Ryan Lee Young is a financial advisor at Philosophe Financial with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at Vynamic LLC for seven years, Putnam Associates for two years, and Johns Hopkins University for three years. Philosophe Financial provides fee-only financial planning and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals and households, focusing on written financial plans, portfolio construction, and asset allocation. The firm operates primarily on an hourly and pre-purchased planning basis and serves as a fiduciary, delivering individualized advice without discretionary trading authority.

Brenda Wenning is the sole advisor at Wenning Investments, LLC, an independent firm based in Waban, MA. She holds a Series 65 designation and has 22 years of industry experience, including 18 years leading her own firm. Wenning Investments provides portfolio management and investment advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on personalized investment policy statements and risk-tolerant portfolio management. The firm employs a range of analytical methods and manages diversified portfolios with both long-term and short-term strategies.

Bing Lu is a financial advisor at Vesta Investment Advisors, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Vesta Investment Advisors since 2017, following two years at Vesta Investment, Inc. Located in Brookline, MA, he is the sole advisor at his independent firm. Vesta Investment Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management to individual investors, pooled investment vehicles, and corporate clients. The firm manages private funds and emphasizes a long-term, multi-analytical investment approach that integrates charting, cyclical, fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis with risk-based asset allocation and security selection.

George Massey is a financial advisor at Ellisville Harbour Partners in Cambridge, MA, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Mozaic Capital Advisors, AAG Energy, and Kirkwood & Company LLC, and is also the owner of Far West Consulting, a business consultancy. Ellisville Harbour Partners provides investment management and advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and estates, focusing on long-term, concentrated equity portfolios typically holding 10–20 businesses. The firm emphasizes proprietary research and invests in large addressable markets, technology-driven transformations, and frontier markets including Asia and overlooked U.S. regions.

Marc Silk is a financial advisor at Silk Investment Advisors in Medfield, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at C. Silk And Sons since 2011 and has been associated with Delta Equity Services Corporation since 1998. Silk Investment Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and various business entities through separately managed accounts. The firm employs a long-term, patient Cash Rich Fallen Angel (CRFA) strategy focused on small and micro-cap securities, including non-U.S. issuers, and is notable for its concentrated positions and emphasis on balance-sheet analysis and turnaround prospects.

Mark Giometti is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Black Diamond Financial Planning, LLC in Arlington, MA. He has focused his career on independent financial planning and portfolio management since founding his firm in 2008. Black Diamond Financial Planning, LLC works primarily with individual investors, personal trusts, and estates, providing goal-based financial planning and portfolio construction using a mix of ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities. The firm employs a long-term investment approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis, with a billing structure based on hourly fees rather than asset percentages.

Harold Simansky is the sole advisor at Simansky Investments, LLC, an independent firm based in Brookline, MA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 23 years of industry experience, including roles in management consulting, a residential energy-efficiency startup, and part-time work as a business-school admissions consultant. He has been involved with Educational Investments, LLC since 2003. Simansky Investments is a fee-only advisory firm serving primarily individuals and families with investment management and financial planning. The firm employs an evidence-based, low-cost passive investment approach using index funds and manages client assets on a non-discretionary basis, emphasizing alignment with client objectives and risk tolerance.

Richard Fucillo is a financial advisor at Commenda Capital Advisors in Cambridge, MA, with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Commenda Capital Advisors since 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is a voting board member of a hockey equipment manufacturing company. Commenda Capital Advisors provides investment advisory services primarily by selecting and overseeing unaffiliated money managers for individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, tailoring recommendations to client needs without directly managing portfolios.

Stephen Lanczycki is a financial advisor at Value Financial Partners LLC with a Series 65 designation. He has experience at firms including Sun Life Financial and John Hancock, and currently holds a senior actuarial and finance governance role at Sun Life Financial. Value Financial Partners LLC is a newly registered investment adviser offering discretionary asset management and optional financial planning. The firm generally serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, small businesses, and estates, employing a passive, buy-and-hold investment approach grounded in modern portfolio theory.

William Wrean is the sole advisor at Sacajawea & Company, LLC, an independent firm based in Wellesley, MA. He has 21 years of industry experience and has been with Sacajawea & Co. since 1989. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer of Oasis Semiconductor, Inc., a position unrelated to investment activities. Sacajawea & Company manages discretionary portfolios for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations, retirement accounts, and pooled investment vehicles, including charitable organizations and fiduciary accounts. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term investment approach based on independent analysis of extensive historical financial data and manages diversified portfolios without the use of derivatives or leverage.

