Ross Mcwilliams is a CFA® charterholder with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Dakota Wealth, LLC. Prior to joining Dakota Wealth in 2025, he spent 13 years at GW&K Investment Management, LLC. Dakota Wealth Management provides investment advisory and wealth management services to a range of clients including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm constructs customized portfolios using diversified allocations across various asset classes and employs a research process that integrates fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis.

Jason Cooper is a financial advisor with Prosperity Capital Advisors in South Easton, MA, holding the PFS™ and Series 66 designations and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He is also the owner of a CPA firm and serves in leadership roles with local youth sports organizations, including as President of the Holliston Youth Basketball Association and Vice President of the Holliston Youth Baseball and Softball Association. His prior work includes roles at Retirement Income Strategies, LLC and C2P Capital Advisory Group LLC. Prosperity Capital Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individuals, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a model-driven, multi-sleeved investment approach utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs, and alternative solutions, while also offering institutional services and advisory support to separate advisors.

Brian Donovan is a financial advisor at Zacks Investment Management, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LBMZ Securities, Inc. and Envestnet. Zacks Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm employs a proprietary investment process combining quantitative and qualitative analysis, offering a wide range of strategies and serving both direct clients and third-party advisers through model portfolios and alternative funds.

Michael O'Neil is a financial advisor at International Assets Investment Management, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Patriot Wealth Strategies, Patriot Financial Group, and Raymond James Financial Services. Since 2013, he has been the owner and president of O'Neil Wealth Services, LLC, a private label entity for financial business. International Assets Investment Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and corporations through a national network of independent advisors. The firm offers customized, long-term portfolio management using a range of investment vehicles and may implement strategies via third-party managers or wrap programs.

Kevin Dufault is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Stratos since 2019, following five years at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his role at Stratos, he is a partner at Veritas Boston Wealth Management, an investment advisory and financial planning firm. Stratos Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm with approximately 71 advisors and $5.57 billion in assets under management. The firm serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering customized portfolio management, financial planning, third-party manager programs, OCIO solutions, and insurance consulting.

Karen Sullivan is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with Belpointe Asset Management LLC, based in Hingham, MA. She has three years of industry experience, including roles at Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC and McAdam LLC. Outside of advising, she has worked as an independent insurance agent focusing on fixed insurance sales. Belpointe Asset Management serves a diverse client base, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs customized portfolio strategies ranging from passive to active and tactical approaches, combining internal and third-party management to meet client objectives.

Sara Kappos is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an investment advisor representative at The AmeriFlex Group. She has held previous roles at Commonwealth Financial Network and operates Blue Hills Wealth Management, where she is Vice President of Insurance, Benefits, and Human Resources. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates. The firm offers customized portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with various wrap and non-wrap solutions, utilizing multiple custodians and regular account reviews.

Jeffrey Silvieus is a financial advisor with Santander Securities LLC in Abington, MA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 registrations and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Santander Securities and Santander Bank since 2016. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across about 10,800 client relationships. The firm provides investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, goal-based financial planning, and access to securities-based lending and insurance products.

Bernard Braudis is a financial advisor with Soltis Investment Advisors, LLC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Financial Technology, Principal Street Partners, HJ Sims, and Greenwich Investment Management. He also consults periodically with fintech companies on user experience, data integrations, and potential enhancements. Soltis Investment Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and pension/401(k) consulting to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of Modern Portfolio Theory, quantitative screening, and qualitative manager due diligence, offering a range of investment options and regular client communications.

Oscar Bunting is a financial advisor at Coastal Bridge Advisors with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Coastal Bridge Advisors, he worked at One Charles Private Wealth and has a background in education, including roles at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Phillips Academy, Andover High School, and a middle school. Coastal Bridge Advisors serves individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, foundations, and qualified retirement plans with financial planning, consulting, and wealth management services. The firm employs a goal-based, fundamental analysis approach to construct diversified portfolios and offers specialized advisory services including retirement plan consulting, HSA investment management, and assistance with various lending options through third-party institutions.

Cheryl Bush is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Prosperity Capital Advisors and has two years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Retirement Income Strategies, LLC dba Dellelo Wealth Management and NEXT Financial. In addition to her advisory role, Ms. Bush is a licensed insurance agent and also assists with tax preparation services through Shovel Town Tax. Prosperity Capital Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporate clients, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a model-driven, multi-sleeved investment approach utilizing core risk-based portfolios and specialized strategies with access to mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs, and alternative solutions.

Randy Ball is a financial advisor with Santander Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Santander Securities and Santander Bank since 2015. 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 various wrap-fee advisory programs and financial planning services, delivering investment advice through a managed-account platform with third-party managers and oversight through its clearing custodian.

Buckey Wilson is a financial advisor at Santander Securities LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Santander Securities and Santander Bank since 2017. Prior to his financial services career, he worked for nearly two decades in the CUSD 187 school district. Santander Securities LLC provides investment advisory and related services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers wrap-fee advisory programs and delivers investment advice through a managed-account platform featuring third-party managers and centralized implementation.

Jarad Minsky is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently with Diversify Advisory Services, LLC. He has held roles at Commonwealth Financial Network and has been the owner of Minsky Financial Group, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he manages Minsky Financial Group, a private entity facilitating advisory and insurance business. Diversify Advisory Services serves a broad client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and small business owners. The firm employs a tactical diversification investment approach with individualized asset allocation and offers a variety of portfolio management options and fee structures to suit different client needs.

Jennifer Goddard is a financial advisor with Diversify Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network, Minsky Financial Group, Doyle & Minsky Financial, and Eagle Strategies. She has also maintained long-term involvement with Hunter Pace Consignment and Levaland Farm LLC outside the financial sector. Diversify Advisory Services is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and small business owners. The firm uses a tactical diversification approach with individualized asset allocation and offers various portfolio management and consulting services tailored to client goals.

James Rafeld is a financial advisor at Alera Investment Advisors, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. for 11 years. Rafeld serves as an officer and director of American Legion Post 7 in Easton, Massachusetts. Alera Investment Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and institutions. The firm employs a mix of internal management, affiliate platforms, and independent managers with a focus on mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, serving both retail investors and plan sponsors.

Jeanne Hagar is a financial advisor at OneSeven with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Raymond James Financial and Boston Harbor Wealth Advisors. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as an agent placing term life, long-term care, and disability insurance products. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes a primarily long-term investment approach, utilizing diversified portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds, and access to alternatives and private placements.

Christopher Donovan is a financial advisor with Diversify Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including NYLIFE Securities LLC and Eagle Strategies (NY Life). Outside of his advisory role, he acts as an independent contractor brokering non-registered insurance products with outside carriers. Diversify Advisory Services is an SEC-registered advisor serving individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and small business owners. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and fiduciary services, employing a tactical diversification approach with customized asset allocation tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Michael Damon is an investment adviser representative with RFG Advisory, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has 30 years of industry experience, including roles at Lincoln Investment and his own CPA firm, Damon Diodati, Inc., where he provides accounting and tax services. Damon also serves as treasurer and board member of the River Point Homeowners Association in Pembroke, Massachusetts. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 178 advisors managing about $8 billion for over 17,000 clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to proprietary and third-party investment strategies, typically managing assets on a discretionary basis with a mix of active and passive models and tax-aware approaches.

Thomas Fadden is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Foundations Investment Advisers, Independent Trust Wealth Management LLC, Citizens Securities, Inc., and Cco Investment Services Corp. Outside of his advisory role, Fadden serves as an adjunct professor teaching business classes at Quincy College. Simplicity Wealth offers advisory services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and integrates advisory services with technology solutions and a third-party model manager platform for other advisors.