Brian Costello is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in business ownership and consulting through his entities BFC Group LLC and Traverse Advisory Group. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Jamie Hensch is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in East Longmeadow, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2020, Jamie worked with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for six years. Jamie serves on the Board of Directors for Longmeadow Public Schools and is a member of the Longmeadow School Committee. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Melanie Skroski is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has been with MML Investors Services LLC and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Sustain Home + Wares, a retail business focused on sustainable living through upcycled furniture and products from women- and minority-owned vendors. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. Their approach includes collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools, with implementation of recommendations handled separately.

John Mc Andrew is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in Holyoke, MA, with 18 years of industry experience, including 19 years at Edward Jones. He serves as a board member for Day Brook Senior Living. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Tina Chandler is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at LPL Financial, National Planning Corporation, and Viscito Financial Services. In addition to her advisory role, she owns and operates a tax services firm, Tina M Chandler EA Inc, and is a licensed notary. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services. The firm provides tailored investment solutions through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Peter Alexopoulos is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Springfield, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2008. He is a passive investor in a real estate lending fund but has no active role or responsibilities in that business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Michael Goncalves is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at LPL Financial since 2011 and at Webster Investment Services since 2002. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and third-party asset management, supported by a combination of proprietary research and technology tools.

Edward Sokolowski is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2025, he spent 23 years with Commonwealth Financial Network. Sokolowski is also president and treasurer of PV Financial Group, Inc., where he manages day-to-day operations and works directly with clients on financial planning. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports its advisory network with advanced analytical and risk-profiling tools.

Raymond Wellspeak is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously spent 22 years with MetLife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory work, he owns a CPA/tax preparation business and is a non-practicing licensed attorney. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and asset management services, using firm-approved tools to develop goal-driven strategies.

Steven Gobel Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Springfield, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Coupa Software Incorporated, and Tipalti Solutions Ltd. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

John Lasek is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in West Springfield, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a combination of in-house and third-party advisory models to tailor investment solutions to client needs.

Cody Burns is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2015. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Debbra Gorczycki is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services in various capacities for over two decades prior to joining Raymond James. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary planning and consulting aligned with client goals.

Flavia Mc Caughey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Springfield, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and has prior experience at Boston University and Suffolk University. She is a minority owner of FR Accounting and Tax, a tax preparation and accounting firm. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Diane Stone is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007. Outside of her financial advisory role, she also works as an Uber driver. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kathleen Pumilia is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has a background that includes roles in public education and at Lesley University prior to entering the financial sector. She is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Troy Ochoa is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2021 and is also the vice president and owner of Ochoa Inc., a salon and spa business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across various platform arrangements.

Gennaro Ferrentino is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 10 years before joining Raymond James in 2022. Ferrentino is also president of Ferrentino Wealth Management, an independent business affiliated with Raymond James. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and encourages implementation through its advisory programs, supporting its services with advanced analytical tools and institutional consulting capabilities.

Ted Dickinson is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Osaic Wealth since 2018. Prior to that, he was with Signator Investors and Wealth Technology Group, and he has been an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products since 1996. Dickinson is president of Dickinson Financial Group, Inc., which engages in securities sales, investment advisory, and insurance product marketing. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party managers, utilizing a range of asset-allocation tools and portfolio management strategies.

Joanne Saraiva is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Northampton, MA, and has nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, she worked at Sears for four years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.