Michael Flaherty is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and risk profiling tools and provides specialized programs such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

James Dowd is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for 13 years. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in its approach and delivers recommendations through a centralized consulting team working alongside financial advisors.

Christine Jones is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Springfield, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a landlord in a rental property business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Trevor Lyne is a financial advisor with MML Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Investment Advisers and Pioneer Financial Group. He is also an insurance broker involved in selling life, disability, long-term care insurance, and fixed annuities. MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, goal-based financial planning supported by proprietary software tools and offers specialized programs including divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning.

Ty Martinelli is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Springfield, MA, and has 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mariner Financial Group, LLC for four years and has been with LPL Financial since 2011. Martinelli also works as an independent agent selling life insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Jack Anderson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Springfield, MA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2025. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Grenier Financial Advisors and has academic experience from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Syracuse University. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios.

Duane Blische III is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual. Outside of financial services, he has experience in the hospitality industry, including roles at John Brewers Tavern and Pizzeria Marzano. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and investment strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Stephen Duval is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Northampton, MA, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Duval owns Newton College LLC, which holds commercial real estate used for his practice, and is involved in operations and office maintenance through SRD Operations, LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of large institutional firms.

Nithin Eranezhath is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Nithin has been serving a global clientele since 2008, including affluent individuals, families, and business owners. He employs a goals-based approach to wealth management that begins with understanding each client’s specific objectives and developing tailored strategies to build, manage, and preserve their wealth. His expertise encompasses areas such as retirement planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, philanthropic giving, and socially responsible investing. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Nithin was a financial center manager with Bank of America and has management experience across hospitality, retail, and financial services. He has lived and worked in four countries, broadening his global perspective. Currently, he is part of a three-advisor wealth management team with a combined experience exceeding 60 years. Nithin is committed to building long-term relationships that foster open communication and provide clients with tailored financial guidance beyond traditional portfolio management. Nithin earned his bachelor’s degree from the Institute of Hotel Management. Outside of his professional role, he and his wife, Nancy, actively engage in volunteer efforts through their church, supporting local and international communities. His personal interests include cooking, fishing, traveling, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Susan Alvanos is a CFP® and ChFC® with 27 years of industry experience. She is currently with Morgan Stanley in Springfield, MA, where she has worked since 2025 following a 20-year tenure at Ameriprise. Outside of her advisory role, she is a sole proprietor and joint owner of a rental property business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment models to support client outcomes.

Dominic Maloni is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Maloni is involved in several business ventures, including real estate brokerage, restaurant ownership, and managing family farms. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, goal-focused planning using firm-approved analytical tools, offering a range of programs including divorce planning and employer-sponsored services.

Danielle Accardi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously held roles at First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities. Outside of her advisory work, she is employed part-time by Bonfire Productions in Connecticut and is a notary in Massachusetts. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, including financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, supported by research and multiple portfolio management options.

Mary Couture is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at People's United Advisors, Inc. and People's Securities, Inc., where she has been active since 2005. 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 offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Jack Yvon is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Holyoke, MA, holding a Series 63 license and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2005 and worked at MSI Financial Services, Inc. from 2016 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent specializing in life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health products, and manages a rental property in Chicopee, MA. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning and offers asset management, wrap accounts, money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

James Foard Jr. Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Springfield, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2002. He serves as trustee or co-trustee for family-related irrevocable and special needs trusts. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Steven Alminas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Springfield, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning incorporates structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools but clients are responsible for plan implementation and updates.

Joel Ginsburg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Holyoke, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Stanislav Lisovskiy is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Holyoke, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been associated with Mass Mutual and its affiliates since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in retail sales with Fine Designs and performs outside insurance sales focusing on life, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring client engagements as annual collaborative relationships that emphasize goal analysis and written recommendations.

Keith Bixby is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has prior experience at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2025. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Michael Ashe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.