John Ham is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors since 2023. His prior roles include positions at Boston Hill Advisors, NEIRG Wealth Management, New England Investment Retirement Group, Arrowstreet Capital, and Bain Capital. He is also a general partner of the private funds managed by NEIRG through his involvement with TopRidge Capital Partners LLC. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, with a focus on discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and access to alternative investments.

Nicole Jalbert is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. Her career includes roles with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, TD Bank N.A., New York Life Insurance Company, and NYLIFE Securities LLC. Prior to entering financial services, she worked at Massachusetts General Hospital for five years. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail customers. The firm uses a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from affiliated and third-party sub-managers, offering portfolio management, financial planning support, and custody services through third-party custodians.

Stephen Coopersmith is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at NewEdge Advisors since 2021. Prior to joining NewEdge, he worked at Mid Atlantic Financial Management and NewDay Solutions. He conducts advisory services through NewEdge Advisors, doing business as Crescent Wealth Partners. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individual and institutional clients through a network of independent representatives. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing a variety of program structures and technology tools to support advisor and client needs.

Sarah Forhan is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 11 years of industry experience, holding a Series 66 designation. She previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Agia, and Valic Financial Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the finance committee and board of directors for the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence and owns an e-commerce business specializing in plants and bird supplies. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services with an investment process centered on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and access to multiple custodial and third-party platforms.

Gregory Silverman is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at Metlife Securities, Inc. from 2014 to 2017. He is a Series 66 credential holder and manages Clipper City Financial, LLC, an entity involved in managing operating expenses. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, typically providing goal-based recommendations without investment discretion.

Jeffrey Becker is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones, he held positions at VF Corporation (Timberland), Akcel Partners, and worked in consulting and entrepreneurial ventures including Becker Consulting and Becker Carpet and Flooring. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, tax-efficient services, and maintains affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

Lindsey Belo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Align Credit Union for two years and Granite State Credit Union for eight years. Lindsey holds a Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Edward Sheehan is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Seabrook, NH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James in various capacities since 2016. Sheehan serves on the Board of Governors for the Haverhill Golf & Country Club. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities—and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Jeremy Walton is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to entering the financial sector, he worked in automotive sales and service roles over several years. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse group of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement consulting. The firm’s investment process focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and discretionary management options.

William Elwell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he spent 11 years at Cambridge Investment Research and related entities. He is also a co-owner of Vino Tourismo, a business based in Newburyport, MA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by both proprietary research and third-party asset managers.

Joseph Balsamo is a Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Portsmouth, NH. With over 37 years of experience in financial services, he specializes in providing financial advice and guidance to individuals and families. Joseph focuses on understanding clients' priorities to design and implement customized wealth management strategies that help pursue personal financial goals while managing investment risk. He serves as Senior Vice President of the Merrill Lynch office and employs a high touch client service model to review performance and progress frequently. Before joining Merrill in 2005, Joseph spent 20 years in corporate banking, underwriting and managing highly leveraged complex transactions. His background reflects a passion for entrepreneurship, capital markets, risk management, and financial planning. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, socially responsible investing, and tax minimization. Joseph holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts System. Joseph is involved in his community through service on the Seabrook Beach Village Planning Board. He and his wife, JoeAnn, have been married for 33 years and live on the New Hampshire Seacoast with their two sons and dogs. His personal interests include biking, golfing, skiing, and traveling.

Brian Sullivan is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and previously worked at LPL Financial for eight years. Outside of his advisory role, Sullivan is an owner and president of Primary Financial Advisors LLC, where he dedicates significant time each month. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

John Pontbriand is a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Hampton, New Hampshire, bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Salem Five Cent Savings Bank and LPL Financial since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he provides instruction in self-defense, emergency preparedness, and information security, and participates in local community activities as a town and school district moderator in Hampton Falls. He also assists with a beekeeping hobby business operated by his family and works occasionally as a whitewater rafting guide. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advisor-facing technology and oversight of substantial discretionary assets.

Richard Neville is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Neville has worked at LPL Financial for 26 years and has been with Neville & Associates Financial Services since 2018. He is also a notary public. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm provides both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform that features model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and access to various investment programs and third-party managers.

James McCarthy is a financial advisor at Osaic with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Royal Alliance since 2005 and Saltbox Financial since 2009. Outside of his financial advisory role, McCarthy is a pilot for Delta Air Lines, flying 767 aircraft primarily on transatlantic routes based out of JFK. Osaic serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment process focused on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple program options including advisor-managed portfolios and third-party money manager strategies.

Charles Beynon is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Rye, New Hampshire, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in business ownership including a fitness club and tax preparation services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Robert Sechrist is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2025. He previously worked for Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. for 15 years and operated Sechrist Financial Services for 13 years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Matthew Junkin is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously spent eight years with MetLife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and landlord of a rental condo in Portsmouth, NH. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative annual planning relationships using firm-approved software and provides specialized planning programs including divorce, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored planning.

Mark Krupkowski is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in North Andover, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and also works with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MetLife Securities Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in dental and group disability income and long-term care insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with planning engagements structured as annual collaborative relationships focused on client goals and written recommendations.

Debbie Feest is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services, McIntyre, Freedman & Flynn Investment Advisers, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Morgan Stanley, and Kovack Advisors. Outside of financial advising, she works as an equine specialist involved in equine therapy sessions coordinated with mental health professionals. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, emphasizing collaborative, goal-oriented engagements and offering specialized planning services such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.