Christopher Menard is a Private Wealth Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he began his career in 2013. He serves a select group of high-net-worth individuals, families, and businesses by developing customized wealth management strategies that align with their objectives. Additionally, Christopher provides consulting services through Merrill Institutional Consulting to various institutions including hospitals, private foundations, nonprofits, and universities. Christopher holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and the Certified Investment Management Analyst® certification, which is administered by the Investments & Wealth Institute® in conjunction with The Sloan School at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He earned his bachelor's degree from Trinity College. Christopher is part of The Leland Group, a team focused on supporting the wealth management needs of families, businesses, and nonprofits. His areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, philanthropic planning, and socially responsible and ESG investing. He currently resides in Wellesley, MA with his wife and son.

David Gillespie is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Gillespie operates under the DBAs DKG Financial and DKG Financial Wealth Management Strategies in Boston, MA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, leveraging model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and various strategic allocations.

Aja Conway is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Prior to her current role, she worked at Tristar Worldwide Chauffeured Services for three years. Outside of her advisory work, she works as an independent contractor delivering food for UberEats. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a variety of clients, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Ellen Rose is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently associated with Equitable Advisors since 2005. She previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC, and has operated her own CPA and CFP practice since 1986. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse clientele including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Greg Miner is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Beverly, MA, with 22 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Raymond James Financial and its related entities since 2005 and is also the owner of Cornerstone Financial Partners LLC, where he prepares financial plans, manages client accounts, and supports other advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliated municipal advisor.

Carly Pinkham is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2014 and has worked with Bank of America, N.A. since 2019. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and organizations.

Gregory Mclaughlin is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Royal Alliance Associates, John Hancock Life Insurance Co., and Signator Investors. Outside of his advisory work, he is an author and operates a financial planning LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a wide network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and efficient-frontier analysis to construct portfolios across various asset classes, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Gary Cowles is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research and Fortune Financial Services, as well as ownership of The Cowles Group, which focuses on insurance, benefits, and human resources. He also serves as a board trustee for the Gloucester Pier Condominiums HOA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various allocation approaches.

Jason King is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked within various Charles Schwab entities since 2009, including Schwab Trust Bank and Schwab Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines a non-discretionary client relationship model with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supplemented by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Samantha Hildebrandt is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she works with clients and their families to develop comprehensive financial planning and wealth enhancement strategies. Her approach involves understanding each client's unique goals and preferences to help them pursue their financial objectives and personal passions. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing through roles from Financial Representative to Relationship Manager before assuming her current position as Investment Consultant in 2022. This experience has provided her with a solid foundation in client relationship management and investment consulting. Details regarding her education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement have not been provided.

Matthew Davidson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with several financial services-related entities, including Littlefield & Associates, where he works as an associate. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports its clients through advisory programs and institutional consulting, with additional focus on municipal finance and customized retirement plan advisory services.

Ashley Bosquez is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Salem, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2019 and previously at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. Prior to her advisory career, she held various roles including positions at Miramont Country Club and Ann Taylor Factory. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized structure that supports extensive client coverage and integrated custody and order-routing services.

Jose Martinez is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Martinez is the sole owner of a non-investment-related business. Merrill, together 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers.

Katherine Glidden is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Advisors. Her prior roles include positions at Valmark Securities, Triad Advisors, and Independent Financial Group, among others. She is president of the board for Cape Ann Animal Aid, a local non-profit animal shelter, and teaches group cycle classes at the Cape Ann YMCA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu utilizing proprietary research and tools, delivering tailored recommendations across diverse financial needs.

Nancy Mcginty is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2006. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Edward Waldron III is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, he spent nine years with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he operates insurance-related businesses specializing in accident, health, disability, and life insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm employs comprehensive asset-allocation tools and offers integrated brokerage, advisory, and third-party managed-account solutions.

Daniel Crowley is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2016 and previously at Investors Capital Corp. from 2003 to 2016. Outside of advising, he also works as an operations associate at Home Depot and sells life insurance and annuities as an insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Matthew Kirschner is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ipswich, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Guggenheim Securities, LLC for five years before joining Edward Jones in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he manages rental property in Lincoln, NH. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Andrew Kirk is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a network of over 22,800 advisors managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Jonathan Brown is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 2005 and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. Jonathan is also a qualified Portfolio Manager and holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations, being fully registered in all 50 states. He was recognized on the Forbes "Best-In-State Wealth Advisors" list from 2021 through 2026 and was named to the "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list in 2025 and 2026. Jonathan specializes in providing tailored financial guidance to high net worth individuals, families, business owners, senior executives, and charitable organizations. His expertise includes disciplined asset allocation, open architecture investment management, tax-efficient strategies, concentrated stock management, alternative investments, retirement cash flow planning, exit planning for business owners, and trust and estate planning. He develops personalized financial strategies to meet the unique needs and long-term goals of his clients. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics and International Finance from Brandeis University. Jonathan is active in his community, serving as a board member for the Middleton Youth Softball Association and volunteering with local youth softball and soccer organizations. He lives on the North Shore with his wife and two daughters.