Marja Sweet is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at both Commonwealth Financial Network and Oak Leaf Wealth Management Services since 2014. In addition to her advisory role, she has a longstanding involvement with Lululemon Athletica. 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 adviser support through a variety of managed-account programs, third-party asset managers, and back-office services.

Ari Kaplan is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Bridgewater, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Eagle Strategies and affiliated New York Life entities since 2015 and operates under Kaplan Family Financial, LLC, which brokers New York Life products and non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, managing the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Jonathan Sweet is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network since 1998. He holds the Series 63 designation and operates out of Rehoboth, MA. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation services through Oak Leaf Management Services, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody/clearing services.

Colin Murray is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at GWN Securities Inc. since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Nationwide Financial, Santander Securities LLC, and CCO Investment Services Corp. He is also an employee-owner of Agency Financial Partners LLC, where he develops strategic partnerships related to fixed insurance and annuity sales. GWN Securities Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers. The firm offers a range of managed-account programs and model portfolios, including SMA, UMA, and fund-strategist options, with a notable legacy of market-timing and momentum-based strategies.

Sasha Cesen is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in residential rental property management. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed accounts to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, with a fiduciary standard applied to its RIA services.

Kenneth Richardson Jr. is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Integrated Wealth Concepts and LPL Financial since 2016 and has operated his own CPA firm, Kenneth L. Richardson Jr CPA, Inc., since 1989. He is also president of The Journey to Hope, Health, & Healing, a nonprofit organization. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, family office services, and sponsors wrap-fee programs, employing a customized, primarily long-term investment approach with oversight of third-party managers.

Alexander Lapolla is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Fidelity Investments. Outside of finance, he has worked as a bartender at Agawam Hunt Country Club. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm utilizes discretionary model portfolios and offers a range of investment strategies supported by regular reporting and analysis.

Michael Aguilar is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Oppenheimer, he worked at Prime Now LLC, Door Dash, and Hennes & Mauritz AB. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers a broad range of investment programs and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting.

Ricardo Vargas is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Regions Bank, Rocket Mortgage, and Wells Fargo Bank. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, using an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing in its point-in-time financial plans, serving a large participant base with a higher client-to-advisor ratio than many peers.

Walter Cooper is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Oppenheimer since 2012, following a 19-year tenure at UBS Financial Services. He also serves as co-trustee for the Janet Cooper Trust, managing tax and investment duties for the trust. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment programs and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and consulting.

David Collins is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Oppenheimer since 2009, following five years at UBS Financial Services. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers a broad range of programs and provides advisory services across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios using both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Michael Senno II is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Equity Services since 2011 and is also associated with National Life Group. Equity Services, Inc., doing business as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms, uses third-party asset managers and model portfolios, and combines long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading.

Ariano Barbosa is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Bridgewater, MA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. Ariano has been associated with New York Life Insurance Company since 2011 and has worked with affiliated firms including NyLife Securities, LLC. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of advisors, emphasizing customized recommendations and predominantly managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Kara Tavernier is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life), holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Eagle Strategies since 2020 and has also worked with Nylife Securities, Inc. and New York Life Insurance Company since 2006. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a board member for the Boys and Girls Club of East Providence. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutional sponsors. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives, with the majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

David Vanech is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer in Providence, RI, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Oppenheimer since 2010, with prior experience at Morgan Stanley from 2007 to 2010. Vanech serves on the board of Branch LLC, a strategic advisory firm specializing in brand marketing and cultural leadership strategies. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a broad range of programs and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, with a notable portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Christine Testoni is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Cranston, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Citizens Securities and Citizens Bank in various roles since 2018. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in event service as a bridal attendant and server for Russell Morins Catering. Citizens Securities serves a wide retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm provides both a digital advisory platform, managed in partnership with SigFig, and a Managed Account program, while operating as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Alan Testa is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Beacon Investment Services, Bank Rhode Island, UBS Financial Services, and Morgan Stanley. Testa is also involved in fixed insurance sales under the name Bari Investment Services. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and managing approximately $213 billion in client assets. The firm provides a comprehensive adviser-support platform with managed account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services.

Jedediah Koenigsberg is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has worked at TIAA since 2019 and previously spent twelve years at MFS Investment Management. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm operates a vertically integrated advisory model offering both one-time financial planning and ongoing portfolio management through model and customized portfolios.

Katerina Lubonja is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. She currently works at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. and has held positions at Infinex Investments, Bluestone Wealth and Trust, and MCB Financial Services at Mansfield Bank. She serves as a volunteer board member for Space2Thrive, a nonprofit organization. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a range of advisory services to individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm operates a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model, offering customized financial planning, access to alternative investments, and a lending marketplace through a network of investment adviser representatives.

Michael Taylor is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC and has three years of industry experience. He also has over a decade of experience with Taylor & Company, PC. Outside of advising, Taylor is the owner of Frosh Properties LLC, a non-investment-related rental property business. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, family office, and retirement plan advisory services, employing customized portfolios with a primarily long-term approach and utilizing both internal management and third-party asset managers.