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Steven J

Series 63, Series 65

Dorset, VT

Evergreen RIA, LLC

Steven Jennings is a financial advisor with Evergreen RIA, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 30 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at National Securities, Hudson Point Capital, and D.H. Hill Securities. Jennings also operates Jennings Financial Group, which provides mortgage referral services and fixed insurance sales. Evergreen RIA, LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on mutual funds, fixed income, REITs, ETFs, equities, certain non-U.S. securities, and insurance products. The firm primarily manages accounts on a non-discretionary basis, combining multiple analytical approaches with both long- and short-term trading strategies.

Wealth management Annuities
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Tyson F

CFP®, Series 65, Series 63

Manchester Center, VT

Equinox Financial Advisors, Inc.

Tyson Fielding is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience and is the principal advisor at Equinox Financial Advisors, Inc. in Manchester Center, VT, where he has worked since 2012. Prior to Equinox, he was involved with T&E Fielding Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer of Main Street Hockey Club, Inc. and is a board member of the Mt. Laurel Foundation. Equinox Financial Advisors, Inc. provides wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and tax preparation services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The firm manages approximately $110.9 million in discretionary assets across about 312 client relationships, offering customized, primarily long-term portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, with flexibility for additional securities and investment restrictions.

Wealth management Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Kevin T

Series 63, Series 66

Manchester Center, VT

HWC Financial

Kevin Theissen is a financial advisor at HWC Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at HWC Financial since 2018, following a seven-year tenure at Skygate Financial Group. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent. HWC Financial provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $52 million across about 100 accounts. The firm employs a fundamentally driven, value-oriented investment approach with a multi-year horizon and integrates tax and insurance considerations into its planning.

Wealth management Real estate investing
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Zachary L

Series 66

Manchester Center, VT

HWC Financial

Zachary Levine is a financial advisor at HWC Financial with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining HWC Financial, he worked at LPL Financial and Mirras, Jacoby, Levine & Hatgistavrou Inc. Levine is also involved in Cope Americas, LLC, an online selling platform unrelated to investment services. HWC Financial manages approximately $60 million for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm uses a fundamentally driven, value-oriented investment approach with a long-term horizon and incorporates risk management and tax considerations in portfolio decisions.

Wealth management Real estate investing
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Daniel H

Manchester, VT

Hutner Capital Management Inc.

Daniel Hutner is a financial advisor with Hutner Capital Management Inc. in Manchester, Vermont, holding 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Hutner Capital Management since 1996 and also serves as a general partner and managing member for several private investment partnerships, including Avalon Partners, L.P. and Hutner Special Situations Fund L.P. Hutner Capital Management provides discretionary investment management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on growth and income. The firm employs a fundamental, microeconomic investment approach with an emphasis on capital preservation and manages both traditional portfolios and private pooled investment partnerships.

Income planning Active portfolio management
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Karen O

CFP®, Series 66

Dorset, VT

Envest Asset Management, LLC

Karen Ogden is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience and currently serves as an advisor at Envest Asset Management, LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at Purkiss Capital Advisors, Inc. and Guggenheim Securities, LLC. Envest Asset Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as employer plan sponsors, providing portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and employee benefit plan services. The firm uses a holistic investment approach that combines client-specific policy development with primarily passive strategies, incorporating ESG/SRI options and educational programs for clients and plan participants.

ESG / Sustainable investing General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Debt management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Daniel H

Series 65

Manchester, VT

Hutner Capital Management Inc.

Daniel Hutner Jr. is a financial advisor with Hutner Capital Management Inc. in Manchester, VT, holding a Series 65 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been involved with Hutner Capital Management since 2008 and has longstanding roles with the Quechee Alpine Ski Club, Inc. and Burr and Burton Academy. Hutner Capital Management, Inc. provides discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension and profit sharing plans, primarily serving individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes fundamental, microeconomic analysis and long-term capital preservation, while employing a range of investment strategies including private pooled investment partnerships and limited use of hedging and derivatives.

