Herbert Shanzer is the principal of Shanzer Management, an independent firm he has led since 1995. He holds 31 years of industry experience and is based in Westford, Massachusetts. Shanzer Management provides discretionary portfolio management and investment advice focused on no-load and low-load mutual funds. The firm emphasizes long-term, diversified equity portfolios tailored to clients' written investment objectives and risk tolerances, combining actively managed and passive index funds while managing risk through fund allocation adjustments rather than moving to cash.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been a numbers nerd. Growing up, we had a small chalkboard propped up against the wall. Instead of scribbling random shapes, I would have my parents give me math problems to solve. (Don’t worry – I don’t do my math on a chalkboard anymore!). I started my career in financial services fresh out of college when I was hired at a boutique wealth management firm just outside of Boston. It was there that I quickly fell in love with financial planning. To me, it is the perfect blend of nerdy, technical, problem-solving, spreadsheet analysis and touchy-feely, meaningful, life-changing relationship work. I have always considered myself lucky to have found this profession when I didn’t even know I was looking for it. What better calling can there be than to help guide people in using their money to live their most deeply significant and fulfilling lives? I spent more than 18 years of my career with firms that only worked with individuals and families that had substantial wealth. In short, you already needed to have achieved financial success to get access to our advice! While I have always loved my work and the clients I helped, I could never shake the feeling that there was something missing. Instead of only working with people who already had wealth, I wanted to work with people to help them build it. As a result, Katapult Financial Planning was born.

Michael Durant Jr. is a Certified Financial Planner® with 21 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Belmont Financial, LLC, where he has worked since 1992. Belmont Financial serves individual investors and small business clients by offering discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm employs a globally diversified investment approach using no-load mutual funds, closed-end funds, and ETFs, with portfolios tailored to client risk tolerance and long-term goals.

Joseph Bruderman is a financial advisor at Bruderman Private Wealth with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Bank of America. He is also the president and CEO of Investegrity LLC, a registered investment advisory firm where he manages client assets and financial planning as the sole employee. Bruderman Private Wealth serves high-net-worth individuals, families, and select institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm uses a holistic approach to align asset allocation with clients’ cash-flow needs, tax and estate planning, and long-term goals, employing a range of investment strategies including concentrated equity, income, ETFs, and private placements.

Stephen Neumeier is the sole advisor at Neumeier Capital Management, Inc., an independent registered investment adviser based in Concord, MA. He holds the CFA® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 31 years of industry experience. Mr. Neumeier founded Neumeier Capital Management in 1991 and is also the managing member of Neumeier Partners Management, LLC, which operated a private investment fund from 2003 to 2016. Neumeier Capital Management serves individuals, corporations, employee benefit plans, foundations, and endowments, generally requiring a $1,000,000 minimum account. The firm follows a value-oriented investment approach that uses no-load mutual funds for smaller portfolios and common stocks or other securities for larger accounts, with distinctive practices such as employing borrowing, derivatives, and monthly account reviews.

Lucas Turton is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. He is the principal advisor at Claritas Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at Webster Bank and Windham Capital Management, LLC. Claritas Advisors, LLC provides discretionary investment advisory and portfolio management services to individual and institutional clients, managing diversified multi-asset portfolios primarily using ETFs. The firm combines quantitative and fundamental analysis with an emphasis on risk management and tactical portfolio adjustments.

Gayle Buff is the founder and sole advisor of Buff Capital Management, LLC, based in Newton, MA. She holds CFP® and CFA® designations and has 32 years of industry experience, having led her firm since its inception in 1992. Buff Capital Management primarily serves individuals, families, nonprofit organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a value-oriented, long-term investment approach focused on capital preservation and downside protection through diversified allocations, tailoring plans to clients' tax status and special circumstances without employing margin, short selling, or options.

Brian Curtin is the principal of Curtin Financial Services, Inc. in Burlington, MA, with 20 years of industry experience. He has served as Treasurer/Collector for the Town of Burlington since 1977 and holds board roles with the Burlington Municipal Federal Credit Union, Burlington Community Scholarship Foundation, and Middlesex County Retirement System. Curtin Financial Services provides financial planning, investment advisory, retirement and education planning, and tax preparation services to individuals, small businesses, and trust accounts. The firm emphasizes personalized, non-discretionary investment advice combined with ongoing tax and accounting expertise.

Kevin Maxwell is the sole advisor at Rivermax Financial Planning LLC in Boston, MA. He holds a Series 65 credential and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include work with Rivermax Financial LLC, involvement in financial planning education through BU and Kaplan, and leadership positions in private companies Movie Skits Inc. and PicnicArea.com Inc. Rivermax Financial Planning LLC is an independent investment adviser providing discretionary portfolio management and both project-based and ongoing comprehensive financial planning for individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a combination of passive and active investment strategies, customized Investment Policy Statements, and model portfolios through the Altruist platform to implement asset allocation and security selection.

