Robert Oftring is a financial advisor with Capitol Securities Management, Inc. in Worcester, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Capitol Securities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a real estate development business involving the purchase, development, and management of two buildings. Capitol Securities Management serves individual investors, high-net-worth clients, institutions, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting through a combination of broker-dealer and registered investment adviser services. The firm delivers investment advice via IAR-managed programs, separately managed accounts, model portfolios, and third-party money managers.

John Kelley Jr. is a financial advisor at Capitol Securities Management, Inc. in Worcester, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Capitol Securities Management since 2005. Capitol Securities Management serves individual, corporate, and charitable clients, providing brokerage and investment advisory services along with financial planning, pension consulting, insurance products, and educational seminars. The firm manages assets through various programs including separately managed accounts and third-party money managers, offering tailored investment strategies through a network of adviser representatives.

David Way is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanderbilt in 2020, he worked for four years at the Norfolk District Attorney's Office. He is also licensed as an insurance producer, providing fixed insurance products to clients. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation through fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, proprietary models, and access to third-party sub-advisors and digital platforms.

Austin Porchelli is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC in Worcester, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Foundations Investment Advisors since 2021 and is also involved with Help to Retire as an insurance and annuity producer. Foundations Investment Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies through a large network of affiliated offices, offering investment management, financial planning, and tax coordination using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Michael Houssan is a financial advisor with The AmeriFlex Group in Worcester, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Integrated Wealth Concepts, LPL Financial, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Houssan & Ojerholm, PC, a certified public accounting firm. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates. The firm offers customized portfolio management, financial planning, third-party money manager selection, and retirement plan consulting, delivering strategies through various model allocations and discretionary manager relationships.

Jacob Clark is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Trove Private Wealth and WIS International. Clark also has experience assisting lead advisors with planning and data preparation at Trove Private Wealth. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach focuses on diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation, utilizing a combination of mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers.

Lawrence Sasso is a financial advisor at Bison Wealth, LLC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Bison Wealth, he worked at Broker International Financial Services and has maintained ongoing roles with Tarkenton Financial and Lawrence Sasso Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. He serves as an adjunct professor at Quinsigamond Community College, is the Commander of American Legion Post 201, and sits on the Worcester State University Board of Trustees. Bison Wealth serves individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, portfolio management, curated model portfolios, and ERISA retirement plan services. The firm emphasizes outcome-focused, multi-manager model portfolios combining tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market strategies, and offers specialized investment options including an options-based Overlay strategy and access to third-party managers.

Caleb Procaccini is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Plainville, MA, and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Trove Private Wealth and Leigh Baldwin and Company, LLC. Outside of finance, he has involvement with youth lacrosse through the Nemasket Riverhawks. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation, utilizes proprietary and third-party platforms, and offers investment-company products and index licensing arrangements.

Bryan Gravel is a financial advisor with Flagship Harbor Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with Flagship Harbor Advisors and LPL Financial since 2016. Gravel is also licensed to sell non-variable insurance products, including disability, life, LTC, and fixed annuities. 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 about 60 advisors, employing a range of investment strategies including fundamental and technical analysis across mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and managed accounts.

Alexander Hansen is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors in Worcester, MA, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network, Dynasty Securities, Citigroup Global Markets, and Raymond James Financial Services. Merit Financial Group, LLC manages approximately $10.6 billion and serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and customizable sleeves, with oversight from a central Investment Management team and Investment Committee.

David Kemmerer is a financial advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network, Bluebird Wealth Management, Balter Liquid Alternatives, and MFS Investment Management. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 178 advisors managing around $8 billion for more than 17,000 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a mix of actively managed and passive strategies, direct indexing, and tax-aware methods, and it serves a range of clients including investment companies, state and municipal entities.

Amanda Adams is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC. She previously worked at Edward Jones for eight years and has a background that includes experience with The Sun Chronicle. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team, SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on customized, primarily long-term portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, and other securities, supported by a network of approximately 286 advisors serving over 13,000 clients.

Matthew Edwards is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Trove Private Wealth since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Wealth Impact Partners, Microgroup (part of TE Connectivity), and Automotive Parts Services. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm uses diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation strategies implemented through mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, with oversight from an investment committee.

Peter Bianchetto is a financial advisor with CL Wealth Management LLC in Franklin, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with CL Wealth Management since 2011 and has been associated with Cabot Lodge Securities since 2013 and Beacon Financial Services since 2003. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved with Beacon Financial Services, where he determines customer needs and sells fixed insurance products. CL Wealth Management LLC is a multi-advisor SEC-registered firm serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers portfolio advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, tailoring investment strategies through fundamental and technical analysis, custom model portfolios, and ongoing monitoring.

Tisha Evans is a financial advisor at Santander Securities LLC with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked across multiple roles within Santander since 2019. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with ENT Corp. DBA Aunt T's, a business venture she has been part of since 2025. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management, offering investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, goal-based financial planning, and access to securities-based lending and insurance products. The firm delivers investment management primarily through the FMAX wrap-fee platform, utilizing third-party discretionary managers and providing ongoing suitability and compliance oversight.

Susan Smith is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. She is currently with The Patriot Financial Group, LLC and has previously worked at LPL Financial and Cetera firms. Outside of her advisory role, she has experience as a service assistant at Bowditch & Dewey LLP. The Patriot Financial Group serves individual clients, small businesses, and retirement plans by offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm constructs tailored portfolios using a combination of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis and maintains continuous portfolio supervision with regular reviews and rebalancing.

Timothy Flanagan is a financial advisor at IP Financial Advisory Services LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Next Financial Group Inc since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, Flanagan volunteers with Troop 1 Cumberland Hill Boy Scouts of America and serves as a board member and junior team coach for the Cumberland Beagle Club. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm constructs customized portfolios using various analyses and refers clients to third-party investment advisors while providing ongoing communication and fee-sharing arrangements.

Joshua Procaccini is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with ValMark Advisers since 2008 and its affiliated firms since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a consultant for Wealth Impact Partners’ Donor Activation Program and is an assistant football coach for the Freetown Lakeville Regional School District. 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 comprehensive due diligence.

Joseph Pate is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, bringing three years of industry experience. He has held positions at Foundations Investment Advisors since 2023 and at Lakefront Insurance Group, LLC since 2018, where he is also owner and manager involved in health, life, and accident insurance sales. Foundations Investment Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management to a broad client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and uses model portfolios with an asymmetric rebalancing approach, supported by third-party sub-advisers and custodians.

Paul Tamagni is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Milford, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2015 and founded Northeast Planning Associates, Inc., an independent registered investment advisory firm, in 2020. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as President and Vice-President of Mt. Holly Marketing, a C Corporation established for personal tax planning purposes. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan participants, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a variety of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team, combining large-scale advisory operations with non-advisory product offerings such as insurance and annuities.