Income planning Active portfolio management
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Morgan R

Manchester, VT

Manchester Capital Management LLC

Morgan Roberts is a financial advisor at Manchester Capital Management LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Manchester Capital Management since 1998. Manchester Capital Management provides advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth families, family office entities, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and related entities. The firm focuses on discretionary portfolio management, family office services, private real estate acquisition and asset management, and manages multiple private limited partnerships, including private equity and venture capital funds.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy Business Financial Management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Carmel F

Series 63, Series 65

Dorset, VT

Bay Colony Advisors

Carmel Furtado is a financial advisor at Bay Colony Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Bay Colony Advisory Group since 2018, following three years at United Advisors Services. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a board member for the Israel Congregation of Manchester. Bay Colony Advisors serves individual investors, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients with comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines family-office and concierge services with institutional retirement fiduciary offerings, employing a fundamentally driven, long-term investment approach that incorporates model portfolios and third-party sub-advisers when appropriate.

Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Brian V

CFA®

Manchester, VT

Manchester Capital Management LLC

Brian Vogel is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Manchester Capital Management LLC since 2009. Manchester Capital Management provides advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, family office services, private real estate acquisition and management, and manages a series of private limited partnerships, emphasizing strategic asset allocation and a vetted selection of third-party managers.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy Business Financial Management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Griffin S

CFP®, Series 65

Manchester, VT

Manchester Capital Management LLC

Griffin Sivret is a financial advisor at Manchester Capital Management LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 65 license and has been with Manchester Capital Management since 2012. Manchester Capital Management provides advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth families, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment process centers on customized Investment Policy Statements and strategic asset allocation, managing portfolios through a vetted list of third-party managers and offering private fund management, family office services, and private real estate development.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy Business Financial Management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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David B

Dorset, VT

Centurion Wealth Management

David Bogonovich is a financial advisor at Centurion Wealth Management with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Centurion Wealth Management since 2022 and previously spent five years at Spire Wealth Management and ten years at Atlas Private Wealth. Centurion Wealth Management serves high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and corporate entities by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, with an emphasis on diversified, asset-allocation driven portfolios overseen by an investment committee. The firm also offers private investment opportunities and serves as a sub-adviser to special purpose vehicles for eligible clients.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Charles T

Series 63, Series 65

Dorset, VT

Wellington Shields & Co., LLC

Charles Thompson is a financial advisor at Wellington Shields Capital Management, LLC with 51 years of industry experience. He has been with Wellington Shields & Co., LLC since 2009. Wellington Shields Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis across various equity strategies and maintains ongoing monitoring and due diligence on third-party managers as part of its risk oversight.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies
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Shawn H

Series 66

Manchester Center, VT

Bay Colony Advisors

Shawn Harrington is a financial advisor at Bay Colony Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bay Colony Advisors since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a curator for the Manchester Historical Society in Vermont. Bay Colony Advisors serves individual investors, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and family office services. The firm combines fundamental analysis with model portfolios and access to sub-advisers, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management tailored to client needs.

Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Edward C

Series 63, Series 65

Manchester, VT

Manchester Capital Management LLC

Edward Cronin Jr. is a financial advisor with Manchester Capital Management LLC in Manchester, VT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Manchester Capital Management since 1993 and also serves with the Equinox Conservative Fund, L.P. since 1992. Manchester Capital Management provides advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, family office services, private real estate acquisition and asset management, and manages multiple private limited partnerships, employing a strategic asset allocation approach and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy Business Financial Management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Bartholomew E

CFP®, CFA®, Series 63, Series 66

Manchester, VT

Manchester Capital Management LLC

Bartholomew Earley is a CFP® and CFA® with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Manchester Capital Management LLC since 2007. Manchester Capital Management provides advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth families, family office entities, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, family office services, private real estate acquisition and asset management, and acts as investment adviser and Managing General Partner for a series of private limited partnerships, with an investment process focused on strategic asset allocation and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy Business Financial Management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Cynthia R

Series 65

Manchester, VT

Manchester Capital Management LLC

Cynthia Rozelle is a financial advisor at Manchester Capital Management LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Manchester Capital Management since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of Transport Jakyla LLC, a trucking business. Manchester Capital Management provides advisory services to individuals, families, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and related entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, family office services, private real estate acquisition and asset management, and manages a series of private limited partnerships, emphasizing strategic asset allocation and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy Business Financial Management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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James M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

East Dorset, VT

Wealthcare Capital Management LLC

James Mirenda is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Wealthcare Capital Management LLC since 2012. Wealthcare Capital Management LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team advisor managing approximately $3.03 billion for individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, foundations, and other entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to alternative and precious-metal solutions, utilizing model portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs supplemented by alternative investments and specialty platforms.

Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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Rachel L

CFP®, Series 63

Salem, NY

The Patriot Financial Group, LLC

Rachel Lauber is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. She is affiliated with The Patriot Financial Group, LLC and has previously worked at firms including Cetera Financial Specialists LLC and Securities America. Lauber operates a personal financial planning business, Flex Financial Planning, which focuses on helping clients create personal statements of purpose, set financial goals, and develop investment strategies. The Patriot Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm customizes portfolios based on client goals and risk tolerance, utilizing a range of investment options and ongoing account monitoring.

Annuities Retirement income strategy Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Melvin M

Series 63, Series 65

Manchester Center, VT

Money Concepts Capital Corp

Melvin Mills Jr. is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Money Concepts Capital Corp since 2010 and also owns Mills Watch Repair, a watch repair business he has operated since 2007. Additionally, he serves as a board member of the Master Registered Financial Consultant Board. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a variety of managed programs and combines fundamental and technical analysis with modern portfolio theory to manage approximately $3.33 billion across 14,700 clients.

Annuities College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Willard W

Series 63, Series 66

Dorset, VT

Empower Advisory Group

Willard Watson is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Gwfs Equities, Inc. and Sykes Hollow Innovations. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm’s services integrate with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasize long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Debt management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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A. Nicholas S

Series 66

Manchester Center, VT

Private Advisor Group, LLC

A. Nicholas Strom Olsen is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 24 years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Uvest Financial Services Group. Olsen operates Vermont Retirement Planners, LLC as a DBA for his LPL business and is a commissioned notary. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and incorporates proprietary platforms, third-party managers, and managed account solutions.

Annuities Founder/Business Owner
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Michael H

Manchester, VT

Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC

Michael Himmel is a financial advisor with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC, based in Manchester, VT. He holds 15 years of industry experience, including 13 years at Essex Asset Management prior to joining Beacon Pointe in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he manages Oriental Energy Group FZE, a management consultancy providing services to its parent company in Dubai. Beacon Pointe Advisors offers investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm focuses on asset allocation across independent managers using a proprietary selection process and sponsors proprietary investment vehicles, including private funds and a registered interval fund.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting
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Brenna M

CFP®, Series 66

Sunderland, VT

Money Concepts Capital Corp

Brenna Massaro is a CFP® with 14 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at Money Concepts Capital Corp since 2011 and concurrently at The Bank of Bennington since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of the Shaftsbury Country Store. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $3.33 billion across various account structures using model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis.

Annuities College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Robert E

Series 66

Manchester Center, VT

OSAIC

Robert Esposito is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2024, he worked with Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities Service Network, Inc. He also owns a personal income tax preparation and bookkeeping business and is involved in the sale of life insurance products. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, unified managed accounts, and access to various third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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John J

Series 63, Series 66

Manchester Center, VT

Merrill

John Jacobi is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with more than 30 years of experience in the financial industry. He specializes in investment management, retirement planning, wealth transfer strategies, and customized 401(k) retirement plan solutions for small businesses. John works with high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners, providing guidance on complex financial decisions including business transitions, concentrated stock positions, and legacy planning. John holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Vermont and a Master of Science in Finance from Boston College. His professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), and Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC). He often collaborates with clients' CPAs and attorneys to create coordinated and intentional wealth management strategies. Active in his community, John has served as President of the Board of Habitat for Humanity of Bennington County and volunteers as a coach for youth sports leagues. He is also involved with the Magic Mountain Alpine Club. Outside of his professional work, John enjoys skiing, golfing, fishing, hiking, and spending time with his family.

