Joshua Paul is a CFP® with 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Bartholomew & Company Wealth Management, LLC and has been affiliated with Bartholomew & Company, Inc. and Commonwealth Financial Network since 1995. He is also involved in fixed insurance sales at his branch location. Bartholomew & Company Wealth Management, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, comprehensive financial planning, and fee-for-service wealth management and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, nonprofits, municipalities, and other institutional clients. The firm uses firm-developed model portfolios and customized asset allocations that combine active, passive, and core-satellite strategies, with an emphasis on short-term, high-grade fixed income and municipal bond strategies.

Adam Bortolussi is a financial advisor with Bortolussi Wealth Management, Inc. in Hopkinton, MA, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bortolussi Wealth Management since 2010 and is also involved with Fitts Insurance Agency, where he serves as a director. Outside of advisory work, he holds leadership roles with the 200 Foundation and its Endowment Trust in Framingham, MA. Bortolussi Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering investment management and financial planning. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental-analysis approach to portfolio construction using diversified holdings, including ETFs, stocks, and bonds, and combines in-house fiduciary oversight with outsourced platform solutions.

Michael Aragao is the principal of M. W. Aragao Investment Advisors, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with M.W. Aragão Investment Advisors since 2005 and has a background at Investors Diversified Management Corp. since 2001. In addition to advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales and tax preparation. M.W. Aragao Investment Advisors offers personalized financial planning and portfolio management to individuals, families, and various institutional clients. The firm employs a strategic asset-allocation approach combining passive index funds and ETFs with active management when appropriate, utilizing multiple analytical methods and a range of investment instruments.

Daniel Snyder is a financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience currently with 3D Advisor Group, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Freedom Investment Management, Inc., 3D/L Capital Management, LLC, 3D Asset Management, Inc., and Santander Securities LLC. 3D Advisor Group is a fee-only registered investment adviser that provides discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental analysis approach using low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, managing a substantial asset base with a small advisory team.

David Girard is the founder of Girard Capital Management and holds a Series 65 designation. He has been working in the financial advisory field since 2024, following a period as a student from 2011 to 2024. Prior to establishing his firm, he was associated with The Fix in 2022. Girard Capital Management is a registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a passive portfolio construction approach using index mutual funds and ETFs within a Modern Portfolio Theory framework, supplemented by fundamental and technical analysis when appropriate.

Scott Hawley is a financial advisor at 3D Advisor Group, Inc. in Hopkinton, MA, holding a Series 65 designation with 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Freedom Investment Management, Inc., 3D/L Capital Management, LLC, and 3D Asset Management, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is a part-time golf instructor in Shrewsbury, MA. 3D Advisor Group provides discretionary wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term investment approach using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs and manages a relatively large asset base with a small, two-person advisory team.

Peter Boyd is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently the CEO of Apogee Strong Central Massachusetts, LLC, an insurance sales and service firm, and has been associated with Boyd Financial Strategies, Inc. since 2008. At Apogee Strong, he focuses on insurance sales including fixed rate annuities, life insurance, and long-term care insurance. Boyd Financial Strategies, Inc. serves individuals, couples, and related trusts with assets typically between $500,000 and $20 million, providing comprehensive financial planning and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management. The firm employs a risk-conscious, top-down investment approach that combines fundamental, technical, and charting analysis with longer-term allocation and shorter-term tactical strategies.

Rana Choubah is a CFP® with 14 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Meridian Financial, LLC since 2021. She previously worked at Parsons Capital Management, Inc. and Finivi. Outside of her advisory role, she serves in several financial and leadership positions within local religious organizations, including advisory board member and finance council member roles. Meridian Financial Advisors, LLC provides fee-only financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, and small businesses. The firm manages portfolios using fundamental analysis tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, with an emphasis on minimizing expenses and updating plans as circumstances change.

Ashley Riley is a financial advisor at Bartholomew & Company Wealth Management, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2016. Riley also engages in fixed insurance sales as a minor part of her business activities. Bartholomew & Company Wealth Management, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, nonprofits, and municipalities. The firm uses a combination of active, passive, and core-satellite investment strategies supported by institutional research and emphasizes fixed income and municipal bond strategies for institutional and high-net-worth clients.

