Ira Sager is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Advisors Capital Management, LLC. He previously worked at Optiwealth, LLC dba Optimum Wealth and First Allied Advisory Services, Inc., among other firms. Outside of advising, he teaches financial literacy courses. Advisors Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, employee benefit plans, and clients of unaffiliated broker-dealers and registered investment advisers, offering discretionary portfolio management through customized accounts and model strategies. The firm combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection across fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative methods, managing over $8 billion in assets for nearly 18,000 clients.

Emily Wood is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Grimes & Company since 2002. She previously worked at NewEdge Securities, LLC for 16 years. Wood holds roles outside of her advisory work, including assistant treasurer at the New England Botanical Garden at Tower Hill and a steering committee member for the McNulty Women's Institute for Women's Leadership. Grimes & Company provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual and institutional clients, including charitable organizations and government entities. The firm uses proprietary research to build customized investment strategies across a range of investment vehicles and also offers trustee services and sub-advisory arrangements.

John Williams is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc., holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, with 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at ValMark Securities, Inc. since 2009 and previously spent over three decades with Capital Formation Group Inc. and Capital Formation Insurance Agency. He is also the owner of Capital Formation Group, Inc., a firm that markets financial services to the public. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm’s approach emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing overseen by an investment committee.

Thomas Grimes is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Grimes & Company in Westborough, MA. He has worked with NewEdge Securities and has been active in his own advisory practice since 1991. Grimes serves on the board of directors of Walpole Cooperative Bank. Grimes & Company provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, including estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and governmental entities. The firm offers customized investment strategies and also serves other advisers as clients, combining advisory services with affiliated trustee and financial offerings.

Jacob Clark is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Trove Private Wealth and WIS International. Clark also has experience assisting lead advisors with planning and data preparation at Trove Private Wealth. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach focuses on diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation, utilizing a combination of mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers.

Jordan Lee is a financial advisor at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Hub Pen and LYC Financial Group. Jordan serves as a trustee of the Krawshaw Family Trust alongside his siblings. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management programs, including third-party manager selection and monitoring, emphasizing a predominance of non-discretionary asset management.

Mohammed Siddiqui is a financial advisor at Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Trilogy Financial, and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Solution Sales Management LLC, a consulting firm focused on clean energy and transportation. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC manages approximately $6.0 billion in client assets through a team of over 150 advisors, serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines goals-based planning supported by proprietary software with an evidence-based investment approach that incorporates behavioral economics and quantitative measures to construct diversified, long-term portfolios.

Laurie Littlefield is a financial advisor at Grimes & Company with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Grimes & Company since 2005 and previously worked at Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation from 2011 to 2017. Laurie holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Grimes & Company provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual and institutional clients, including estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and government entities. The firm uses proprietary research and portfolio-management systems to build customized investment strategies across various asset types and serves other advisers as well as state and municipal clients.

David Henry is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with The Patriot Financial Group, LLC and has held roles at firms including Mass Mutual Life Insurance and H&R Block. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a non-compensated board member and investment committee participant for Northeast Arc and Essex County Community Foundation, and acts as an innkeeper for a seasonal lodging business. The Patriot Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm customizes portfolios based on client goals and risk tolerance, utilizing a variety of investment strategies and options while employing both internal and third-party managers.

John Cahill is a financial advisor with Beaumont Financial Partners in Needham, MA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Beaumont since 2024. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at S&P Global and has experience in academic roles at Trinity College, Providence College, and the College of the Holy Cross. Beaumont Financial Partners offers investment management, wealth management, family office services, financial planning, and in-house tax preparation to affluent individuals, families, small businesses, and select institutions. The firm employs a Dominant Benefit Theory of Investing and utilizes low-cost index funds, ETFs, sub-advisors, and alternative investments, with client portfolios tailored by relationship managers to meet specific objectives and risk tolerances.

