Ashley Rieser is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC since 2022 and previously held roles at Saxony Capital Management and Saxony Securities. Rieser holds a Series 66 license and is based in Worcester, MA. Moneta Group Investment Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and concierge offerings. The firm employs a Partner-led Team model supported by a centralized Investment Department and provides diversified, multi-asset allocation strategies alongside niche services such as planning for professional and developing athletes.

John Potter is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 31 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Larson, Potter, Stratton & Cote Financial since 2018, in addition to his ongoing role at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Potter Wealth Management, Inc. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and services. The firm offers support in operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice management, while allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction and access to managed model portfolios.

Richard Patient is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp in Worcester, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Money Concepts since 1997 and operates a CPA firm, Patient, Lynch & Associates, PC, where he serves as president. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a range of investment programs utilizing model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis.

Paul Pietro is a financial advisor with SPC in Worcester, MA, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Parkland Securities, Sigma Planning Corp., Midland National Life Insurance, and Mid State Insurance Agency. He serves as a director for Bears on Board, Inc., a nonprofit providing teddy bears to children in crisis through first responders. SPC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, with a corporate structure that integrates affiliated broker-dealers and insurance agencies alongside fiduciary advisory functions.

James Goulet is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Worcester, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and having 21 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2019, Cetera from 2016 to 2019, and he has been associated with Goulet, Salvidio & Assoc. PC since 1972. 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 individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform with discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and various custodial and clearing services.

Heather Girolamo is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Worcester, MA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 22 years of industry experience. Her prior work experience includes roles at Ryan Financial Advisors, Inc. and Ryan Wealth Advisors. She is also the owner of Birch City Ventures, LLC, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services.

Devon Cooney is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Charles Schwab and Cambridge Investment Research firms. Cooney also spends a small portion of his time on fixed insurance sales. 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 about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad range of adviser-support services, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody/clearing services.

John Diconza Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Worcester, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a year at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Mark Quercio is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Worcester, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously spent five years with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. Quercio has also been involved with North Point Investment Partners for over two decades. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, supported by research and a range of investment management solutions.

Andrew Catalfamo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Worcester, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning with written recommendations and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach includes proprietary investment research, algorithmic tools, and collaboration between a centralized service team and financial advisors.

Michael Lafata is a financial professional with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Voya Financial Advisors and Archstone Financial Partners, where he is also an owner. His background includes roles outside finance in the restaurant industry and limited academic positions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and retirement services, supporting over 10,000 advisors and managing assets totaling more than $256 billion.

David Mack is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Worcester, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2015, previously associated with Axa Advisors, LLC. Mack is approved to conduct business outside of the Equitable network through Crump. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory models and third-party asset managers, delivering services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Robert Cotter is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Worcester, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing prior to his current position. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Town of Boylston Zoning Board of Appeals. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individual, trust, and institutional clients with a wide range of investment and financial planning services. The firm offers tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, covering complex planning needs such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis.

Henry Greenberg is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial since 2021, previously spending five years at Voya Financial Advisors. 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 provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Satya Mitra is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently advising at Cetera in Worcester, MA. His career includes long-term roles with Avantax Advisory Services and The Guru Tax & Financial Services, and he has been involved in various entrepreneurial and speaking engagements under his own business names. Mitra also holds multiple community leadership roles, including serving on boards and acting as treasurer for local organizations, and participates regularly in public speaking and tax-related radio programming. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Karen Shapiro is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Her prior work includes roles at The Patriot Financial Group, Securities America Advisors, and Securities America Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she has also been involved with Green Future Wealth Management as an employee and independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering services such as financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions through a large network of independent financial professionals and maintains proprietary and third-party model strategies.

Joshua Kane is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he has interests in real estate ownership. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm’s approach combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, written recommendations that support retirement income planning.

Keith Reardon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Worcester, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. for five years before joining LPL Financial in 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner and manager of Commonwealth Consulting Group. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Matthew Palmer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at The Investment Center, Inc. and Bio-Techne, among other positions. He is also vice president of Palmer Hammond Inc DBA Palmer Hammond Tax Services, a tax preparation and accounting firm. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, research, and technology-driven investment strategies.

Shepard Allen is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2024. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2020 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, Allen is an author and presenter for the National Strength and Conditioning Association and serves as a board member of the Worcester Trust Fund Commission. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers multiple portfolio management solutions through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of custody platforms and discretionary or non-discretionary strategies.