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.

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.

Jeremy Bohne is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with eight years of industry experience. He has been the principal advisor at Paceline Wealth Management, LLC since 2017. Paceline Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering wealth management services that include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-account guidance. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach using fund, fundamental, and cyclical analysis to tailor portfolios to client goals and risk tolerance, and also provides pension-related participant account management and consulting for employer plans.

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.

Gerald Loftin is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Proficient Wealth Counselors, LLC since 2011, where he is the sole advisor. Loftin maintains a licensed insurance practice and dedicates a portion of his time to selling fixed insurance products. Proficient Wealth Counselors provides discretionary asset management, written financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals and employer-sponsored pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm uses fundamental analysis and proprietary model portfolios primarily implemented through ETFs, with ongoing portfolio supervision and a long-term investment approach.

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 CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Back Bay Financial Group, Inc. since 2001. Levit is the sole advisor at Paragon Financial Advisors, an independent firm based in Newton, MA. Paragon Financial Advisors provides comprehensive financial planning and investment advisory services for individuals and families, including retirement, tax and estate planning, risk management, and small-business planning. The firm offers tailored investment guidance on a non-discretionary, fee-only basis, utilizing no-load mutual funds, ETFs, government securities, and individual bonds.

My Philosophy on Money While there is plenty of academic research that suggests money doesn’t make you happy once your basic needs are met, I do think it has a lot of potential to make you unhappy no matter how much you have. I, therefore, seek first and foremost to use money as a tool for achieving equanimity and peace of mind for my clients. My goal is not to help you maximize your net worth or income but instead to help you think through your values and act accordingly. Money, when handled correctly, can be an incredible tool for reducing stress, achieving a feeling of security for you and your family and giving you the freedom to pursue your dreams. My hope is that I can be a coach and guide to help you along that path. My Qualifications Other than your health, your money is perhaps the most personal and impactful area of your life. Just like with your doctor, trust is crucial. So why should you trust me to know what I’m doing? Here are a few of the things that I’ve done that have prepared me to handle your money with care and expertise. - I have nearly two decades of experience in financial services at multiple well-known firms, including Fidelity Investments, Charles Schwab and Goldman Sachs. - I have earned the well-regarded Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. If you’re unfamiliar with the CFA you can read more about it on the CFA Institute website, but the following is a brief excerpt: “The CFA designation is one of the most respected and recognized investment management designations in the world. To earn the charter, candidates must pass all three levels of the exam, which is considered to be the most rigorous exam in the investment profession … Less than one in five candidates who begin the program end up finishing … Candidates study approximately 1,000 hours on average to master 8,500 pages of curriculum. The CFA Program curriculum includes ethical and professional standards; financial reporting and analysis; corporate finance; economics; quantitative methods; equity; fixed income; alternative investments; derivatives; portfolio management; and wealth planning.” - I have an MBA in Finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, ranked by Forbes Magazine as the #1 MBA program in the country and by US News and Bloomberg BusinessWeek as among the top 3. On a personal note I live with my wife and two young children in Boston, Massachusetts where I enjoy spending as much time as possible outside with my family and appreciating everything the city has to offer. I’ve run nearly a dozen marathons, including a personal best of just under 2 hours 55 minutes at the 2017 Boston Marathon. In my spare time I love to learn about anything and everything and am an avid reader of books of all types.

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.

Wendy Pyne is a financial advisor at Protegro, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Her prior work includes roles at Financial & Tax Architects and Gradient Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she is a managing director at Polka Dot Powerhouse and a member of the Ashland Business Association. Protegro, Inc. is a small, independent registered investment adviser serving individuals, families—including high-net-worth clients—and small businesses. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management through third-party sub-advisors and offers financial and retirement planning while maintaining client relationships and monitoring investment objectives.

Gregory Peterson is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of industry experience. He has been the sole advisor at Adaptive Financial Solutions, Inc. since 2018. Adaptive Financial Solutions is an independent, fee-only advisory firm serving individual clients and small businesses with coordinated financial planning and investment management. The firm employs a long-term, globally diversified, tax-aware investment approach using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, and typically exercises discretionary trading authority.