Naima Bensassi is a financial advisor with Santander Securities LLC in Peabody, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Santander Securities since 2017 and at Santander Bank, NA since 2005. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management, offering investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, goal-based financial planning, and access to securities-based lending and insurance products. The firm provides investment management primarily through the FMAX wrap-fee platform and supports clients including individuals, ERISA and IRA accounts, and institutional entities.

Barry Dick is a financial advisor with The Fiduciary Alliance, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining The Fiduciary Alliance in 2021, he worked for First Financial Advisors, LLC for 14 years. Outside of advisory services, he is co-owner of Dick Insurance Agency and owner of Merrimack Financial, both involved in life and property and casualty insurance sales. The Fiduciary Alliance provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as other investment advisers. The firm operates through multiple divisions and a network of investment advisor representatives, utilizing client-specific investment policy statements and a combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analyses.

Mark Kinney is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience and is currently an advisor at Virtue Capital Management, LLC. He has worked at Virtue since 2019 and previously spent 18 years at Toole Kinney & Co and five years at Horter Investment Management. He is also a partner in Kinney Wealth, Inc., where he is involved in life, health, long-term care, and disability insurance services. Virtue Capital Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, qualified retirement plans, and other advisers with customized portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a multi-team model and combines tactical, strategic, and dynamic investment approaches, supported by an investment committee that oversees third-party managers and model strategies.

Wendell Stewart III is a financial advisor with Compass Financial Management LLC in Windham, NH, holding a Series 63 license and over 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Executive Financial Services, Inc. for 37 years. Stewart is also engaged in limited insurance sales as a sole proprietor, focusing on financial planning-related insurance products. Compass Financial Management LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, offering discretionary investment management, retirement-plan consulting, and participant education. The firm manages approximately $894 million across a team of 37 advisors and employs a range of investment strategies, including both internally managed model portfolios and third-party managers.

Thomas Labrie is a financial advisor with Westminster Financial Advisory Corp in Andover, MA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for six years before joining Westminster Financial Securities in 2018. Labrie is also licensed as an insurance agent offering accident/health, disability, long-term care, life settlements, and traditional life insurance products. Westminster Financial Advisory Corporation provides investment supervisory services and general investment advice to individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes diversified, multi-asset class portfolio management with a buy-and-hold strategy complemented by tactical adjustments and employs a range of investment instruments including mutual funds, ETFs, and options.

Elizabeth Weaver is a Series 66-licensed advisor with nine years of industry experience. She has been with Lincoln Investment since 2017 and previously served on the Wellesley Scholarship Foundation board for nine years. Capital Analysts serves retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs.

Raymond Celaya is a CFP® and CFA® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Plante Moran Financial Advisors and its affiliate Plante & Moran, PLLC. He has been with Plante Moran Financial Advisors since 2005 and with Plante & Moran, PLLC since 2016, holding a partner position at the latter. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base that includes individual households, institutional investors, not-for-profits, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis supported by a proprietary equity market valuation model and typically manages assets on a non-discretionary basis.

James Healy is a financial advisor at Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Main Street Financial Advisory LLC, Keurig Dr. Pepper, and Dunkin' Brands, Inc. Gateway Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser offering financial planning, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and qualified employee benefit plans. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation using low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities or Independent Managers, and manages approximately $1.25 billion in assets.

Mark Gatti is a CFP® professional with 44 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently an advisor at Novem Group, where he has worked since 2020. Prior to that, he held roles at American Portfolios Advisors, Inc., American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., and H.D. Vest Investment Securities, Inc. Mark also owns Topsfield Financial Group, a tax preparation business. Novem Group provides portfolio management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm employs a mixed approach that includes fundamental, cyclical, and technical analysis and offers discretionary management with regular monitoring across various investment vehicles.

Warren Baum is a Series 63-licensed financial advisor with 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. since 2021 and previously spent nearly three decades with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a sole proprietor offering professional services in tax preparation, accounting, and legal matters as an attorney. Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors, through a network of 176 advisors. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, wrap-fee programs, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing a combination of direct management and third-party money managers via the Hilltop/Hilltop-cleared Envestnet platform.

Anthony Mazzariello is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. His prior experience includes roles at Lincoln, Edward Jones, Oppenheimer Funds Distributor, and other firms. He is president and owner of Nexus Financial Advisors, LLC, a financial services practice he established to potentially expand through recruitment in the future. Capital Analysts serves a mix of retail and institutional clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm provides portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, third-party manager access, and retirement plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs.

Kent Niebuhr is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Capital Analysts since 2022 and has been affiliated with Lincoln Investment since 2015. Capital Analysts serves a diverse range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm provides portfolio management and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors, combining discretionary investment management with proprietary mutual fund screening and tax-aware strategies.

Mark Hemenway is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Lifeworks Advisors, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Bankers Life Advisory Services and Benevento Companies. Lifeworks Advisors serves individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and businesses with wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services. The firm utilizes both planning-based and risk-based investment approaches, integrates tax and accounting capabilities, and employs a multi-advisor platform managing approximately $1 billion in assets.

Curtis Porter is a financial advisor at First Heartland Consultants, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with First Heartland Capital, Inc. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Porter Tax Preparation Services, LLC, which provides tax preparation services. First Heartland Consultants offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm delivers personalized asset management through various programs and employs both strategic and tactical asset allocation techniques.

Matthew Tehan is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including UBS Financial Services and Lincoln Investment. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally works as a contractor for food delivery services. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management and retirement-plan advice through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team and partnerships with third-party managers.

Jason Mahoney is a financial advisor at The Patriot Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 65 license and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining The Patriot Financial Group, he worked at Bank Gloucester for four years. Outside of advising, he serves as Secretary/Treasurer for the North Shore Business Networkers, a local business networking organization. The Patriot Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm customizes portfolios based on client goals and risk tolerance, employing a range of investment options and independent managers as part of its comprehensive approach.

Paul Elkind is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at O.N. Investment Management Company and its affiliated entities since 2014 and has been associated with Ohio National Financial Services since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he is engaged in insurance sales, including life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance, as well as fixed and equity-indexed annuities. O.N. Investment Management Company is a SEC-registered adviser that provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes a dual-registration model and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs.

Zachary Golub is a financial advisor at Northeast Planning Associates, Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Northeast Planning Associates, he worked at Citigroup for seven years and has experience with LPL Financial LLC. Northeast Planning Associates, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm provides modular financial planning, discretionary investment management, and retirement plan advisory services, managing approximately $414 million in discretionary assets with a team of about 70 advisors.

Denise Lacause is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones before joining Lincoln Investment Planning Inc, where she has been since 2013. 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, custom and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs.