Thomas Villeneuve is a financial advisor with Monadnock Retirement Solutions, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has held prior roles at Citizens Securities, NYLIFE Securities, New York Life Insurance Company, and Baltimore Life. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a part-time instructor providing basic financial education at UNH Cheshire Academy of Lifelong Learning. Monadnock Retirement Solutions offers comprehensive financial planning and investment management to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on written financial plans and ongoing portfolio oversight. The firm manages client assets primarily on a non-discretionary basis and incorporates insurance and long-term care reviews, 401(k) evaluations, and tailored model portfolios through third-party sub-advisers.

Duane Goodell is the sole advisor at Optimum Wealth LLC in Keene, NH, holding a Series 63 designation with 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Optimum Wealth LLC since 2017 and was previously affiliated with Triad Advisors, Inc. from 2000 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he manages Optimum Financial LLC, which provides insurance, commercial lending brokerage, and marketing services. Optimum Wealth LLC is a fee-based financial planning and investment advisory firm serving individuals, businesses, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive planning, discretionary management of variable annuities and life products, and ERISA plan consulting, often coordinating with third-party money managers to tailor client strategies and oversee ongoing performance.

Ryan Belanger Saleh is a financial advisor at Waldo.ai, Inc. and holds a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Gatsby Digital, Inc., Daisy Daisy Digital, LLC, and Blue Technologies, LLC. Waldo.ai is an independent, internet-only advisory firm providing discretionary investment management, advisory, and sub-advisory services through an online portal to independent advisors, financial institutions, and individual investors. The firm manages multiple wrap fee programs using model portfolios based on risk tolerance and employs quarterly rebalancing overseen by an investment committee.

Edward Oakes is the principal of The Oakes Financial Group in Troy, NH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 19 years of industry experience. He has been involved with Oakes Financial Services, Inc. since 2011 and with Hancock Tax & Financial Services since 2005, where he provides income tax preparation services. The Oakes Financial Group offers fee-only financial planning, portfolio design, asset management, and investment consultation to individuals, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm incorporates educational workshops and seminars into its client services and employs a diversified investment approach based on fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory.

Anthony Olson is the principal of Olson Economics, LLC, an independent advisory firm based in Keene, NH. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license, with 14 years of experience in financial advising and over 30 years as a CPA. Olson has operated his accounting practice since 1994 alongside his advisory work. Olson Economics provides financial planning and portfolio management services primarily to individuals and trusts, offering tailored plans and investment recommendations. The firm typically employs a conservative, long-term, buy-and-hold investment strategy focused on index and mutual funds, with most portfolio management conducted on a non-discretionary basis.

Jeffrey Rubin is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in financial advising. He has been the sole advisor at IPIC, Inc. in Keene, NH since 1993. IPIC, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans, with a focus on pension and profit-sharing plan clients. The firm emphasizes a fundamental analysis approach, uses investment-analysis software to optimize portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs, and offers pension consulting and 401(k) plan design services.

Charles Krause is a financial advisor at Monadnock Capital Partners, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Northstar Equities since 2007. Krause serves on the Monadnock Community Hospital Investment Committee as a volunteer member. Monadnock Capital Partners provides fee-based portfolio management and pension consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, businesses, and institutions. The firm employs a fundamental, disciplined investment approach and manages a small client roster with discretionary authority and ongoing oversight by its senior team.

Elizabeth Catlin is a Certified Financial Planner® with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Bluestone Wealth Management LLC since 2005. The firm provides discretionary wealth management, investment management, and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. Bluestone employs a long-term, index-focused investment approach across five core asset classes, typically using mutual funds and ETFs, and offers integrated tax, accounting, and legal considerations through its principals' advanced credentials.

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.

Carl Johnson is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience and has been with Grove Street Fiduciary, LLC for 10 years. He has a military background, serving in the United States Navy and currently in the Navy Reserves. Johnson is also a managing member of 20 Grove Street Partners LLC. Grove Street Fiduciary serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and various organizations by providing personalized wealth and trust advisory services. The firm employs a globally diversified, asset-allocation approach using primarily ETFs, index funds, and no-load mutual funds, with a focus on tailored financial planning and discretionary asset management.

Bryan Krause is a financial advisor at Monadnock Capital Partners, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Monadnock Capital Partners since 2014. Monadnock Capital Partners provides fee-based portfolio management and occasional pension consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm employs a fundamental, disciplined investment approach focused on business fundamentals, margin of safety, and long-term holdings, managing a small client roster with discretionary authority and ongoing senior team oversight.

Liana Poodiack is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Birch Financial Group. She has previously worked at Steward Partners and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she is the proprietor of Peterboro Tool Company Inc. and serves as an officer and board member of the Whitney Road Association in Stoddard, NH. Birch Financial Group is a fee-only registered investment adviser managing over $260 million in assets for individual, high-net-worth clients, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm uses a combination of passive and active strategies along with third-party platforms to create client-specific investment policies and manage a range of planning and wealth management services.

Christine Clinton Catlin is a financial advisor at Bluestone Wealth Management LLC in Keene, NH, holding a Series 65 designation with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Bluestone Wealth Management since 2005. Bluestone Wealth Management provides discretionary wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, index-focused investment approach across core asset classes, typically using mutual funds and ETFs, and offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio supervision.

Hazel Grolljahn is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Grove Street Fiduciary, LLC in Peterborough, NH. She has been with the firm since 2008, including its earlier incarnation as Ames Planning Associates, Inc. Outside of advisory work, she is secretary of 20 Grove Street Partners, LLC. Grove Street Fiduciary serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a globally diversified, asset-allocation strategy primarily based on ETFs, index funds, and no-load mutual funds, applying modern portfolio theory and cash flow analysis to tailor portfolios to client risk tolerance and time horizon.

Steven Bergeron is a financial advisor with Wealthcare Capital Management LLC in Keene, NH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, OSAIC Institutions, LPL Financial, and Chittenden Securities. Outside of advisory work, he is also a notary. Wealthcare Capital Management LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.93 billion for over 5,600 clients. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, emphasizing a long-term, evidence-based investment approach supported by behavioral economics and proprietary quantitative measures.

Christina Apgar is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 license and has previously worked at Valic Financial Advisors, Agia, and Edward Jones. Apgar serves as president of the Old Homestead Garden Club, a local nonprofit organization. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is an enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and access to third-party managers, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team that develops strategic model portfolios and adaptive investment strategies.

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 in Keene, NH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His career includes over 20 years at LPL Financial, along with prior roles at Raymond James Financial Services and his own firm, Juniewic Financial Group. He is also involved in fixed insurance sales through a private entity he owns, Norman Juniewic, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and offers a comprehensive platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and retirement consulting, managing over $200 billion in client assets.

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.

Ryan Gravina is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience currently affiliated with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, Edward Jones, and Citizens Investment Services. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a range of advisory and portfolio management solutions.