Alexander Schramm Von Blucher is a financial advisor with Von Blucher Capital LLC in Arlington, MA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Tyr Securities LLC and involvement with Little Flippers Swim School. Von Blucher Capital LLC provides wealth management and project-based financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a combined approach of fundamental analysis, Modern Portfolio Theory, and technical methods to manage portfolios using a mix of passive and active investments tailored to client needs.

Craig Harsfield is a financial advisor with Collaborative Financial Solutions LLC in Brookline, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Alternative Capitalis, LLC and LPL Financial LLC. He serves as chairperson of the Professional Advisors Committee for the Brookline Community Foundation and is a board member of the Pierce School Extended Day after school program. Collaborative Financial Solutions LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual and small business clients, utilizing model portfolios and third-party money managers. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and manager selection, combining advisory services with licensed insurance offerings.

Steven Ayers is the principal of Steven Ayers & Company, an independent advisory firm based in Cambridge, MA. He holds the CFA® designation and Series 63 license, with 23 years of industry experience. Since founding his firm in 2002, he has focused on discretionary and non-discretionary investment management. Steven Ayers & Company manages approximately $88.6 million for individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an active, fundamental research approach across a broad range of asset classes to construct portfolios tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Derek Chin is a CFA® charterholder and principal of Northquant Capital Management, LLC, an independent firm based in Wellesley, MA. He has 14 years of experience with Northquant and six years in the financial industry overall. Northquant Capital Management offers discretionary portfolio management primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients, focusing on equities and equity derivatives. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis across various strategies, including long- and short-term trading and options, with client accounts monitored regularly and reported quarterly.

Trevor Gailun is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Thrive Investments, LLC in Wellesley, MA. He previously worked at Wellesley Investment Partners for six years before founding Thrive Investments in 2022. Thrive Investments provides ongoing investment management and a subscription-based online financial planning portal for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes quantitative analysis and model allocations using low-cost ETFs, offering nine strategy options with tax-aware portfolio management and discretionary authority when authorized.

Chad Onufrechuk is a financial advisor at Cascade Wealth LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at Adviser Investments LLC for 20 years. Cascade Wealth LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates, acting as a fiduciary for retirement accounts including ERISA and IRAs. The firm uses a primarily long-term investment approach with diversified portfolios consisting of exchange-traded funds, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed income, incorporating both fundamental and technical analysis.

Anupama Rames is a financial advisor at Sustainable Investment Partners LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Boston Trust Walden, BNP Paribas Asset Management, and Liberty Mutual Investments. Sustainable Investment Partners LLC is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, endowments, foundations, non-profits, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and impact-driven portfolios, combining passive and active strategies, and offers both consultative and discretionary management services.

Pavan Neti is an investment advisor at Standish Capital Management, LLC with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Standish Capital Management, he worked at Citizens Financial Group and spent several years as a primary caregiver and individual investor. Standish Capital Management provides discretionary investment management through separately managed accounts, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small business entities. The firm employs a systematic, rules-based large/mid-cap growth equity strategy combining fundamental and quantitative indicators, with a single principal responsible for investment decisions and compliance.

Celeste Gilbert is a financial advisor at C.J. Gilbert Financial LLC in Weston, MA, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. She previously worked for four years at J.W. Swenson Investment Counsel. C.J. Gilbert Financial LLC is an independent Massachusetts-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and IRAs. The firm employs an exclusive sub-advisory model, implementing portfolios through independent managers and overseeing approximately $27 million in discretionary assets as a solo practitioner.

William Nickles is the sole advisor at Yellow Dog Financial, Inc., an independent firm based in Bolton, MA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 18 years of experience in the financial industry, having been with Yellow Dog Financial since its founding in 2008. Yellow Dog Financial, Inc. manages approximately $21.2 million for around 60 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer plan sponsors. The firm employs a goal-based planning process with a focus on passive, benchmark-tracking investments and manages accounts primarily on a non-discretionary basis, combining comprehensive year-long financial planning with ongoing monthly support and retirement plan consulting.