Ruzanna Queenan is a CFA charterholder and Series 63 licensee with seven years of industry experience. She is the principal of Queenvest LLC, an independent firm she has led since 2018. Prior to founding Queenvest, she worked at State Street Corporation for two years. Queenvest LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a process based on client goal setting, fundamental analysis, and Modern Portfolio Theory to create diversified portfolios, managing accounts directly or through third-party strategies.

Andrew Tapparo is the sole advisor at Tapparo Capital Management, an independent firm based in Topsfield, MA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 27 years of industry experience, having founded and led the firm since 1997. Tapparo Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates financial planning with portfolio management, employing a mix of fundamental analysis, technical trading models, cyclical analysis, and charting, with occasional use of short-term positions, margin, or option strategies.

Steven Stanganelli is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Clear View Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2010, serving as the sole advisor at the independent firm based in Amesbury, MA. Clear View Wealth Advisors, LLC provides financial planning, investment management, and tax preparation services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of strategic, index-based allocations with tactical overlays and risk controls, utilizing low-cost ETFs alongside selected active and alternative investments.

Philip Gillette Jr. is the sole advisor and owner of Cape Ann Financial in Manchester, MA, with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has managed his independent firm since 1998. In addition to advisory services, he operates as a commodity trading advisor under his own name. Cape Ann Financial provides investment advice, portfolio management, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, with monthly account reviews and a focus on non-discretionary management alongside the use of hedging instruments.

Charles Husak is a financial advisor at Stonehurst Capital Management, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill and Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. before founding his current independent practice in 2015. Stonehurst Capital Management provides discretionary managed account services primarily to high net worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm employs a proprietary fundamental value investment approach that combines bottom-up stock selection with long and short positions, along with the use of derivatives to hedge portfolios.

Laurence Cohen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 16 years of industry experience. He has operated Laurence Financial Planning LLC since 2009 in Danvers, MA. Laurence Financial Planning LLC serves individual investors and trusts by providing comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and limited-scope project planning. The firm emphasizes long-term strategic asset allocation, global diversification, and low-cost mutual funds, with a focus on non-discretionary management and detailed, client-directed implementation.

Kevin Delaney is a financial advisor at KD Wealth Management LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Apollo Financial Group. Delaney has operated KD Wealth Management since 2020. KD Wealth Management provides personalized investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and businesses. The firm primarily employs a passive investment approach using index mutual funds and ETFs, while incorporating fundamental analysis and third-party managers to tailor client portfolios.

David Mc Donald is a financial advisor with Twin Lights Capital Management LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Twin Lights in 2024, he worked at Dakota Wealth, LLC from 2021 to 2024 and was self-employed from 2010 to 2021. He also serves as an adjunct professor of finance at Boston University. Twin Lights Capital Management is an independent, single-advisor registered investment adviser that offers discretionary investment management and sub-advisory services to individuals, family offices, and institutional investors. The firm focuses on U.S. growth equity strategies in concentrated portfolios using bottom-up fundamental research, top-down thematic analysis, and proprietary indicators.

Maureen Demers is a CFP® and holds a Series 63 license with 17 years of industry experience. She has been the principal of Demers Financial Planning since 2008 and has worked in financial services since 1998. The firm provides holistic financial planning and wealth management primarily to pre-retirees and retirees with at least $1 million in investable assets. Demers Financial Planning offers comprehensive planning, portfolio management including third-party asset managers, and limited-scope financial reviews, emphasizing asset allocation and a long-term buy-and-hold investment philosophy.

Susan Parigian is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently with Geld Financial Advisors, Inc. She has been employed at Saba, Colman & Hunt, P.C., a certified public accounting firm, since 1994, where her responsibilities include tax preparation, tax research, and accounting services. Geld Financial Advisors, Inc. serves primarily high-net-worth individuals, facilitating referrals to an independent registered investment adviser for portfolio management rather than managing assets directly. The firm operates through a referral network affiliated with LPL Financial and is formally connected to a local CPA firm, with several principals, including Susan, employed there.

