Thomas Bator is a CFA® charterholder with over 30 years of experience in the financial and legal fields. He is a partner at Nichols & Pratt Advisers LLP and also practices as an estate planning attorney with Pratt, Bator & Popov, LLP. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a trustee and handles trust administration. Nichols & Pratt Advisers LLP primarily advises trustees of private trusts, IRA owners, individuals, estates, and foundations, as well as select institutional clients. The firm employs a low-turnover, long-term investment approach focused on capital preservation and moderate income, implementing portfolios from a curated list of publicly traded companies, mutual funds, ETFs, and investment-grade bonds.

Robert Mestjian is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Alliance Private Wealth, LLC. He has been associated with Alliance Private Wealth and Commonwealth Financial Network since 2007 and 2009, respectively. Alliance Private Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and businesses, providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and exit-planning services. The firm employs a primarily long-term, discretionary investment approach using diversified mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and bonds, supported by fundamental and technical analysis.

Michael Charland is a CFA® and CIC credentialed advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Wilkins Investment Counsel, Inc. since 1997. Wilkins Investment Counsel, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, and outside trustees. The firm’s investment approach is fundamentally driven with a long-term orientation, emphasizing company fundamentals, valuation, and laddered high-quality bond portfolios typically held to maturity.

Grant Parisi is a financial advisor at Liberty Forge LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and Scott DeSantis. Liberty Forge LLC d/b/a Civic Financial provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, business entities, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a long-term, allocation-driven investment approach using ETFs, third-party model portfolios, and selective individual securities, managing portfolios on a discretionary basis with tax-aware implementation and oversight by an internal investment committee.

John Cogswell Jr. is a CFA® charterholder with 30 years of experience in financial advisory. He is currently with Mariner Managed Account Solutions, where he has worked since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MetLife Securities Inc., and Baystate Wealth Management. Mariner Managed Account Solutions provides fee-based portfolio management and wrap-fee program services to individuals, corporate plans, trusts, foundations, family businesses, and athletes. The firm emphasizes asset allocation, downside protection, and active management of passive investments across a range of risk profiles.

Jennifer Street is a financial advisor with Claro Advisors Inc. in Boston, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has worked with Claro Advisors since 2014 and serves as a Branch Office Principal at Mutual Securities, Inc., where she supervises advisory personnel. Claro Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm’s approach combines fundamental analysis with tactical reallocations and integrates AI tools and proprietary strategies to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Grady Kozak is a financial advisor at BlueDoor Private Wealth, LLC with Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining BlueDoor, he was self-employed and has operated a business providing after-school sports programs to elementary and middle schools. BlueDoor Private Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients with customized investment management and financial planning services. The firm employs a long-term investment process that combines fundamental and technical analysis, offering portfolios through direct securities, third-party managers, and oversight of private fund positions.

Peter Mc Manus is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has worked at 3EDGE Asset Management, LP since 2016 and has prior experience at Vigilant Distributors, Foreside Fund Services, LLC, and Granite Investment Advisors, LLC. He is based in Boston, MA. 3EDGE Asset Management is a discretionary investment manager serving separately managed account clients, sub-advising other advisers, and managing ETFs and collective investment trusts. The firm employs a top-down, globally diversified multi-asset allocation strategy that combines quantitative research with committee judgment and ongoing stress testing.

Areeb Khan is a CFA® charterholder at Wilkins Investment Counsel, Inc. in Boston, MA, where he has worked since 2018. Prior to joining Wilkins, he spent seven years at Liberty Mutual Asset Management Inc. Wilkins Investment Counsel provides discretionary portfolio management and customized investment advice to individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, and private fiduciaries. The firm uses a fundamentally driven, long-term investment approach focused on equity and fixed-income portfolios and manages approximately $1.1 billion across a select group of clients.

Nathan Stevens is a financial advisor at Cabot Wealth Management in Beverly, MA, holding a Series 65 credential. He joined the firm in 2025 and has recently started his career in the industry. Cabot Wealth Management provides portfolio and wealth management services to high-net-worth individuals, endowments, non-profits, and business clients. The firm customizes investment allocations based on clients’ objectives and risk tolerance, utilizing a mix of individual securities, mutual funds, and ETFs while offering financial planning and in-house tax services for select clients.

