Heather Hersey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at firms such as Fidelity Investments, Merrill, Citizens Securities, and M&T Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she operates a wellbeing coaching business focused on mindfulness and yoga. 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 advisory and brokerage services including financial planning and access to model portfolios and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Matthew Greeke is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Fidelity and its affiliated firms in various roles since 2013. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs and serving as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

David Groves is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with firms including Strategic Advisors Inc, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and T. Rowe Price Advisory Services. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, as well as registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manage funds.

Brian Rybicki is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2007. He operates out of Newburyport, MA, and holds the Series 66 designation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, supported by extensive technology and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

David Smith is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He has held roles at several firms, including KMS Financial Services and Investors Capital Corp. He also serves as president of DCS Financial Group, an independent insurance agency. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers a range of implementation options across multiple platforms and includes proprietary and third-party model strategies.

Lawrence Albert is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and previously worked at Blakely Financial, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Capital Management Partners, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a volunteer treasurer. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm delivers services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using various portfolio management approaches, proprietary and third-party strategies, and both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Jennifer Peterson is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2014. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Bukkhegyi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked in various Wells Fargo entities since 2013 and has been involved with the Nashua Clarion Somerset Hotel since 1989. He also owns and operates two financial-related businesses, The BCDGroup LLC and DJB Financial. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a wide range of investment and financial planning services. The firm provides tailored recommendations using proprietary research and tools and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

David Littlefield is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. He has been associated with Raymond James since 2020 and concurrently works with Littlefield Wealth Services and Littlefield & Associates in Beverly, MA. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Karen Leland is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2006. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities.

Frank Castagno Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Oppenheimer for 10 years and Wells Fargo Clearing for four years. Outside of advisory work, he is a part-owner of a real estate investment property where he serves as a passive manager. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach combines proprietary investment research and third-party data within a defined investment universe tied to its affiliated product network.

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.

Christian Bleidt is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, Bleidt serves as CEO of FAP Financial Group, an independent insurance agency, and holds leadership positions in other financial services entities. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers services such as financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent financial professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party model strategies.

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.