Camille Fuleihan is the sole advisor at Fuleihan, Camille, Farid, an independent firm based in Belmont, MA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 23 years of industry experience, having worked at her current firm since 2002. The firm provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, and 401(k) plans. It employs a manager-of-managers approach, screening and coordinating with other advisory firms while typically operating on a non-discretionary basis, with regular account reviews and client consent required for changes.

Lurie Davis is a financial advisor with Lurie Davis Wealth Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 18 years of industry experience. Davis has worked at Lurie Davis Wealth Management since 2006 and has prior experience with Waddell & Reed, Inc. Outside of advising, Davis serves as president of the Davis Estates Condominium Association, is a board member of the Lena Park Community Development Corporation, and participates in community organizations such as the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts and a Boston public school speakers series. Lurie Davis Wealth Management LLC provides customized investment management and financial planning services to high-net-worth individuals, pension and retirement plans, business owners, and families. The firm emphasizes broad asset allocation primarily through mutual funds and ETFs, conducting periodic account reviews and collaborating with clients on risk tolerance and investment policies while maintaining non-discretionary authority over client accounts.

William Spring is a financial advisor at Spencer Brook Asset Management, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Spencer Brook Asset Management since 2002. Spring holds a Series 65 designation. Spencer Brook Asset Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning primarily to high-net-worth individuals and trusts. The firm employs a bottoms-up value investing approach focused on long-term capital appreciation with an equity-income orientation, managing concentrated portfolios tailored to each client’s objectives.

Ranjan Mishra is a financial advisor with ESS Capital Services, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. He has been a Senior Partner at ESS Analysis, a management consulting firm, since 2007, dedicating approximately 10 hours per week to that role. Mishra operates as the sole advisor at ESS Capital Services, which he joined in 2023. ESS Capital Services is a registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm employs fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis across a diverse set of instruments and generally requires discretionary authority to implement its investment strategies.

Bradley Richardson is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Bradyco Financial in Cambridge, MA for over 40 years, where he serves as the sole advisor. Bradyco Financial provides investment management primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, and trusts, focusing on retirement preparation and management. The firm emphasizes long-term value investing in common stocks with concentrated portfolios and occasionally employs margin, short sales, and options as exceptions to its usual approach.

Jeffrey Sinder is a CFA charterholder and principal of AVK Partners, an independent investment advisory firm based in Concord, MA. He has three years of industry experience, including roles at Acadian Asset Management and Wellington Management. AVK Partners provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, combining passive and active investment vehicles, and offers educational seminars alongside its advisory services.

Maureen Demers is a CFP® and holds a Series 63 license with 17 years of industry experience. She has been the principal of Demers Financial Planning since 2008 and has worked in financial services since 1998. The firm provides holistic financial planning and wealth management primarily to pre-retirees and retirees with at least $1 million in investable assets. Demers Financial Planning offers comprehensive planning, portfolio management including third-party asset managers, and limited-scope financial reviews, emphasizing asset allocation and a long-term buy-and-hold investment philosophy.

Bhavneesh Sharma is a financial advisor with Integrity Advisors LLC in Burlington, MA, holding a Series 65 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has held roles at firms including FATrader and Vasuda Indices, and he is co-founder and Co-CEO of DataFlynk.AI LLC, a software development company. He has also contributed to Seeking Alpha since 2015. Integrity Advisors LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and holistic financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporations. The firm focuses on equity and ETF investments, with an emphasis on healthcare sectors, and integrates financial planning through a cloud-based platform combining cash-flow analysis, retirement projections, and tax-efficient strategies.

Richard Karlen is a financial advisor at Millenium Financial Services in Peabody, MA, with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Essex Securities LLC since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, he is also an insurance broker. Millenium Financial Services provides personalized financial planning and investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm manages advisory relationships on a non-discretionary basis and employs a strategic asset allocation approach combining passive index funds and ETFs with selected active holdings.

Alex Rakatansky is a financial advisor and owner of Rakatansky Financial LLC with three years of industry experience. He also owns Rakatansky CPA LLC, a tax and accounting firm where he spends approximately half of his working time. Prior to founding his current firm, he worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Rakatansky Rakatansky & Associates. Rakatansky Financial LLC provides discretionary wealth management and financial planning services primarily to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, fundamental analysis, and a long-term orientation, supplemented by occasional rebalancing and trades tailored to client objectives.

Laurence Lamagna is a financial advisor with BostonNorth Financial Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Boston North Financial Services and Commonwealth Equity Services since 1999. Outside of advisory services, he operates a fixed insurance sales sole proprietorship and serves as president of Boston North Financial Services, Inc. BostonNorth Financial Services is a small, independent advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement and corporate pension plans, charitable institutions, and trusts. The firm provides customized financial plans using a variety of analytical methods and typically charges hourly or fixed fees without discretionary trading or custody of client assets.