Justin Champlain is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with AlphaStar Capital Management and owns Champlain Financial Planning, where he also conducts insurance business as an independent agent, dedicating about 10% of his professional time to this activity. His prior experience includes roles at Arcadia Wealth Management, Arcadia Financial Group, and Brown Brothers Harriman. AlphaStar Capital Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients, providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and subadvisory services. The firm employs strategic and tactical investment approaches through model portfolios and advisor-directed models and supports ERISA-related plan services, operating with approximately 135 advisors and $2.5 billion in assets under management.

John Halloran is a financial advisor with Santander Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Santander Securities since 2015 and is also associated with Santander Bank, NA. Santander Securities LLC provides investment advisory and related services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial services, utilizing a managed-account platform with third-party investment managers and emphasizes ongoing suitability reviews and compliance oversight.

Derek Reed is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc., where he has worked since 2004. He has 29 years of industry experience and is also a partner at Beauport Financial Services LLC. Reed has served as an adjunct professor at Gordon College, teaching portfolio construction and risk management, and is an author with an upcoming book titled *The Imperfect Storm* scheduled for release in March 2025. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation strategies, offering a variety of platforms and investment solutions including proprietary and third-party strategies.

Corey Scrupps is a financial advisor with Northeast Planning Associates, Inc. in Newburyport, MA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Northeast Planning Associates and affiliated with LPL Financial since 2011. Northeast Planning Associates provides financial planning, investment advisory, and retirement plan advisory services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm offers modular planning engagements with access to investment management and manages approximately $327.7 million in client assets.

Irina Andreasen is a financial advisor at Flagship Harbor Advisors, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Flagship Harbor Advisors and LPL Financial since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a local pickleball club in Belmont, NH. Flagship Harbor Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $3.42 billion in discretionary assets through a team of about 60 advisors, employing a range of investment strategies including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and separately managed accounts.

Cynthia Deal is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Novem Group since 2014. She has worked with Topsfield Financial Group since 2006 and was affiliated with American Portfolios Financial Services Inc. from 2006 to 2024. Outside of her advisory roles, she volunteers and serves on the board of Generous Gardners, a nonprofit organization. Novem Group offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment supervisory services and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, cyclical, and technical analysis with individualized Investment Policy Statements to guide portfolio construction.

Mark Lynch is a financial advisor with Advisory Services Network, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Digital Federal Credit Union and LPL Financial, each for 11 years. Lynch is based in Andover, MA. Advisory Services Network serves individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans through a network of approximately 208 independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, managing about $8.6 billion in client assets with a range of investment strategies and implementation options.

Nancy Andrew is a financial advisor at Flagship Harbor Advisors, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones from 2013 to 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she has been involved in real estate rental activities since 2017. Flagship Harbor Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $3.42 billion in discretionary assets through a team of around 60 advisors, utilizing a range of investment strategies including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and separately managed accounts.

Robert Caron is a financial advisor with Westminster Financial Advisory Corporation, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Westminster Financial Advisory Corporation and its affiliated broker-dealer since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a JV hockey coach at Haverhill High School during the hockey season. Westminster Financial Advisory Corporation provides investment supervisory services and general investment advice to individuals, families, trusts, estates, fiduciaries, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm’s approach emphasizes diversified, multi-asset class allocation with a buy-and-hold strategy complemented by tactical adjustments based on economic or market conditions.

Scott Nelson is a financial advisor at Flagship Harbor Advisors, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial, LLC since 2006 before joining Flagship Harbor in 2025. Nelson also represents several Medicare insurance providers during the Medicare open enrollment period. Flagship Harbor Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $3.42 billion in discretionary assets through a team of about 60 advisors, employing a diversified investment approach that includes mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and third-party managed accounts.

Gavin Ugone is a financial advisor with Novem Group in Topsfield, MA, holding a Series 65 credential and five years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and American Renal Associates. He is also involved as an employee with Topsfield Financial Group. Novem Group provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and offers discretionary management with regular account monitoring.

Catherine Bearce is a financial advisor with FourStar Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations along with a Series 66 license. She has 22 years of industry experience, including roles at Nobles & Richards, Inc., Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC, LPL Financial, and Lincoln Financial Advisors. FourStar Wealth Advisors serves individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to manage diversified portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis, tailoring strategies to clients' risk tolerance and time horizons.

Daniel Labroad is a financial advisor at Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Prudential Insurance Company of America and Putnam Investments. Labroad provides investment advisory services through Gateway Wealth Partners, an independent registered investment adviser. Gateway Wealth Partners offers financial planning, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and qualified employee benefit plans. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation using primarily low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supported by fundamental and technical analysis, and manages approximately $1.25 billion in regulatory assets under management.

Ryan Smith is a financial advisor with Northeast Planning Associates, Inc. in Newburyport, MA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Northeast Planning Associates and affiliated with LPL Financial since 2014. Northeast Planning Associates provides financial planning, investment advisory, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm offers modular planning engagements and access to investment management, managing approximately $327.7 million in client assets.

Kristen Lindahl is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Fiduciary Financial Advisors since 2024. Prior to this role, she was not employed in the financial industry. Fiduciary Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable foundations. The firm combines discretionary investment management with services such as outsourced CFO engagements and digital-asset portfolio management, using a blend of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis tailored to client needs.

Michael Paluch is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at MFS Investment Management and Beauport Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and Chief Operating Officer at Beauport Financial Services. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 advisors. The firm offers diversified, goal-based model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, supported by proprietary platforms and a range of advisory and sub-advisory services.

Tucker Bixby is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Arete Wealth Advisors since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President and a member of the Board of Trustees for Family Promise North Shore Boston, a nonprofit organization. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs both advisor-driven and proprietary rule-based model allocations, offers access to third-party money managers, and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Zachary Longley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Newburyport, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007 and also provides financial planning and consulting services through Northeast Planning Associates, Inc., an independent registered investment advisor he has operated since 2003. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a notary public. LPL Financial offers advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm supports its investment advice with an in-house research team and provides a variety of portfolio management options, combining large-scale advisory operations with non-advisory product offerings.

Christopher Vassilopoulos is a financial advisor at Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has worked at firms including Townsend Holdings LLC and Aon Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is Chair of the Membership Committee for the Georgia Association of Public Pension Trustees and serves on the Board of Directors for the Boston College Alumni Association. Johnson Investment Counsel serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a team-based investment process combining quantitative equity analysis with macro and micro fixed income strategies, and offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and model portfolio services.

Nathan Budrow is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Guardian Wealth Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Newport Capital Advisers and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. Guardian Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs a systematic investment approach that combines technical and fundamental analysis, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, bonds, options, and equities.