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 licenses and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Ryan Wealth Advisors. McDermott is also a managing member of Ryan-McDermott Wealth Management LLC, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Bartholomew & Company Wealth Management serves both institutional and individual clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary asset management alongside financial and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs an institutional research process with a combination of active, passive, and core-satellite strategies, emphasizing high-grade fixed income and municipal bonds.

Heather Girolamo is a financial advisor at Bartholomew & Company Wealth Management, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ryan Financial Advisors, Inc. from 2003 to 2020 and has been associated with Ryan Wealth Advisors and Commonwealth Financial Network since 2020. Girolamo is also the owner of Birch City Ventures, LLC, an entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Bartholomew & Company Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and financial planning services to institutional and individual clients. The firm employs an institutional research process and uses model portfolios combining active, passive, and core-satellite strategies, focusing on fixed income, municipal bonds, and ESG approaches.

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 and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network, SG Wealth Management Group, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, and Charles Schwab. Bartholomew & Company Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and financial planning to institutional clients and individual investors, implementing an institutional research process and firm-developed model portfolios that combine active, passive, and core-satellite strategies with a focus on fixed income and municipal bonds.

John Maher is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with New Harbor Financial Group, LLC in Worcester, MA, with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Gordon Brothers LLC and The TJX Companies Inc. New Harbor Financial Group is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charities, and business entities with discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm utilizes a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various asset classes and employs options strategies and digital asset ETFs in certain cases.

Gregg Parker is a financial advisor with Geneos Wealth Management, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Geneos since 2023 and previously was with American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a varsity assistant football coach at Northbridge High School. Geneos Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and access to third-party money managers, using a variety of investment strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Matthew Palmgren is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Worcester, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Investment Planning, Raymond James and Associates, and Fidelity Investments Institutional Services. He serves on the board of Rutland Youth Soccer, engaging with the local youth soccer community. Capital Analysts provides investment and retirement planning services to individual and institutional clients, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through a nationwide network of independent advisors and in-house teams.

David Ojerholm is a financial advisor with The AmeriFlex Group in Worcester, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, LPL Financial, and MassMutual. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a large network of advisory affiliates. The firm offers customized portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing model asset allocations and discretionary manager relationships with ongoing account monitoring.

Chester Mccord is a financial advisor at Founders Financial Securities LLC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales and tax preparation through his own firm, McCord LLC, and owns mineral rights leased for oil production. Founders Financial Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing multiple investment programs and a combination of advisory, broker-dealer, and insurance capabilities.

Robert Oftring is a financial advisor with Capitol Securities Management, Inc. in Worcester, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Capitol Securities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a real estate development business involving the purchase, development, and management of two buildings. Capitol Securities Management serves individual investors, high-net-worth clients, institutions, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting through a combination of broker-dealer and registered investment adviser services. The firm delivers investment advice via IAR-managed programs, separately managed accounts, model portfolios, and third-party money managers.

John Kelley Jr. is a financial advisor at Capitol Securities Management, Inc. in Worcester, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Capitol Securities Management since 2005. Capitol Securities Management serves individual, corporate, and charitable clients, providing brokerage and investment advisory services along with financial planning, pension consulting, insurance products, and educational seminars. The firm manages assets through various programs including separately managed accounts and third-party money managers, offering tailored investment strategies through a network of adviser representatives.

William Stott is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Marshfield Associates, where he has worked since 1990, totaling 36 years of industry experience. Marshfield Associates is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $8.12 billion for a diverse client base that includes high-net-worth individuals, state and municipal government entities, investment companies, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a long-only value investment approach through a concentrated Core Value Equity Strategy and an optional Balanced Strategy that includes fixed income, emphasizing quality and a strict margin-of-safety buy discipline.

Michael Houssan is a financial advisor with The AmeriFlex Group in Worcester, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Integrated Wealth Concepts, LPL Financial, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Houssan & Ojerholm, PC, a certified public accounting firm. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates. The firm offers customized portfolio management, financial planning, third-party money manager selection, and retirement plan consulting, delivering strategies through various model allocations and discretionary manager relationships.

Lawrence Sasso is a financial advisor at Bison Wealth, LLC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Bison Wealth, he worked at Broker International Financial Services and has maintained ongoing roles with Tarkenton Financial and Lawrence Sasso Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. He serves as an adjunct professor at Quinsigamond Community College, is the Commander of American Legion Post 201, and sits on the Worcester State University Board of Trustees. Bison Wealth serves individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, portfolio management, curated model portfolios, and ERISA retirement plan services. The firm emphasizes outcome-focused, multi-manager model portfolios combining tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market strategies, and offers specialized investment options including an options-based Overlay strategy and access to third-party managers.

Brett Kubiak is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with four years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Capital Analysts and Lincoln Investment in 2023, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research and Cetera Advisor Networks. In addition to his advisory role, Kubiak has served with the Worcester Police Department since 2016. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, third-party manager access, and retirement-plan advice through a network of independent advisors and its in-house investment management team.

Mitchell Mccord is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently with Founders Financial Securities LLC since 2023. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a voting board member for a family-owned property entity in Colorado. Founders Financial Securities serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting through various platforms and combines advisory, broker-dealer, and insurance services within its enterprise structure.

Alexander Hansen is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors in Worcester, MA, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network, Dynasty Securities, Citigroup Global Markets, and Raymond James Financial Services. Merit Financial Group, LLC manages approximately $10.6 billion and serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and customizable sleeves, with oversight from a central Investment Management team and Investment Committee.

Raymond Clifford Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Lincoln Investment Planning Inc. and The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, as well as a principal position at Clifford & Reno Insurance Agency. Outside of advising, he is involved as a shareholder in restaurant and pizzeria businesses in Worcester, MA. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches supported by an in-house research team.

Harold Kirkpatrick is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Procyon. His prior roles include positions at Connectus Wealth Advisors, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Facet, Pinnacle Financial Group, and M HOLDINGS SECURITIES. He also acts as a strategic advisor for a fintech financial advisory start-up and provides consulting services to firms in financial services and technology. Procyon offers investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and institutional consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and government entities. The firm manages approximately $9.2 billion in assets, combining internal portfolio construction with independent managers and employing AI tools to support research and monitoring.

Susan Smith is a financial advisor with The Patriot Financial Group, LLC in Worcester, MA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience, including roles at LPL Financial and Cetera. Smith also works as a service assistant at Bowditch & Dewey LLP. The Patriot Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, small businesses, and institutional clients. The firm customizes portfolios based on client goals and risk tolerance, using a mix of fundamental and technical analysis and offering a broad range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, private equity, and advisory annuities.

Jay Merrill is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with firms including American General Life Insurance Company and Banner Life Insurance. Merrill is involved in community activities as the treasurer for Paxton Little League and co-owns McGrath & Merrill Associates, an independent financial advisory office. Capital Analysts serves both retail and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm provides investment management via an in-house team and third-party managers, leveraging proprietary screening tools and maintaining institutional relationships to support a broad range of investment products.