Portsmouth, NH International Drive Office

Kimberly Williams is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, based in Portsmouth, NH, and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2025, she worked at M Financial Group from 2011 to 2025. Outside of her advisory work, she operates Yarn Posse Designs, a sole proprietorship that creates and sells knitting pattern instructions, and serves on the board of Financial Beginnings. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm employs a range of third-party asset managers and advisory programs while offering ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed advisors.

Raymond Oliver Alvarez is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has two years of industry experience and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2023. Outside of finance, he is the owner of Mainely Kitchens and Baths Inc. and Summerhands Construction, businesses unrelated to his investment work. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Matthew Meader is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Portsmouth, NH, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in aviation support and at SUNY Canton. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a variety of advisory programs and third-party managers. The firm emphasizes matching client needs and risk tolerance to program models, offering access to mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Joel Kapelson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Portsmouth, NH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at New York Life, Prudential, AXA Advisors, and MassMutual. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in independent insurance sales with companies such as Anthem, Harvard, and Humana. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary programs and third-party managers.

Brad Aham is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Portsmouth, NH, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2021, he was involved with Bluefish Property Group LLC and Bluefish Holdings LLC for nine years. He serves as chair of the investment policy committee for the Essex County Greenbelt Association, a nonprofit land trust. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a variety of advisory models implemented through third-party sponsors and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Blake Bachry is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors based in Portsmouth, NH. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an Uber driver and a busser/food runner at a local restaurant. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and asset-management solutions through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors.

Phillip Panici is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Portsmouth, NH, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2019 and previously was employed at AXA Advisors and several other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a basketball referee with IAABO Board 130. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm utilizes various advisory models delivered through third-party sponsors and offers a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Conor Aten is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors based in Portsmouth, NH. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, Aten worked at various firms including New York Life and AXA Advisors. Outside of finance, he works part-time in the hospitality industry as a bar back at Puritan Back Room. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Matthew Sotir is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 36 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Equitable Advisors since 2005 and previously worked at Axa Advisors and Mony Securities Corporation. Outside of advising, he serves in leadership and board roles with the Albanian Archdiocese in America, the Fan S. Noli Library & Cultural Center, and the Saint George Albanian Orthodox Cathedral, and he is the founder of Civic Voices of New England. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to tailor investment solutions across mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Paul Ziolkowski is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Portsmouth, NH, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2012, including a tenure at AXA Advisors, LLC, where he worked from 2012 to 2020. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers, providing a diverse selection of investment options and ERISA fiduciary services.

John Sargent is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Portsmouth, NH. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with the firm since 2026. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, his work experience includes roles in retail and community organizations. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions delivered through its network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Katie Mc Donald is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2019. Prior to her advisory career, she held various positions in retail and hospitality. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to tailor investment solutions based on client risk tolerance and goals.

Luke Sotir is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005 and previously worked at AXA Advisors and Mony Securities Corporation. Outside his advisory role, he serves as treasurer and board member for Christ Revolution Church. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and works with third-party asset managers to implement investment solutions tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and objectives.

Robert Rubano is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Portsmouth, NH, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2020, he worked at firms including Huntewicke Capital Group, Essex Private Wealth Management, John Hancock/Manulife Asset Management, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, Rubano is an ice hockey instructor and rink operator at Phillips Academy Ice Rinks and serves as treasurer for the nonprofit Triton Youth Hockey. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of advisors and third-party program sponsors.

Abednego Nakoma is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with the Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles outside the financial services sector at organizations such as the International Institute of New England and Natural Air. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with program models or discretionary managers, using both proprietary and third-party solutions.