Paul Suyama is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 39 years of industry experience, including roles at StoneX Securities Inc. and Capital Wealth Planning Services, where he served as President and Investment Advisor Representative. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing firm-approved software for goal analysis and written recommendations.

Peter Mendall is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, where he has worked since 1997, totaling 29 years of industry experience. He is a partner of Mendall Financial Group, LLC and is involved in an agricultural venture with his wife focused on sustainable farming and a farm camping experience. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by advanced analytical tools and maintains specialized programs including municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Mark Anthoine is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2026. He has held prior roles at firms including OSAIC, Sagepoint Financial, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Anthoine serves on the boards of Covenant Health and St. Mary’s Regional Health System and manages several business ventures focused on employee benefits and retirement services. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of investment and planning services through a large network of advisors using both model and customized strategies.

Gary Bragg is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 36 years before joining Compass Investment Management and subsequently Raymond James. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a pastor at Thomas Memorial Baptist Church and as treasurer for the Maine Baptist Association, both nonprofit religious organizations. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized programs for municipal and public finance clients as well as employer-sponsored SIMPLE IRA plans.

Michael Godin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lewiston, ME, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 34 years of industry experience, including prior roles at The Patriot Financial Group, New England Securities, and PRUCO Securities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing various portfolio strategies and technology tools to support its network of over 22,800 advisors.

Justin Conant is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Auburn, ME, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Hoyt Drive Association in Monmouth, ME. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Ryan Godin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lewiston, ME, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2017 following his studies at Saint Joseph's College. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Shawn Wright is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a jewelry business and serves on the finance committee of his church. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Scott Gagne is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2016 and has prior experience with Fidelity National Information Services dating back to 1996. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of investment-related products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors is the sponsor and discretionary portfolio manager of a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through Pershing, focusing primarily on individual investors rather than institutional portfolio management.

Donald Richard is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he is the owner of Investment Concepts, where he serves as an independent contractor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, and it supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Joseph Poirier is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations, as well as the Series 66 license. Prior to his current role since 2007, he worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee on his local homeowners association board and is a member of an LLC providing group health and insurance plans. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm emphasizes client-specific planning and utilizes a range of third-party advisory programs and asset managers.

Austin Albert is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lewiston, ME, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Patriot Financial Group from 2014 to 2018 and New England Securities from 2008 to 2012. Albert maintains an independent business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, using both proprietary and third-party strategies supported by research and technology tools.

Daniel Hansen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and five years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles at Fidelity Investments and prior experience at Merrimack College and Speedway LLC. Fidelity Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, using a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is known for managing multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures and utilizing systematic methodologies and AI-driven research in its investment approach.

James Jackson IV is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, where he served for over three decades. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and model-driven investment implementation through a network of investment adviser representatives.

David Smirles is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Lewiston, ME, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2018 and has also been associated with Androscoggin Bank since 2016. Smirles serves as Treasurer and a board member for the nonprofit Community Concepts Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals, supported by advanced analytical tools and a broad network of advisors.

Rachael Siegfriedt is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Monmouth, ME, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, she worked at the New York City Department of Investigation and Hilco Global. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in residential property management in Biddeford, ME. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment options, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Richard Clough serves as an Associate Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill. In this role, he partners with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that reflect their life priorities, goals, and aspirations. He integrates insights from Merrill’s investment expertise with banking and lending solutions from Bank of America to create flexible financial plans responsive to changing market conditions. With nearly a decade of experience, Richard specializes in working with education, healthcare, and non-profit professionals, helping them design customized financial strategies focused on retiring well and achieving a work-optional lifestyle. His areas of expertise include legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible and values-based investing, and retirement income. He holds several professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Richard earned a Bachelor's Degree from Baker College and a Master's Degree from the College for Financial Planning. Committed to community involvement, he follows Merrill’s tradition of volunteering with organizations where he serves. Outside of work, he enjoys activities such as boating, camping, football, gymnastics, hunting, rock climbing, skiing, spending time with family, and traveling.

Brian Morin is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ameritas Investment Corp. and Fairpoint Communications, where he spent 20 years as an outside plant technician. In addition to his advisory role, Morin has experience as a life insurance producer and safety coach. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base—including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts—by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services. The firm offers a range of investment solutions through independent financial professionals, utilizing proprietary models and third-party strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Shana Bennett is a financial advisor with XYPN Sapphire holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at HighTower Securities LLC and the University of Southern Maine, as well as service in the U.S. Navy. XYPN Sapphire provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm uses a long-term, risk-based allocation strategy informed by Modern Portfolio Theory and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with sponsored TAMP services.