Thomas Shiffer is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cadence Wealth Management LLC since 2010. He is also affiliated with CWM Consulting LLC and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Cadence Wealth Management is a team-based advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, and estates with discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm employs a long-term core asset-allocation approach combined with tactical overlays using technical analysis and rule-based modeling, managing portfolios that may include ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and option strategies.

Andrew Haff is a CFP® with nine years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Armstrong Advisory Group Inc., where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Jackson National Life Distributors LLC. Armstrong Advisory Group is an SEC-registered wealth management firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $1.67 billion through a team of 14 advisors across 12 offices, using a primarily long-term investment approach driven by macroeconomic asset allocation with tactical adjustments.

Ryan Hill is a financial advisor with Brock Hill Wealth Management in Newton, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Equitable Advisors LLC, Citizens Investments Services, Citizens Securities, Inc., and Asset Management Resources, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he owns Day Break Charters and Marine Services, a marine company involved in fishing charters and commercial seafood sales. Brock Hill Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and business entities, providing discretionary asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $87 million in client assets and employs a broad analytical investment approach with tailored portfolios.

Maclean Barach is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor at Stage Harbor Financial with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Stage Harbor Financial since 2018 and previously worked at Weston Securities Corporation from 2016 to 2018. Stage Harbor Financial provides wealth management, investment management, financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm uses a personalized asset allocation approach combined with a core/satellite investment philosophy and manages over $1.09 billion in client assets through a small advisory team.

Jeffrey Smith is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Peak Financial Management Inc since 2014 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing member of a real estate development company. Peak Financial Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses. The firm manages $534.4 million in discretionary assets across a range of model asset-allocation portfolios and operates through a multi-office structure uncommon for a team of its size.

Peter Martin is a financial advisor at Empirical Asset Management, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Alpha Simplex Group and 1251 Diffractive Managers Group. He serves as an advisor to Trefis, an investment research platform, and is a board member of WorkSimplr, an educational organization providing temporary employment opportunities for college students. Empirical Asset Management provides discretionary investment management to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm employs a rules-based, long-term investment approach using proprietary methodology and diversified portfolios composed of ETFs, mutual funds, and select securities.

John Wolfsberg is a financial advisor at Centerpoint Advisors, LLC in Needham, MA, holding a Series 65 credential with eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at GW&K Investment Management from 2015 to 2017 before joining Centerpoint Advisors in 2017. Centerpoint Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities with discretionary investment management, financial planning, family office, and consulting services. The firm employs a diversified investment approach including ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and a dedicated fixed-income strategy, while integrating family-office style services and coordinating with external tax, legal, and investment professionals.

Leonid Berline is a financial advisor with Armstrong Advisory Group Inc. in Needham, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Armstrong Advisory Group in 2022, he worked at National Securities Corporation, National Asset Management, Inc., and Winslow Wealth Management. He is also the owner and manager of B1 Insurance Agency, LLC, a licensed property and casualty insurance agency. Armstrong Advisory Group is an SEC-registered wealth management firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses, managing approximately $1.67 billion across 14 advisors and 12 offices. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach driven by macroeconomic asset allocation with tactical adjustments and offers services including financial planning, retirement advice, and donor-advised fund management.

Carmen Grinkis is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience, currently serving at AAF Wealth Management, LLC. She has been affiliated with AAF Wealth Management and AAFCPAs Insurance since 2016 and is also involved with Income Protection Partners. Outside of advisory work, she holds a managerial role at AAFCPAs Insurance, overseeing licensing and product evaluations. AAF Wealth Management provides investment advisory, financial planning, and pension consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, non-profits, and businesses. The firm employs a formal manager-selection process combining quantitative and qualitative analysis and offers discretionary asset management across various investment types.

Joshua Plosker is a financial advisor at Beck Bode LLC with a Series 65 credential and four years of industry experience. He previously founded and serves as CEO of multiple gym facilities in the Boston area, including Sports Performance Investment Group, Herbfit, LLC, Petefit, LLC, and Ciara Fitness, LLC. Beck Bode provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, families, and retirement plans. The firm employs fundamental analysis and proprietary Growth and Income Growth strategies, tailoring portfolios to client goals and risk tolerance while coordinating a broad range of non-investment services.

