Lawson Mitchell IV is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Pawtucket, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and Citizens Bank, as well as diverse experience in media and publishing with Cumulus Media, Gannett Co., Inc., and Falmouth Publishing. Citizens Securities serves a wide retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering both advisory and brokerage services, with a range of investment programs including a digital advisory platform and managed accounts.

Kevin Mc Rae is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Voya Financial Advisors and Citizens Securities, Inc. He is based in Norton, MA. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm offers integrated services closely tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, delivering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Marja Sweet is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at both Commonwealth Financial Network and Oak Leaf Wealth Management Services since 2014. In addition to her advisory role, she has a longstanding involvement with Lululemon Athletica. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing around $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides adviser support through a variety of managed-account programs, third-party asset managers, and back-office services.

Ari Kaplan is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Bridgewater, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Eagle Strategies and affiliated New York Life entities since 2015 and operates under Kaplan Family Financial, LLC, which brokers New York Life products and non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, managing the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Jonathan Sweet is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network since 1998. He holds the Series 63 designation and operates out of Rehoboth, MA. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation services through Oak Leaf Management Services, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody/clearing services.

Ricardo Vargas is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Regions Bank, Rocket Mortgage, and Wells Fargo Bank. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, using an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing in its point-in-time financial plans, serving a large participant base with a higher client-to-advisor ratio than many peers.

Ariano Barbosa is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been affiliated with New York Life Insurance Company and related entities since 2011. Barbosa operates out of Bridgewater, Massachusetts. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives and plan sponsor criteria.

Kara Tavernier is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life), holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Eagle Strategies since 2020 and has also worked with Nylife Securities, Inc. and New York Life Insurance Company since 2006. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a board member for the Boys and Girls Club of East Providence. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutional sponsors. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives, with the majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Katerina Lubonja is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. She currently works at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. and has held positions at Infinex Investments, Bluestone Wealth and Trust, and MCB Financial Services at Mansfield Bank. She serves as a volunteer board member for Space2Thrive, a nonprofit organization. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a range of advisory services to individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm operates a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model, offering customized financial planning, access to alternative investments, and a lending marketplace through a network of investment adviser representatives.

Michael Taylor is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC and has three years of industry experience. He also has over a decade of experience with Taylor & Company, PC. Outside of advising, Taylor is the owner of Frosh Properties LLC, a non-investment-related rental property business. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, family office, and retirement plan advisory services, employing customized portfolios with a primarily long-term approach and utilizing both internal management and third-party asset managers.

Kristen Vine is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has 13 years of industry experience and also operates Vine Financial, LLC, through which she sells New York Life products and brokers non-registered insurance products. Kristen has been active with New York Life and its affiliated entities since 2011. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutions, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages a substantial portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Michael Cortazzo is a financial advisor at TLG Advisors, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. He is currently affiliated with SPG Life & Annuity and Simplicity Investments. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm focuses on manager selection and monitoring, utilizing fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to build diversified portfolios, and offers both traditional advisory services and a direct-to-consumer digital program called Starlight Portfolios.

David Weinberg is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 30 years of industry experience, having worked at firms including Ameriprise Financial Services and SagePoint Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with UpHill Productions, LLC. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides access to proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

David Martin is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Bridgewater, MA. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his advisory career, he worked at Jordan's Furniture for 27 years. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers a range of program types tailored to client objectives and emphasizes non-discretionary asset management for a diverse client base.

Cheryl Guinan is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC, holding over 30 years of experience as a partner at Guinan & Associates, CPA. She joined Integrated Wealth Concepts in 2025 and has been practicing as an investment adviser representative since then. Guinan maintains her CPA firm, Guinan & Associates, where she has worked since 1995. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services, employing customized portfolios with a long-term approach and utilizing a combination of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income.

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.

Barbara Rich is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 43 years of industry experience. She has been with Commonwealth Equity Services, Inc. since 1990. In addition to her advisory role, she provides tax preparation services during business hours. 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 discretionary model portfolios and customized investment solutions, while providing operational, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management support to its affiliated advisors.

Stacey Miner is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Bridgewater, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has worked at RiverRise Financial, Next Generation Wealth, and Eagle Strategies, along with ongoing roles at NYLIFE Securities and New York Life Insurance. Miner serves on the boards of a networking group and Child and Family Services, a nonprofit focused on family support and mental health. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a wide range of individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored advice and predominantly manages assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Patrick Sier is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience, currently with Independent Financial Partners since 2024. He previously worked for SCF Investment Advisors, Inc. and SCF Securities, Inc. for ten years. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients and is noted for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Vasileios Izanidis is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Pawtucket, RI, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Oak Leaf Wealth Management Services, Pioneer Financial Group, and Securian Financial Services Inc. Outside of advising, he is a partner in Estia, LLC, a company involved in house flipping. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and manages around $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and retirement consulting, serving individual and institutional clients.