Christopher Bekel is a CFP® and Series 65 registered advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wingate Wealth Advisors, Inc. since 2017 and has been associated with East Coast Asset Management LLC since 2013. Bekel is based in Lexington, MA. Wingate Wealth Advisors provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan participants. The firm employs a strategic investment review process combining active and passive fund selections, manages over a billion dollars in client assets, and operates on a fee-only basis without accepting third-party compensation.

James Fonzi is a CFA® charterholder at Breakwater Capital Group with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Breakwater, he worked at Deloitte & Touche LLP for four years and held positions at US Financial Technology, Morgan Stanley & Company, and other organizations. Breakwater Capital Group serves individuals, high net worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm’s investment approach is based on fundamental analysis and utilizes a mix of ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, alternative investments, and, when appropriate, independent managers.

Bernard Donohue III is a financial advisor at Financial Transparency with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ credential along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Cssc Brokerage Services, Inc. and multiple related entities, as well as ownership of Donohue Consulting Group, Inc., where he provides financial services. Outside his advisory work, he owns a CPA practice offering auditing, accounting, tax, and business consulting services. Financial Transparency provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, retirement plans, businesses, and other organizations. The firm employs an asset allocation strategy based on Modern Portfolio Theory and the Efficient Market Hypothesis, offering a mix of passive and active investment models tailored through several programs, including customized managed accounts with options such as municipal bonds and socially responsible investing.

Michael Mallon is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Bridgeport Financial Solutions and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. He is also involved in tax preparation through the Law Offices of Richard T. Mallon Jr. Bridgeport Financial Solutions serves individual and institutional clients by offering investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services. The firm manages portfolios through an Investment Committee and provides discretionary management with access to third-party and affiliated investment strategies.

Rachel Decarolis is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Northstar Financial Planning, LLC since 2020 and was previously with Northstar Financial Planning, Inc. and Perennial Advisors Group, LLC. Northstar Financial Planning serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, and provides advisory and consulting services to employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm utilizes a strategic asset-allocation approach combining passive ETFs and active managers, often managing accounts on a discretionary basis, and integrates third-party technology to support automated rebalancing, tax-loss harvesting, and consolidated reporting.

Jane Johnson is the sole advisor at Business Transition Academy, Inc. in Gloucester, MA, holding a Series 65 credential with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Alliance Private Wealth, LLC since 2022 and was previously with Commonwealth Financial Network from 2019 to 2025. In addition to her advisory roles, Johnson serves as CEO and Chief Compliance Officer of Business Transition Academy, where she provides exit planning services and facilitates insurance implementations through her licensed insurance practice. Business Transition Academy acts as a solicitor connecting individuals and high-net-worth clients with third-party registered investment advisers, focusing on referral services rather than managing client assets or portfolios. The firm also offers exit planning analyses for business owners and does not charge percentage-of-assets-under-management fees, instead receiving compensation through disclosed solicitor arrangements.

Robin Young is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Northstar Financial Planning since 2003, working first at Northstar Financial Planning, Inc. and then at Northstar Financial Planning, LLC since 2020. Northstar Financial Planning serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, and provides advisory and consulting services to employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic asset-allocation, core-and-satellite approach that combines passive ETFs with selected active managers, and integrates third-party technology such as Betterment Advisor Solutions to support automated rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting.

Mitchell Goldfeld is a financial advisor with RPG Family Wealth Advisory, LLC in Burlington, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with RPG Family Wealth Advisory since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as chairman of the North Shore Jazz Project and is on the board of advisors for Save Serve, both non-investment-related activities. RPg Family Wealth Advisory provides customized wealth advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charities, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs an outcome-oriented, long-term investment approach using both fundamental and technical analysis, offering portfolio management that includes equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Andrew Sohn is a ChFC® with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with Bridgeport Financial Solutions and has held roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. for over 15 years. Sohn serves on the Board of Trustees investment sub-committee at The Fenn School and is a member of the advisory board for the Johns Hopkins Alliance for a Healthier World. Bridgeport Financial Solutions serves individual and institutional clients, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting. The firm manages model portfolios through an Investment Committee and provides discretionary management via its BridgePort Wrap Program and Advisor Managed Portfolios, utilizing both affiliated and third-party strategists.

Holly Cloutier is a financial advisor at Alliance Private Wealth, LLC with six years at the firm and a total of four years in the industry. Her prior experience includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network and Private Jet Services. Alliance Private Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and businesses, providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and exit-planning services. The firm employs a primarily long-term, discretionary investment approach using diversified mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and bonds, supported by both fundamental and technical analysis.

