Julie Fortin is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Northstar Financial Planning since 2016, initially at Northstar Financial Planning, Inc., and continuing at Northstar Financial Planning, LLC since 2020. Northstar Financial Planning serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, and provides advisory and consulting services to employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a strategic asset-allocation approach combining passive ETFs with selected active managers, and integrates third-party technology such as Betterment Advisor Solutions to support automated rebalancing, tax-loss harvesting, and consolidated reporting.

Marc Berman is a Certified Financial Planner® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Colman Knight Advisory Group, LLC since 1999. He holds the Series 63 designation and works within a team of five advisors based in Acton, MA. Colman Knight Advisory Group provides financial planning, investment management, and consulting services to individuals—including high-net-worth clients—charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a fundamental, global buy-and-hold investment approach supplemented by technical and cyclical analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with in-house tax preparation and non-investment consulting.

Kyle La Sella is a Series 65-registered advisor with Rise North Capital Investment Advisors and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC and has experience as an insurance and annuities agent reviewing and proposing client solutions. He has also worked in the hospitality industry and was a full-time student for eight years. Rise North Capital Investment Advisors provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities, with a unique co-advisor operating model and a focus on ongoing portfolio reviews and educational workshops.

Francis Finn is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 36 years of industry experience. He is currently with Alta Wealth Advisors LLC and has previously worked at LPL Financial, LLC for over two decades. Finn provides investment advisory services through Alta Wealth Advisors, an independent registered investment advisor. Alta Wealth Advisors LLC manages approximately $665 million for individual and high-net-worth clients as well as business entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting, employing a variety of investment strategies tailored to each client’s goals and risk tolerance.

David Manteau is a CFP® and CFA® charterholder with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at Colman Knight Advisory Group, LLC, where he has been since 2022, and has prior experience with firms including Prudential Insurance Company of America and MassMutual. Outside of his advisory role, Manteau serves as an adjunct professor at Boston University Center for Professional Education, teaching CFP courses. Colman Knight Advisory Group serves individuals, charitable organizations, and corporations with comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and consulting. The firm employs a fundamental, global buy-and-hold investment approach supplemented by technical and cyclical analysis, constructing diversified portfolios tailored to client objectives and using fixed retainers and project fees rather than percentage-of-assets fees.

Bryan Parks is a financial advisor at Alta Wealth Advisors LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Alta Wealth Advisors since 2018. Prior to that, he was with Pinnacle Private Wealth, LLC and LPL Financial. Alta Wealth Advisors LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as business entities, managing approximately $665 million across several hundred accounts. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension/401(k) consulting, utilizing a combination of fundamental, quantitative, technical, and modern portfolio theory analyses tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Alexa Darbe is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Northstar Financial Planning, LLC since 2020. Prior to this, she worked at Northstar Financial Planning, Inc. for 13 years. Northstar Financial Planning advises individual clients, including high-net-worth households, and provides advisory and consulting services to employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic asset-allocation approach that combines passive ETFs with selected active managers and integrates technology solutions such as Betterment Advisor Solutions to support automated rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting.

Allison Conlon is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience. She is currently with Bridgeport Financial Solutions and has prior experience at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Sohn & Associates. Bridgeport Financial Solutions serves individual and institutional clients, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and consulting services. The firm offers discretionary management through model portfolios and access to third-party strategists, including affiliated strategies from Cambridge Investment Research Advisors.

Mark Perkins is a financial advisor with Independence Financial Advisors, LLC in Franklin, NH, holding a Series 65 credential and seven years of industry experience. He is also President and Managing Member of Consolidated Life Producers, where he advises producers on fixed annuities and fixed life insurance products. Independence Financial Advisors primarily serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, offering portfolio management and financial planning services through defined model allocations and proactive asset management. The firm manages a large client base with a multi-office team and maintains a formal referral relationship with Franklin Savings Bank.

Paul Brissenden is a financial advisor at Alta Wealth Advisors LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Pinnacle Private Wealth, and Santander Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Porter Financial Inc. Alta Wealth Advisors LLC manages approximately $665 million for individual, high-net-worth, and business clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including fundamental and quantitative analysis, and is noted for sponsoring a wrap-fee program and providing educational seminars.

