Anne Christopulos is a financial advisor at West Branch Capital LLC with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with West Branch Capital since 2016, following nine years at Davis Financial Services, LLC. West Branch Capital provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and other businesses. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach using fundamental and technical analysis while maintaining flexibility for active trading as needed.

Wayne Wetzel Jr. is a financial advisor at Excalibur Management Corp with 32 years of industry experience. He has held his current role since 1993. Wetzel serves as a board member of the Pine Grove Condominium Association in South Hadley, MA. Excalibur Management Corporation provides discretionary investment management and integrated financial planning to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, endowments, and closely held business entities. The firm employs a research-based investment process that combines macroeconomic analysis with fundamental and technical security evaluation, offering customized multi-asset, equity, and fixed-income strategies tailored to clients’ specific needs.

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.

Shawn Wrisley is a financial advisor at CreativeOne Wealth, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at AE Wealth Management LLC, Dale Frank Financial Group, and Total Business Solutions NE. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in public speaking on financial education. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, corporations, and other RIAs. The firm manages primarily discretionary accounts using a combination of proprietary models and third-party managers, employing ETFs, mutual funds, options strategies, and select private investments.

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.

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.

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.

Agnieszka Valenta is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Sound Income Strategies, LLC. She has held roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and H&R Block, and serves as a Managing Director and Client Acquisition Advisor at Scranton Financial Group. Sound Income Strategies is a fee-based adviser serving individuals, corporate and pension clients, registered advisors, and retirement plans with a focus on fixed-income and income-oriented investment strategies, combining fundamental and technical analysis. The firm offers integrated portfolio management, insurance planning, and educational workshops through affiliated entities.

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.

Michael Savage is a financial advisor at MissionSquare Retirement with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Icma Retirement Corporation since 2002 and Insurance Concepts Group since 1995. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and Guided Pathways Advisory Services, which include discretionary Managed Accounts and nondiscretionary Fund Advice developed by Morningstar Investment Management.

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.

Daniel Moroney is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with Sound Income Strategies, LLC and Retirement Income Source SFG, having previously worked at GWFS Equities, Inc. for 10 years. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved with Western Mass Transfer and Trade, a non-investment business handling removal and transferring of bodies to funeral homes. Sound Income Strategies is a fee-based investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and other registered advisors. The firm focuses on fixed-income and income-oriented strategies, employing fundamental and technical analysis, and offers services such as asset management, financial planning, ERISA plan consulting, insurance planning, and ETF sub-advisory.

Carol Scatolini is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Prospera Financial Services, Inc. since 2021. Her prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Summit Financial Group Inc, and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC. She also serves as a notary, providing professional services unrelated to investment advising. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is an enterprise-scale firm serving individuals, corporate and charitable entities, and retirement plans, managing approximately $12.4 billion through about 207 advisors across roughly 140 offices. The firm offers investment advisory and financial planning services through various platforms, combining firm models, third-party sub-advisers, and customizable allocations for discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Gary Lavallee is a financial advisor at Silver Oak Securities, Incorporated, holding the ChFC® designation with 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Kovack Advisors, Inc., Kovack Securities, Inc., and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an administrator for the Sheriffs-Posse, a nonprofit coalition supporting anti-domestic violence initiatives in Hampden County. Silver Oak Securities provides advisory services to individuals, families, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, managing over $2 billion in discretionary assets. The firm’s investment approach includes individualized portfolio management and the use of outside strategists, delivering advice primarily on a discretionary basis tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Jonathan Weiss is a financial advisor at Aegis Capital Corp. with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Bank of America and Merrill. Weiss is also involved as a producer and agent in a general insurance agency, ACC Agency, Inc. Aegis Capital Corp. serves individual investors, retirement and benefit plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients by providing investment advisory and brokerage services, financial planning, and access to managed account programs through RBC and AXOS platforms. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account options and provides trade execution, clearing, custody, and reporting services.

Jeffery Still is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Granby, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2015 and affiliated with New York Life and NYLife Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is an investor in cryptocurrency and participates in technology-enabled online investment platforms focused on private companies. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client and plan sponsor objectives, with the majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Palmerino Santaniello is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Simplicity Wealth, AE Wealth Management, FOUNDATIONS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, and his own firm, JP Santaniello Retirement Planning Solutions, where he has been an owner and agent since 2006. Through his independent insurance and annuity agency, he offers insurance and annuity products. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and other business entities. The firm utilizes a range of strategic asset-allocation models and offers discretionary portfolio management through various investment vehicles and affiliated sub-advisors.

Deanna Liritzis is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Gwfs Equities, Inc., MML Distributors, LLC, and Beachbody, LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she founded Home & Hound Home Decor, creating and selling home decor items online and at local flea markets. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors, participants, and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s services integrate with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and focus on long-term portfolio returns and clients’ savings rates through point-in-time financial plans and managed account options.