Michael Desclos is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience. He has worked at F L Putnam Investment Management Co. since 2023 and previously held roles at SVB Wealth LLC and Boston Private Wealth LLC. F L Putnam Investment Management Co. serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, foundations, and endowments, offering customized portfolios that combine internally managed and third-party strategies across multiple asset classes. The firm provides various services such as discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and family office solutions, and distinguishes itself through offerings like an interval fund focused on alternative assets and trust and custody services via a wholly owned subsidiary.

Laurie Barrett is a financial advisor with F L Putnam Investment Management Co., holding a Series 65 credential and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining F L Putnam in 2026, she worked at Seascape Capital Management, LLC, Customers Commercial Finance, LLC, and Prentiss Smith & Company. F.L. Putnam serves individual and institutional clients, including registered investment companies, foundations, endowments, schools, and religious organizations. The firm offers customized portfolios using both internally managed and third-party strategies across multiple asset classes and employs a strategic asset allocation framework with tactical flexibility.

Steven Ladd is a financial advisor with Wealthcare Capital Management LLC in Kennebunk, ME, holding a Series 65 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wealthcare Capital Management since 2003 and also serves as president of UPTIQ, a consulting business for companies and their owners that he founded in 2000. Wealthcare Capital Management LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team advisor managing approximately $3.03 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach using model portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented with alternative investments and specialty platforms.

Todd Cesca is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments for 17 years and Charter Oak Capital Management for 24 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for the John Peabody Masonic Charity Fund, coaches lacrosse at Kennebunk High School, and holds leadership positions on several nonprofit boards, including chairing the United Way of Southern Maine and the Maine Education Service Foundation. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, nonprofits, and endowments with discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services, along with financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm’s investment approach uses Modern Portfolio Theory to build globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios implemented through low-cost ETFs, index funds, direct indexing, and other vehicles, supported by ongoing client education and integrated financial services.

Michael Dalleo is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017 and was previously with Legend Equities Corporation for five years. In addition to his advisory work, he is a published author of fiction and serves as Grand Knight for his local Knights of Columbus council, a volunteer role involving community fundraising and events. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan advice, and both advisor-managed and firm-managed investment programs, utilizing strategic and tactical approaches supported by an Investment Management & Research team.

Thomas Sedoric is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Steward Partners Investment Solutions, Raymond James Financial Services, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of advising, he is involved with Boo’s Bucket List, LLC, where he advises on strategy and planning, and he participates in governance activities at Piscataqua Savings Bank. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

William Puduski is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. He has worked with Steward Partners since 2018 and previously was with Raymond James Financial Services. His work history also includes time at Northwestern Mutual and UMASS Lowell. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, providing a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account services.

Kimberly Mello is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including UBS Financial Services and Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. Outside of financial services, she had a role at Old School Cafe in 2018. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and select retail brokerage clients. The firm integrates its advisory services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and managed account solutions.

R Nee is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 36 years of industry experience. He has been associated with various Steward Partners entities since 2015 and previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in non-variable insurance and annuities through Steward Partners Global Advisory, LLC, and owns Seacoast Wealth Management. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering tailored investment advisory and financial planning services through a variety of portfolio management programs and third-party selections.

Joseph Quinn Jr. is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC in Dover, NH, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and LPL Financial and has been affiliated with Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA, a CPA firm, for over two decades. He serves as Vice President and a member of the Board of Directors at Exeter Country Club. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent financial advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, family office, and retirement plan advisory services, employing customized portfolios with mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income using a primarily long-term investment approach.

Joseph Alvarez is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth since 2013 and is also the owner of Banyan Financial Services, where he facilitates securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing a range of advisory programs and support services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

John Clymer is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Dover, NH, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Citizens Securities since 2012. Citizens Securities serves a diverse retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory offerings include a digital advisory program managed with SigFig and a Managed Account program, operating as both a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Hope Martin is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at Vigilant Capital Management for nine years before joining Hightower Advisors in 2023. Martin serves on the board of The Music Hall, a nonprofit theater in Portsmouth, NH, where she contributes to the Finance Committee. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and fiduciary entities. The firm’s approach emphasizes multi-manager solutions, combining affiliated and third-party managers with proprietary research and a range of investment vehicles.

Melody Evans is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at NewEdge Advisors since 2026. Prior to joining NewEdge, she spent 12 years at TIAA-CREF. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser that serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management and consulting services through a network of independent advisers, utilizing a combination of in-house manager selection, third-party model portfolios, and advisor discretion.

Alicia Chiamulera is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience and is currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. She previously worked at Charter Oak Capital Management and O'Brien Wealth Partners LLC. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments with investment advisory and comprehensive planning services. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing globally diversified portfolios with multi-factor tilts and a mix of low-cost ETFs, separate accounts, and private funds.

James Holler is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He currently works at Hightower Advisors, where he has been since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at VIGILANT Capital Management and NEPC, LLC. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and various types of trusts and pooled investment vehicles. The firm uses a multi-manager approach with both affiliated and third-party managers, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Colin Kelley is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at VIGILANT Capital Management and Prime Buchholz LLC. In addition to his advisory roles, he has been affiliated with the University of New Hampshire since 2019. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers alongside proprietary research and customized portfolio construction.

Izabela Hallett is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors since 2023. Her prior roles include positions at Vigilant Capital Management, LLC and William Blair & Company. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a wide range of individual and institutional clients, offering multi-manager solutions through affiliated and third-party managers and employing proprietary research in portfolio construction.

Paul Kageleiry is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Dover, NH. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 39 years of industry experience, working with NYLife Securities Inc. and New York Life Insurance Company since 1987. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Central Commons Condo Owners Association, managing community-related matters. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client objectives, with a significant portion of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Gautier Wallaert is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at TIAA and Tiaa for 13 years. Since 2023, he has been serving as an investment advisor representative at NewEdge Advisors. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers a wide range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers, with a focus on centralized due diligence and technology-driven solutions.