Charles Sullivan is a CFP® with 21 years of experience in the financial industry. He is affiliated with Bolton Securities Corporation and has worked with Bolton Global Asset Management since 2006, Bolton Global Capital since 2004, and Ciulla, Dixon & Dale, LLC since 1994. In addition to his advisory role, he is the owner and president of Sullivan, Dixon & Co., PC, a CPA firm providing accounting and bookkeeping services. Bolton Global Asset Management offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, corporations, retirement plans, and banks. The firm’s advisor-driven approach customizes portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed-income securities, with a focus on long-term investment strategies combined with tactical trading and rebalancing.

Alexander Hansen is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors in Worcester, MA, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network, Dynasty Securities, Citigroup Global Markets, and Raymond James Financial Services. Merit Financial Group, LLC manages approximately $10.6 billion and serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and customizable sleeves, with oversight from a central Investment Management team and Investment Committee.

Timothy Rheaume is a financial advisor at Grimes & Company with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Grimes & Company in 2021, he worked at Natixis Investment Managers for 11 years. Grimes & Company provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and municipal entities. The firm emphasizes customized investment strategies supported by proprietary research and manages diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Michael Woodman is a financial advisor at Northeast Planning Associates, Inc. with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Prior to joining Northeast Planning Associates in 2022, Woodman worked for Kovack Advisors, Inc. and Kovack Securities, Inc. for 15 years. He is also a notary public in Massachusetts. Northeast Planning Associates provides financial planning, investment advisory, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm offers modular, consultative planning engagements and access to investment management, focusing primarily on individual and plan-sponsor clients.

Shelley Rogers is a financial advisor at Bolton Securities Corporation with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Bolton Securities since 2014, also working with Bolton Global Capital since 2011. Rogers maintains a fixed insurance license. Bolton Global Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and financial planning services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs an IAR-driven approach, utilizing a range of investment vehicles with a generally long-term orientation while allowing tactical adjustments.

Joaquin Pastor is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Bolton Securities Corporation, bringing three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bolton Global Asset Management, Bolton Global Capital, Max Capital, McKinsey & Company, and the Ministry of Production. Outside of advising, he is a partner at a management consulting firm in Buenos Aires and teaches macroeconomics and financial asset valuation at two universities in Argentina. Bolton Global Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, corporations, retirement plans, and banks. The firm’s approach customizes portfolios to client goals and risk tolerance, utilizing a range of investment vehicles with a generally long-term orientation while allowing for tactical adjustments.

Eleanor Kreitler is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently advising at Grimes & Company with five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include four years at Morgan Stanley and positions at Charles Schwab and Eaton Partners. Grimes & Company provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individual and institutional clients, utilizing customized strategies supported by proprietary research and multiple asset allocation approaches. The firm also serves other advisers as a sub-advisor and offers estate-planning services through the Vanilla platform.

Patricia Lavoie is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Grimes & Company. She previously worked at EP Wealth Advisors and Fortis Management Group LLC. Patricia also serves as a trustee for two family trusts. Grimes & Company provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, and government entities. The firm employs customized strategies supported by proprietary research and portfolio management systems and offers services such as sub-advisory roles and advanced estate planning through the Vanilla platform.

Raymond Clifford Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Lincoln Investment Planning Inc. and The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, as well as a principal position at Clifford & Reno Insurance Agency. Outside of advising, he is involved as a shareholder in restaurant and pizzeria businesses in Worcester, MA. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches supported by an in-house research team.

Harold Kirkpatrick is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience and is currently with Procyon Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Connectus Wealth Advisors, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Facet, and Pinnacle Financial Group. He also provides strategic advice to fintech startups and consults firms within the financial services and technology industries. Procyon serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth households, families, trusts, businesses, institutional investors, retirement plans, and registered investment advisors. The firm employs a primarily long-term, fundamental-analysis driven investment process, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with specialized services such as model-portfolio signal delivery and advisory roles for pooled investment vehicles and private funds.

Megan Brandt is a financial advisor at Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Expeditors International of Washington and City Catering Company. Brandt has also served as a Client Relationship Manager involved in registered representative activities. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $13.45 billion in client assets and offers a wide range of investment products and specialized services, including discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Susan Smith is a financial advisor with The Patriot Financial Group, LLC in Worcester, MA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience, including roles at LPL Financial and Cetera. Smith also works as a service assistant at Bowditch & Dewey LLP. The Patriot Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, small businesses, and institutional clients. The firm customizes portfolios based on client goals and risk tolerance, using a mix of fundamental and technical analysis and offering a broad range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, private equity, and advisory annuities.

Raymond Grenier is a financial advisor with Bolton Securities Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Bolton Securities since 2006 and also maintains longstanding roles at Delta Equity Services Corporation and Andover Capital Company, Inc. Grenier serves on the Board of Trustees for The Briarwood Community, an assisted living facility. Bolton Global Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach is advisor-driven and typically employs mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed-income securities with a long-term orientation while allowing for tactical adjustments.

Daphne Mahle is a financial advisor at Bolton Securities Corporation with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Bolton Securities and Delta Equity Services Corporation since 2005. Bolton Global Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs an IAR-driven approach that tailors portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed-income securities with a generally long-term orientation while allowing tactical adjustments.

Krista Piazza is a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Worcester Advisors and Quinsigamond Community College. Prior to her financial career, she was employed at Seven Hills Charter Public School for 15 years. AlphaStar Capital Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients, providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and subadvisory services. The firm uses a combination of strategic and tactical investment approaches through proprietary model portfolios and third-party technology tools.

Jay Merrill is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Worcester, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including American General Life Insurance Company, Banner Life Insurance, Clifford & Rano Associates, and Lincoln Investment Planning. Merrill is also involved in local community activities, serving as treasurer for the Paxton Little League. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, and institutions, providing portfolio management, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice. The firm combines discretionary investment management by its in-house team with non-discretionary advisor-managed solutions, supported by proprietary fund screening and integration with Lincoln Investment.

Joseph Benoit Jr. is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Grimes & Company, Inc. since 2006 and was previously with Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation from 2009 to 2017. He is based in Westborough, MA. Grimes & Company provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and government entities. The firm employs customized investment strategies supported by proprietary research and portfolio management systems, with a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and independent managers.

Thomas Dunlap is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Grimes & Company, with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Harmony Wealth Partners LLC, Clarendon Private LLC, and Loomis, Sayles & Company L.P. Grimes & Company offers discretionary investment management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and government entities. The firm employs customized investment strategies supported by proprietary research and utilizes a range of investment vehicles and approaches tailored to client needs.

Stephen Boudreau is a financial advisor at Alera Investment Advisors, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Strategic Retirement Plan Consultants, Inc. and LPL Financial. He also provides administrative support to Strategic Retirement Plan Consultants, an independent investment advisory firm. Alera Investment Advisors offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a broad client base, including individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and institutions. The firm employs a primarily long-term, fundamental analysis approach while incorporating various investment vehicles and provides ongoing portfolio supervision and consulting services.

David Barlow is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Grimes & Company since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Goodman Advisory Group, LLC, Ferris Capital, LLC, and Bts Asset Management, Inc. Grimes & Company provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors. The firm employs customized strategies supported by proprietary research and portfolio management systems, serving both high-net-worth and non‑HNW clients across various investment approaches.