Anthony Gillaizeau is a financial advisor at Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. He holds Series 66 and Series 65 designations and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes six years at Andra Global and three years at US BANK. Strategic Wealth Partners serves individuals, retirement plans, foundations, and corporate accounts by providing asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and OCIO services. The firm employs a diversified investment approach that combines various asset classes and analysis methods while maintaining a fiduciary role tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Malik Smith is a financial advisor at Commons Capital, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Raymond James & Associates and Morgan Stanley. Smith has served as a board member and treasurer of the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts. Commons Capital is a team-based investment adviser managing approximately $307 million in assets for individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a long-term investment process incorporating Modern Portfolio Theory alongside quantitative, fundamental, and technical analysis, supported by risk management practices that include hedging strategies uncommon among similar firms.

Adam Cefalo is a CFA® charterholder with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with LiveLife Capital Partners LLC, a firm he joined in 2025, and has prior experience with Goehring & Rozencwajg Associates, Aberdeen Standard, and O'Shares Investments. Outside of finance, he is involved as a buying and listing agent in real estate through Today Real Estate. LiveLife Capital Partners provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and advisory services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, offering family-office style services and retirement plan advice. The firm employs a primarily long-term, customized investment approach using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, along with individual securities and alternative investments when appropriate.

Evan Fischthal is an advisor at Finivi Inc. with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Finivi, he worked at Keenan Financial and held various roles including positions at The Quiet Zone and Newport Harbor Island Resort. Finivi serves individual and business clients by providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, estate-planning facilitation, and financial education. The firm employs an active, core-satellite investment approach and offers specialized services such as portfolio management for business clients and family-meeting facilitation.

John Russell is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Peak Asset Management, LLC since 2020 and previously held roles at Health Warrior, Inc. and the University of Denver. He maintains a personal blog called "Equinimity," where he shares non-compensated observations on financial markets and the economy. Peak Asset Management is a multi-advisor SEC-registered firm managing approximately $1.01 billion for over 300 clients, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and corporate entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning, typically employing long-term strategies based on client-specific investment policy statements and a blend of fundamental, technical, and qualitative analysis.

Andrew Martone is a financial advisor at Beck Bode LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Beck Bode Wealth Management since 2016. Beck Bode provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, families, and retirement plans. The firm employs fundamental analysis and proprietary Growth and Income Growth strategies, including a focus on dividend-paying equities, and offers tailored asset allocations based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Ralph Wetmore II is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Fiduciary Wealth Partners, LLC, where he has worked since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Beacon Pointe Advisors and BNP Paribas Asset Management. Fiduciary Wealth Partners provides wealth management, financial planning, and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, family trusts, and institutions. The firm emphasizes customized planning and typically allocates assets among independent managers while offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Alex Ranere is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He is currently with LiveLife Capital Partners LLC, where he has worked since 2021, following five years at Wilmington Trust Corporation. LiveLife Capital Partners provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and advisory services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm offers a primarily long-term, customized investment approach using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, along with other investment vehicles, and provides family-office style services and retirement plan advice.

Cash Armstrong is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience at Armstrong Advisory Group Inc. He is a co-host of the firm’s podcast, "Make it Make Cents," where he discusses financial topics and educational content. Armstrong Advisory Group is an SEC-registered wealth management firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $1.67 billion through a team of 14 advisors across 12 offices, employing a primarily long-term, macroeconomically driven investment approach with tactical adjustments.

Casey Clarke is a CFP® and ChFC® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cadence Wealth Management LLC since 2010. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Westborough, MA. Cadence Wealth Management is a team-based advisory firm that offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a long-term, core asset-allocation philosophy combined with tactical overlays using technical analysis and proprietary rule-based modeling, constructing portfolios from ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and option strategies.