Christopher Klimash is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at ValMark Securities, Inc. and ValMark Advisers, Inc. since 2015, as well as RBC Capital Markets since 2009. Klimash also serves as a retirement advisor at Lebel & Harriman, LLP. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 advisors. The firm offers diversified, goal-based model portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, along with proprietary platforms and sub-advisory services.

Jennifer Lebel is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. She has been with ValMark Advisers since 2009 and Valmark Securities since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Animal Welfare Society, a nonprofit animal shelter in Kennebunk, ME. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 investment advisory representatives. The firm offers diversified, goal-based model portfolios implemented with mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, alongside proprietary platforms and fee-based planning services.

Kristina Petit is a financial advisor with Bolton Securities Corporation who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. She currently serves as vice president of Dow Software, LLC, where she assists with the development and promotion of client-facing software. Her work history includes roles at Bolton Global Capital and Bolton Global Asset Management. Bolton Global Asset Management is a registered investment adviser that provides asset management and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of portfolio management strategies using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, emphasizing a primarily long-term approach with flexibility for other strategies.

Timothy Wyand is a financial advisor with Flagship Harbor Advisors, LLC, holding Series 66, Series 65, and Series 63 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Flagship Harbor Advisors since 2020 and previously at Layline Advisors from 2018 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Three Pines Capital, LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. Flagship Harbor Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans with investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $3.42 billion in discretionary assets through a team of about 60 advisors, employing a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and third-party technology to support client portfolios.

Joshua Rent is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Falmouth, ME, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for nine years before joining LPL Financial and Northeast Planning Associates, Inc., where he currently provides investment advisory services. LPL Financial offers advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, charities, and high-net-worth households. The firm supports its advisors with in-house research, a variety of investment models, and a platform that integrates advisory and brokerage services alongside insurance and credit products.

Jeremiah Tucker is a financial advisor at Independent Wealth Network, Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has prior experience at Charles Schwab, Bank of America, Merrill, and Foreside Fund Services. Outside of his advisory work, he has worked as a bartender at O'Reilly's Cure. Independent Wealth Network serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations, providing wealth management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a variety of portfolio strategies and utilizes both third-party models and direct discretionary authority in managing client assets.

Rebecca Burchill is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. She is currently with ValMark Advisers, Inc. and has held roles at Valmark Securities, Inc. and Lebel & Harriman. Burchill serves as President of the Maine Estate Planning Council, a professional organization of lawyers, accountants, and financial advisors. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 advisors. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, with oversight and rebalancing performed regularly.

John Downing is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Advisory Services Network since 2013. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Falmouth, ME. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the investment sub-committee for Sweetser, overseeing advisor performance and investment policy adherence for their endowment. Advisory Services Network supports individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans through a network of over 200 independent advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consulting services, managing approximately $8.6 billion in client assets with a range of investment strategies and implementation options.

Caleb Rand is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and currently based in Falmouth, ME. He has one year of industry experience, with prior roles at Lebel & Harriman Retirement Advisors and Bank of America. Outside of finance, he has experience in the food and service industry and worked at the University of Maine. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 advisory representatives. The firm offers diversified, goal-based portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, supported by proprietary platforms and extensive due diligence and back-office services.

Melissa Paione is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Falmouth, Maine, holding the Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cornerstone Wealth Planning and LPL Financial LLC. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional entities. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation, with implementation primarily through mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers.

John Knox is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Advisory Services Network since 2013. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Falmouth, ME. Advisory Services Network serves individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans through a network of approximately 208 independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, investment and retirement-plan consulting, and third-party manager selection, overseeing about $8.6 billion in client assets.

Kristin Guibord is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. She has worked with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2004 and co-owns Daybreak Financial Partners, where she has been active since 2006. Guibord also contributes as a guest TV commentator for WMTW in Portland, ME. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and support services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and model portfolio management. The firm offers flexible program structures and operates as a platform provider delivering operations, compliance, and technology support to affiliated advisors.

Richard Scalia Jr. is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He is also the owner of Scalia Wealth Management, LLC, which he has led since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at First Allied Advisory Services, First Allied Securities, and National Planning Corporation. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors. The firm offers discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody and clearing services, managing roughly $212.7 billion in client assets.

Kathleen Benbrook Reilley is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group holding a Series 66 designation and 31 years of industry experience. She has worked at Commonwealth Equity Services, Inc., Daybreak Financial Partners, and Monahan Associates, among others. She also serves as president of the Atwood Road Association, overseeing bylaws, meetings, and budget matters. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to select IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and integrated services linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Leslie Couper is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Casco Bay Wealth Advisors. She has been with Commonwealth since 2002 and has worked at Casco Bay Wealth Advisors since 2013. Outside of advisory roles, she serves as president and part owner of CBWA Holdings, LLC, a private entity supporting securities and insurance operations. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and services including wealth management and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers a broad platform with discretionary model portfolios and various program structures, delivering operations, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

Stephen Bennie is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Primerica Advisors and currently works at Park Avenue Securities. He has one year of industry experience, including roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Prior to that, he spent over a decade at Castle Point Funds Management Limited. Park Avenue Securities serves a diverse retail client base with brokerage and advisory services, offering proprietary and third-party investment programs, financial planning, and consulting. The firm manages approximately $15 billion in assets under management and supports a range of investment strategies and lending solutions.

Barbara Appleby is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Portland, ME, holding a Series 66 designation and with 28 years of industry experience. She has been co-owner of Daybreak Financial Partners since 2001 and has worked with Commonwealth Financial Network since 1999. Outside of her advisory work, she is the founder and director of Morninglight Ministries, a non-denominational women's prayer group. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, offering a range of advisory programs and support services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to discretionary model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Stephen Potts is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors in New Gloucester, ME, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at HighTower Advisors LLC since 2019 and prior to that was with Mora Wm Securities LLC from 2013 to 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he has seasonal employment at the US Open Tennis Tournament. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across a range of investment vehicles and strategies.

Michael Simmons is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors in New Gloucester, ME, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Hightower Securities, LLC and Hightower Advisors since 2011. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm’s advisory approach focuses on manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing affiliated and third-party managers along with proprietary research and a range of investment vehicles.

Patrick Carrigan is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Principal Financial Services and has prior work experience in the building and construction sectors. Carrigan also engages in the sale of various insurance products including life, disability, annuities, health, and Medicare-related insurance. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel abroad. The firm’s advisory services focus on financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.