Herbert Shanzer is the principal of Shanzer Management, an independent firm he has led since 1995. He holds 31 years of industry experience and is based in Westford, Massachusetts. Shanzer Management provides discretionary portfolio management and investment advice focused on no-load and low-load mutual funds. The firm emphasizes long-term, diversified equity portfolios tailored to clients' written investment objectives and risk tolerances, combining actively managed and passive index funds while managing risk through fund allocation adjustments rather than moving to cash.

Christopher Ellis is the sole advisor at Think Ahead Financial Planning in Groton, MA, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. He has worked at RTX since 1998, bringing a corporate finance and executive background to his financial planning practice. Think Ahead Financial Planning provides fee-only financial planning and investment advisory services primarily focused on customized planning for individuals and families. The firm employs a collaborative process emphasizing a passive, low-cost, tax-efficient index fund approach without managing assets or executing trades.

Kenneth Posco is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience and over 40 years as a CPA. He operates Investment Management Trust, LLC as its sole advisor. In addition to his advisory work, he owns and runs a separate CPA practice providing accounting, tax, and investment advisory services in Fitchburg, MA. Investment Management Trust, LLC provides discretionary investment management, wealth management, and financial planning primarily to middle-income clients, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm focuses on long-term portfolio construction using ETFs, individual stocks, and other instruments, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis while avoiding commission-based products and speculative investments.

Dan Hagler is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience. He is the owner and CEO of Granite State Retirement Planning, Inc., where he has worked since 2006, and has prior experience with Triad Advisors, Inc. and Osaic Wealth, Inc. He is the creator of The Protected Retirement Process®, a trademarked four-step financial planning process, and co-author of the books *Retire Abundantly* and *Build Wealth Like A Shark*. Granite State Retirement Planning, Inc. serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans with comprehensive portfolio management, a proprietary financial planning process, retirement plan consulting, and referrals to third-party money managers. The firm manages client assets entirely on a non-discretionary basis and offers tailored investment solutions including ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and insurance products.

Theodore Svirbly is a financial advisor and founder of T.S. Financial Planning in Derry, NH, with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Northwestern Mutual and Mass Mutual prior to establishing his independent practice. In addition to advisory services, he maintains a fixed insurance agency. T.S. Financial Planning offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporate plan sponsors. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and is notable for its pension consulting and fiduciary services for workplace retirement plans.

Brian Sawyer is the founder and sole advisor of Larchmont Wealth Advisors in Lunenburg, MA, holding a Series 65 credential with 10 years of industry experience. He has managed Larchmont Wealth Advisors since 2015 and also operates Sawyer Automotive, an automotive repair business. Larchmont Wealth Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management services primarily for individual investors and small businesses. The firm employs a top-down, macro-informed investment approach combined with core-plus-satellite construction and elements of active management, focusing on diversified, tax-conscious portfolios built from low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities when appropriate.

Robert Bonacorsi is a CFP® professional with 34 years of experience in financial advisory services. He founded Bonacorsi Wealth Management and has held prior roles at Mike Bonacorsi LLC, LPL Financial, and Cetera Investment Services. He is also the author of a book titled *Retirement Readiness* and engages in public speaking. Bonacorsi Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, providing comprehensive financial planning and investment management through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches. The firm offers customized strategies based on client goals and risk tolerance, utilizing multiple platforms and including a proprietary wrap-fee program with algorithmic model portfolios alongside advisor-driven management.

Kenneth Hoyt is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience and is the sole advisor at Hoyt Wealth Management in Westford, MA. He has worked at Origin Financial and Perennial Advisors Group, LLC, among other firms. Hoyt Wealth Management serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as corporations and business entities, providing discretionary portfolio management and a range of financial planning services. The firm focuses primarily on passive investment management using index mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by various analytical methods, and maintains a small client base with approximately $27.7 million in discretionary assets under management.

Rhonda Murray is the principal of Murray Financial Advisors LLC in North Chelmsford, MA, with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has led her firm since 2002. Murray Financial Advisors serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, and small businesses with financial planning, investment management, tax preparation, and consulting services. The firm uses a customized strategic asset allocation approach combining actively managed and passive funds, ETFs, and select individual equities, managing approximately $50.4 million in discretionary assets for about 52 client households.

