Sidney Starks is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2013 and also works as a freelance voice-over talent for WTNH-TV. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a state committeeman in political campaigns. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and diversified investment strategies.

Theodore Boulay Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at True North Financial Group LLC and VOYA Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is self-employed in home improvement and carpentry and serves as a board member for the Quaboag Valley Business Assistance Corp., a nonprofit supporting small businesses, as well as a member of the Town of East Brookfield Cemetery Commission. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements that use firm-approved software to analyze client goals and typically recommend investment categories and strategies rather than specific products.

Timothy Hampson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Amherst, MA, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked for Hartford Funds Distributors, LLC for 11 years. He serves on the finance committee of Grace Church in Amherst, where he reviews financials monthly. 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 provides a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Amy Jamrog is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 1999 to 2019. Outside of advising, she is involved in coaching and consulting for financial advisors through her own firm, Four Wings Consulting, LLC, and serves on the boards of Dietz & Company ESOP and FINSECA. She is also an author and delivers talks on accountability, marketing, and sales. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and supports event-driven planning services such as divorce and estate settlement.

Jessica Holloway is a CFP® and ChFC® with 19 years of experience in financial advisory. She is currently a partner and COO at The Jamrog Group LLC and has worked at MassMutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2019. Prior to that, she spent several years with Northwestern Mutual in financial planning and investment management roles. Holloway also serves as a partner and COO in an outside insurance business focused on life, property and casualty, long-term care, and fixed annuities. MassMutual Investors Services provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses firm-approved software tools to analyze client goals and delivers collaborative, annual planning engagements.

Brenda Kantor is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 40 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Ameriprise in Westfield, MA. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining detailed research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to develop personalized Recommendation Reports in partnership with clients’ advisors. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Lea Walsh is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, she worked six years at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated/BOA. She has also been involved with the Springfield Symphony and AmeriCorps. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Ryan Allen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for five years at the City of Holyoke Department of Public Works and served eight years on the Holyoke City Council. He holds the Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Peter Cassell is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and offering 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 1988 and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1987. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as trustee of a family trust and is the managing partner of a non-insurance brokerage specializing in group life and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses firm-approved software tools to analyze client goals and delivers written recommendations through ongoing planning engagements.

Timothy Hogan serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in 2013 with Bank of America and joined Merrill in 2016. In his role, Timothy focuses on connecting all aspects of clients' financial lives to help prioritize and pursue their most important goals. He works closely with clients on financial planning, utilizing proprietary software Personal Wealth Analysis to stress test portfolios to ensure alignment with clients' near and long-term objectives. Additionally, he leads the Value investment management strategy alongside Ron Loftus. Timothy holds a Bachelor's Degree from Western New England College and a Master of Business Administration from American International College. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His client focus areas include services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Outside of his professional work, Timothy is involved with the East Longmeadow Football community, where he volunteers as a coach. He enjoys staying active through activities such as walking his dog Loki, playing golf, cooking, hiking, reading, and watching movies. His experience in football has influenced his philosophy by emphasizing discipline, accountability, hard work, and time management.

Keith Tatlock is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2020. His prior experience includes four years at Commonwealth Financial Network and a 23-year career with the U.S. Air Force Air National Guard. He is also a board member of the Ludlow Community Center/Randall Boys and Girls Club. 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 offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Peter Longo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven, grounded in modern portfolio theory, and includes a broader set of financial product offerings such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Charles Bonatakis III is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Raymond James since 2023 and previously worked at MFS in 2022-2023. Prior to his advisory career, he was a student until 2022. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with over $500 billion in assets under management and more than 5,400 financial advisors. The firm provides wealth advisory planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and government entities, with a focus on non-discretionary planning and notable involvement in municipal and public finance.

Samuel Schreiber is a CFP® professional at Equitable Advisors with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at AXIA Group and educational institutions, as well as managing day-to-day operations at Wauban Farms. He serves as a trustee for the First Congregational Church in Ashfield, MA. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, relying heavily on LPL-sponsored programs and a range of endorsed TAMPs.