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.

Robert Kochakian is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he co-leads Degraeve, Kochakian & Associates, a full-service wealth advisory practice with offices in Andover, Beverly, and Boston, Massachusetts. He works with individuals, families, and businesses to develop personalized wealth management plans and investment strategies focused on achieving clients' meaningful financial goals. His areas of expertise include corporate executive services, education planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Rob joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2016 after ten years with U.S. Trust Family Office and earlier experience with Fidelity Investments. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Lowell and holds an MBA from Babson College. Rob is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® designation awarded by the Investments & Wealth Institute®. He is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Rob enjoys spending time with his family and is an active member of the community. He speaks English and Armenian.

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 Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Neville & Associates Financial Services since 2018, following a long tenure at LPL Financial. Neville is also a notary public. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party managers. The firm utilizes a variety of tools and platforms to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

Andrew Lefebvre is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in financial advisory. He is currently affiliated with OSAIC and previously worked at Vaillancourt & Lefebvre Wealth Management, Vaillancourt & Pescatore Financial Group, and Sagepoint Financial, Inc. Lefebvre is also an enrolled agent and partner at VL Accounting, LLC, where he provides tax preparation, filing, advice, and planning services. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to various managed account solutions through a large network of affiliated advisers.

Thomas Clay is a financial advisor at Osaic with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and has worked previously at Questar Asset Management and Questar Capital Corporation. In addition to his advisory role, he owns New Perspective Financial, where he provides financial planning, asset management, and insurance services. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and platforms, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services along with access to third-party money managers and managed-account solutions.

James Mccarthy is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Saltbox Financial since 2009 and Royal Alliance since 2005. Outside of finance, he is a pilot for Delta Air Lines, flying Boeing 767 routes primarily based out of JFK. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management across diverse investment strategies.

David Vaillancourt is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in financial advising. He currently works at Osaic and previously spent 14 years at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is a professional poker tournament player. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of affiliated advisers and platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk assessment, and portfolio construction using both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

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.

Luisa Salazar is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked previously at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch and Citizens. Outside of her financial career, she was involved with Space Invaders for eight years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

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 63 and Series 65 licenses 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 her advisory work, she is involved in equine therapy, working with a mental health professional to set up therapy sessions involving horses. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm’s approach includes collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved software and offers specialized services such as Divorce Planning and estate-settlement programs.

Brian Desoye is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities and Harrisdirect. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Birchwood Financial Group, Inc. and is active as an insurance agent specializing in life, disability, and fixed annuities. 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, using firm-approved software tools to analyze client goals and provide written recommendations.

Eric Dufour is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Osaic. He has previously worked at SagePoint Financial and American General. In addition to his advisory role, Dufour is involved in selling fixed insurance products. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, pension, and institutional investors through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various asset-allocation tools and supports a range of investment platforms and third-party solutions.

Kevin Mcgillivray is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2013 and also owns KEM Tax, where he provides tax preparation and accounting services. Previously, he served as a trustee at Trustee Empowerment & Protection, Inc. from 2003 to 2013. Mcgillivray is also a notary, offering document notarization services to clients. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, leveraging technology and a large network of advisors to deliver varied investment strategies.

Alan Silverman is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Newburyport, MA, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously spent seven years at MetLife Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is an insurance agent specializing in long-term care and manages an LLC handling administrative and recordkeeping functions. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC 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. The firm provides ongoing, collaborative planning engagements supported by firm-approved software and a range of specialized programs including divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning.

David Alves is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cantella & Co., Inc. and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. He is also an owner of Axiom Wealth Partners and Cantella Capital Group LLC, and serves as a Director of Operations at Cantella. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals, utilizing various portfolio management and model-based strategies tailored to client objectives.

Kaushikkumar Patel is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Burlington, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2007 and has been affiliated with Primerica Financial Services since 2006. Outside of investment advisory work, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and limited separately managed account options under a wrap-fee structure.