James Zahansky Jr. is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network and holds the Series 66 designation, with 11 years of industry experience. He is co-owner of WHZ Strategic Wealth Advisors and has been affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2014. Zahansky also serves as a corporator for Jewett City Savings Bank. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and operational support, allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction alongside managed model portfolios and distinct program options.

Aleesha Graham is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has two years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments and Corrigan Financial, Inc. She has also worked in diverse fields including education and nonprofit support. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform with discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Kevin Lewis is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Commonwealth, he worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Advisory Services LLC from 2011 to 2024. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and support services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment solutions, while enabling affiliated advisors to offer customized advice under Commonwealth’s supervision.

Tanner Sargent is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and support services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment solutions, while providing operations, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

Laurence Hale II is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Commonwealth since 2006, including through its affiliation with Weiss, Hale & Zahansky Strategic Wealth Advisors and WHZ Strategic Wealth Advisors. He is also the owner of Clear Bay Asset Management, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and back-office support, including operations, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management services.

Nicholas Olson is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with Series 63 and 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Olson is also a content creator for Olson Auto, producing material for platforms such as YouTube and Instagram. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and manages around $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services, working with clients to implement tailored investment strategies.

Raymond Perry is a ChFC® with 53 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. He has worked at Infinex Investments, Inc. and Jewett City Savings Bank since 2004. Perry also serves as an instructor at the State Preparatory Insurance License School operated by the Rhode Island Society of Financial Service Professionals. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, operating a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure with a focus on client-directed investment management.

John Bernier is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2010 and concurrently affiliated with Ing Financial Partners, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2004. In addition to his advisory work, he operates as an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, offering customizable portfolio solutions and proprietary as well as third-party investment strategies.

Michelle Gallagher is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 27 years of industry experience. She holds her Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fidelity in various capacities since 2008. Outside of her advisory work, she works as a server and bartender at a local restaurant in Woodstock, Connecticut. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios.

William Eldridge is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at multiple entities within First Command from 2014 to 2026. Eldridge is a managing partner of GPS Financial, LLC, a business related to his prior work with First Command. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by advanced portfolio construction tools and multiple third-party platforms.

David Houbre Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Killingly, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to Ameriprise, he worked at Spirol International and Atech Turbine Components, among other roles. He is also employed at Fantabulous LLC, where he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service providing written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Patrick Ciummo is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 15 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Cantella & Co. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2021. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Mark Sully is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities. He serves as a trustee for The Sully Family Trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Jodi Gaynor is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at CVS Health Inc. for 24 years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as CFO of BetterRx Compounding, Inc., a company focused on automating pharmaceutical compounding processes. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive, goal-based planning across a range of financial topics without discretionary trading authority.

Justin Brouillard is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Brooklyn, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns JRB Consulting, LLC, which provides consulting services related to his franchise Brouillard & Associates, and he has been involved in consulting for local florist businesses. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, delivering tailored recommendations that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm serves a broad institutional client base through a variety of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Richard Dickinson is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Guided Financial Strategies, where he is a managing partner. Outside of advisory roles, he is involved in managing fixed insurance products as an insurance agent. Cetera is an SEC-registered advisor operating a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors nationwide. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across various program structures.

Julie Sparrow is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. She is a partner at Guided Financial Strategies, LLC, where she manages client relations, account operations, and office management. Additionally, she is involved in the sale of fixed insurance products as an insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager investment platform with various portfolio management options and third-party manager access, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Benjamin Ross is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2023 and previously held roles at Bryant University and Newton Wellesley Hospital. Outside of his advisory work, Ross referees flag football games for elementary and middle school students in Needham, Massachusetts. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under consolidated billing arrangements.

Michael Wilbur is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 9 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, Bank of America, and Merrill. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, with additional services such as financial planning and access to third-party asset managers.

Caitlin Kerswell is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services since 2015, with prior experience at Marshalls and Cerebral Palsy of Massachusetts. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed by Fantabulous, LLC, where she manages an advisory business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its specialized Premier Retirement Income service that offers retirement-income planning with a focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.