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.

Emily Wood is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Grimes & Company since 2002. She previously worked at NewEdge Securities, LLC for 16 years. Wood holds roles outside of her advisory work, including assistant treasurer at the New England Botanical Garden at Tower Hill and a steering committee member for the McNulty Women's Institute for Women's Leadership. Grimes & Company provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual and institutional clients, including charitable organizations and government entities. The firm uses proprietary research to build customized investment strategies across a range of investment vehicles and also offers trustee services and sub-advisory arrangements.

Austin Porchelli is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC in Worcester, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. He has held roles at D&P Advisors and MassMutual, among others, and operates a side business as an insurance and annuity producer with Help to Retire. Foundations Investment Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and registered investment companies, offering financial planning and portfolio management through a large network of affiliated offices. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and employs model portfolios with an asymmetric rebalancing strategy.

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.

Thomas Grimes is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Grimes & Company in Westborough, MA. He has worked with NewEdge Securities and has been active in his own advisory practice since 1991. Grimes serves on the board of directors of Walpole Cooperative Bank. Grimes & Company provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, including estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and governmental entities. The firm offers customized investment strategies and also serves other advisers as clients, combining advisory services with affiliated trustee and financial offerings.

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.

Laurie Littlefield is a financial advisor at Grimes & Company with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Grimes & Company since 2005 and previously worked at Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation from 2011 to 2017. Laurie holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Grimes & Company provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual and institutional clients, including estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and government entities. The firm uses proprietary research and portfolio-management systems to build customized investment strategies across various asset types and serves other advisers as well as state and municipal clients.

Matthew Morse is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Eaton Vance Investment Counsel and Harmony Wealth Partners LLC, before joining Grimes & Company in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of MCM Sports Partners, LLC, which is involved in sports franchise transactions. Grimes & Company provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual and institutional clients, including estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and government entities. The firm offers customized investment strategies utilizing proprietary research and a range of investment vehicles, and it also serves other investment advisers and acts as a sub-adviser.

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 with Merit Financial Advisors in Worcester, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Commonwealth Financial Network, Dynasty Securities, Citigroup Global Markets, and Raymond James Financial Services. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and other institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, diversified asset allocation approach with centrally managed model portfolios and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account services.

Timothy Rheaume is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63 license holder with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Grimes & Company since 2021 and previously spent 11 years at Natixis Investment Managers. Grimes & Company provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual and institutional clients, including estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and government entities. The firm offers customized investment strategies using proprietary research and portfolio-management systems, and it also serves other advisers as clients and acts as a private fund adviser.

Eleanor Kreitler is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Grimes & Company with five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley for four years and has held roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Eaton Partners. Grimes & Company provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual and institutional clients, including estates, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm uses proprietary research to build customized investment strategies and also offers sub-advisory and trustee services.

Patricia Lavoie is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. She is currently with Grimes & Company, where she has worked since 2023. Prior to that, she spent 17 years at Fortis Management Group LLC and one year at EP Wealth Advisors. Outside of advisory work, Patricia serves as a trustee for the John T Donahue Trust and Louise G. E Donahue Trust. Grimes & Company provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors such as estates, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm emphasizes customized investment strategies utilizing proprietary research and a variety of investment vehicles, and also acts as a sub-adviser for other investment advisers.

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.

Joseph Benoit Jr. is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Grimes & Company in Westborough, MA. He has worked at Grimes & Company since 2006 and previously spent eight years at Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation. Grimes & Company provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, estates, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm employs proprietary research and portfolio-management systems to build customized investment strategies across various asset types and offers trustee services through an affiliated trust entity.

Thomas Dunlap is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Grimes & Company and has previously worked at Harmony Wealth Partners LLC, Clarendon Private LLC, and Loomis, Sayles & Company L.P. Grimes & Company provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning for individual and institutional clients, including estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and government entities. The firm employs customized investment strategies using proprietary research and portfolio-management systems across a broad range of assets and also offers trustee services through an affiliated trust entity.