G Papaz is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations, with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2001 and also maintains a role with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he is engaged as a life insurance sales agent. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and recommend investment strategies.

Theresa Coburn is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. 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, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, incorporating analyses such as Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

Heidi Jones is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2017, following a decade at Disability RMS. Outside of her advisory role, she teaches children’s dance classes at the Drouin Dance Center in Westbrook, ME. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Monica Worcester is a Financial Consultant I at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving since 2024. In her role, she focuses on building trust with her clients and providing personalized financial guidance aimed at growth, security, and achieving their unique goals. Prior to this position, Monica held roles including Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments and Relationship Manager at Empower Retirement, accumulating extensive experience in client service and financial planning since 1997. Her career spans various roles in the financial services industry, including positions at UBS, Lebel & Harriman, LLP, Key Bank, and Gorham Savings Bank. This diverse background has contributed to her expertise in retirement education, client relationship management, and financial consulting. Outside of her professional work, Monica enjoys activities such as cooking and baking, gardening, music, caring for pets, and reading.

Ryan Pierce is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2015. He began his career with Fidelity in 2005 and has held various roles within the company, including Financial Representative, Fixed Income Specialist, Private Client Specialist, Investor Center Investments Representative, and Account Executive. Throughout his career, Ryan has developed expertise in financial planning by engaging closely with clients and their families to build trust and understanding. This approach supports his collaborative efforts to create financial plans tailored to clients' individual needs and priorities.

Shawn Denecker is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Portland, ME, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he participates in weekly Business Networking International (BNI) meetings in Falmouth, ME. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with specific asset thresholds, delivering written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, providing advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its broad institutional platform.

Peter C. Johnson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Portland, Maine, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors of the Rotary Club in Yarmouth, Maine. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers research-driven, model-based asset allocation strategies tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Jackson Cousins is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with RBC Capital Markets in Portland, ME. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2015 and has been with City National Bank since 2019. His past involvement includes coaching a sixth-grade basketball team with the South Portland Parks and Recreation. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles and investment preferences.

Stephen Egbert is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Portland, ME, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 57 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2003. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a mix of brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of capital markets services and proprietary research to tailor investment strategies.

Alex Hill is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been providing services since 2026. He works with individuals and families to develop financial strategies that align with their unique circumstances, goals, and priorities through a collaborative planning process. Alex has been with Fidelity Investments since 2023, gaining experience in various capacities including Workplace Investing Sales and Workplace Planning and Advice before his current role. Outside of his professional work, Alex enjoys fitness, golf, hiking, reading, skiing, and tennis.

Catherine Cleale is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2013 and 2015, respectively. Outside of her advisory role, Cleale serves on the finance committee of the Falmouth Public Library in Maine. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Robert Emple is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Portland, ME, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Emple is a solo singer and guitarist performing in local venues and has served as treasurer of the Falmouth Memorial Library. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methods such as Monte Carlo simulations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through various channels, including employer-sponsored financial planning agreements.

Jennifer Biette is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017, following three years at RBC Capital Markets. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Gower III is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2002 and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-driven, model-based asset allocation tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Brian Clement is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC since 2008 and previously worked at City National Bank from 2020 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches youth basketball clinics, serves on the advisory board of a nonprofit supporting immigrants, and is a board director for the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored portfolio strategies utilizing both in-house and third-party managers.

Anne Dunne is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 44 years of industry experience. She has worked with Cetera and its related entities since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she is the president and owner of ATD Associates LLC, a small consulting business focused on broker-dealer processes and business security. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform that supports model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Eric Dexter is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2019 and previously held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Immediate Past Flotilla Commander and a Flotilla Staff Officer for Marine Safety with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, drawing on diverse portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Danielle Pinkham is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience in event planning and catering, including serving roles at Churchill Events. Fidelity, through its Strategic Advisers LLC subsidiary, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing proprietary research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also operates as a commodity pool operator and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Andrew Farkosh is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a role he has held since joining Merrill in 2015. He provides customized advice and guidance to affluent families and business owners, focusing on areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. His team operates as a small boutique within a global bank, offering a suite of family office type services and leveraging over 50 years of combined experience at Merrill focused on planning, investment advisory services, and tax minimization strategies. Andrew earned a bachelor's degree in Quantitative Finance with a concentration in Risk Management from James Madison University, complemented by minors in Economics and Mathematics. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Born and raised in Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania, Andrew is a graduate of The Hill School and currently resides in Fredericksburg, Virginia with his wife and two dogs. He is an active member of the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce Committee of Young Professionals. In his advisory role, Andrew emphasizes the importance of active wealth management over static financial plans, helping clients create dynamic financial solutions that adapt to market fluctuations and life changes. His approach encompasses multiple priorities, including family, health, career, and philanthropy, supporting clients in their pursuit of engaged and fulfilled lives. Outside of work, he has interests in cooking, fishing, football, golfing, hiking, ice hockey, skiing, spending time with family, tennis, and woodworking.

Brady Desjardins is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at System One Holdings and LBD Homes, and has academic experience at Niagara University and Berwick Academy. 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 offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.