Gary Pomerantz is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Wingate Wealth Advisors, Inc. since 2017 and also maintains a role at East Coast Asset Management, LLC. Based in Lexington, MA, he is part of a multi-advisor team at Wingate. Wingate Wealth Advisors provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan participants. The firm employs a strategic investment review process that integrates active and passive fund selections and third-party money managers, managing over a billion dollars in client assets.

Paul Pignone is a financial advisor with Beck Bode LLC in Dedham, MA, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Beck Bode Wealth Management since 2018 and Boston Retirement Advisors since 1996. Beck Bode provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, families, and retirement plans. The firm uses fundamental analysis and proprietary Growth and Income Growth strategies, including dividend-paying equities in the utilities sector, to tailor investment decisions according to client goals and risk tolerance.

John Welch is a financial advisor at 93 Financial Group, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with 93 Financial Group since 2007. 93 Financial Group serves individuals, families, business owners, trusts, and estates, offering financial planning, discretionary investment management, retirement planning, and insurance services. The firm focuses on one-on-one advisory relationships and uses fundamental analysis to create long-term asset allocations, typically implemented with mutual funds and ETFs.

Roberta Tondo is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including Vanguard and Ameriprise Financial before joining White Lighthouse Investment Management, Inc. Her recent roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and related entities. White Lighthouse Investment Management serves individuals, families, small business owners, trusts, and retirement plans, including multinational families with cross-border U.S. issues. The firm offers investment management and comprehensive wealth-planning services, focusing on customized, diversified portfolios that emphasize tax efficiency and international planning.

Vilis Pasts is a financial advisor at BTS Asset Management, Inc. with 56 years of industry experience. He has held roles at BTS Securities Corporation from 1999 to 2018 and has been with BTS Asset Management since 1998. Pasts holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. BTS Asset Management serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across various model portfolios and providing model recommendations to third-party platforms. The firm combines quantitative and fundamental analysis with proprietary technical indicators to guide investment decisions and manages multiple affiliated registered mutual funds.

David Baker is a financial advisor at 93 Financial Group, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at 93 Financial Group since 2018, following previous roles at Metro Financial Services and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. 93 Financial Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser and licensed insurance agency serving individuals, families, business owners, trusts, and estates. The firm offers financial and retirement planning, discretionary investment management, and insurance products through a five-advisor team, managing approximately $900 million with a client load exceeding 200 clients per advisor. Their approach focuses on tailored portfolios using mutual funds and ETFs, fundamental analysis, long-term investment horizons, and ongoing monitoring including quarterly reviews.

Sara Gawick is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Illumination Wealth Management since 2022, following prior roles at Ameriprise Financial Services and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network. Illumination Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans with comprehensive financial planning and investment management. The firm uses client-specific investment policy statements and strategic asset allocation models, emphasizing long-term allocation and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Scott Facchetti is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He is a partner at Facchetti & Facchetti, Ltd., where he provides tax advice, accounting, payroll, bookkeeping, and business consulting services. Facchetti has held positions at Royal Alliance Associates and Advest, Inc. He is currently an investment advisor at Flagship Wealth Advisors, LLC. Flagship Wealth Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a long-term investment approach focused on mutual funds and ETFs, using both advisor-managed and model portfolio programs.

Julie Fortin is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Northstar Financial Planning since 2016, initially at Northstar Financial Planning, Inc., and continuing at Northstar Financial Planning, LLC since 2020. Northstar Financial Planning serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, and provides advisory and consulting services to employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a strategic asset-allocation approach combining passive ETFs with selected active managers, and integrates third-party technology such as Betterment Advisor Solutions to support automated rebalancing, tax-loss harvesting, and consolidated reporting.

I have been a financial planner for over a decade, working with individuals and families to help them with all aspects of their financial lives. Prior to founding Hark Financial Planning, I worked as a senior advisor and financial planner at firms based in Boston, MA and Reston, VA. In those roles, I have been a member of an investment committee, founded and managed a tax practice, advised a Fintech start-up, and, most importantly, worked with clients to achieve their goals. One of my main motivations for leaving those firms and founding Hark was my belief that there is more to helping clients than just having good technical knowledge and offering investments. Like in legal practice, technical knowledge of the subject matter is critical but is only a foundational part of the work. The next steps are to understand what the client actually wants to accomplish with your engagement and to tailor your work for the specific matter at hand given the client’s objectives. For me, that means spending a lot of time listening to my clients and asking questions to explore what their real objectives are before just jumping into applying technical skills. I am a CFP® professional and IRS Enrolled Agent. I have an MBA from The Kenan-Flagler Business School at UNC Chapel Hill and a BA from The College of William & Mary.