Austin Porchelli is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC in Worcester, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. He has held roles at D&P Advisors and MassMutual, among others, and operates a side business as an insurance and annuity producer with Help to Retire. Foundations Investment Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and registered investment companies, offering financial planning and portfolio management through a large network of affiliated offices. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and employs model portfolios with an asymmetric rebalancing strategy.

Nathan Goddard is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Bankers Life Advisory Services, he was involved with Goddard Consulting LLC for eight years and worked briefly at Friske's Farm Market. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a 1099 insurance agent for Bankers Life and Casualty and manages operations for a property management LLC. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach.

Brett Kubiak is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with four years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Capital Analysts and Lincoln Investment in 2023, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research and Cetera Advisor Networks. In addition to his advisory role, Kubiak has served with the Worcester Police Department since 2016. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, third-party manager access, and retirement-plan advice through a network of independent advisors and its in-house investment management team.

Thomas Brennan is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Auburn, MA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. 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 operate under their own brands.

Lu Ellen Guenther Smith is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Sturbridge, MA. She holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, with 36 years of industry experience, including over three decades at Commonwealth. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 3,000 advisors and their clients, providing a range of advisory programs, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm supports affiliated advisors with operations, technology, compliance, and investment management, offering diverse portfolio construction options and proprietary model portfolios.

Allen Dillaire is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently associated with Commonwealth Financial Network and also provides tax preparation and general accounting services through his own practice in Worcester, MA. His prior experience includes roles at H.D. Vest and Shepherd & Goldstein LLP. 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 over $200 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Raymond Clifford Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Lincoln Investment Planning Inc. and The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, as well as a principal position at Clifford & Reno Insurance Agency. Outside of advising, he is involved as a shareholder in restaurant and pizzeria businesses in Worcester, MA. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches supported by an in-house research team.

Ashley Kriner is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Auburn, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Commonwealth since 2016. Outside of advisory work, she is an assistant at Sparhawk Realty, LLC, a real estate management entity in Florida. 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 around $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services.

Jay Merrill is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with firms including American General Life Insurance Company and Banner Life Insurance. Merrill is involved in community activities as the treasurer for Paxton Little League and co-owns McGrath & Merrill Associates, an independent financial advisory office. Capital Analysts serves both retail and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm provides investment management via an in-house team and third-party managers, leveraging proprietary screening tools and maintaining institutional relationships to support a broad range of investment products.

Robert Hoey is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Worcester, MA. He holds the CFP® designation and has 37 years of industry experience. Hoey has led Hoey Wealth Management since 1999 and previously worked at Marsh Kemp Insurance for over three decades. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a football coach at Auburn High School. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad range of managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and comprehensive back-office services including trading and reporting.

Paul Verderese is a CFP® professional affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network, with 43 years of industry experience. He has operated Verderese Financial since 2008 alongside his role at Commonwealth. 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 including managed account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody/clearing services.

Sunshine Marsh is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with two years of industry experience. Prior to rejoining Commonwealth in 2025, Marsh worked at Bartholomew & Company, Inc. from 2019 to 2025 and at Newton Financial from 2008 to 2019. 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 services, including wealth management and retirement plan consulting, and provides operational, trading, technology, and compliance support to affiliated advisors.

Angela Casasanto is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 20 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Lincoln Investment, LPL Financial, M&T Bank, and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as Co-Chair of the Charlton Cultural Council and leads the Massachusetts CSA Leaders Network, a professional group for Certified Senior Advisors. Capital Analysts serves retail and institutional clients such as individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network, with investment management provided both by an in-house team and outside advisors.

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.

Brady Dow is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Midstate Wealth Management and in residence life at Worcester State University. 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 their clients. The firm offers a broad adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Patrick Hoey is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Worcester, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2020, with prior roles at Jackson National Life Distributors and John Hancock. 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 services, including custom and model portfolios, supported by comprehensive operations, trading, technology, and compliance platforms.

Matthew Dunn is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Foundations Investment Advisors since 2017 and has prior experience with Financial Resource Partners and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. Dunn also operates a sole proprietorship involved in the sale of fixed life insurance and annuities. Foundations Investment Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated offices. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and offers tailored advice using model portfolios and an asymmetric rebalancing approach.

Paul Pietro is a financial advisor with SPC in Worcester, MA, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Parkland Securities, Sigma Planning Corp., Midland National Life Insurance, and Mid State Insurance Agency. He serves as a director for Bears on Board, Inc., a nonprofit providing teddy bears to children in crisis through first responders. SPC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, with a corporate structure that integrates affiliated broker-dealers and insurance agencies alongside fiduciary advisory functions.

James Goulet is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Worcester, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and having 21 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2019, Cetera from 2016 to 2019, and he has been associated with Goulet, Salvidio & Assoc. PC since 1972. 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 individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform with discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and various custodial and clearing services.

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.