Michael Gallagher is a CFA® charterholder with two years of experience at Hightower Advisors and twelve years prior at Wellington Management Company, LLP. He is based in Portsmouth, NH. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, utilizing a multi-manager approach that includes affiliated and third-party managers, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and access to alternative investments and private funds.

Brett Payne is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles within TD Bank N.A. and TD Private Client Wealth LLC, as well as experience at Waites Sensor Technologies and Southern New Hampshire University. 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 TDIS clients. The firm combines strategic and tactical asset allocation using both affiliated and third-party sub-managers and emphasizes a percentage-of-AUM wrap fee model.

Joseph Perusse is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Rochester, New Hampshire. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Citizens Securities in 2019, he was affiliated with NYLIFE Securities LLC and Atlantic Planning Group, among others. Citizens Securities serves a diverse retail client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm provides a range of advisory solutions, including a digital advisory program and managed accounts, while operating as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Alyssa Watson is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC in Portsmouth, NH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. She has worked with TD Bank N.A. and TD Private Client Wealth LLC since 2017. Prior to her financial services career, she was involved with Moorings Inn and Mansell Boat Rentals 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 clients. The firm offers ongoing portfolio management using a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Christopher Reaney is a CFP® with 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC and has previously worked with Raymond James Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Highwater Wealth Group, providing investment management support. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory and financial planning services.

James Moran is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Ameriprise and Atlas Financial Group. Moran is based in Portsmouth, NH. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm operates through a large network of independent advisers and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions tailored to client goals.

Kimberly Williams is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and over a decade of industry experience, including 12 years at M Financial Group. She operates a sole proprietorship, Yarn Posse Designs, which creates clothing designs for hand knitters. Kimberly also serves as a board member for the nonprofit Financial Beginnings. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management services for individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a hybrid referral and implementation model, leveraging third-party asset managers and offering both advisory and brokerage channels to serve a broad client base.

Bryce Haynes is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works with clients to develop personalized financial plans tailored to their unique situations and goals. He began his career at Fidelity Investments as a Customer Relationship Advocate in 2021 and has held multiple roles within the company, including Retirements Representative, Financial Representative, and Relationship Manager before his current position. Prior to joining Fidelity, Bryce worked as an Insurance Representative at Mutual of Omaha from 2020 to 2021. His professional experience includes assisting clients with retirement planning, relationship management, and financial decision-making to help them move toward their financial objectives. Outside of his professional role, Bryce has interests in comedy, cooking and baking, football, golf, movies, and traveling.

Kelly Decourcy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo since 2016. Decourcy serves as an advisory board member on the City of Portsmouth Citizen Advisory Committee in New Hampshire. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm employs research and analytics to support its investment recommendations and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Douglas Becker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 11 years. Becker is also involved in independent insurance brokering, specializing in long-term care. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Mark Sullivan is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Portsmouth, NH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial for 18 years before joining Osaic in 2024. Sullivan is also president of Seacoast Asset Management, LLC, where he provides investment advice and guidance. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, using asset-allocation tools and third-party money managers to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

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.

Dorothy Hunt is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings than typical institutional advisers, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Heather Martin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in York, ME, holding a Series 63 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at E*TRADE Securities LLC and Stockcross Financial Services, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Thomas Johns is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Kittery, ME, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with OSAIC since 2000 and also operates a sole proprietorship providing tax return preparation and financial statement services. He holds an insurance license through which he places variable annuities exclusively via OSAIC Wealth. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and model portfolios to construct customized investment solutions.

Steven Houle is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has been with Fidelity since 2011, progressing through various roles including Financial Services Representative, High Net Worth Services Representative, Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, and currently serving as Vice President, Financial Consultant since 2015. With 15 years of experience, Steven partners with local high-net-worth clients, families, and business owners to develop personalized financial plans. His focus is on helping clients protect, grow, and efficiently transition wealth, aiming to provide confidence and peace of mind at every stage of their financial journey.

John Troiano is a financial advisor with Stifel in Portsmouth, NH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with a Non Family Trust. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Raymond Oliver Alvarez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, bringing two years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, he is the owner of Mainely Kitchens and Baths Inc. and Summerhands Construction, two non-investment-related businesses. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth families, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, brokerage services, and access to third-party asset managers through a dual-registered model as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Andrew Hooper is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Rochester, NH, holding the Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Lowe’s Home Improvement and service in the U.S. Army. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of investment advisory programs and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Laura Rutkiewicz is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years at the firm and seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation. Rutkiewicz serves as a trustee on the board of The Fred Harris Daniels Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in Worcester, MA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and proprietary research.