Brandon Affeldt is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at UBS since 2018, following roles at Columbia Management Investment Distributors and Putnam Retail Management. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans.

Robert Cormier is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including work at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and board member for the Amos Fleisher Memorial Foundation, a scholarship foundation based in Chicago. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that includes proprietary modeling tools and a broad range of retail and institutional offerings.

C D Kaye II is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011 and has been with Merrill since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mark Brown is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015, as well as Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by advanced modeling tools.

Kevin Grant is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at TD Private Client Wealth LLC and TD Bank N.A. Grant has served in the United States Navy Reserve since 2016 as a Petty Officer First Class specializing in weaponry and ammunition. He also acts as an arbitrator for FINRA, handling dispute resolution between investors and brokerage firms. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and asset management services using firm-approved software and collaborative annual planning engagements.

Jawad Khokhar is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at AXA Advisors, Infinex Investments, United Bank, Key Investment Services LLC, and Key Bank. He is also president of Tyrbrook Financial Inc. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm’s advisory process involves matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both third-party asset managers and firm-offered programs.

Douglas Reed is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations as part of its financial planning process.

Jeffrey Whyte is a financial advisor at Cetera with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has held various roles at firms including Investors Capital Corp., Banc of America Investment Services, and Quick & Reilly, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he manages commercial real estate properties through the S. William Whyte Trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning services through a comprehensive multi-manager platform.

Justin Osowiecki is a Certified Financial Planner® with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, serving in various roles within the firm. His additional activities include providing client service and administrative support as an Associate Financial Advisor outside of investment-related duties. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions. It provides a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports.

Samuel Einzig is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Springfield, MA, holding the Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UMassFive College Federal Credit Union and CUSO Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and extensive resources.

Laura Townes is a CFP® and ChFC® with seven years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously held roles at Bolton Global Asset Management, Bolton Global Capital, and From the Heart Consulting. Her background also includes experience outside finance, such as working at Sunnyside Child Care Center and Magpie Woodfire Pizza. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary options, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Kepa Eizaguirre Borreson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at OSAIC since 2023. Prior to this, he was employed by H&R Block in 2017 and 2018 and is involved with Mindful Financials LLC in an administrative capacity. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment solutions, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Paul Pierce Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2012. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, offering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in its approach and delivers recommendations through a centralized consulting team in partnership with client advisors.

Kyong Cruz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Wilbraham, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of her advisory work, Cruz serves on the board of directors for a local organization and is involved with Brannigan & Associates LLC in a non-investment-related capacity. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning, focusing on tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income sources.

Nicholas Alvanos is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Ameriprise from 2014 to 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and scenario modeling. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct individual plans and corporate financial planning agreements.

John Carty Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Springfield, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Carty serves as a board member and finance committee member for the Boys and Girls Club of Springfield. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a broad range of investment products and services.

Daniel Lawson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that address their full financial picture and adapt to changing market conditions. His focus areas include college education planning, employee financial health, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Daniel holds a Bachelor's Degree from Siena College and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is involved in professional organizations such as 2Way North Lacrosse Club and Glastonbury High School Mens Lacrosse, and he volunteers with the Hillcrest Area Neighborhood Outreach Center. Outside of work, Daniel enjoys cooking, football, golfing, ice hockey, skiing, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Barbara Turcotte is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following two years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment services. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Alexandra Chapman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Easthampton, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and having three years of industry experience. She has worked with bankESB for several years in various capacities and has prior experience with Northampton Parks and Recreation and Inspire Works Enrichment Camp. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Thomas Aurigemma is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been a financial advisor since 1987 and joined Merrill Lynch in 1997. Thomas uses a disciplined investment process to deliver a consistent yet customized wealth management experience. He takes the time to understand clients’ individual and professional priorities before making financial recommendations. Drawing upon the resources of Total Merrill™, he helps clients establish objectives and develop strategies based on risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, investment goals, and associated costs. He also conducts regular reviews to monitor progress and adjust strategies as life circumstances change. His client focus areas include education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement planning, tax minimization, and special needs planning strategies. Thomas holds a Bachelor’s degree from the New York Institute of Technology and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He has resided in Ashfield, Massachusetts since 1999. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, ice hockey, baseball, football, and golf.