Evan Welch is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience and currently serves at Bridgeport Financial Solutions. His prior experience includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. and Cetera Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he participates as a pro bono money mentor with the Financial Planning Association of Massachusetts, counseling cancer patients in association with the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Bridgeport Financial Solutions serves individual and institutional clients by providing investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services. The firm manages diversified portfolios through an Investment Committee and offers discretionary management via wrap programs and advisor-managed portfolios, incorporating both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Michelle Contois is a financial advisor with Colman Knight Advisory Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Colman Knight Advisory Group since 2024 and previously held positions at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc., Cambridge Investment Research Inc., and GFA Federal Credit Union. Outside of her advisory role, she also works as a pet sitter on a contract basis. Colman Knight Advisory Group is a fee-only, SEC-registered firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients with financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management. The firm employs a fundamentally oriented, global buy-and-hold investment approach with individualized policy statements and offers both project-based and comprehensive planning on fixed-fee or retainer terms.

Mitchell Sanford is a financial advisor at Bridgeport Financial Solutions with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Ropes and Gray. Sanford previously worked at Montana State University and has experience in advisory roles and trading. Bridgeport Financial Solutions serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and retirement plans, providing investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm uses model portfolios managed by an Investment Committee and offers discretionary management through wrap programs and advisor-managed portfolios, with access to both affiliated and unaffiliated third-party strategists.

Zachary Leighton is a financial advisor at Alta Wealth Advisors LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. for 10 years before joining LPL Financial and Alta Wealth Advisors in 2024. He is also a business owner of Cranberry Harvest Co LLC. Alta Wealth Advisors LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as business entities, managing approximately $665 million across several hundred accounts. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension/401(k) consulting, utilizing a combination of fundamental, quantitative, technical, and modern portfolio theory analyses tailored to each client’s goals and risk tolerance.

Robert Piton is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Total Clarity Wealth Management, Inc. since 2019 and was previously with Rothschild Investment Corp from 2013 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing member of Resonance Pi, LLC, a software design and development venture. Total Clarity Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial and retirement planning, and 401(k) advisory services, employing a range of investment strategies including model portfolios, third-party managed accounts, and a more active "PreActive" strategy for sophisticated investors.

Natalie Marin is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Northstar Financial Planning, LLC since 2022 and was previously with Paladin Advisors LLC and Sun Life Financial. Her background also includes roles at Northeastern University. Northstar Financial Planning serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, and provides advisory and consulting services to employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a strategic asset-allocation approach combining passive ETFs with active managers and integrates technology like Betterment Advisor Solutions to support automated portfolio management and reporting.

Vincenzo Stuto is a financial advisor with Alta Wealth Advisors LLC in Woburn, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 19 years of industry experience. His prior firms include LPL Financial, Pinnacle Private Wealth, Santander Securities, and Sovereign Bank. Alta Wealth Advisors LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as business entities, managing approximately $665 million across several hundred accounts. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension/401(k) consulting, using a combination of fundamental, quantitative, technical, and modern portfolio theory analyses tailored to each client’s goals and risk tolerance.

Kathryn Lund Wilde is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Milestone Financial Planning, LLC since 2021 and previously operated a CPA practice providing tax preparation and financial services for small businesses. Prior to joining Milestone, she worked at Mosaic Financial Advisors, LLC for 14 years. Milestone Financial Planning serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, non-profit organizations, and small businesses, managing approximately $590 million in client assets through a team of 12 advisors across five offices. The firm focuses on disciplined asset allocation, tax efficiency, and broadly diversified, low-cost investment strategies.

William Skinner Jr. is a financial advisor at Alta Wealth Advisors LLC with 20 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Osaic, Destra Capital Investments LLC, and LPL Financial, among others. He also owns and manages the Vehicle Inspection Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Alta Wealth Advisors LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as business entities, managing approximately $665 million across several hundred accounts. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting, utilizing a range of investment strategies tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Nicole Somers is a financial advisor at Alta Wealth Advisors LLC with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for 15 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed in customer service at Stop and Shop. Alta Wealth Advisors LLC serves individual, high-net-worth clients, and business entities with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm employs a tailored investment approach incorporating multiple analytical methods and offers services including a wrap-fee program and educational seminars.