Wealth management Business exit / sale strategy Retirement income strategy Concentrated stock management Multi-generational wealth transfer Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals
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Theodore A

Series 66

East Dorset, VT

Ameriprise

Theodore Andres is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he volunteered as a tax preparer and reviewer for low-income individuals through the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity. He also works seasonally as a bartender at weddings. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides detailed retirement planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Jeremiah E

Series 63, Series 65

Manchester Center, VT

STIFEL

Jeremiah Evarts is a financial advisor at Stifel with 39 years of industry experience. He has held his current position at Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach utilizes proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, employing forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to inform asset allocation and financial planning.

General retirement planning Income planning
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James C

Series 63, Series 65

Manchester Center, VT

Cetera

James Coleman is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2023 and previously worked at Archstone Financial. Outside of his advisory role, Coleman is involved with the International Skiing History Association as Membership and Marketing Director and owns Coleman Education Group, which provides educational tutoring and college advising. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, and manages over $256 billion in assets.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Cody C

Series 66

Manchester Village, VT

Raymond James Financial

Cody Crossman is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with multiple Raymond James entities since 2021. Outside of advising, Crossman works as a sales assistant for Watershed Wealth Management and Traver Gardner Group in Manchester Village, VT. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, using tailored risk profiling and analytical tools.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Carl C

Series 63, Series 65

Manchester Center, VT

Merrill

Carl Cascella is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping clients develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their individual goals and adapting to changing market conditions. Carl provides clients with access to investment insights from Merrill, along with banking and lending solutions through Bank of America. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Carl earned his Bachelor's Degree from Harvard University. In addition to his professional work, he is committed to community involvement and volunteers with local organizations.

Wealth management
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Michael S

Series 63, Series 66

Dorset, VT

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Michael Sherman is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he builds and sells wooden furniture in Dorset, VT. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing various portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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Adam I

Series 63, Series 65

Manchester Center, VT

Merrill

Adam Ihasz is a Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor with over 30 years of experience in the finance industry. He began his career at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Forest Hills, New York, before transitioning to the institutional sector, where he held positions including Portfolio Manager, Head of Institutional Trading, and Chairman and CEO of his family-run investment advisory firm. In 2013, Adam merged his trading business with National Securities Corporation and served as Senior Managing Director of Institutional Trading for six years, providing trading strategies focused on technical analysis, event-driven trading, and special situations for major hedge funds. He returned to wealth management in 2014, rejoining Merrill Lynch in Manchester, Vermont, where he currently serves as Resident Director and Senior Vice President. Adam's expertise spans alternative asset management, portfolio management, and institutional investment consulting, with a primary focus on selecting disciplined hedge fund strategies that are uncorrelated to the underlying markets. He holds several FINRA registrations including Series 4, 7, 24, 31, 53, 55, 63, and 65, along with the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designation. Adam attended Long Island University, although no diploma was conferred. He lives in Danby, Vermont, with his wife, Ronda, and their two daughters. Outside of work, Adam enjoys a fitness-oriented lifestyle and has competed in amateur bodybuilding competitions. He also maintains involvement in community activities, reflecting his commitment to the Merrill tradition of community participation.

Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management ESG / Sustainable investing College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Divorce financial planning Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals Parents Values-based investing SRI/ESG (Socially Responsible Investing/Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance)
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Robert M

Series 63, Series 65

Manchester Center, VT

Merrill

Robert Mangiacotti is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with affluent families and small-to-midsize businesses, providing personalized service and a disciplined investment process focused on managing risk to help clients create, build, and preserve wealth. His client focus areas include college education planning, corporate executive services, executive compensation, liquidity management, managing new wealth, and personal retirement planning. Bob holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Brown University and an MBA in Finance from the University of Maryland. He carries several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He manages and coordinates financial affairs for affluent families, retirees, professionals, and business owners in Vermont and across the country. In addition to his financial advising activities, Bob is involved in ski racing as an official and Technical Delegate of the United States Ski Association. He is also engaged with the Vermont Alpine Racing Association. Beyond his professional work, his personal interests include football, hiking, music, and skiing.