Patricia Rosen is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. She is the principal and sole advisor at Access Financial Planning, LLC, an independent firm based in Newburyport, MA. Prior to founding her firm, she worked at LPL Financial for one year. Access Financial Planning, LLC provides personalized, fee-only financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, families, and small businesses. The firm offers comprehensive planning in areas such as retirement, tax, estate, cash-flow, and risk management, and uses a mix of fundamental, technical, and passive investment strategies implemented through institutional and no-load mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities.

Laurence Lamagna is a financial advisor with BostonNorth Financial Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Boston North Financial Services and Commonwealth Equity Services since 1999. Outside of advisory services, he operates a fixed insurance sales sole proprietorship and serves as president of Boston North Financial Services, Inc. BostonNorth Financial Services is a small, independent advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement and corporate pension plans, charitable institutions, and trusts. The firm provides customized financial plans using a variety of analytical methods and typically charges hourly or fixed fees without discretionary trading or custody of client assets.

Brian Eddy is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with 11 years of industry experience. He has been the sole advisor at Eddy Company, LLC since 2014, an independent firm based in Beverly, MA. Eddy Company primarily serves individual investors, offering portfolio management alongside tax preparation services for various client types, including individuals, couples, and small business entities. The firm manages portfolios on a non-discretionary basis using exchange-traded funds and fixed-income instruments, emphasizing diversification and long-term investment horizons.

At Sunflower Financial Planning, we specialize in helping families in the midlife stage navigate complex financial responsibilities with clarity and confidence. Our clients are often balancing competing priorities—saving for their own future, supporting aging parents, and funding college education for their children. We guide them in building long-term wealth while creating financial security today. We also work closely with pre-retirees who are preparing to transition into retirement. Through personalized, comprehensive planning, we help align their resources with their goals, offering strategies for income distribution, tax efficiency, and long-term care planning. Whether you're facing the challenges of the “sandwich generation” or approaching retirement, we’re here to provide thoughtful, fee-only advice designed to support your life—not just your portfolio.

David Umstead is a CFA® charterholder with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with KinVera Wealth Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2026. Prior to this, he spent 27 years at Cape Ann Capital, Inc. KinVera Wealth Management provides tailored investment management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, emphasizing long-term asset allocation strategies built primarily with mutual funds and ETFs. The firm operates on a family-origin model with a focus on cost coverage rather than performance fees.

Jeffrey Shank is a financial advisor at Andover Advisory Group with over 44 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to his current role, he has been associated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Lawrence and hosts a weekly live radio show and podcast. Andover Advisory Group provides comprehensive financial planning and tax preparation services to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on written plans covering investments, taxes, estate, and retirement issues. The firm emphasizes client risk assessment and asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory but does not recommend specific securities or exercise investment discretion.

Jonathan Rogers is the principal and sole advisor at Clearview Financial Strategies LLC in Atkinson, NH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Gradient Advisors, Inspire Advisors, and operating as a sole proprietor under Clearview Financial Strategies. Outside of financial advising, he owns Horizon Properties LLC, a residential property management business. Clearview Financial Strategies provides discretionary asset management, qualified retirement plan advice, and hourly financial planning to individual clients, typically serving households with a minimum of $500,000 in assets. The firm customizes investment programs based on client goals and risk tolerance and incorporates insurance services through the owner’s independent insurance agency.

Kannan Ramasamy is the principal advisor at Garch Capital LLC, an independent firm based in Andover, MA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Vay Network Services Private Limited, Clayfin Technologies Private Limited, and Adarsh LLC. Garch Capital manages separately managed accounts for individual and corporate clients, focusing on long-only US equities through a model-driven investment process based on technical analysis and relative price performance. The firm emphasizes transparency in fee arrangements and supports business accounts with a corporate-level operational structure.

Steven Caron is the principal advisor at Old School Capital LLC, an independent investment advisory firm based in Andover, MA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 24 years of industry experience. Caron has led Old School Capital since 2001. He is also a practicing CPA, and his firm has an operational affiliation with a separately owned accounting practice that results in reciprocal recommendations. Old School Capital primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banking institutions, and other businesses. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and general advisory services, using fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis methods to develop personalized investment policies and monitor third-party managers.

Holly Colvin is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. She has been the principal of Helm Financial Planning LLC since 2015. Helm Financial Planning provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a long-term, diversification-focused investment approach grounded in modern portfolio theory and fundamental analysis, with portfolios tailored to client objectives, tax considerations, and liquidity needs.