Thomas Grimes is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Grimes & Company in Westborough, MA. He has worked with NewEdge Securities and has been active in his own advisory practice since 1991. Grimes serves on the board of directors of Walpole Cooperative Bank. Grimes & Company provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, including estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and governmental entities. The firm offers customized investment strategies and also serves other advisers as clients, combining advisory services with affiliated trustee and financial offerings.

Mohammed Siddiqui is a financial advisor at Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Trilogy Financial, and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Solution Sales Management LLC, a consulting firm focused on clean energy and transportation. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC manages approximately $6.0 billion in client assets through a team of over 150 advisors, serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines goals-based planning supported by proprietary software with an evidence-based investment approach that incorporates behavioral economics and quantitative measures to construct diversified, long-term portfolios.

Lawrence Sasso is a financial advisor at Bison Wealth, LLC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Bison Wealth, he worked at Broker International Financial Services and has maintained ongoing roles with Tarkenton Financial and Lawrence Sasso Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. He serves as an adjunct professor at Quinsigamond Community College, is the Commander of American Legion Post 201, and sits on the Worcester State University Board of Trustees. Bison Wealth serves individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, portfolio management, curated model portfolios, and ERISA retirement plan services. The firm emphasizes outcome-focused, multi-manager model portfolios combining tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market strategies, and offers specialized investment options including an options-based Overlay strategy and access to third-party managers.

Brett Kubiak is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with four years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Capital Analysts and Lincoln Investment in 2023, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research and Cetera Advisor Networks. In addition to his advisory role, Kubiak has served with the Worcester Police Department since 2016. 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, third-party manager access, and retirement-plan advice through a network of independent advisors and its in-house investment management team.

Laurie Littlefield is a financial advisor at Grimes & Company with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Grimes & Company since 2005 and previously worked at Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation from 2011 to 2017. Laurie holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Grimes & Company provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual and institutional clients, including estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and government entities. The firm uses proprietary research and portfolio-management systems to build customized investment strategies across various asset types and serves other advisers as well as state and municipal clients.

David Laliberte Jr. is a financial advisor at Vanderbilt Advisory Services with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Vanderbilt Advisory Services and Vanderbilt Securities, LLC since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fixed and indexed annuity sales, health insurance sales, and annuity and life insurance sales through his sole proprietorships. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts and estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services with an investment process that combines fundamental, technical, and charting analysis and integrates retirement-plan and benefits firms to support pension consulting and plan administration.

Claire Soja is a financial advisor at Capitol Securities Management, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, Winslow, Evans & Crocker, Inc., and Detwiler Fenton Investment Management. Capitol Securities Management serves individual investors, institutional and corporate clients, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting through both broker-dealer and registered investment adviser platforms. The firm’s investment services include discretionary and non-discretionary programs, separately managed accounts, model portfolios, and access to third-party managers.

Matthew Morse is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Eaton Vance Investment Counsel and Harmony Wealth Partners LLC, before joining Grimes & Company in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of MCM Sports Partners, LLC, which is involved in sports franchise transactions. Grimes & Company provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual and institutional clients, including estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and government entities. The firm offers customized investment strategies utilizing proprietary research and a range of investment vehicles, and it also serves other investment advisers and acts as a sub-adviser.

Zaven Yarumian is a financial advisor at IP Financial Advisory Services LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Innovation Partners LLC. He is also president of Z.A. Yarumian & Co., a marketing consulting sole proprietorship serving investment managers. IP Financial Advisory Services LLC primarily serves individual retail clients and offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm focuses on personalized portfolios and discretionary management strategies, emphasizing service to non-high-net-worth retail investors and retirement plan participants.

Alexander Hansen is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors in Worcester, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Commonwealth Financial Network, Dynasty Securities, Citigroup Global Markets, and Raymond James Financial Services. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and other institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, diversified asset allocation approach with centrally managed model portfolios and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account services.

Timothy Rheaume is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63 license holder with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Grimes & Company since 2021 and previously spent 11 years at Natixis Investment Managers. Grimes & Company provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual and institutional clients, including estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and government entities. The firm offers customized investment strategies using proprietary research and portfolio-management systems, and it also serves other advisers as clients and acts as a private fund adviser.

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.

Franz Loeber is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TCW Investment Management Company LLC for six years and has been with Ark Global, LLC since 2015. He is also involved with True Gritt LTD, operating under Vanderbilt Financial Group in a marketing and compensation capacity. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm combines strategic asset allocation with fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and consulting services.

Peter Bianchetto is a financial advisor with CL Wealth Management LLC in Franklin, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with CL Wealth Management since 2011 and has been associated with Cabot Lodge Securities since 2013 and Beacon Financial Services since 2003. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved with Beacon Financial Services, where he determines customer needs and sells fixed insurance products. CL Wealth Management LLC is a multi-advisor SEC-registered firm serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers portfolio advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, tailoring investment strategies through fundamental and technical analysis, custom model portfolios, and ongoing monitoring.

Eleanor Kreitler is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Grimes & Company with five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley for four years and has held roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Eaton Partners. Grimes & Company provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual and institutional clients, including estates, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm uses proprietary research to build customized investment strategies and also offers sub-advisory and trustee services.

Patricia Lavoie is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. She is currently with Grimes & Company, where she has worked since 2023. Prior to that, she spent 17 years at Fortis Management Group LLC and one year at EP Wealth Advisors. Outside of advisory work, Patricia serves as a trustee for the John T Donahue Trust and Louise G. E Donahue Trust. Grimes & Company provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors such as estates, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm emphasizes customized investment strategies utilizing proprietary research and a variety of investment vehicles, and also acts as a sub-adviser for other investment advisers.

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.

Connor Mahoney is a financial advisor at Santander Securities LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Fidelity, SagePoint Financial, and Securian Advisors of New England. Santander Securities LLC serves a diverse retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management. The firm offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and access to securities-based lending and insurance products, primarily focusing on non-high-net-worth investors.

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.