Samantha Wineke is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and three years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes five years at Raymond James & Associates and one year at The Bulfinch Group. She is based in Needham, MA. Park Avenue Securities LLC, doing business as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. The firm serves individual and institutional clients with brokerage services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and a variety of advisory programs.

Brian Ganger is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2003. He previously worked at Ball Financial and operates Brian James Financial Services, Inc., an entity related to his securities business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and managing approximately $213 billion in client assets. The firm provides a comprehensive platform that includes managed account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services.

John Ferguson is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked primarily within Empower’s affiliated firms since 2023. Previously, he spent five years with UP Education Network. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services mainly to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, employing an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and client savings rates in its financial planning approach.

Andrew Karelis is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Newton, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Commonwealth since 2006 and has held roles at KSP Financial Consultants, Core Wealth Advisory, and KSP Advisors, LLC. Karelis is also a partner and co-owner of a real estate holding company. 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 provides a broad adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Cynthia Packard is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Commonwealth since 2015, also maintaining a role at Tilton Wealth Management since 2011. Outside of her advisory work, she is a notary public. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and services. The firm supports affiliated advisors with operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management resources.

Andrew Baker is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Westwood, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 19 years of industry experience and has been with Citizens Securities since 2012. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory approach includes a digital advisory program and managed accounts, operating as part of a bank-owned enterprise with a range of investment and related financial services.

Richard Poitras is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 57 years of industry experience. He has been with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance for 10 years. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage services, financial planning, and investment advisory programs to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions, including model portfolios and a hybrid digital advisory platform.

Christopher Hovey is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2017, Ball Financial Services Company since 2016, Merrill from 2012 to 2016, and Transamerica Financial Advisors in 2010. 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 individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad adviser-support platform with discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement and plan consulting, and custody/clearing services.

Michael Merrick is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with GWN Securities since 2015. Merrick is also licensed as a life insurance agent. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm manages approximately $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 client accounts and offers a range of investment programs, including traditional asset-allocation and legacy market-timing strategies.

Brad Champion is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding the ChFC® designation and a Series 66 license, and has 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he earns commissions from selling insurance products. Park Avenue Securities serves a diverse retail client base, offering brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a mix of proprietary and third-party investment strategies and supports various account-level services, including lending solutions and donor-advised funds.

Patrick Healy is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with CWM, LLC and Carson Wealth, where he has worked since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Northeast Planning Associates, Inc. and LPL Financial. Healy is also licensed to sell fixed insurance products including life, disability, annuities, and long-term care. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, families, institutions, and corporations through a network of more than 600 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services, using a discretionary model portfolio approach overseen by an in-house Investment Committee and supported by third-party sub-advisors and technology tools.

Peter Crinella is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Northborough, MA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Robert Roy. Outside of finance, he was involved with the Guildford Flames Hockey Club for two years. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue® Wealth Management, serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, offering a range of advisory programs that include both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Fabrice Montissol is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Westborough, MA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies, he worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co. since 2021 and has experience in education with Boston Public Schools and Davis Leadership Academy. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors, by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages most assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Eric Ganeles is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Ferris Capital, LLC and FIDELITY Brokerage Services LLC. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning–led investment process that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a broad range of supplemental investment options and affiliated non-investment businesses.

Azadeh Ward is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at MassMutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and MetLife Securities. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing over $200 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform with access to managed-account programs, third-party asset managers, and a range of investment options.

Mark Driscoll is a financial advisor with Focus Advisor Solutions, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 22 years of industry experience, including roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services and Envestnet, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is a sports official, refereeing youth, high school, and college sports. Focus Advisor Solutions provides turnkey asset management and back-office services to independent registered investment advisors, offering model portfolios, operational support, and fixed-income sub-advisory services. The firm manages approximately $41 billion in assets and serves over 33,000 clients through a team of about 42 advisors.

Nathan Law is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding CFP® certification and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 17 years of industry experience and has been affiliated with Commonwealth since 2011 and Wells Financial Partners since 2016. Law is also a co-owner of Wells Financial Partners, LLC and owns Invest 365 LLC, entities involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients with a range of advisory programs and services. The firm provides operations, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support while allowing advisors discretion to construct client portfolios from various securities and insurance products.

Kristine Schofield is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Commonwealth since 1999 and also has experience with EverRise and James N. Ball of Ball Financial Services. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and their individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a comprehensive adviser-support platform that includes managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services.

Brett Saide is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Needham, MA, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Financial Partners, LLC and Commonwealth Financial Network since 2016, and previously at IDS Life Insurance Company and American Express Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a long-term co-owner of Liquor Land. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and services including wealth management and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides operations, technology, investment management, and compliance support while allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction and access to model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Alex Burns is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, Burns has a broker role with Justworks, providing services in payroll administration, HR tools, and benefits. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of proprietary and third-party investment advisory programs.