Drew Kellner is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Lumbard & Kellner, LLC since 2005. Lumbard & Kellner, LLC provides discretionary investment management primarily for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm follows a value investing approach based on fundamental analysis and manages accounts on a fully discretionary basis.

John Lumbard is a CFA® charterholder with 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Lumbard & Kellner, LLC since its founding in 1990. The firm provides discretionary investment management primarily for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. Lumbard & Kellner, LLC focuses on value investing through fundamental analysis, using earnings, valuation multiples, dividend yield, and management quality to construct portfolios. The firm manages accounts on a full discretionary basis, employs fixed income and ETFs for income and hedging, and publishes a quarterly market commentary called “Insight.”

Brian Mc Larney is a financial advisor at Merrimack Valley Financial Advisors, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Edward Jones and FIDELITY Brokerage Services LLC. Merrimack Valley Financial Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, model portfolios, pension consulting, and comprehensive financial planning. The firm emphasizes client-specific investment policies and uses fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative research to guide long-term investment strategies.

Jennifer Murphy is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Advanced Portfolio Design, LLC since 2016. Advanced Portfolio Design serves individuals, families, business owners, trusts, and charities with fee-only asset management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs portfolio construction based on asset allocation and Modern Portfolio Theory, offering both active and passive options, with adjustments for tax brackets and cash-flow needs.

Kyle Gavin is a financial advisor at Merrimack Valley Financial Advisors, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Merrimack Valley Financial Advisors, he worked at McLarney & Company LLC for five years and completed full-time education at Merrimack College. Merrimack Valley Financial Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, model portfolios, pension consulting, and comprehensive financial planning. The firm combines customized and model-based investment solutions with an investment process that includes fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative research, and maintains an affiliation with an accounting firm for client referrals.

Jeffrey Williams is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience and is currently a principal at Fairscale Capital, LLC. He has led Williams Wealth Management, LLC since 2012. Fairscale Capital provides financial planning and portfolio management to individuals, including high net worth clients, as well as banking institutions, non-profits, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $208 million in assets across 177 client relationships, employing diversified, actively managed investment strategies guided by individualized Investment Policy Statements.

Dyllin Moulton is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Fairscale Capital, LLC in Nashua, NH, with 11 years of industry experience, including his tenure at Williams Wealth Management, LLC. He is part of a three-advisor team serving a diverse client base. Fairscale Capital provides financial planning and portfolio management to individuals—including high net worth clients—as well as banking institutions, non-profits, and businesses. The firm implements diversified, actively managed investment strategies guided by individualized Investment Policy Statements and combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Brian Howlett is a financial advisor with Amherst Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Putnam Investments in retail management for 13 years. Outside of financial advising, he is the managing partner and owner of Phenix Salon Suites, a salon studio rental business currently in development. Amherst Financial Group provides asset management and financial planning primarily to individual and small-business clients. The firm offers tailored investment strategies across a range of objectives and integrates a broader set of affiliated financial services, including insurance, employee benefits, mortgage brokering, tax preparation, and student-loan lending.

Brian Mclarney is a financial advisor with Merrimack Valley Financial Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2003 and has been with Merrimack Valley Financial Advisors since 1998. In addition, he is president and sole shareholder of McLarney & Company, a CPA firm in Chelmsford, MA. Merrimack Valley Financial Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and pension plans, providing discretionary portfolio management, model portfolio management, pension consulting, and comprehensive financial planning. The firm uses a client-centered process incorporating fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative research with regular portfolio reviews and rebalancing.

Alexander Thompson is a financial advisor with Fairscale Capital, LLC in Nashua, NH, holding a Series 65 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Williams Wealth Management, LLC, Alku, and Elon University. Fairscale Capital provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, including high net worth clients, as well as banking institutions, non-profits, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $208 million in assets across 177 client relationships, utilizing individualized investment policies and a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to implement diversified, actively managed portfolios.

Derek Deangelis is a financial advisor at Apex Wealth Management, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Apex Wealth Management since 2021, following a seven-year tenure at Peak Wealth Management, LLC. Apex Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive wealth management, and financial planning. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and a long-term investment approach, tailoring portfolios to clients’ goals, time horizons, and risk tolerance.