Kenneth Knopf is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Valic Financial Advisors since 2009. He also holds an agent position at Agia, where he works with non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, offering managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm employs Envestnet UMA models for portfolio construction and manages approximately $26.4 billion in discretionary assets across a large advisor network.

James Da Silva is a Series 63-licensed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He currently works at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and previously spent 14 years at GW & Wade LLC and 13 years at GW & Wade Asset Management Company. His background includes roles at The Colony Group, LLC. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with comprehensive wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach using a combination of active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds within an enhanced open architecture framework.

William Pherson is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Commonwealth since 2014. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and support services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment solutions, while acting as a platform and operations provider for affiliated advisors.

Audrey Baker is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience. She is currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. and previously worked at O'Brien Wealth Partners LLC and Bickling Financial Services. Audrey's background includes roles outside the financial sector, such as positions at Marriott International and Plato's Closet. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments, offering a range of investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios implemented through low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and private funds.

Nune Khachatiran is a CPA and financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC, bringing 14 years of experience through her ongoing role as president of her own CPA firm since 2012. She joined Integrated Wealth Concepts in 2024. In addition to her advisory work, she leads a separate accounting practice. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves a range of clients including individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and family office services, managing customized portfolios primarily with mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income using a combination of internal management and third-party sub-advisers.

Salvatore Lombardi is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Securian Financial Services and has been associated with multiple Ameritas affiliates since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as an independent insurance agent providing long-term care and life insurance, and he recruits, trains, and develops agents through American Financial Partners. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm utilizes a range of managed account programs and integrates multiple custodial platforms while supporting portfolio construction and ongoing consulting through its Investment Committee and third-party partners.

Ronald Smith is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Osaic FA, Inc. and 1717 Capital Management Company. He is based in Waltham, MA. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC 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 family office services, employing a long-term investment approach with customized portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income.

David Burg is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Waltham, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2018 and operates Burg Financial & Insurance Solutions, a business focused on New York Life products and brokering non-registered insurance products. Burg serves as the Vice President of Religion and Israel Action on the Executive Board of Temple Israel of Natick. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutions, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services primarily on a non-discretionary basis. The firm delivers tailored advice through multiple program types and operates within an integrated structure alongside New York Life affiliates.

Anesti Duka is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Waltham, MA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and several other financial and educational organizations. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, managing a substantial portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis and working with individual investors, institutional sponsors, and corporate clients.

Bradley Stewart is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC in Waltham, MA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Integrated Wealth Concepts and affiliated with LPL Financial since 2016. 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 family office services, implementing customized portfolios with a long-term approach while also accommodating short-term trading needs.

Richard Held is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2015. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning, managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management through model and customized portfolios.

Brett Nagle is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Waltham, MA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has experience spanning roles at Eagle Strategies, NYLIFE Securities, Atlantic Planning Group, Lansing Building Products, and Storyboard That. Eagle Strategies serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm delivers tailored advice through multiple program types, including financial plans, retirement plan consulting, and co-advisory relationships, with a significant focus on non-discretionary assets and fiduciary responsibilities.

Julia Robinson is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Waltham, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at The Dinerstein Group LLC for ten years and has been associated with ABN Financial Strategies LLC and NYLIFE Securities LLC since 2024 and 2025, respectively. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, and institutional and charitable clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a wide network of affiliated advisers, with a notable focus on non-discretionary asset management.

David Pierce is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Watertown, MA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at McGuire & Wright Financial Group LLC, Eagle Strategies LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and NYLIFE Securities LLC. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm works with individual investors as well as defined contribution and defined benefit plans, emphasizing tailored recommendations and primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Ryan Kelley is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Waltham, MA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Commonwealth in 2022, he worked at Brown Brothers Harriman, NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, MSL Group, and Bentley University. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as a driver for Uber Eats and DoorDash. 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 comprehensive support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Peter Holmes is a CFP® and ChFC® with 30 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Primerica Advisors and has held positions at Guardian Life Insurance Company, Park Avenue Securities, Citizens Securities, Inc., and Clarfeld. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary and third-party investment strategies and providing financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and business consulting.

Michael Kenney is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Waltham, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2011 and also has experience with LPL Financial beginning in 2026. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services, and offers a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and personalized indexing.

Marshall Dodge is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Needham, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors and Guardian Life Insurance Co of America since 2018 and was previously with John Hancock and John Hancock Distributors LLC from 2009 to 2018. Primerica Advisors operates under Park Avenue Securities LLC, serving a broad retail client base with both brokerage and advisory services. The firm offers a range of proprietary and third-party investment programs, financial planning, and consulting services.

Peter Garrigan is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with two years of industry experience. He has worked at Focus Partners since 2024 and previously at GW & Wade, LLC, Oracle NetSuite, and RBC Wealth Management. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial and tax planning, family office services, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that blends active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds within an enhanced open architecture framework.

James Mcdermott is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network based in Westborough, MA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. His career includes over two decades at Commonwealth Financial Network, with a recent role at James N Ball & Company. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a variety of advisory programs and back-office support, including investment management, technology, compliance, and practice management, enabling advisors to offer customized portfolio solutions.