Stephen Coopersmith is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at NewEdge Advisors since 2021. Prior to joining NewEdge, he worked at Mid Atlantic Financial Management and NewDay Solutions. He conducts advisory services through NewEdge Advisors, doing business as Crescent Wealth Partners. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individual and institutional clients through a network of independent representatives. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing a variety of program structures and technology tools to support advisor and client needs.

Amy Hammershoy is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Newmarket, NH, where she has worked since 2020. She has five years of industry experience, following an 18-year career in supply chain management at Walmart. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm reported approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and is notable for its extensive advisor network and affiliated financial services.

Samantha Maher is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2019, following roles at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank beginning in 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she owns Hygge Wax, a retail business producing and marketing candles. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and employs a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by its Center for Financial Research.

Katherine Carlson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at AXA Advisors, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Baystate Financial. She serves as President of the Northwood Historical Society, organizing board meetings and community programs. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer, utilizing LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

John Pontbriand is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hampton, NH, holding the CFA® designation along with Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 29 years of industry experience, including a 20-year tenure with Salem Five Cent Savings Bank and LPL Financial. Outside of finance, he provides instruction in self-defense, emergency preparedness, and home security, and assists with a family beekeeping business that sells honey locally. He also works part-time as a whitewater rafting guide. LPL Financial serves individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various investment strategies.

John St Pierre is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Mathew Ward is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Exeter, NH, holding a Series 66 credential with six years of industry experience. He worked at Hodgdon, Wilson & Griffin CPAs for five years before joining Edward Jones in 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and 15,100 branch offices.

Richard Neville is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Hampton, NH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2000 and has been with Neville & Associates Financial Services since 2018. He is also a notary public. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes with both discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Matthew Junkin is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously spent eight years with MetLife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and landlord of a rental condo in Portsmouth, NH. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative annual planning relationships using firm-approved software and provides specialized planning programs including divorce, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored planning.

Brian Desoye is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2008 to 2017 and has been with MassMutual and its affiliated firms since 2016. Outside of advisory work, he owns Birchwood Financial Group, Inc. and is licensed to sell life, disability, and fixed annuities. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning and asset management using firm-approved analytical tools, with a focus on collaborative, annual planning engagements.

Kristen Cole is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of experience at the firm and a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Kelly Services/Target CW for two years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as an equine caretaker at High Knoll Equestrian Center in Rochester, NH. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard with a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Aaron Hobart is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, Robert Half Financial & Accounting, Cetera Investment Services, and Regions Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is a member and co-owner of Matty and the Penders LLC, a musical endeavor based in Northwood, NH. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various custody platforms.

James Force is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions (SPS) Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

David Alves is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cantella & Co., Inc. and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. He is also an owner of Axiom Wealth Partners and Cantella Capital Group LLC, and serves as a Director of Operations at Cantella. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals, utilizing various portfolio management and model-based strategies tailored to client objectives.

Michelle Lane is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Her prior experience includes roles at TIAA-CREF from 2016 to 2019. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and systematic methodologies, and it is noted for its registration as a commodity pool operator and use of algorithmic and AI-driven research in portfolio management.

Daniel Payson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate firms since 2014. Outside of advising, he has investment-related interests in multi-family real estate ownership. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients with written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Matthew Bezreh is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Exeter, NH, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he sells sports card collectibles on eBay. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and models as part of its advisory process.

Andrew Trowbridge is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Dover, NH, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. Outside of his advisory role, he is a director of Trowbridge Group, LLC, a private estate interests business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large nationwide network of advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated mutual funds.

Craig Strauss is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Exeter, NH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally performs as a part-time musician on weekends. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by in-house and third-party research.

Sandra Frey is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. Her professional focus includes estate and tax planning, wealth transfer, retirement income, and portfolio management services. She assists clients in identifying and prioritizing their financial goals and develops personalized strategies tailored to their unique circumstances and preferences. Sandra holds several industry credentials, including the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation, and is registered with various FINRA series licenses. As a qualified Portfolio Manager, she can build and manage personalized investment strategies incorporating individual securities, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investments. Sandra emphasizes a comprehensive approach to financial planning by integrating both sides of a client's balance sheet, including access to home financing solutions through Bank of America, N.A., to support overall financial objectives. She serves a diverse client base with interests spanning college education planning, family wealth management, philanthropy, socially responsible investing, special needs planning, and women and wealth. Outside of her professional role, Sandra is actively involved in her community, having served on the boards of several organizations such as Tidewater Rotary Club and Junior Achievement of Talbot County. She has also volunteered with Habitat for Humanity Choptank and Talbot Hospice Foundation. Sandra attended Goucher College but did not receive a diploma. Her personal interests include gardening, hiking, music, reading, swimming, traveling, and yoga.