Wealth management Retirement withdrawal strategies Retirement income strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Exec comp design Executive Founder/Business Owner Established Professionals Parents
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Lawrence R

Series 63

Stratton, VT

Cetera

Lawrence Raff is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 license and over 43 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Raff Financial Services, Inc. and Penn Equities Inc., along with more than a decade at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Raff is also a licensed notary public. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Bryan B

Series 63, Series 65

Rupert, VT

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Bryan Biagioli is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2022, he worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2016 to 2022. He is also the founder of Maple Wealth, a separate advisory business based in Manchester Center, VT. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers a variety of services such as financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory, delivered through a network of independent professionals using multiple platform arrangements and proprietary as well as third-party investment strategies.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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William H

Series 63, Series 66

Manchester Center, VT

STIFEL

William Hadden III is a financial advisor at Stifel with 43 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Stifel Nicolaus since 2008. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, using forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to provide guidance on asset allocation, retirement, insurance, and estate planning.

General retirement planning Income planning
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Adam W

Series 63, Series 66

Manchester Center, VT

Merrill

Adam Walsh is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his Wall Street career over 25 years ago as an institutional equities trader at Bankers Trust. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch in 2003, Adam practiced as a securities and antitrust attorney for six years. Transitioning from law to wealth management, he brings extensive experience in investments and long-term retirement planning to his clients. Adam focuses on analyzing clients' risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and overall investment goals to develop strategies for high net-worth families and small businesses. He works closely with clients and their estate planning attorneys to navigate the complex estate planning process. Adam holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR® designations. He graduated magna cum laude from Catholic University with a major in Political Science and earned his J.D. from the University of Connecticut School of Law. Beyond his professional career, Adam serves as a Commander in the United States Navy reserves and is a decorated veteran of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. He and his wife, Lauren, have two sons and reside in Londonderry, VT, spending summers in Newport, RI. Adam is a member of the New York Yacht Club and serves on the Advisory Board of Sail Newport.

Wealth management Social Security optimization Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Charitable giving & philanthropy Financial Professional
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Paul V

Series 63

Dorset, VT

Morgan Stanley

Paul Vigue is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2020, following nine years with UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its financial planning process.

General estate planning guidance
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Douglas J. C

Series 63, Series 65

Manchester, VT

Ameriprise

Douglas J. Calnan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016, serving in both Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Rhonda L

Series 66

Manchester Center, VT

Merrill

Rhonda Lathrop is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she collaborates with clients to develop personalized strategies that reflect their financial goals and values. She specializes in a range of areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, and retirement income. With a bachelor's degree from Boston College, Rhonda holds several professional designations including Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her extensive experience includes entrepreneurship and technology leadership, which informs her advisory approach. Rhonda works primarily with clients across Boston, New York, Florida, and New England, focusing on affluent families, entrepreneurs, and corporate executives. Outside of her professional role, Rhonda is involved in community organizations such as the Okemo Valley Women's Club, Catamount Trail Organization, Stratton Mountain School Race Crew, BC Alumni Vermont Chapter, and the BART Adaptive Program. Her personal interests include gardening, golfing, skiing, spending time with family, and tennis.

Wealth management ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Charitable giving & philanthropy Executive Founder/Business Owner Technology Professional Women Professionals LGBTQIA Mid-Career Professionals
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Bruce W

Series 63, Series 65

Dorset, VT

Wells Fargo Advisors

Bruce Wilson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing investment-related entities including Dorset Advisors II, LLC, and Wilson GGP, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients through a broad financial planning and investment services platform. The firm offers tailored advice using proprietary research and planning tools, with services that include cash-flow, retirement, wealth transfer, and specialized planning for business owners, athletes, and others.

Divorce financial planning Planning for children with special needs Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner
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Brian V

Series 66

Manchester Village, VT

Raymond James Financial

Brian Vargo is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, based in Manchester Village, Vermont, and has 10 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Raymond James firms and other investment groups. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages Walloomsac Property Partners LLC, a farm focused on wildlife restoration and habitat management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and supports various advisory programs, with specialized services in municipal and public finance.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michael G

Series 66

Manchester Village, VT

Raymond James Financial

Michael Gardner is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and over 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at multiple Raymond James entities since 2014 and ownership of Thyme Tables Catering, Inc. outside the financial sector. Gardner serves on the Glastenbury Zoning Board and is involved in agricultural activities as a partner at Walloomsac Property Partners. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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