Michael Santo is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Framingham, MA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Empower Retirement since 2015 and joined Empower Advisory Group in 2025. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary and third-party methodologies focused on long-term portfolio returns and operates within Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Jennifer Moran is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Worcester, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2013 to 2020 and has been affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Bartholomew & Company in various capacities since 2020. Moran also engages in fixed insurance sales as part of her business activities. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing roughly $213 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party managers, and custody services.

Gregg Manis is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Advisor Group and affiliated LPL Financial since 2013. Manis is involved with Brookfield Insurance Partners, providing insurance and annuity services. Private Advisor Group is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships, serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset management programs, employing a range of strategies and coordinating services through multiple custodians.

Neil Gendreau is a CFP® and ChFC® with 33 years of experience in financial services. He has been with Kestra Advisory since 2016 and is also associated with Kestra Investment Services, LLC and Fusion Financial Group. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent recommending fixed insurance products including annuities and life insurance. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients. The firm offers a range of services including plan design, fiduciary consulting, investment due diligence, and supports complex products and discretionary trading within its supervisory framework.

William Taylor is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Grafton, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Investments Institutional Services Company, Inc. for 25 years and has been with GWFS Equities, Inc. since 2020. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering an integrated service model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing in its financial planning approach and serves a large participant base with a higher client-to-advisor workload than many peers.

Thomas Bartholomew is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Worcester, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bartholomew & Company, Inc. since 1994, where he serves as president and majority owner, and recently established Bartholomew & Company Wealth Management, LLC. Outside his advisory role, he is a course instructor for the Massachusetts Collectors & Treasurers Association, teaching legal requirements related to Massachusetts General Law. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm provides a range of advisory and back-office services, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody and clearing solutions.

Kathleen Cyganiewicz is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bartholomew and Company, Inc. since 2016, alongside her tenure at Commonwealth Financial Network starting in 2016. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services.

Timothy Demeritt is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC since 2016. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors from 2007 to 2016. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent financial advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and family office services, employing customized portfolios with a long-term investment approach and utilizing both internal management and third-party asset managers.

Matthew Ellsworth is affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and holds experience as a Tax Preparer and Tax Account Manager at Jay T. Lind, CPA, PC since 2008. Although he has no industry experience as a financial advisor, his background includes providing CPA services for over 18 years. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, supporting affiliated advisors with operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management resources.

Brian Gioscio is a CFP® professional at CWM, LLC with eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Boston Retirement Group, John Hancock, and Concord Wealth Management. He is also licensed as an insurance agent, selling life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services, employing a discretionary management approach that integrates in-house investment committees, third-party sub-advisors, and customized investment tools.

Steven Turner is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 66, Series 65, and Series 63 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, Symmetry Financial Group, and Thompson Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, he spends time selling annuities related to Medicare insurance. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to certain IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Kyle Gray is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC in Worcester, MA, and previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Moneta Group Investment Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, and institutional clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and family office services. The firm employs a partner-led team structure and an open-architecture investment process emphasizing asset allocation and manager due diligence.

Elliott Hughes is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Aldi for nine years before joining the New York Life group of companies. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse clientele including individual investors, institutional and corporate clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm provides tailored solutions through various program types and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Allen Dillaire is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. His career includes roles at Bartholomew & Company Wealth Management, H.D. Vest Investment Services, and Shepherd & Goldstein LLP. He also provides tax preparation and general accounting services in Worcester, MA. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and a broad client base. The firm offers managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement consulting, and custody services, supporting advisors with internal and external portfolio management options.

Justin Jones is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and has worked at several firms including Brian James Financial Services, Inc. and Gwfs Equities, Inc. His experience spans various roles within investment advisory firms. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing around $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform with discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and comprehensive custody and clearing services.

Raymond Lucas III is a financial advisor at Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC and The Vanguard Group, Inc. He also has experience working at the University of Delaware and in various other sectors. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers customized portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income, employing a long-term investment approach supplemented by shorter-term trades for rebalancing or liquidity needs.

David Miller is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies and related New York Life affiliates in 2024, he worked for Optima Global Search for 23 years. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, and charitable and corporate clients. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a network of investment adviser representatives, emphasizing tailored recommendations and primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Molly Brown is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Infinex Investments, Inc. and Monson Savings Bank before joining Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial in 2018. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships, serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset management programs, employing a range of strategies and supporting held-away account management through technology partnerships.

Michelle Cote is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Whitinsville, MA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Commonwealth since 2026. Her background includes diverse roles outside finance, such as working at Den Brae Golf Course and Muffin House Cafe, as well as involvement with several community organizations and local schools. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing roughly $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party managers, and custodial services, enabling advisors to implement portfolios tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Alan Hadad Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, INC. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, Legacy Insurance Brokers, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. OSAIC Institutions serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services through customized engagements and access to alternative investments via the CAIS platform. The firm operates primarily with non-discretionary assets and combines advisory and brokerage solutions delivered by a network of investment adviser representatives.