founded Birch Financial Group with the belief that financial planning should feel personal, collaborative, and empowering—not transactional. Too often, people are handed generic advice that doesn’t truly reflect their goals, values, or the life they want to build. My approach is different. I work closely with clients to create customized financial strategies that help bring clarity to complex decisions and confidence to every stage of life. As an advisor, I focus on long-term relationships and comprehensive planning. Whether we’re helping someone prepare for retirement, navigate a major life transition, optimize investments, manage taxes strategically, or coordinate estate and legacy planning, the goal is always the same: helping clients make smarter financial decisions with a trusted partner by their side. I believe great advice starts with listening, understanding what matters most, and building a plan around the person—not just the portfolio. As a person, I value authenticity, trust, and meaningful connection. I genuinely enjoy getting to know the people and families we serve and being part of their journey over time. At Birch Financial Group, we strive to create an experience where clients feel supported, informed, and cared for—because financial planning is ultimately about helping people live better lives with greater peace of mind.

Liana Poodiack is a CFP® with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. She currently works at Birch Financial Group and has previously held positions at Steward Partners and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as an officer and board member of the Whitney Road Association and owns a local business, Peterboro Tool Company Inc. Birch Financial Group is a fee-only SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $264.7 million in discretionary assets and employs a blend of passive and active strategies, offering customized investment policies and ongoing financial planning services.

Gertrude Saville is a financial advisor at Prentiss Smith & Company, Inc. in Brattleboro, VT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Prentiss Smith & Company since 1989. Prentiss Smith & Company provides investment management services primarily for individual clients and endowment funds, also serving trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a long-term growth at a reasonable price (GARP) investment approach, emphasizing capital preservation and detailed client communication through regular reports and statements.

Penelope Kaufman is a financial advisor at Prentiss Smith & Company, Inc. in Brattleboro, VT, with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Prentiss Smith & Company since 1999. Prentiss Smith & Company provides investment management services primarily for individuals and endowment funds, also serving trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a long-term growth at a reasonable price (GARP) investment approach with an emphasis on capital preservation and offers detailed client communications through regular reports and statements.

Prentiss Smith is a financial advisor at Prentiss Smith & Company, Inc. in Brattleboro, VT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prentiss Smith & Company, Inc. since 1982. Prentiss Smith & Company, Inc. provides investment management services primarily for individual clients and endowment funds, also serving trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a long-term growth at a reasonable price (GARP) investment approach, combining quantitative screening with fundamental analysis, and emphasizes capital preservation.

Frederick Brubaker Jr. is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He has been with Prentiss Smith & Company, Inc. since 2007. Prentiss Smith & Company, Inc. provides investment management services primarily to individual clients and endowment funds, also serving trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a long-term growth at a reasonable price (GARP) investment approach, combining quantitative screening with fundamental analysis and placing emphasis on capital preservation.

Prentiss Smith is a financial advisor with Prentiss Smith & Company, Inc. in Brattleboro, Vermont. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Prentiss Smith & Company since 2002. Prentiss Smith & Company, Inc. provides investment management services primarily for individual clients and endowment funds, also serving trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a long-term growth at a reasonable price (GARP) investment approach, combining quantitative screening with fundamental analysis, and emphasizes capital preservation alongside appreciation.

David Brady is a financial advisor with Gradient Securities, LLC and holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 34 years of industry experience, working at Gradient Securities since 2016 and running Brady Associates Inc. since 1979. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages a consulting and accounting entity focused on rental property management and related services. Gradient Securities, LLC provides financial planning, consulting, and non-discretionary asset management primarily to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm uses a non-discretionary model and blends fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, often working with third-party managers for portfolio implementation and ongoing oversight.

Anthony Hemmelgarn is a CFP® with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently a co-owner of Longview Wealth Advisors, LLC and has been affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2018. His prior roles include positions at Park Place Financial Advisors and Pathway Financial Advisors, LLC. 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 offers a broad adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement consulting, and custody services.

