Lisa Forness is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 34 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Stifel for 22 years before retiring from the industry twice between 2018 and 2024. Outside of advisory work, she is an author of a children’s book titled *Bartholemew and the Summer of Grace* and owns a publishing company. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Edward Marshall III is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 2003, initially at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., and currently at Ameriprise. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, offering written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver non-discretionary recommendations and emphasizes managed accounts within its advisory approach.

Ronald Ellis Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 26 years of industry experience. He has held the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a flotilla staff officer with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary in Fairhaven, MA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Janice Jeffers is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has been associated with various Fidelity entities since 2014, including Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to diverse clients such as retail and institutional investors and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, delivering model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs using systematic methods and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Matthew Bruce is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2021 and owns Bruce Capital Management. Bruce serves on the board of Sino-American Bridge for Education and Health, a nonprofit facilitating exchange programs for American and Chinese educators and healthcare workers, and is involved with several other nonprofit organizations focused on education and mediation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, utilizing affiliated and third-party managers within a multi-manager platform.

Diane Diblasi is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its investment offerings.

William Swerdlick is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones. His prior experience includes positions at MFS Fund Distributors, Inc., Rarebreed Veterinary Partners, Raymond James/Cornerstone Financial Partners LLC, and Crestwood Advisors. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment advisory programs with a network of over 23,000 financial advisors nationwide.

Angelo Gordon is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Fidelity Investments before joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2026. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its investment approach.

Erin Homsy is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and previously held roles at Securities America and Invest Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including retirement plan consulting and brokerage services, supported by research and multiple portfolio management options.

Bonnie Kirchner is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2009. She has been involved with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2010 and operates Even Keel Financial Services, LLC. Kirchner is also an author of financial education publications, founder of Sea Change Financial Education, and serves as adjunct faculty at Bentley University. Additionally, she is a board member and treasurer of the Beverly Yacht Club. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a wide network of independent financial professionals using both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Travis Kessock is a CFP® certificant with 22 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2003. He is based in North Dartmouth, MA, and holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations. Outside of his advisory role, Kessock is involved as a partner and informal advisor in a restaurant group and related investment entities in Foxboro, MA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Nelson Linhares is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2007 and Primerica Financial Services since 2006. In addition to his advisory role, Linhares is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its investment solutions.

Colin Mc Clean is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services for over two decades, along with various roles in advisory and related services. Outside of traditional advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through Primerica-affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients primarily through model-driven portfolio strategies managed by third parties. The firm supports a large advisor network and offers a range of strategic and tactical investment models with custody and trade execution services provided by Pershing.

Sarah Doolan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of experience. Her prior roles include positions at Joest LLC and Bank of America, N.A. She is based in Fairhaven, MA. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Joseph Ford is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in New Bedford, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wolters Kluwer Legal Education and eCampus.com. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with GLG and works as a Channel Relationship Manager for Kortext, a digital content company. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-based strategies and separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Elizabeth Souza is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Rockland Trust Co. and LPL Financial since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is a commissioned notary. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and research support from multiple sources.

Emily Shea is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018, with additional professional experience in advertising and other industries prior to joining the firm. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Kelley Mcgoldrick is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network, Morgan Stanley, and OSAIC. She serves as a board member for the Cornell Varsity Athletic Alumni Association and the Cornell Adult University Board of Directors, organizations that promote women's athletics and adult education for Cornell University alumni. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, operating a multi-manager platform with extensive options including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Jason Hawkes is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in New Bedford, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2006 and Primerica Financial Services since 2004. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and utilizes a tiered wrap fee structure for its investment solutions.

Kerry Claflin is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Middleboro, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica Advisors, Claflin worked at Merrill from 2020 to 2025 and Bank of America from 2012 to 2020. Outside of advisory work, Claflin is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies of Primerica. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure while maintaining oversight of its investment models.