Preston Wong is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at The Colony Group, Windrose Advisors, and Putnam Investments. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with a broad range of wealth management services, employing an investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Christopher Peterson is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Edward Jones, Bank of America, and Merrill. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales based in Natick, MA. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm provides a broad range of managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custody services, supporting discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management.

Hugues Rivard is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial industry. He currently serves as an advisor at Farther and previously worked for 17 years at Financial Life Focus, LLC. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a web and mobile platform as well as in-person meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory approach with proprietary model portfolios and algorithmic rebalancing, using a variety of investment vehicles and AI tools to support advisor decisions.

Frederick Miller Jr. is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently advising at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC since 2025. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe, he was with Sensible Financial Planning for 24 years and continues to oversee the transition of that advisory business following its acquisition. Miller also serves as a trustee responsible for overseeing the town endowment in Concord, MA. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides wealth advisory, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm combines asset-allocation modeling with third-party independent managers and employs both active and passive strategies across multiple asset classes.

Bryce Shaw is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Park Avenue Securities, Forge Financial, and The Bulfinch Group, as well as service in the U.S. Navy. Prior to his finance career, he worked in construction for nine years. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management and a subsidiary of Guardian Life, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services delivered through advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and digital advisory solutions.

Richard Kelly is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Waltham, MA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 30 years of industry experience and has been associated with New York Life and its related entities since 1992. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a Town of Norwood meeting member involved in budget review. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, defined contribution and benefit plans, as well as charitable and corporate clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and emphasizes tailored recommendations, managing most assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Edward Ritchie is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Waltham, MA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 43 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at True North Financial Partners, Ritchie Financial, Nylife Securities Inc., and New York Life Insurance Company. He serves as an officer and director for Boston Area Youth Soccer. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm delivers tailored advice across multiple program types and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

James Ball is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Westborough, MA. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license and has 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network since 1986 and has operated James N Ball & Company, Inc. since 1999. Ball serves on the board of directors for Avidia Bank. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment options, while providing operational and compliance support to affiliated advisors.

Pamela Destefano is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and holds Series 63, 65, and 66 designations. She has 29 years of industry experience, including roles at Nylife Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Co, 20/20 Capital Management, and Ameritas Investment Corp. Eagle Strategies serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm delivers tailored solutions through multiple program types and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis, working extensively with institutional sponsors within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Yanzhi Gong is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Waltham, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Gong has worked with NYLIFE Securities LLC since 2018 and has been associated with Boston University since 2016. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse clientele including individual investors, institutional clients, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, investment management, and advisory services with a focus on tailored solutions and a predominantly non-discretionary asset management approach.

Steven Graziano is a financial advisor at Savant Wealth Management with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Edelman Financial Engines and MFS Fund Distributors, Inc. Savant Wealth Management provides comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and related services to individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients. The firm combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed strategies and offers integrated legal, accounting, and trust services through affiliated entities.

Brooke Fleming is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Her work history includes roles at EverRise since 2024 and at Ball Financial Services/James N Ball & Company from 2014 to 2024. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm provides a wide range of advisory support, including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custody services.

Darren Norton is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at G.W. & Wade, LLC and G.W. & Wade Asset Management Company, Inc. for over two decades. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, advisory services, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Richard Hagopian is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 14 years before joining Commonwealth in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is the president and owner of Planet On The Web, a separate business based in Dover, MA. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment solutions, while supporting affiliated advisors with operations, technology, compliance, and practice management.

Jacob Battersby is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) who holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His career includes roles at Atlantic Planning Group, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he assists with back-end support for his wife's online fitness coaching business. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Boris Lokshin is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. He has 31 years of industry experience, with a career including roles at Berkshire Equity Sales, Inc. and Berkshire Life Insurance Company since 1995, as well as positions at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. Park Avenue® Wealth Management, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, offering tailored client solutions through proprietary programs and third-party platforms.

Giancarlo Plati is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at The Colony Group, Cetera Advisor Networks, Pangea Wealth, and John Hancock. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporate and institutional clients with wealth management and advisory services. The firm combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework, emphasizing tax- and fee-sensitive, long-term portfolio construction.

Gregory Pinto is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Needham, MA, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Boston Wealth Strategies, Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities. He is also a co-owner of Altara Wealth, Inc., a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and support services, allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction while offering model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Chirag Shah is a financial advisor at Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC in Needham, MA, with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Integrated Wealth Concepts since 2021 and has a background that includes a long-term role at Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent financial advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, family office, and retirement plan advisory services, constructing customized portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income with a primarily long-term investment approach.

Magdeleine Guiney is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she held positions at Benison Financial Services and Dell Technologies. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers comprehensive adviser support, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services.