Jason Ruel is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience and currently serves as a financial advisor and general manager at Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC. He previously worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. for eight years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an art business selling original artwork and serves on the board of directors for the nonprofit Mission of Deeds. Kestra Private Wealth Services provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, managing approximately $13.45 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad range of investment products and specializes in advisor-managed accounts, third-party platforms, and specialized offerings such as annuity subaccount and 529 plan services.

Daniel Almeida is a financial advisor at RWA Wealth Partners in Boston, MA, holding a Series 65 designation with seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ropes Wealth Advisors and Boston Private Wealth LLC. RWA Wealth Partners serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, business entities, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, providing investment management, financial planning, tax planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach using a broad range of investment vehicles and maintains internally managed strategies alongside tax preparation services through a subsidiary.

Sydnee Goodeaux is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. She is currently with RWA Wealth Partners and previously worked at Heritage Financial Services, Bank of America, Merrill, and Edward Jones Investments. RWA Wealth Partners serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, business entities, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, providing investment management, financial planning, tax planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach and offers internally managed strategies and tax preparation services through its subsidiaries.

Sara Shores is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with New England Private Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2006. New England Private Wealth Advisors provides fee-only investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm constructs broadly diversified portfolios primarily using ETFs and mutual funds, while also recommending third-party managers and alternative investments for qualified clients.

Jonathan Brandl is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Main Street Financial Solutions, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill Lynch and Clear Line Analytics. Main Street Financial Solutions serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs an academic-based, multi-asset class investment approach that emphasizes low-cost passive ETFs alongside active management and alternative investments, while also providing ERISA fiduciary consulting and managing complex institutional and advisor-facing relationships.

Joseph Swirbalus is a financial advisor with Mariner Independent in Wellesley, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes tenure at JP Morgan Securities Inc., Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., BGC Financial, Liquidnet, and Tp Icap Global Markets Americas LLC. Mariner Independent serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, insurance solutions, and access to alternative investments through a network of investment adviser representatives utilizing both firm-built model portfolios and customized discretionary portfolios.

Blake Russell is a financial advisor at RWA Wealth Partners in Boston, MA with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Ropes Wealth Advisors, 1st Financial Bank USA, Time Payment, and LeaseQ. RWA Wealth Partners serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, business entities, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering investment management, financial planning, integrated tax planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm’s approach focuses on strategic asset allocation using an open-architecture platform and combines fundamental and quantitative methods in select strategies.

John Bay is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC. He has held previous roles at firms including Kaizen Wealth Strategies, Spire Wealth Management, and NewEdge Advisors. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes customized, primarily long-term portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, and other investment vehicles, supported by integrated operational tools and affiliated sub-advisory arrangements.

Donald Gaskell is a financial advisor at Verus Capital Partners, LLC with 43 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 66. His prior experience includes roles at Capitol Securities Management and William F. Sullivan Financial Services Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Gaskell is involved with Sullivan Insurance Group, Inc., an agency selling life and disability insurance products. Verus Capital Partners is a fee-based investment management firm serving individuals, trusts, pension plans, and estates. The firm employs a combined fundamental and technical investment approach with strategic asset allocation and offers customized portfolios aligned with client objectives, risk tolerance, and tax considerations.

Nikhil Kyathappala is a financial advisor at RWA Wealth Partners in Boston, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Adviser Investments, Martin Connolly, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. RWA Wealth Partners serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, business entities, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, providing investment management, financial planning, tax planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach and utilizes an open-architecture platform with a range of investment vehicles, complemented by customized fixed income strategies and internally managed offerings.

John Kennedy is a financial advisor with RWA Wealth Partners in Boston, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Adviser Investments LLC for 11 years before joining RWA Wealth Partners in 2023. RWA Wealth Partners serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, business entities, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering investment management, financial planning, tax planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes strategic asset allocation and uses an open-architecture platform that includes mutual funds, ETFs, separate accounts, and private pooled vehicles, with a focus on customized fixed income and cash management.

Nicole' Keane is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience. She currently works at Dakota Wealth, LLC and was previously with Jonathan D. Pond, LLC for eight years. Dakota Wealth, LLC serves a diverse clientele including individuals, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business enterprises. The firm provides wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, focusing on customized, primarily long-term portfolios with a range of investment vehicles and active oversight.

Joshua Jones is a financial advisor at RWA Wealth Partners with 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Adviser Investments LLC for 11 years and at Kobren Insight Management, a division of Adviser Investments, for five years. Jones holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. RWA Wealth Partners serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, business entities, and employer-sponsored retirement plans with investment management, financial planning, integrated tax planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach using an open-architecture platform and offers customized fixed income management and internally managed strategies through its subsidiary RWA Capital, alongside tax preparation services via RWA Tax Solutions.

Gordon Thomas is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Grimes & Company with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Grimes & Company since 2021, following roles at MML Investor Services, Baystate Financial, and Fidelity Investments. Grimes & Company provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, and government entities. The firm emphasizes customized investment strategies supported by proprietary research and manages a broad range of assets while also serving as a sub-advisor to other investment advisers.

Scott Cohen is a financial advisor at Winthrop Wealth in Boston, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Eagle Strategies and New York Life, where he worked for over 17 years. Outside of his advisory work, Cohen serves as an officer in the BNI Wayland Commerce Connection, a local networking organization. Winthrop Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, business entities, retirement plans, and donor-advised funds. The firm employs a long-term investment approach through a structured four-step process and combines in-house management with third-party sub-advisers to implement tax-managed and systematic strategies.

Corey Pomerleau is a CFP® with six years at F L Putnam Investment Management Co. and four years at Boston Private Wealth, totaling ten years of industry experience. He is based in Needham, MA. F L Putnam serves individual investors, families, and institutions including foundations, endowments, and family offices. The firm employs a team-based, customized investment approach using internally managed and third-party strategies across multiple asset classes, with options for sustainable investing and tax-aware rebalancing.

Janet Shetty is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with four years of industry experience. She currently serves as a financial advisor at Robertson Stephens Wealth Management, LLC and has prior experience at Vodia Capital, LLC. Robertson Stephens provides investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with tax and estate planning. The firm manages $8.76 billion in assets and employs a combination of in-house model portfolios, third-party managers, and sub-advisors to develop and implement client investment strategies.

Gregory Hughes is a financial advisor at McAdam LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He has held his current role since 2014 and previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. from 2014 to 2017. Gregory holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. McAdam LLC advises individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities, including high-net-worth households. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting, managing client accounts on a discretionary basis with a diversified approach that includes traditional and alternative investments.

Jonathan Hunter is a financial advisor at Winthrop Wealth with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including John Hancock Advisers, Manulife Investment Management, and LPL Financial. His current role at Winthrop Advisory Group has spanned five years. Winthrop Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes a long-term, goal-oriented investment process combining in-house management and third-party sub-advisers, serving both high-net-worth and institutional clients.

Matthew Keefe is a financial advisor at The Fiduciary Alliance with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked in investment and insurance-related roles, including as an account executive at Dick Insurance Agency. He previously had a role at Play Ball LLC. The Fiduciary Alliance serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and other investment advisers by providing investment management and comprehensive financial planning services. The firm uses a variety of analytical approaches and may employ third-party managers, while also offering ERISA 3(21) nondiscretionary services to plan sponsors.