Benjamin O'Connor is a financial advisor at F.L. Putnam Investment Management Co. in Portland, ME, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Securities LLC, UBS Financial Services, Jefferies LLC, and J.P. Morgan Securities. F.L. Putnam serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, and institutions, offering customized investment management and advisory services using a team-based approach across equities, fixed income, and alternative investments. The firm integrates macroeconomic and security-level research and employs both internally managed strategies and third-party managers.

Rebecca Burchill is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. She is currently with ValMark Advisers, Inc. and has held roles at Valmark Securities, Inc. and Lebel & Harriman. Burchill serves as President of the Maine Estate Planning Council, a professional organization of lawyers, accountants, and financial advisors. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 advisors. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, with oversight and rebalancing performed regularly.

John Downing is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Advisory Services Network since 2013. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Falmouth, ME. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the investment sub-committee for Sweetser, overseeing advisor performance and investment policy adherence for their endowment. Advisory Services Network supports individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans through a network of over 200 independent advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consulting services, managing approximately $8.6 billion in client assets with a range of investment strategies and implementation options.

Caleb Rand is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and currently based in Falmouth, ME. He has one year of industry experience, with prior roles at Lebel & Harriman Retirement Advisors and Bank of America. Outside of finance, he has experience in the food and service industry and worked at the University of Maine. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 advisory representatives. The firm offers diversified, goal-based portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, supported by proprietary platforms and extensive due diligence and back-office services.

Melissa Paione is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Falmouth, Maine, holding the Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cornerstone Wealth Planning and LPL Financial LLC. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional entities. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation, with implementation primarily through mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers.

John Knox is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Advisory Services Network since 2013. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Falmouth, ME. Advisory Services Network serves individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans through a network of approximately 208 independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, investment and retirement-plan consulting, and third-party manager selection, overseeing about $8.6 billion in client assets.

Zeke Hall is a financial advisor at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Voya since 2020. Prior to that, he was employed by Financial Benefits Services Corp and Raymond James Financial Services for five years. Hall is also active as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Voya Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, retirement plan sponsors, and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services through multiple program structures, emphasizing recommendation-based advice with a significant portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Jennifer Orr is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC in Portland, ME, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She previously worked at LPL Financial for ten years before joining TD in 2025. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in small-scale farming activities. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients and high-net-worth private clients. The firm utilizes a range of proprietary and third-party investment portfolios combining strategic and tactical asset allocation, with a focus on percentage-of-AUM wrap fees and the use of affiliated managers.

Kristin Guibord is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. She has worked with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2004 and co-owns Daybreak Financial Partners, where she has been active since 2006. Guibord also contributes as a guest TV commentator for WMTW in Portland, ME. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and support services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and model portfolio management. The firm offers flexible program structures and operates as a platform provider delivering operations, compliance, and technology support to affiliated advisors.

Hoang Phan is a financial advisor at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Bankers Life Securities, Inc., Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc., and several other companies. Phan also serves as a unit field trainer, recruiting and training insurance agents. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. primarily serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and portfolio management according to clients’ goals, risk tolerances, and time horizons.

Edward Turrisi is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at First Citizens Investor Services, Wells Fargo, Edward Jones, and The Washington Trust Company. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a consultant for an optometric practice, providing advice on business operations and financial management. Key Investment Services LLC offers a range of advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment model selection combined with ongoing monitoring and due diligence of third-party advisory products, operating within the KeyCorp group alongside affiliated banking and capital markets entities.

Richard Scalia Jr. is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He is also the owner of Scalia Wealth Management, LLC, which he has led since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at First Allied Advisory Services, First Allied Securities, and National Planning Corporation. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors. The firm offers discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody and clearing services, managing roughly $212.7 billion in client assets.

Peter Metcalf Jr. is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently advising through Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC. He has worked at Morgan Stanley in various capacities from 2014 to 2024 and joined LPL Financial in 2024. He operates multiple investment advisory entities under Independent Advisor Alliance. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base, including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing comprehensive asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with the use of model portfolios, sub-advisors, and various analytical techniques, supported by technology platforms to enhance client service.

Nellie Methot is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Janney Montgomery Scott. She has worked at Janney since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a real estate property in Salt Lake City on a limited basis. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipalities, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

Benjamin Chasse Jr. is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at KeyBank, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Auburn Savings Bank. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail clients. The firm offers portfolio management, access to mutual funds, ETFs, and separately managed accounts, utilizing a mix of affiliated and third-party sub-managers combined with strategic and tactical asset allocation.

Melissa Duffy is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Hightower Advisors and Hightower Securities, LLC since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in independent fixed insurance activities. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s approach includes manager selection, use of affiliated and third-party managers, and access to various investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Camille White is a financial advisor at Corient with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Corient in 2026, she worked at HM Payson from 2024 to 2026 and held positions at Reveler Development, Biomed Realty, and Newmark. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party managers, risk management tools, and alternative investment options.

David Hines is a CFA® charterholder based in Portland, ME, with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Corient since 2026 and previously worked at H.M. Payson & Co. for 23 years. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party managers and employs risk management tools and alternative investment solutions.

Leslie Couper is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Casco Bay Wealth Advisors. She has been with Commonwealth since 2002 and has worked at Casco Bay Wealth Advisors since 2013. Outside of advisory roles, she serves as president and part owner of CBWA Holdings, LLC, a private entity supporting securities and insurance operations. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and services including wealth management and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers a broad platform with discretionary model portfolios and various program structures, delivering operations, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

Kelsey Getchell is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include working at Ainsworth, Thelin & Raftice and a period focused on family care. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.