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.

Mark Giometti is a CFP® professional with 18 years at Black Diamond Financial Planning, LLC in Arlington, MA. He has seven years of industry experience. The firm provides financial planning and portfolio management to individual investors, personal trusts, and estates, maintaining a small client roster. Black Diamond Financial Planning uses a long-term, goals-based investment approach, incorporating ETFs, mutual funds, and, when appropriate, individual stocks or bonds, supported by both fundamental and technical analysis.

Stephen Lanczycki is a financial advisor at Value Financial Partners LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Sun Life Financial, AAA Life Insurance Company, and John Hancock. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Director of Actuarial and Finance Governance at Sun Life Financial. Value Financial Partners provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, small businesses, and estates. The firm follows a passive, buy-and-hold investment approach based on modern portfolio theory, using index funds and ETFs, and generally operates with discretionary trading authority.

William Wrean Jr. is the sole advisor at Sacajawea & Company, LLC with 37 years at the firm and 22 years of industry experience. He holds a role as treasurer of Oasis Semiconductor, Inc., an activity unrelated to investment advisory services. Sacajawea & Company manages discretionary portfolios for individual investors, trusts, foundations, retirement accounts, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term investment approach based on extensive historical financial data and constructs diversified portfolios without using derivatives or leverage.

Joseph Casale is a financial advisor at Sagamore Wealth Management, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Sagamore Wealth Management since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, Casale manages a wholesale distribution company, Coleman Manufacturing. Sagamore Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, along with retirement plan advisory for plan sponsors. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental analysis approach using diversified portfolios of ETFs, mutual funds, and other securities, and offers a range of retirement plan consulting services.

Derek Chin is a CFA® charterholder and the sole advisor at Northquant Capital Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2012. He has six years of industry experience and is based in Wellesley, MA. Northquant Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to design equity-based strategies, incorporating both long- and short-term trading techniques with risk management tailored to each client’s investment policy.

My clients are young families and professionals in their 30s-40s who have hit a wall when it comes to managing their finances. They have busy personal schedules, growing careers, and recently introduced financial complexity that’s too much to manage. Questions my clients have include: - How do I prioritize multiple financial goals? - I have some cash saved, but what should I do with it? - I don't understand my taxes, is there more I should be doing? - Should I be saving for my children’s education? - Will I be able to retire on time, and live comfortably once I get there? - I’m self-employed, how should I be planning for my future? - How should I handle my equity compensation? - Do I have enough insurance to protect my loved ones? - How does having a baby impact my financial situation?

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 from 2014 to 2020. Thrive Investments offers investment management and a subscription-based online financial planning portal for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach uses quantitative analysis and model allocations with low-cost ETFs, providing multiple strategy options and tax-aware portfolio management, with client accounts maintained exclusively at Schwab Institutional.

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 a financial advisor at Standish Capital Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Standish Capital Management, Neti worked at Citizens Financial Group and spent six years as a primary caregiver and individual investor. Standish Capital Management provides discretionary investment management through separately managed accounts for individuals, high-net-worth investors, and small business entities. The firm employs a systematic, growth-oriented equity strategy focused on U.S. equities and ETFs, with customizable accounts and a quantitative and fundamental decision-making process.

Celeste Gilbert is a financial advisor with C.J. Gilbert Financial LLC in Weston, MA. She holds a Series 65 designation and has seven years of industry experience, including four years at J.W. Swenson Investment Counsel. C.J. Gilbert Financial LLC provides investment management services to individuals, trusts, and individual retirement plans through sub-advisory agreements with independent investment managers. The firm focuses on client objectives and oversight of independent managers, delivering consolidated reporting and advisory fees while not executing trades or maintaining custody of assets.

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.

Michael Marchetti is a financial advisor at Lakeview Financial Planning in Shirley, MA, holding a Series 66 credential with nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., and The Professional Alliance, Inc. Outside of advisory services, he manages a retail company through Marchetti Industries LLC. Lakeview Financial Planning offers financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses. The firm uses a goals-based approach with fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, favoring globally diversified, tax-efficient, low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, and incorporates third-party managers when appropriate.

Debra Neiman is a CFP® with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been the principal of Neiman & Associates Financial Services, LLC since 2003. Outside of her advisory work, she is a member and manager of Pembroke Properties, LLC, which manages office condo space. Neiman & Associates Financial Services, LLC provides personalized financial planning and investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm employs a core-and-satellite asset allocation strategy mainly using mutual funds and ETFs, delivering advice on a non-discretionary basis and offering access to managed-account platforms with discretionary strategies.

Ichiro Ishiguro is a CFA® charterholder and the sole advisor at Balanstone, LLC, an independent firm based in Newton, MA. He has 10 years of industry experience and has led Balanstone since its founding in 2015. Balanstone provides ongoing portfolio management and subadvisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and other investment advisers. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental equity investment approach focused on company fundamentals, future cash flows, and secular growth trends, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with regular portfolio reviews.

Ryan Creegan is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience. He is the principal advisor at Sheltered Garden Financial Group LLC and has prior experience at Creegan & Nassoura Financial Group, MutualOne Bank, and Brookline Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a commercial credit analyst at a bank and provides tax-preparation services. Sheltered Garden Financial Group serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates with discretionary wealth management, comprehensive financial planning, investment consulting, and tax-preparation services. The firm’s investment process focuses on fundamental analysis and long-term portfolio construction, primarily using individual stocks and bonds supplemented by ETFs and mutual funds for diversification and tax efficiency.

Elizabeth Pleck is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, operating as the sole advisor at Financial Strategies, LLC in Wellesley, MA. She has been with Financial Strategies LLC since 1982 and is also active as a writer, lecturer, and consultant. Financial Strategies, LLC is an independent firm providing fee-only financial planning and discretionary investment management primarily for individuals and couples. The firm emphasizes a long-term, diversified investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, offering ongoing portfolio management, hourly consultations, and comprehensive written financial plans.

Dana Levit is a financial advisor at Paragon Financial Advisors in Newton, MA, holding CFP® and Series 65 credentials with 24 years of industry experience. Prior to founding Paragon Financial Advisors, Dana worked at Back Bay Financial Group, Inc. from 2001 to 2005. Paragon Financial Advisors offers comprehensive financial planning and investment advisory services for individuals and families, emphasizing retirement, tax and estate planning, risk management, and small-business planning. The firm uses a non-discretionary, fee-only approach with portfolios typically including no-load mutual funds, ETFs, government securities, and individual bonds.

Kyle Mannion is a financial advisor at Mannion Money Advisory with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously been involved in sports management and consulting, including roles at 3 Step Sports LLC and CM8 Soccer Consulting & Management. Outside of financial advising, he serves as Accounts Payable Manager for 3 Step Sports LLC. Mannion Money Advisory provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, families, small businesses, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes a long-term, goals-based investment approach using diversified asset allocation, cost-efficient ETFs, and automated portfolio oversight.