William Ryan is a financial advisor at Bartholomew & Company Wealth Management, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with several firms including Ryan Financial Inc. and Commonwealth Financial Network. Ryan is also the owner of WK Ryan Wealth Management, LLC, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance activities. Bartholomew & Company Wealth Management, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, nonprofits, municipalities, and other institutions. The firm uses a combination of active, passive, and core-satellite investment strategies supported by institutional research, and offers both standalone financial planning and portfolio management services.

Tara McDermott is a financial advisor at Bartholomew & Company Wealth Management, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Ryan Wealth Advisors, among other firms. McDermott is also a managing member of Ryan-McDermott Wealth Management LLC, a private entity that facilitates securities, advisory, and insurance business. Bartholomew & Company Wealth Management, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, nonprofits, municipalities, and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of active, passive, and core-satellite portfolio strategies supported by institutional research and offers both standalone financial planning and portfolio management services.

Heather Girolamo is a financial advisor with Bartholomew & Company Wealth Management, LLC in Worcester, MA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Bartholomew, she worked at Ryan Wealth Advisors, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Ryan Financial Advisors. She is also the owner of Birch City Ventures, LLC, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Bartholomew & Company Wealth Management, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and nonprofits. The firm uses firm-developed model portfolios combined with active, passive, and core-satellite strategies, emphasizing short-term, high-grade fixed income and municipal bonds for institutional clients.

Devon Cooney is a financial advisor at Bartholomew & Company Wealth Management, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network, SG Wealth Management Group, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, and Charles Schwab. Bartholomew & Company Wealth Management, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, nonprofits, municipalities, and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of active, passive, and core-satellite strategies with an emphasis on fixed income and municipal bonds, offering both standalone financial planning and portfolio management services.

Christopher Byrne is a financial advisor at Byrne Financial Freedom, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. and LPL Financial LLC. Byrne has been with his current firm since 2019. Byrne Financial Freedom, LLC is an SEC-registered wealth management firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and a long-term investment approach, using low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, while offering discretionary portfolio management and retirement plan advisory services.

Joseph Marsden is a financial advisor at Trust Advisory Group Ltd with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including StoneX Securities Inc and Solares Hill Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he is an attorney at Marsden Law P.C. Trust Advisory Group Ltd serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and retirement plan sponsors, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs a multi-manager investment approach and uses third-party platforms to support a team of approximately 30 advisors managing nearly $494 million in discretionary assets.

James Laite is a financial advisor at Cadence Wealth Management LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been associated with both Cadence Wealth Management and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a commissioner on the Town of Lancaster’s Board of Public Works and assists with ski equipment sales and maintenance at Wachusett Mountain Ski Area during the winter season. Cadence Wealth Management is a team-based advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a long-term core asset-allocation strategy combined with tactically managed overlays using technical analysis and rule-based modeling, constructing portfolios from a range of investment vehicles including ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and option strategies.

Steven Deboth is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has been with Cadence Wealth Management LLC since 2011 and is also associated with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Cadence Wealth Management is a team-based advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, and estates, employing a long-term core asset allocation approach combined with tactical overlays using technical analysis and proprietary rule-based modeling. The firm manages a diverse range of portfolios and provides goal-based financial planning and rollover advice.

Nicholas Cosentino is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving at Financial Foundations, Inc. since 1999. He also has a long tenure with Commonwealth Equity Services, Inc. dating back to 1991. Outside of his advisory roles, he acts as a trustee for an irrevocable life insurance trust. Financial Foundations provides standalone, fee-for-service financial planning to retail clients, focusing on detailed written plans covering budgeting, tax strategies, retirement, education, estate matters, and investment analysis. The firm does not manage client assets or offer discretionary services, instead coordinating with outside professionals and offering in-house tax preparation through an affiliated enrolled agent.

Jennifer Simes is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Carl P. Sherr & Co., LLC since 2007, where she is part of a three-advisor team in Worcester, MA. Carl P. Sherr & Co. provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes asset allocation, mutual fund and ETF analysis, and long-term holdings, managing most assets on a discretionary basis with a team approach and centralized oversight.

Eric Jansen is a financial advisor with Finivi Inc. in Westborough, MA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 39 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Signator Investors, Inc. and Triad Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in insurance brokerage activities as president and part owner of several related entities. Finivi serves individual clients ranging from non‑high‑net‑worth to high‑net‑worth households, as well as business clients and retirement plan participants. The firm uses an active, core‑satellite investment approach tailored to client risk tolerance and objectives, and offers a range of services including discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, estate-planning facilitation, and financial education.