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® professional with 11 years of experience in financial advising. She has worked at Novem Group since 2014 and has been involved with Topsfield Financial Group since 2006. Cynthia serves as a volunteer and board member for Generous Gardners, a nonprofit organization. Novem Group provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and offers discretionary account management as well as access to third-party money managers.

Mark Lynch is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Advisory Services Network with 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, LPL Financial, and Digital Federal Credit Union. He has been with Advisory Services Network since 2023. Advisory Services Network provides a range of investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of independent adviser representatives. The firm employs diversified investment strategies tailored to clients’ objectives and offers flexible engagement models, including discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Nancy Andrew is a financial advisor at Flagship Harbor Advisors, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones before joining Flagship Harbor Advisors and LPL Financial in 2020. Flagship Harbor Advisors 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, employing both fundamental and technical analysis across a range of investment vehicles and strategies.

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.

James Baga is a financial advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Huntwicke Securities, Huntwicke Advisors, Sentinel Pension Advisors, and Fidelity. VestGen Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, trusts, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines advisor-level client relationships with centralized portfolio construction and manages approximately $6.66 billion in assets.

Catherine Bearce is a financial advisor at FourStar Wealth Advisors, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining FourStar, she worked at Nobles & Richards, Inc., Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC, LPL Financial, Osaic FA, Inc., and Ameriprise. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved in managing several personal business entities related to investment and alternative asset structures. FourStar Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to tailor portfolios using various investment vehicles such as mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, options, and independent managers, while also providing ERISA fiduciary retirement-plan consulting and private fund advisory services.

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.

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 the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has held roles at several firms, including Townsend Holdings LLC and Aon Securities LLC. He serves as Chair of the Membership Committee for the Georgia Association of Public Pension Trustees and is a board member of the Boston College Alumni Association. Johnson Investment Counsel serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, public agencies, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach combines bottom-up multi-factor quantitative equity analysis with a macro/micro fixed income strategy and provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and model portfolios for third-party platforms.

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.

Sumeet Malhotra is a financial advisor at Santander Securities LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Santander Securities, Santander Bank, and Citizens Securities, among other related entities. Santander Securities LLC provides investment advisory and related services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers wrap-fee advisory programs and financial planning services, delivering investment advice through the FMAX managed-account platform with discretionary portfolio management and ongoing suitability reviews.

Todd Ehrenberg is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Port Capital Management Inc., a securities operating company. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and services, including customized portfolio solutions, third-party asset manager access, and retirement plan consulting, supported by comprehensive operations, trading, technology, and compliance infrastructure.