Anne Christopulos is a financial advisor at West Branch Capital LLC with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with West Branch Capital since 2016, following nine years at Davis Financial Services, LLC. West Branch Capital provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and other businesses. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach using fundamental and technical analysis while maintaining flexibility for active trading as needed.

Christina Light is a financial advisor at Emissary Wealth with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Emissary Wealth since 2020, following five years at Bell Investment Advisors, Inc. Emissary Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, business entities, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and retirement plans, providing comprehensive financial planning and investment management. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes fundamental analysis and goal-driven planning, with a focus on real estate-related investments for its pooled vehicle business.

William Purinton is associated with Wellington Shields & Co., LLC and holds the Series 66 designation. He has no prior industry experience in financial advising and has a varied work history including positions outside finance, such as at Portland Public Schools and other organizations. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, third-party manager selection, mutual fund and ETF investments, and both long- and short-term strategies in managing client portfolios.

Timothy Gaulin is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Wellington Shields & Co., LLC and also owns and operates Riverside Fitness, where he serves as lead coach. Gaulin has prior experience working with West County Cider. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, third-party manager selection, and a variety of investment strategies, while offering multiple execution and servicing options including a wrap-fee program and a commission-based Advisory Brokerage Group.

Mark Zacek is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Lincoln Investment and Raymond James Financial. In addition to his advisory role, he conducts life, health, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuity sales as a contractor with Nathan Agencies. 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 combination of discretionary in-house management and non-discretionary advisor-managed solutions.

Andrew Bellak is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Perigon Wealth Management, LLC and has previously worked at Stakeholders Capital, Inc. and Team Wealth Planning and Management, Inc. Bellak serves on several nonprofit boards and committees, including as an advisory board member of Elateq, LLC, and as a volunteer managing endowments for organizations such as First Congregational Church UCC Amherst and Common Good, LLC. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm emphasizes individualized portfolio construction and ongoing oversight of sub-advisors and wrap-fee programs, with a notable focus on serving banking and thrift institutions.

Mary Kate Frodema is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently with St. Germain Investment Management since 2022. Her prior work includes roles at Hart & Patterson Financial Group and MassMutual entities spanning from 2011 to 2021. She serves as a board member for Springfield Prep Charter School, a non-investment role involving governance and oversight. St. Germain Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate accounts. The firm manages approximately $3.8 billion in assets and employs a long-term, asset-allocation-driven investment approach utilizing both quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Christian Sulmasy is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Lincoln Investment, Love, Jarominski And Raymond LLP, and The Nathan Agencies. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner, president, and secretary of The Nathan Agencies, an S-Corp involved in insurance and tax-related activities. Capital Analysts serves retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm provides portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, third-party manager access, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of advisors and in-house investment management.

Michael Doyle is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Amherst, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing nine years of industry experience. He has prior experience with Lincoln Investment and The Nathan Agencies. Outside of his advisory role, Doyle serves on the board of directors for Amherst Cinema and is involved with the Northampton Community Music Center as second vice president and board member, focusing on community outreach and governance. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individuals, 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 nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management approaches.

Douglas Wheat is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Perigon Wealth Management, LLC and previously worked for nine years at United Capital Financial Advisers, LLC. He serves on the Audit Committee of the United Way of Franklin Hampshire Region. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm develops portfolios tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, often delegating day-to-day investment management while maintaining oversight and conducting formal annual reviews.

Kathleen Murphy is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience, currently with Capital Analysts. Her prior roles include positions at Lincoln Investment, GWN Securities, Inc., VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc., Charles Schwab, and Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory work, she teaches woodworking part-time at a high school. 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 an in-house investment management team and a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Suzan Luna Jaffe is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 23 years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked with Vanderbilt Advisory Services since 2020 and previously spent a decade at Kms Financial Services, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she provides grief coaching through one-on-one and group sessions and is an author with a Substack newsletter, planning to launch a new book. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation using a mix of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and consulting services.

Christopher Milne is a financial advisor with St. Germain Investment Management in Northampton, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with St. Germain Investment Management since 1983 and was also associated with St. Germain Securities, Inc. for 41 years. Milne is an owner of Gage-Wiley & Co, Inc., an investment-related entity no longer registered but still involved in non-commission activities. St. Germain Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual investors, high net worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a model-based asset allocation approach combining quantitative and qualitative analysis with a focus on long-term investment horizons and continuous portfolio monitoring.

Erica Graham is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Perigon Wealth Management, LLC, based in Greenfield, MA, and has eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bolton Global Asset Management, Bessemer Trust Company, and Twin Focus Capital Partners. Outside of her advisory role, she is also involved in real estate as a licensed Realtor, assisting clients with property transactions. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm develops portfolios tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, often utilizing independent managers or turnkey asset management programs while maintaining oversight and proxy-voting responsibilities.

Robert Pryor Jr. is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Capital Analysts and Lincoln Investment, having previously worked at Money Concepts Capital Corp and Total Business Care, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Pryor owns a tax preparation and planning business. Capital Analysts serves a diverse clientele including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, advisor-managed custom and model portfolios, and retirement-plan advice, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management supported by an in-house research team and third-party managers.

Ronald Nathan is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Amherst, MA, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and with 57 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2012 and has been affiliated with Columbus Life Insurance Company and Capital Analysts since 1995. Outside of his advisory roles, he operates The Nathan Agencies/Amherst Financial Services, which sells life, health, long-term care, and disability insurance. 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 through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, leveraging proprietary tools and a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Sylvia Callan is a CFA® charterholder with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with St. Germain Investment Management since 2002. Outside of her advisory role, she works part-time as a Mary Kay cosmetics representative and serves as a member of the investment committee and trustee for the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts. St. Germain Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual investors, high net worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a model-based asset allocation approach combining quantitative and qualitative analysis, offering tailored investment strategies and integrating personalized financial planning into its advisory services.

Joshua Bedell is a financial advisor at St. Germain Investment Management with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with the firm since 2010. Prior to that, he worked at ST. Germain Securities, Inc. for 14 years. St. Germain Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate accounts. The firm manages approximately $3.8 billion in assets and utilizes a long-term, asset-allocation-driven investment approach with model portfolios implemented across separately managed accounts and mutual fund/ETF strategies.

Glenn Allan is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations, and has 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Lincoln Investment since 2012 and has been associated with Capital Analysts since 1995. Outside of advising, he is an at-large board member of the Amherst Golf Club. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, providing portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, and retirement-plan advice. The firm employs a proprietary mutual-fund screening process and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management through a nationwide network of independent advisors and in-house teams.

Dennis Morin Jr. is a financial advisor at St. Germain Investment Management with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at St. Germain Investments since 2017, with prior experience at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MetLife Securities. Outside of advising, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in disability and long-term care insurance. St. Germain Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individual investors, high net worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs model-based asset allocation combining quantitative and qualitative analysis and offers a range of investment products and advisory services.