John Barber is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Beaumont Financial Partners since 2011 and Beaumont Financial Advisors since 2022, both located in Needham, MA. Beaumont Financial Advisors provides investment management, wealth management, family office services, financial planning, and in-house tax preparation to affluent individuals, families, small businesses, and select institutions. The firm uses a Dominant Benefit Theory of Investing and a collaborative investment process to tailor portfolios primarily with low-cost index funds, ETFs, selective sub-advisors, and alternative investments.

Claire Soja is a financial advisor at Capitol Securities Management, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, Winslow, Evans & Crocker, Inc., and Detwiler Fenton Investment Management. Capitol Securities Management serves individual investors, institutional and corporate clients, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting through both broker-dealer and registered investment adviser platforms. The firm’s investment services include discretionary and non-discretionary programs, separately managed accounts, model portfolios, and access to third-party managers.

Andrew Macdougall is a CFP® and ChFC® with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Csenge Advisory Group, LLC and has previously worked at Ridgeback Securities, Integrity Alliance, Lion Street Financial, Sapers & Wallack, Keenan Financial, Park Avenue Securities, and Guardian Life Insurance. He is also licensed as an insurance agent. Csenge Advisory Group provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high net worth clients, charities, and corporate/business clients. The firm employs a top-down investment process combining fundamental and technical analysis, offering customized portfolio management through discretionary and model-based approaches.

Matthew Morse is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Eaton Vance Investment Counsel and Harmony Wealth Partners LLC, before joining Grimes & Company in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of MCM Sports Partners, LLC, which is involved in sports franchise transactions. Grimes & Company provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual and institutional clients, including estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and government entities. The firm offers customized investment strategies utilizing proprietary research and a range of investment vehicles, and it also serves other investment advisers and acts as a sub-adviser.

Caleb Procaccini is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Plainville, MA, and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Trove Private Wealth and Leigh Baldwin and Company, LLC. Outside of finance, he has involvement with youth lacrosse through the Nemasket Riverhawks. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation, utilizes proprietary and third-party platforms, and offers investment-company products and index licensing arrangements.

Scott Liston is a financial advisor at Santander Securities LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Santander in various capacities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of the Cape Community Ice Arena and the Casco Bay Hockey Association, and is the treasurer for The Cromwell Center for Disabilities Awareness. Santander Securities LLC provides investment advisory and related services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers wrap-fee advisory programs and financial planning services, delivering investment advice through a managed-account platform with third-party managers and ongoing compliance oversight.

Zaven Yarumian is a financial advisor at IP Financial Advisory Services LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Innovation Partners LLC. He is also president of Z.A. Yarumian & Co., a marketing consulting sole proprietorship serving investment managers. IP Financial Advisory Services LLC primarily serves individual retail clients and offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm focuses on personalized portfolios and discretionary management strategies, emphasizing service to non-high-net-worth retail investors and retirement plan participants.

Timothy Rheaume is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63 license holder with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Grimes & Company since 2021 and previously spent 11 years at Natixis Investment Managers. Grimes & Company provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual and institutional clients, including estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and government entities. The firm offers customized investment strategies using proprietary research and portfolio-management systems, and it also serves other advisers as clients and acts as a private fund adviser.

Aviva Sapers is a financial advisor with Csenge Advisory Group, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and over 41 years of industry experience. She is the owner of Sapers & Wallack, Inc., a firm engaged in insurance sales, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. Her prior work history includes roles at Ridgeback Securities, Ltd, Integrity Alliance, LLC, Lion Street Financial, and Kestra Financial Services, Inc. Csenge Advisory Group provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, high net worth clients, charities, and corporate clients. The firm employs a combined fundamental and technical analysis approach, emphasizing relative strength and a top-down process to customize portfolios through discretionary or model-based management.

Lindsay Garrahan is a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Modera, she worked at RMR Group and Ameriprise Financial. Her background includes roles outside finance at the Utah Arts Festival and the Humane Society of Utah. Modera Wealth Management provides wealth management, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm combines a diversified investment strategy based on Modern Portfolio Theory with in-house accounting and tax services, supporting approximately $17.7 billion in assets under management across more than 100 advisors.