Kenneth Gimbel is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, AT Investment Advisers Inc., and Geneva Investment Management of Chicago. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Cabot Cove Condo Association, a hotel in Kennebunkport, ME. Stratos Wealth Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and retirement plans, through a network of 71 investment advisory representatives. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, third-party manager programs, and other advisory services tailored to client goals.

David Strachan Jr. is a financial advisor at Dakota Wealth, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cambridge Trust Company for 26 years before joining Dakota Wealth in 2022. Dakota Wealth, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business enterprises. The firm employs a long-term, customized investment approach combining fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis to manage diversified portfolios across various asset classes, while also managing pooled investment vehicles and serving as a sub-advisor to a registered ETF.

Christian Beliveau is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Dover, NH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007 and is also affiliated with Northeast Planning Associates, Inc., where he has worked since 2003. In addition to his advisory roles, he is involved in selling fixed insurance products and group medical benefits. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, charities, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of investment solutions supported by in-house research and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Peter Hanson is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC in Saco, Maine. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 10 years of industry experience, having worked at Foundations since 2016 and Combined Benefits United since 2014. Hanson also operates P T Hanson Financial and Retirement Planning, where he offers clients fixed insurance and annuity products. Foundations Investment Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving a broad client base that includes individual, high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm provides financial planning and portfolio management through a large network of affiliated offices, employing a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with model portfolios and an asymmetric rebalancing approach.

Craig Cantara is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He previously worked at American Portfolios for 15 years and at OSAIC for one year. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Andrew Henward is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. He also owns and operates an insurance sales business focused on life and health insurance. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and registered investment companies through a large network of affiliated offices. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and utilizes model portfolios and sub-advisory arrangements in its investment approach.

James Leblond is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Saco, ME, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2005 and operates Northeast Planning Associates, Inc., a registered investment advisor. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in an eSports gaming league under the name Fluffy Kitty Ninjas. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and charities. The firm offers a wide range of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and combines large-scale advisory operations with non-advisory product offerings such as insurance and credit services.

Derek Huot is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Northern Alliance Financial and operated his own financial services business. Outside of advising, he is also an independent insurance agent, providing fixed annuity and life insurance solutions. Foundations Investment Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management utilizing model portfolios, a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and third-party sub-advisers to tailor its investment approach.

William Gabrielsen II is a financial advisor at Compass Financial Management LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America and LPL Financial, LLC. Gabrielsen is also involved in estate and tax planning through his roles in related businesses outside of investment management. Compass Financial Management LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, providing discretionary investment management, retirement-plan consulting, and participant education. The firm employs a multi-advisor approach with strategies that include equities, fixed income, and model portfolios, and manages approximately $894 million in client assets.

Steven Ladd is a financial advisor with Wealthcare Capital Management LLC in Kennebunk, ME, holding a Series 65 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wealthcare Capital Management since 2003 and also serves as president of UPTIQ, a consulting business for companies and their owners that he founded in 2000. Wealthcare Capital Management LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team advisor managing approximately $3.03 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach using model portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented with alternative investments and specialty platforms.

Ellis Baum is an investment adviser representative at Independent Financial Group, LLC with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Independent Financial Group in 2026, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. for three years and Residential Resources Inc for over two decades. He serves as a board member and volunteer in his local community and works as a consultant on coaching engagements. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm offers diversified financial planning and portfolio management through multiple platforms, using both firm and third-party models tailored to client risk profiles.

Heather Periana is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Key Investment Services since 2017 and previously spent 11 years at KeyBank. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and wrap-fee program sponsor that provides portfolio management and model-based advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plan clients. The firm utilizes a multi-provider model with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, integrating services from KeyCorp affiliates and third-party managers.

Todd Cesca is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments for 17 years and Charter Oak Capital Management for 24 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for the John Peabody Masonic Charity Fund, coaches lacrosse at Kennebunk High School, and holds leadership positions on several nonprofit boards, including chairing the United Way of Southern Maine and the Maine Education Service Foundation. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, nonprofits, and endowments with discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services, along with financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm’s investment approach uses Modern Portfolio Theory to build globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios implemented through low-cost ETFs, index funds, direct indexing, and other vehicles, supported by ongoing client education and integrated financial services.

Michael Dalleo is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Legend Equities Corporation, Valic Financial Advisors, and Waddell & Reed. Outside of his advisory role, he is a published fiction author and serves as Grand Knight for the Knights of Columbus, organizing community events and fundraising. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is an enterprise investment advisory and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management through model portfolios and third-party managers, and advisor-led consulting, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team.

Tyler Kretschmar is a financial advisor at Integrity Alliance, LLC with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Investment and Capital Analysts. Additionally, he is an agent with American Senior Benefits, providing insurance services to clients. Integrity Alliance is a large advisor network serving individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and both wrap and non-wrap programs, utilizing a mix of discretionary accounts, model portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers.

Kimberly Mello is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having 21 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services, U.S. Bank, Financial Engines Advisors, and Marsh Securities, among others. She also has experience outside finance, having worked briefly at Old School Cafe. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as retail brokerage clients. The firm’s offerings include point-in-time financial plans and optional managed accounts, delivered through an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Joseph Quinn Jr. is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Integrated Wealth Concepts and LPL Financial since 2016 and has a long tenure at Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA, where he also serves as a board member and vice president of the Exeter Country Club. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through independent advisors, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and family office services. The firm employs customized portfolio construction using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, typically following a long-term approach with oversight of third-party managers.

Joseph Alvarez is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth since 2013 and is also the owner of Banyan Financial Services, where he facilitates securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing a range of advisory programs and support services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Matthew Herman is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Integrity Alliance, LLC and has previously held roles at firms including Lincoln Investment and Questar Asset Management. Outside of advising, he is involved in multiple business ventures including ownership interests in an insurance and real estate holding company as well as a marine service business. Integrity Alliance is a large advisory network serving individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party manager referrals, employing various investment approaches through discretionary accounts, model portfolios, and platform access.

Alicia Chiamulera is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with eight years of industry experience. She is currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. and previously worked at Charter Oak Capital Management and O’Brien Wealth Partners LLC. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments, offering a range of investment advisory services alongside financial, tax, retirement, estate planning, and family office services. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using low-cost ETFs, index funds, and other strategies, complemented by educational programs and integrated affiliated services.