Brendan Ryan is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Algorithmic Investment Models, LLC since 2020 and previously spent seven years at Beaumont Financial Partners, LLC. He serves on the DWS RIA Advisory Board, participating in networking and idea sharing within the national RIA community. Algorithmic Investment Models provides ETF-based model portfolios and sub-advisory services to a variety of clients, including RIAs, institutional investors, and government entities. The firm employs a quantitative, technology-driven investment process that utilizes machine learning and behavioral finance concepts to generate daily ETF rankings and tactical allocations.

Catherine Kennedy is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Birch Hill Investment Advisors LLC since 2018. She previously worked at Seaward Management for 18 years. Birch Hill Investment Advisors provides portfolio management and investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, IRAs, endowments, and foundations, employing a fundamental, quality-oriented approach with integrated ESG considerations. The firm manages approximately $2.65 billion in discretionary assets with a small team, offering customized portfolios and coordination with clients’ legal and accounting professionals.

Justin Brown is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Mariner Wealth Advisors in Boston, MA, where he has worked since 2024. He has two years of industry experience, all with Mariner. Mariner Managed Account Solutions provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and wrap-fee program services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, corporate pension plans, trusts, foundations, family businesses, and professional athletes. The firm uses a range of investment vehicles such as ETFs, index funds, and fixed-income securities, emphasizing asset allocation and risk management within customized Investment Policy Statements.

Michael Mullin is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Claro Advisors Inc. in Boston since 2016 and previously worked at MEM Capital Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016, where he also served as president and owner. Claro Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans with investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term investment approach supplemented by tactical reallocations and uses AI tools in its research, offering proprietary strategies and pooled-vehicle investments for qualified investors.

Charles Kane is a financial advisor at Penobscot Investment Management Company, Inc. in Boston, MA, with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Penobscot since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director and vice president of the Motor Car Company of New England and holds director positions with the Buchanan Family Foundation and the Duxbury Bay Maritime School. Penobscot Investment Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes diversified equity holdings focused on dividend-growth companies, with adjustments toward fixed income or cash when equities appear overvalued, and incorporates ESG screening for S&P 500 issuers.

Jared Gagne is a financial advisor at Claro Advisors Inc. in Boston, MA, with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and The Nagler Group prior to joining Claro Advisors. Claro Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans with investment management, financial planning, and related consulting services. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental analysis and a long-term orientation with tactical reallocations, and it offers specialized programs including AI-enhanced research, proprietary strategies, and management of pooled investment vehicles.

Robert Phillips is a Series 65–licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at 3EDGE Asset Management, LP since 2012 and previously at Windhaven Investment Management and Windward Investment Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is the president and owner of RE Phillips Systems Inc., where he oversees systems architecture and deployment. 3EDGE Asset Management is a discretionary investment manager serving separately managed account clients, sub-advising other advisers, and managing ETFs and collective investment trusts. The firm uses a top-down, globally diversified multi-asset allocation approach that combines quantitative research with investment committee judgment and stress testing, typically implementing strategies with ETFs and, for certain accounts, derivatives and borrowing.

Leslie Kernan III is a CFA charterholder at Boston Research and Management, Inc. with eight years at the firm and three years of overall industry experience. Prior to joining Boston Research and Management, he worked at Boston College and JamSpot, Inc. Boston Research and Management, Inc. provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and plan sponsors, employing a valuation-oriented equity approach focused on intrinsic value and a margin of safety.

Eliza Rowe is a financial advisor at Boston Family Office LLC with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Boston Family Office since 2000. Boston Family Office LLC provides personalized investment advisory services primarily to individuals, family groups, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages separately tailored accounts using fundamental analysis and sector-focused portfolio management, incorporating tax considerations and client-specific income needs.

Timothy George is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently working at Catalyst Financial Partners since 2021. He previously spent eleven years at BNY Mellon, NA. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a co-trustee for an irrevocable family trust. Catalyst Financial Partners provides investment supervisory and wealth management services to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and other entities. The firm employs long-term, diversified investment strategies across multiple asset classes and offers access to private funds and a wrap-fee program that integrates advisory, execution, custody, and reporting services.