Robert Shoff is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Waltham, MA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience, including roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of his financial services career, he owns a property rented through Airbnb. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse clientele, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm provides tailored solutions across multiple program types, with the majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis, and works with both individual and institutional clients.

Brian De Acetis is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with five years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® certification and the Series 66 license. His prior roles include three years at Lincoln Financial Advisors and a variety of positions outside financial services, including work at United Parcel Service and Jacobs Tree Service. 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 hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm offers a broad range of managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement and plan consulting, and custody and clearing services.

Mary Stockton is a CFP® and ChFC® with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and has worked with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 1997. Stockton also owns Stockton Financial and Insurance Services, through which she conducts business outside of her advisory role. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, operating primarily on a non-discretionary asset base within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Justin Catalano is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Waltham, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2014. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, operating under a fiduciary standard with a range of model and customized portfolio options.

Jeffrey Varsa is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Waltham, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has operated The VARSA Group, LLC since 2010 and has been affiliated with New York Life and Nylife Securities LLC since 2003. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers a range of program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, with the majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Thomas Crutchfield is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2012. He also works as a consultant, a role he has held since 2009. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients by providing advisory programs, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and comprehensive back-office services including operations, trading, compliance, and technology. The firm offers a variety of investment program structures and discretionary model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Tom Mongare is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has prior experience in healthcare, working at Express Healthcare since 2018 and Paramount Healthcare Services from 2014 to 2018. He joined Transamerica Financial Advisors and World Financial Group Insurance Agency in 2026. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs.

Rachel Barker is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Carson Wealth Boston, Kestra Financial, Inc., and TEAM Wealth Planning and Management. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner at Windy Ridge Farm. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a broad range of advisory programs and operational support, enabling advisors to offer customized portfolio solutions and access to discretionary model portfolios.

Matthew Conroy is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Hightower Advisors since 2020 and previously spent six years at Argent Wealth Management. Conroy also has over a decade of experience with Pillar Financial. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers alongside proprietary research and a variety of investment vehicles.

David Wilson is a CFP® and ChFC® with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) since 2015 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, Wilson is a member of the finance committee at Saint Kathryn's Parish and owns a retail clothing and accessories business on Etsy. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Phillip Mazzola is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Commonwealth since 2015. 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, offering operational, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

Patrick Battersby is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Waltham, MA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies, he worked at Phoenix Power and is currently a member of Atlantic Planning Group, LLC, where he engages in investment-related activities under a registered investment adviser. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm offers tailored solutions through multiple program types and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

John Pastore Jr. is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC in Waltham, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Integrated Wealth Concepts and affiliated with LPL Financial since 2016. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through independent financial advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, family office, and retirement plan advisory services, using customized portfolios and a long-term investment approach combined with shorter-term rebalancing trades.

Reese Nickerson is a financial advisor at Mariner with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at SWBC Investment Services, LLC for six years and held positions at DraftKings, Fidelity Investments, and M.F. Reynolds. Reese is based in Weston, Massachusetts. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations through investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm emphasizes discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal investment team and third-party managers, with integrated tax and accounting services uncommon for a firm of its size.

Danisha Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with seven years of industry experience. She currently holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at GWFS Equities, Inc. since 2018, following three years at Greater Lawrence Family Health Center. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as select IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s integrated service model leverages its recordkeeping and administrative platforms to deliver long-term focused financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

William Heines is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Cetera, CCR Wealth Management, and Gwfs Equities. Heines also serves as a retirement consultant at CCR Wealth Management. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail investors. The firm utilizes a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with both affiliated and third-party sub-managers to construct portfolios.

James Russo Jr. is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network based in Burlington, MA, holding over 20 years of industry experience. He is also the owner of a CPA firm, James F. Russo, Jr., CPA, with 35 years in that professional capacity. His work history includes long-term involvement in communication technology services since 2000. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and operational support, allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction while offering managed model portfolios and distinct program structures.

Aaron Derderian is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience currently affiliated with HighTower Advisors. He worked previously at Lexington Wealth Management, Inc. for seven years before joining HighTower Advisors in 2019. HighTower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers alongside proprietary research and a range of investment vehicles.

David Kelly is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Charlestown, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth Equity Services, Inc. since 1991. Outside of advising, he serves as secretary and insurance agent for CES Insurance Agency, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients, providing advisory programs, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm supports affiliated advisors with operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management services.

Erin Esposito is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Commonwealth in various capacities since 2010, including a brief period at Sullivan-Kreiss Financial. 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 acts as a platform provider, offering operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support while allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction.