Julia Thompson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Portsmouth, NH, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience, all with UBS since 2016. She serves on the boards of two local nonprofits focused on youth development: New Heights, which provides experiential learning programs for students in grades five through twelve, and the YMCA of the Seacoast. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including fiduciary fee-based financial planning and a broad range of capital markets activities.

Rick Creteau is a financial advisor with Cetera holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera and related entities since 2021. In addition to his advisory role, he has worked as an insurance agent, selling life, disability, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers.

Scott White is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hampstead, NH, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement advice through a centralized consulting team.

Greg Lapierre is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2007 and has been associated with State Mutual Companies since 1989. Outside of advising, he works remotely for Bureau Veritas NA, where he researches and analyzes city building and zoning regulations related to commercial properties. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, supported by model portfolios, third-party research, and various investment strategies.

Tyler Stephenson is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in guiding high-earning professionals through complex and evolving financial landscapes. He focuses on clients whose income and financial situations involve variable compensation, equity, business income, and career transitions. His client base includes corporate executives managing equity and deferred compensation, physicians and medical professionals, small business owners, and athletes and related professionals, including those navigating name, image, and likeness (NIL) and early-career planning. Tyler's approach emphasizes understanding how clients perceive money, risk, and trade-offs before developing strategies. He assists clients in organizing cash flow, investment decisions, and long-term planning that adapts to changing circumstances. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Tennessee at Martin and is recognized as a Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He is also a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity. Outside of his professional work, Tyler enjoys adventure sports, cooking, football, golfing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

John Gill is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and previously worked at Questar Asset Management and Woodbury Financial Services. Outside of advisory roles, he is a trustee for a nonprofit organization serving children and serves on the board for a high school boys soccer boosters club. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk assessment, and access to third-party money managers and managed account solutions.

Richard Wallner is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has held positions at firms including CUNA Brokerage Services, Taylor Wealth Management Partners, Lakeside Financial, and New York Life Insurance Company. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Michael Fraser II is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole proprietor of Phresh Entertainment, where he provides editing and hosting services. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a charitable gift fund. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Rachel Goldberg is a financial advisor with Merrill in Portsmouth, NH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2022 and previously held roles at Bank of America, Northwestern Mutual, Instacart, and District Taco. Outside of advising, she owns and operates Evelynn's Delights, a home-based bakery. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ryan Bouchard is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service providing written recommendations and ongoing retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Aimee Jacobs is a financial advisor at Stifel with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Stifel for over two decades. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing capital market analyses and asset allocation guidance used to inform client decisions.

Matthew Sotir is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Portsmouth, NH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005, having previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves in leadership and board positions with several Albanian cultural and religious organizations and founded Civic Voices of New England. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and a broad range of third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage channels to meet client needs.

Paul Ziolkowski is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Portsmouth, NH, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2012, including time with its predecessor, Axa Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through various third-party programs. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage services with a focus on tailored client solutions.

William Goldstein is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2012. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Durham, NH. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm with over four million individual and institutional clients and approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated financial services, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Steven Ryan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2016. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary research and third-party data, with service delivery involving collaboration between a centralized team and individual advisors.

David Higgins is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is based on modern portfolio theory and an IPS-driven process, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and including a broader range of financial products than many large institutional advisers.

Cameron Decristofaro is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at John Hancock Distributors LLC and John Hancock, as well as experience outside finance in parking solutions and landscaping. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its commodity pool operator registration, advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and use of AI-driven research methods.

Paul Gigis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. He also serves as a trustee of a trust based in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Bruce Addison is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his financial career, he occasionally performs as a saxophone player in various local bands and private events. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning approach that includes firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Erik Loranger is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Portsmouth, NH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2000. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research support.