offices, foundations, and endowments. The firm employs a fundamental value investment approach focused on concentrated equity portfolios, using discounted cash-flow models and quality screens to select primarily long positions in U.S. and select non-U.S. companies.

David Engels is the sole advisor at Engels Investment Advisors, LLC, an independent firm he has led since 2000. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. Based in Center Sandwich, NH, Engels focuses exclusively on serving high-net-worth individuals and families. Engels Investment Advisors, LLC manages approximately $28.8 million for a small client base, providing long-term supervisory portfolio management and advice on asset allocation and specific securities. The firm employs a research-driven investment approach combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and operates on a fully non-discretionary basis.

William West is the sole advisor at DW West Investments LLC in Groton, NH. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of experience in financial advising. Prior to founding his firm, he worked at Mount Prospect Academy, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and the University of Maine, where he held roles related to advanced structures and composites. William also maintains full-time employment outside the advisory business with specific conflict-mitigation measures in place. DW West Investments LLC provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to retail and high-net-worth individuals. The firm constructs portfolios using three model allocations focused on technology and high-quality U.S. companies, applying fundamental research and structured rebalancing within client-specific investment guidelines.

Lawrence Dwight III is a financial advisor at Squam Lakes Investment Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of industry experience. He founded Dwight Investment Counsel, LLC, where he has provided investment advisory services since 2019. Prior to that, he worked at Stericycle, Inc. for four years. Squam Lakes Investment Management, LLC offers personalized, discretionary portfolio management and ongoing financial advice to individuals, families, trusts, and business entities. The firm emphasizes long-term wealth preservation and growth through fundamental analysis, primarily investing in equities with selective use of low-cost ETFs and fixed income, while managing a small number of client relationships to maintain service capacity.

I started my career in Boston working with ultra-high-net-worth clients at a large wealth management firm. After more than a decade in that environment, I realized I wanted a different kind of success — one built around health, family, and purpose. In 2018, my wife and I relocated our family to the White Mountains of New Hampshire, where we’re raising our two kids and running our own businesses. That experience of stepping off the traditional path deeply shapes the way I now serve my clients. At Sheer Empowerment Financial, I work with mid-career professionals, parents, and self-employed individuals who are navigating transitions and want to bring more clarity and intention to their money. Whether you’re changing careers, growing a business, planning for kids, or simply seeking alignment between your finances and your values, I’ll help you simplify the complex, make thoughtful decisions, and move forward with a plan that reflects what matters most. I’m an advice-only, flat-fee planner — no product sales, no portfolio minimums, and no hidden agenda. My role is to provide you with objective, practical strategies and clear steps you can actually take. Ongoing support is available if you want a long-term partner, but it’s always flexible: some clients prefer periodic check-ins, while others just need a comprehensive plan or a focused session to gain confidence in their next move. As a CFA® Charterholder, CFP® professional, and Certified Health & Wellness Coach, I bring both technical expertise and a holistic perspective. Because money decisions don’t exist in isolation — they shape how you spend your time, manage your energy, and build the life you envision. If you’re looking for expert guidance from someone who’s been through major transitions himself, I’d love to connect. Together we can design a financial plan that reflects your values, supports your goals, and gives you the freedom to create the life you truly want.