Melanie Skroski is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has been with MML Investors Services LLC and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Sustain Home + Wares, a retail business focused on sustainable living through upcycled furniture and products from women- and minority-owned vendors. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. Their approach includes collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools, with implementation of recommendations handled separately.

Tina Chandler is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at LPL Financial, National Planning Corporation, and Viscito Financial Services. In addition to her advisory role, she owns and operates a tax services firm, Tina M Chandler EA Inc, and is a licensed notary. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services. The firm provides tailored investment solutions through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Peter Alexopoulos is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Springfield, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2008. He is a passive investor in a real estate lending fund but has no active role or responsibilities in that business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Michael Goncalves is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at LPL Financial since 2011 and at Webster Investment Services since 2002. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and third-party asset management, supported by a combination of proprietary research and technology tools.

Edward Sokolowski is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2025, he spent 23 years with Commonwealth Financial Network. Sokolowski is also president and treasurer of PV Financial Group, Inc., where he manages day-to-day operations and works directly with clients on financial planning. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports its advisory network with advanced analytical and risk-profiling tools.

Raymond Wellspeak is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously spent 22 years with MetLife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory work, he owns a CPA/tax preparation business and is a non-practicing licensed attorney. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and asset management services, using firm-approved tools to develop goal-driven strategies.

Steven Gobel Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Springfield, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Coupa Software Incorporated, and Tipalti Solutions Ltd. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

John Lasek is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in West Springfield, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and works extensively with third-party asset managers and advisory platforms to deliver customized investment solutions.

Timothy Carmon is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Moody's Corporation and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he serves as CFO of Carmon Funeral Homes and chairs the endowment committee at Trinity United Methodist Church. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars with a focus on collaborative, annual planning relationships.

Conor Moore is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has prior experience at Voya Financial Advisors and other firms. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by technology and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jake Meza Hernandez is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent Financial since 2024 and previously held roles at Voya Financial Partners, RBC Capital Markets, and TD Bank. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based planning and managed-account programs, focusing on comprehensive financial analyses without discretionary trading authority.

Cody Burns is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2015. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Debbra Gorczycki is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services in various capacities for over two decades prior to joining Raymond James. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary planning and consulting aligned with client goals.

Joanne De Palma is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2015 and currently operates under Kelly & Company Wealth Partners LLC. In addition to advisory services, she is also licensed to sell fixed insurance products including life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of investment strategies, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management across various program options and custodial relationships.

Flavia Mc Caughey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Springfield, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and has prior experience at Boston University and Suffolk University. She is a minority owner of FR Accounting and Tax, a tax preparation and accounting firm. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Diane Stone is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007. Outside of her financial advisory role, she also works as an Uber driver. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kathleen Pumilia is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has a background that includes roles in public education and at Lesley University prior to entering the financial sector. She is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Troy Ochoa is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2021 and is also the vice president and owner of Ochoa Inc., a salon and spa business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across various platform arrangements.

Gennaro Ferrentino is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 10 years before joining Raymond James in 2022. Ferrentino is also president of Ferrentino Wealth Management, an independent business affiliated with Raymond James. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and encourages implementation through its advisory programs, supporting its services with advanced analytical tools and institutional consulting capabilities.

Derek Lussier is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Edward Jones and Enterprise. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as a cosigner on a short-term rental property loan managed by his brother. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.