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.

Christina Light is a financial advisor at Emissary Wealth with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Emissary Wealth since 2020, following five years at Bell Investment Advisors, Inc. Emissary Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, business entities, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and retirement plans, providing comprehensive financial planning and investment management. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes fundamental analysis and goal-driven planning, with a focus on real estate-related investments for its pooled vehicle business.

William Purinton is associated with Wellington Shields & Co., LLC and holds the Series 66 designation. He has no prior industry experience in financial advising and has a varied work history including positions outside finance, such as at Portland Public Schools and other organizations. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, third-party manager selection, mutual fund and ETF investments, and both long- and short-term strategies in managing client portfolios.

Timothy Gaulin is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Wellington Shields & Co., LLC and also owns and operates Riverside Fitness, where he serves as lead coach. Gaulin has prior experience working with West County Cider. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, third-party manager selection, and a variety of investment strategies, while offering multiple execution and servicing options including a wrap-fee program and a commission-based Advisory Brokerage Group.

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.

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.

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.

Erica Graham is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Perigon Wealth Management, LLC, based in Greenfield, MA, and has eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bolton Global Asset Management, Bessemer Trust Company, and Twin Focus Capital Partners. Outside of her advisory role, she is also involved in real estate as a licensed Realtor, assisting clients with property transactions. 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 utilizing independent managers or turnkey asset management programs while maintaining oversight and proxy-voting responsibilities.

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.

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.

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.

Molly Keegan is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Shorepoint Advisory Group, Bolton Global Asset Management, and Curran and Keegan Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a Select Board Member for the Town of Hadley. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad adviser-support platform that includes managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement and plan consulting, and custody and clearing services.

Stephen Lanzit is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network based in Northampton, MA. He holds a Series 63 designation and has five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fic since 2009 and M Blast since 2008. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and services including custom portfolio solutions, third-party asset manager access, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides back-office operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

John Hirst II is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp in Turners Falls, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Money Concepts since 2001 and also owns J Lincoln Hirst II, CPA, where he provides tax return preparation, bookkeeping, and business consulting services. Outside of his advisory work, he is active in community organizations, serving as an officer of the Deerfield Lions Club and a trustee of All Souls Church UU of Greenfield and its associated charity fund. Money Concepts Advisory Service (MCAS) offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm utilizes a combination of model portfolios, advisor-designed portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers, applying both fundamental and technical analysis along with modern portfolio theory to manage assets across discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Mary Glaser is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Stern Financial, Commonwealth Financial Network, Stern Financial Services, and Trinity Investment Management. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including plan sponsors, institutional, and individual clients. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party managed solutions.

Corie New is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2011 and also works with ShorePoint Advisory Group. 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 offers a broad adviser-support platform that includes managed account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement and plan consulting, and custody/clearing services.

Walter Bak is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at AE Wealth Management since 2018, following three years at Woloshin Investment Management, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he has operated the Law Office of Walter E. Bak since 1983, focusing on estate planning and elder law. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of services such as model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA plan services through a platform that integrates multiple model strategies and advisor customization.