John Macdougall is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network based in Northfield, MA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 37 years of industry experience. 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 services along with operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

Norman Juniewic Jr. is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He previously spent 20 years with LPL Financial, LLC and currently operates Juniewic Financial Group. He is also the owner of Norman Juniewic, LLC, a private entity through which he conducts fixed insurance sales. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing a variety of advisory programs, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm supports affiliated advisors with operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management services.

Alicia Thomas is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at TD Bank N.A. since 2020, as well as previously at Morgan Stanley and Peoples United Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a server at Donovan's, a restaurant and pub. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional and high-net-worth clients, utilizing strategic and tactical asset allocation with both affiliated and third-party sub-managers. The firm operates primarily on a percentage-of-AUM wrap fee model and serves clients through a discretionary trading authority framework.

Kelli Warriner is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently a co-owner of Longview Wealth Advisors, LLC and has been affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2000. Her prior experience includes Park Place Financial Advisors. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors with advisory programs, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides operations, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support while offering various discretionary portfolio options and model strategies.

Cynthia Kordys is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Centaurus Financial since 2013. Outside of advising, she serves as a Trustee of Trust Funds for the Town of Swanzey, NH, where she reviews municipal trust funds and investment policies. Centaurus Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, families, businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through its CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services, employing a mix of fundamental and technical analysis with both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Amanda Stone is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Citizens Securities, among other financial institutions, before joining TD Private Client Wealth in 2026. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional, high-net-worth, and retail clients. The firm utilizes a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation through various TD Managed Portfolios and third-party sub-managers, offering ongoing portfolio management, financial planning support, and custody services.

Michael Kapiloff is a ChFC® with 12 years of experience at Money Concepts Capital Corp and over four decades at Kapiloff Insurance Agency, Inc., where he serves as Vice President. He is also a board member of a local organization in Keene, New Hampshire. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a variety of managed programs and investment approaches, integrating fundamental and technical analysis with modern portfolio theory.

Scott Ringland is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp in Keene, NH, holding a Series 63 designation and over 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Money Concepts Capital Corp since 1994 and owns Ringland Wealth Advisors, LLC, an insurance agency offering life, fixed annuity, long-term care, disability, and health products. Money Concepts Advisory Service (MCAS) provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a variety of managed programs and investment approaches combining model portfolios, advisor-designed portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers.

Steven Potwin is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Santander Bank. Potwin is a member of the Greater Monadnock Collaborative and serves as a notary public. Citizens Securities serves individual and high-net-worth investors as well as individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs, brokerage, and insurance services. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions, including a digital advisory program and managed accounts.

Amy Frechette is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Brattleboro, VT, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, she worked at Green Mountain Power and New Chapter. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory services, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Matthew Du Bois is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Brattleboro, VT, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in various roles, including positions at Vail Resorts at Mount Snow and Tiger Fish Restaurant. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Spencer Adams is a CFP® professional at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously spent five years at Valet Park of America. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and investment options, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Sara Kermenski is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge and its affiliate firms since 2011 and previously worked at The Richards Group. Outside of advising, she serves as treasurer of the Marlboro Nordic Ski Club and is a board member of the Vermont Women’s Fund. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals, employing a range of strategies from proprietary models to third-party managers.

Beth Ann Graf is a financial advisor with Merrill in Newfane, Vermont, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 41 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1981. She serves as a board member of the Trustees Board for Lake Ronkonkoma United Methodist Church. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Joshua Houle is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Steward Partners Investment Solutions, Raymond James Financial Services, and Edward Jones. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and utilizes model portfolios supported by proprietary and third-party research.

David Twombly is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in West Chesterfield, NH, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 40 years of industry experience and has operated Bay Financial Advisors, Inc., an independent investment advisory firm, since 2004. His other business activities include management of related advisory entities in Brattleboro, VT. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers diverse financial planning and advisory programs, incorporating discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios, research, and various innovative technologies.

