Darin Byrne is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 2013 after eleven years in the commercial real estate field. In his role, Darin works directly with clients to provide customized wealth management strategies tailored to their needs, goals, and priorities. He is a qualified Portfolio Advisor, delivering guidance through traditional advice and by recommending investment strategies from Merrill Lynch or approved third-party managers. Darin holds several professional credentials including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification, the CHARTERED ADVISOR IN PHILANTHROPY™ designation, and is recognized as a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR™ professional. He earned his bachelor's degree from Amherst College. Residing in Winchester, MA with his wife and three sons, Darin is engaged in his community through coaching youth sports. He also enjoys golfing, music, singing, and spending time with his family.

Paul Littlefield is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Beverly, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has also been associated with Littlefield Wealth Services and related entities since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed by Littlefield & Associates and is involved with Littlefield & Davidson Wealth Services and Littlefield Wealth Services in non-investment capacities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports its clients through various advisory programs and institutional consulting.

Lystra Khan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. She has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2013. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research, with clients choosing the extent of implementation through brokerage or advisory programs.

Vanessa Sarofeen is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole owner of a rental property in Gloucester, Massachusetts. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Brian Snelson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is a First Vice President and a longstanding member of The Leland Group. In his role, Brian works closely with clients to navigate complex financial decisions across life transitions, focusing on long-term planning, wealth preservation, and retirement readiness. Brian's expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, employee financial health, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and also carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Brian is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts with a bachelor's degree. He lives in Tewksbury, MA with his wife and enjoys spending time with his three adult children and grandchildren. His personal interests include biking, boating, football, golfing, hiking, running, skiing, and traveling.

Ashley Mcharrie is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she is also a partner in the Leland Group. She has been in the financial industry since 2006 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2015. Ashley provides consulting services to various institutions including hospitals, private foundations, nonprofits, and universities, and serves families with complex financial needs through investment management and access to Bank of America lending services. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Babson College, where she graduated magna cum laude. Ashley is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner, holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® and Certified Private Wealth Advisor® certifications through the Investments & Wealth Institute™, and has completed the Merrill Lynch Longevity Training Program offered in conjunction with the University of Southern California. Ashley lives in Salem, Massachusetts, with her husband, John, and their daughters, Maggie and Chloe. Her personal interests include biking, singing, spending time with her family, and traveling.

John Carroll is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 34 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2024. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2013 to 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in two investment-related businesses, The B C D Group LLC and JHC Financial Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning services and using firm research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Jed Chmara is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at OSAIC since 2018. Prior to this, he spent ten years at SII and holds an operational role as COO at Pacific Financial Partners. Outside of advising, he is involved in a sole proprietorship that renovates and resells residential properties as well as managing an LLC engaged in Airbnb property management. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to various investment platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk assessments to build diversified portfolios and supports multiple managed account solutions.

Nicolle Balesteri is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2020. Prior to this, her background includes roles in university fraternities and sorority life, automotive sales, and hospitality. Outside of her advisory work, she volunteers as a desk assistant at SWEAT Cycling in Danvers, MA, where she supports class operations without compensation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branches.

David Dugan is a CFP® professional with 42 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has previously worked at firms including Wells Fargo Clearing, Winslow, Evans & Crocker, and A. G. Edwards & Sons. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as an insurance agent selling life, health, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management services and financial planning solutions, operating a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Sean Pettengill is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Cambridge since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent for various companies through Pettengill Financial Services LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and other retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a nationwide network of independent professionals, providing a range of portfolio management options and access to both proprietary and third-party strategies.