Paul Ma is a financial advisor at BG Investment Services, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation as well as Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining BG Investment Services in 2026, he worked at Fidelity Investments for 11 years. BG Investment Services offers comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of analytical methods and investment strategies tailored to client objectives and manages approximately $868 million in assets.

Joseph Arsenault is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC since 2026 and previously spent 18 years at Heritage Financial Services, LLC. Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer retirement plans. The firm follows an evidence-based investment approach focusing on low costs, diversification, and rebalancing, and is affiliated with an accounting and tax services company to offer integrated advice.

William Sylvia Jr. is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC since 2015. He previously worked at LPL Financial and Osaic FS, Inc. Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC provides wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $478 million for about 591 clients, utilizing an Evidence-Based Investment Approach focused on low costs, diversification, rebalancing, and factor exposures.

Donald Sowa is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience and has been with Sowa Financial Group since 2000. He also maintains a long-standing association with Commonwealth Equity Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he reads commercials on a radio program. Sowa Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $517 million for about 572 clients, offering primarily discretionary portfolio management tailored to various client objectives and risk tolerances.

Nathan Beauvais is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience, currently serving at Sowa Financial Group since 2014. He holds a Series 66 license and has been associated with CommonWealth Financial Network over the same period. Outside of his advisory role, Beauvais is active as a freelance musician, performing and teaching music in the Rhode Island area. Sowa Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $517 million for around 572 clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, standalone financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with access to Commonwealth’s PPS Select program.

Reid Hansen is a CFP® and ChFC® with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with NCU Investment Solutions and has prior experience at firms including LPL Financial, CUNA Mutual Group, and Merrill. NCU Investment Solutions provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm uses model portfolios and fundamental analysis in its investment approach and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

John Noonan III is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC since 2015 and previously worked at Osaic FA, Inc. and Osaic FS, Inc. Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC provides wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer retirement plans. The firm follows an Evidence-Based Investment Approach emphasizing low costs, diversification, and rebalancing, and integrates tax and accounting services through affiliated professionals.

James Walsh is a financial advisor with Byrne Financial Freedom, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He has been with Byrne Financial Freedom and LPL Financial LLC since 2007. Byrne Financial provides comprehensive wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm employs a primarily long-term, fundamental analysis approach using low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities when appropriate, along with ongoing portfolio monitoring, rebalancing, and tax management.

Ryan Bouchey is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Bouchey Financial Group, Ltd., where he has worked since 2012 with a brief period at New Age Wealth Advisors LLC. He also serves as a consultant to New Age Wealth Advisors, advising on asset allocation and operational matters. Bouchey Financial Group, Ltd. serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, business entities, and charitable organizations. The firm provides wealth management, investment management, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services, employing a long-term investment approach complemented by tactical adjustments.

Alexander Cabral is a financial advisor with NCU Investment Solutions, holding a Series 65 designation and entering his second year in the industry. His prior experience includes roles at Navigant Credit Union, Rhode Island College School of Business, and entrepreneurial activity with Smoovestep Sneaker Resales. NCU Investment Solutions provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm employs firm-developed model portfolios with fundamental analysis and long-term purchase strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Oliver Tutt is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with NCU Investment Solutions and has been with Randall Financial Group, LLC since 2002. NCU Investment Solutions provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs model portfolios and fundamental analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management, and includes partnerships with insurance agencies as part of its service offerings.

Sarah Dickenson is a financial advisor at Abundo Wealth with a Series 65 designation and two years of experience at the firm. Her prior work includes roles at Financial Planning Solutions, Wayfair, and F10 Creative. She is also the owner of Sarah Dickenson Photography, a business she has operated since 2013. Abundo Wealth provides comprehensive financial planning and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individual clients without requiring an asset minimum. The firm emphasizes passive, low-cost index fund investing and offers advice on various financial planning topics through a client portal and software, while clients retain control over investment implementation.

Michael Hogan is a financial advisor at NCU Investment Solutions with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, CUNA Mutual Group, and Merrill. NCU Investment Solutions provides advisory and planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs model portfolios and fundamental analysis as part of its investment approach and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Carl Begin is a CFP® and ChFC® with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bristol Wealth Group since 2018 and previously held roles at Raymond James Financial, Bristol County Savings Bank, and StrategicPoint Investment Advisors LLC. Carl is based in Attleboro, MA, and is part of a five-advisor team at Bristol Wealth Group. Bristol Wealth Group is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $985.6 million in client assets for individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses fundamental analysis to build tailored investment portfolios on a discretionary basis and provides ongoing financial planning and portfolio supervision.

Daniel Duval is a financial advisor with Genesis Wealth Advisors, LLC in Stoughton, MA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 11 years of industry experience. Duval has been with Genesis Wealth Advisors since 2012, working as part of a six-advisor team. Genesis Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and long-term portfolio construction tailored to client objectives, with a notable use of model portfolios and detailed performance reporting.

Melyna Young is a financial advisor at Bristol Wealth Group in Taunton, MA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and Bristol County Savings Bank. Bristol Wealth Group is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $985.6 million in assets for individuals, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary wealth management and financial planning, using fundamental analysis to tailor portfolios according to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Mario Encarnacion is a financial advisor with NCU Investment Solutions, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, and Santander Bank. NCU Investment Solutions provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs model portfolios with a focus on fundamental analysis and long-term strategies, managing accounts both discretionarily and non-discretionarily while also engaging unaffiliated sub-advisors as appropriate.

Jeremy Lawton is a financial advisor at Wealth Management Resources, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 65 license. Prior to joining Wealth Management Resources in 2020, he worked at Roger Williams University and The Colony Group. In addition to his advisory role, Lawton serves on the board of directors for the Partnership to Reduce Cancer in Rhode Island. Wealth Management Resources, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and education. The firm focuses on asset allocation using exchange-traded funds and model portfolios, integrating advisory, brokerage, and insurance activities to deliver tailored solutions.

Russell Botvin is a financial advisor with NCU Investment Solutions, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and ten years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for ten years before joining NCU Investment Solutions in 2026. NCU Investment Solutions provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm uses model portfolios, fundamental analysis, and long-term purchase strategies, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases while offering financial planning and consulting services.

Jason Weiss is a financial advisor with Byrne Financial Freedom, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Byrne Financial Freedom and LPL Financial since 2016 and was previously with Santander Securities LLC from 2012 to 2016. Byrne Financial Freedom provides comprehensive wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm employs a primarily long-term, fundamental analysis approach, using low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, and, when appropriate, individual securities, with ongoing portfolio monitoring, rebalancing, and tax-management strategies.