Mark Zacek is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Lincoln Investment, Infinex Investments, and Raymond James Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is a 1099 contractor with Nathan Agencies, involved in the sale of fixed annuities and life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance. Capital Analysts serves a wide range of clients such as individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a discretionary and non-discretionary investment approach supported by an in-house research team and offers advisory services through various portfolio management options.

Andrew Bellak is a financial advisor with Perigon Wealth Management, LLC in Amherst, MA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Perigon in 2023, he spent 15 years at Stakeholders Capital, Inc. Bellak serves as an advisory board member and investor at Elateq, LLC and is involved in multiple nonprofit organizations, including serving on investment committees and boards for charitable and community groups. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm develops client portfolios based on individual objectives and risk tolerance, often delegating day-to-day management to independent managers while retaining oversight and due diligence.

Mary Kate Frodema is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently with St. Germain Investment Management since 2022. Her prior work includes roles at Hart & Patterson Financial Group and MassMutual entities spanning from 2011 to 2021. She serves as a board member for Springfield Prep Charter School, a non-investment role involving governance and oversight. St. Germain Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate accounts. The firm manages approximately $3.8 billion in assets and employs a long-term, asset-allocation-driven investment approach utilizing both quantitative and qualitative analysis.

William Balint is a financial advisor at Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at firms including Sagepoint Financial, Inc., MML Investors Services, and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, Balint is president of Balint Financial Services, LLC, which provides life, disability, and long-term care insurance options along with fixed annuities. Trustmont Advisory Group serves individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment advice, discretionary portfolio management, and group seminars. The firm employs a long-term investment outlook using public research and adviser judgment, managing approximately $1.1 billion in discretionary assets as of the end of 2024.

Christian Sulmasy is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2009 and is also associated with The Nathan Agencies and Love, Jarominski And Raymond, LLP. Outside of advising, he serves as owner, president, and secretary of The Nathan Agencies, an insurance and tax-related firm. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, custom portfolios, and ERISA retirement plan advisory services, supported by an in-house investment management and research team.

Michael Doyle is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Amherst, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He previously worked with Lincoln Investment and The Nathan Agencies. Doyle serves on the Board of Directors for Amherst Cinema and Northampton Community Music Center, where he holds leadership roles involving strategic planning and community outreach. He is also involved in music production as a project manager and recording artist with Galaktik Audio. Capital Analysts serves a broad client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and corporate clients, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various programs and access to third-party managers. The firm utilizes an in-house Investment Management & Research team to drive investment decisions and maintains affiliations with Lincoln Investment and custodial partners such as Pershing/BNY.

Douglas Wheat is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Perigon Wealth Management, LLC and previously worked for nine years at United Capital Financial Advisers, LLC. He serves on the Audit Committee of the United Way of Franklin Hampshire Region. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm develops portfolios tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, often delegating day-to-day investment management while maintaining oversight and conducting formal annual reviews.

Matthew Smith is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Santander Securities LLC. He has worked at Santander Securities since 2014 and is also affiliated with Santander Bank, NA. In addition to his advisory role, Smith is an adjunct faculty member for the MBA program at Elms College. Santander Securities LLC provides investment advisory and related services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers various advisory programs and integrates third-party investment managers through its FMAX managed-account platform, delivering discretionary portfolio management supported by ongoing compliance and suitability oversight.

Kathleen Murphy is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 14 years of industry experience, including roles at VALIC Financial Advisors, GWN Securities, and Lincoln Investment. Outside of her advisory work, she teaches woodworking part-time at a high school and manages a wellness and education business focused on women's programs. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various programs and custom portfolios. The firm’s investment decisions are guided by an in-house research team and proprietary screening processes, and it accommodates advisors who engage in outside business activities alongside advisory services.

Daniel Kates is a financial advisor with United Capital Financial Advisors in Holyoke, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Goldman Sachs, Cetera Advisor Networks, Mid Atlantic Financial Management, and Gaudreau Wealth New England. United Capital provides national financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm also offers sub-advisory, consulting, and technology services through its FinLife Partners platform, supporting customized investment strategies and a broad affiliate network.

Michael Diotalevi is a financial advisor at United Capital Financial Advisors with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at The Ayco Company L.P./Mercer Allied and Secure Energy Solutions. United Capital Financial Advisors provides national financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, and institutional clients. The firm offers a technology platform supporting independent advisors, customizable portfolios including ESG and faith-based options, and operates affiliated legal and trust entities along with lending and referral services.

Suzan Luna Jaffe is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 23 years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked with Vanderbilt Advisory Services since 2020 and previously spent a decade at Kms Financial Services, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she provides grief coaching through one-on-one and group sessions and is an author with a Substack newsletter, planning to launch a new book. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation using a mix of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and consulting services.

Christopher Milne is a financial advisor with St. Germain Investment Management in Northampton, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with St. Germain Investment Management since 1983 and was also associated with St. Germain Securities, Inc. for 41 years. Milne is an owner of Gage-Wiley & Co, Inc., an investment-related entity no longer registered but still involved in non-commission activities. St. Germain Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual investors, high net worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a model-based asset allocation approach combining quantitative and qualitative analysis with a focus on long-term investment horizons and continuous portfolio monitoring.

Robert Pryor Jr. is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with eight years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Capital Analysts and Lincoln Investment, where he has worked since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Money Concepts Capital Corp and Total Business Care, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he owns a tax planning and preparation business and works as a contractor for life, health, disability, and LTC annuities. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by an in-house investment management team and offers a range of advisory services including custom portfolios and access to third-party managers.

Patrick Fortunato is a financial advisor with Portfolio Medics, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sequent Planning, Primerica Financial Services, Legal Shield, and Global Financial NetworX. Outside of advisory work, he is active as an insurance agent and sales representative for Legal Shield, spending time each month selling insurance products and legal and identity theft services. Portfolio Medics primarily serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized portfolio management and financial planning services that incorporate diversified investments and multiple analytical strategies, with a client focus on retail and small-business relationships.

Ronald Nathan is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Amherst, MA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 57 years of industry experience, including roles at Lincoln Investment since 2012 and Columbus Life Insurance Company since 1995. Nathan also operates The Nathan Agencies/Amherst Financial Services, where he provides life, health, long-term care, and disability insurance. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an in-house investment management team and offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various program structures, along with advisory services that integrate insurance and other outside business activities.

Sylvia Callan is a CFA® charterholder with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with St. Germain Investment Management since 2002. Outside of her advisory role, she works part-time as a Mary Kay cosmetics representative and serves as a member of the investment committee and trustee for the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts. St. Germain Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual investors, high net worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a model-based asset allocation approach combining quantitative and qualitative analysis, offering tailored investment strategies and integrating personalized financial planning into its advisory services.

Joshua Bedell is a financial advisor with St. Germain Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with St. Germain Investment Management since 2010. St. Germain Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, high net worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses model-based asset allocation with both quantitative and qualitative analysis, focusing on a long-term investment horizon and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Glenn Allan is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts and holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 32 years of industry experience, including roles at Lincoln Investment and Fidelity Equity Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is a board member of the Amherst Golf Club. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by an in-house investment research team and offers a variety of advisory models and third-party manager access.

Dennis Morin Jr. is a financial advisor at St. Germain Investment Management with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at St. Germain Investments since 2017, with prior experience at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MetLife Securities. Outside of advising, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in disability and long-term care insurance. St. Germain Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individual investors, high net worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs model-based asset allocation combining quantitative and qualitative analysis and offers a range of investment products and advisory services.