Nicholas Du Bois is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently with Edward Jones in Brattleboro, VT. He has 13 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment options through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Michael Brown is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise in Brattleboro, VT, and has three years of industry experience. He previously worked at MML Investors Services, LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance Co for four years and was employed at Mountain Sun Community School for seven years. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in outside insurance sales, including life, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Christopher Wilson is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at MassMutual and Enterprise Holdings, as well as a brief period managing an eBay account buying and selling sports memorabilia. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of programs, including educational seminars and event-driven planning such as divorce and estate settlement.

Olivia Lezcano is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Brattleboro, VT, holding a Series 66 designation. She has brief industry experience and previously worked in various roles outside finance, including positions at The Door Shop and Concordia University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Scott Gordon Macey is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Marlboro, Vermont, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 20 years of industry experience and has worked with MML Investors Services, LLC since 2017 and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of his financial advisory work, he owns Restless Kind Management, LLC, a music and songwriting business. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by proprietary software and educational seminars.

Keith Mansfield is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Keene, NH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 27 years of industry experience. He worked at INVEST Financial Corp. for 19 years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charities through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Daniel Chabott Sr. is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 31 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Cetera Advisors LLC and Investors Capital Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Clear Sailing Investment Group, a firm he founded in 2009. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm offers multiple investment platforms, proprietary and third-party model strategies, and explicitly discloses affiliated-strategy economics and conflict-of-interest controls.

Adam Colombie is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Keene, NH, with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previous work experience at Armor Addict LLC and Abacus Automation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm is known for its extensive network of financial advisors and branch offices and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Christopher Stoner is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2018. His prior roles include positions at Columbia Management Investment Advisers and Distributors from 2011 to 2017, as well as IFS Securities and Measured Wealth Private Client Group. He is involved with Twombly Wealth Management Group, which includes an insurance agency operation. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with model portfolios and research.

Travis Shine is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the First Congregational Church of Newfane, is a board member of the Grace Cottage Foundation, and participates on the investment committee for Hilltop Montessori School’s endowment. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering tailored recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and advisory expertise to deliver its services and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Bridget Bokum is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following 12 years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Andrew George is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously at the Center for Human Development from 2014 to 2018. He is also a service member in the United States Army Reserve, a role he has held since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Adrian Lezcano is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Brattleboro, VT, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he held roles in education and community organizations, including SAU29, Monadnock Coop, and Granite State College. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Nataliya Bergeron is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2013. She is also a notary public and works as an independent insurance agent in Keene, NH. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment solutions through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various platforms.

Matthew Gordon Macey is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with MassMutual and its affiliated firms since 2025. Prior to entering the financial services industry, he held various roles in education and human resources, including positions at Elon University and multiple schools in Vermont. 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, utilizing firm-approved software and a collaborative approach to deliver written recommendations tailored to client goals.

Josephine Leise is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Brattleboro, VT, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Ameriprise and Equitable Advisors, along with involvement in businesses such as Hitchcock Brewing Company. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through a centralized service team that collaborates with advisors on non-discretionary, tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Matthew Fliss is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at LPL Financial since 2026. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 11 years. 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, retirement plan consulting, brokerage services, and model portfolio options supported by in-house and third-party research.

Ana Saavedra is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Brattleboro, Vermont, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in real estate through managing rental properties and a family partnership. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a wide range of individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers various advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Joshua Roberts is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Brattleboro, VT, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015 and also has a background in real estate through Roger J. Roberts Real Estate. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of Shared Housing Inc, an organization focused on promoting education and advocacy for shared housing benefits. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products. The firm is notable for its extensive network of financial advisors and branch offices, as well as its additional capabilities including a trust company and securities-based lending options.

Annie Colombie is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Keene, NH. She has seven years of industry experience, including previous roles outside of finance such as positions at Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Bennington Pottery. Colombie serves as Finance Committee Chair for the Keene Lions Club. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a diverse client base that includes individual and institutional investors. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, with a nationwide network of advisors and branches.