Poonam Walia is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2011 and was previously with AXA Advisors, LLC for nine years. Outside of her advisory role, she is also a tax preparer providing IRS and state audit representation. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing both firm-offered and third-party advisory models.

Timothy Furbush is a CFA® charterholder with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Worcester, MA. He has four years of industry experience, including 14 years at State Street Corp prior to joining Edward Jones. Furbush has reported coaching income related to activities with NextJump Corp. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Zachary Robins is a Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he leads a team of financial professionals dedicated to enhancing clients' financial well-being. He emphasizes delivering an exceptional client experience by prioritizing financial planning before making recommendations, aiming to optimize clients' time and outcomes. Zachary has held various roles at Fidelity Investments since 2013, progressing through positions such as Defined Benefit Representative II, Workplace Guidance I, Workplace Planning & Guidance Consultant II, Investment Consultant, Financial Consultant, Vice President, Financial Consultant, and Vice President, Regional Planning Consultant. This extensive experience has contributed to his expertise in financial consulting and regional planning within the firm. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Zachary enjoys cooking and baking, engaging in family activities, fitness, exploring food cultures, parenthood, and traveling.

Samantha Welsh is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Shrewsbury, MA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and with two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at New York Life Insurance Company, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and Eagle Strategies. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research.

Kristine Koczajowski is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2001. She holds the Series 66 license and operates out of Millbury, MA. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a notary public. LPL Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting supported by research and model portfolios.

John Brophy is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Cetera in Worcester, MA. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2025 and has experience working at Archstone Financial and in education, including roles at Randolph Public Schools and the Xfinity Center. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios and various program structures.

Scott Foster is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp for 22 years. Foster is also licensed to offer fixed and term insurance products, including disability and life insurance. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of advisers and platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and access to third-party money managers to construct diversified portfolios.

Aaron Murphy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes longtime roles at McDavitt Wealth Management and Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of advising, Murphy serves as a registered USA Hockey referee and is a commissioned notary in Massachusetts. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Patrick Riley is a financial advisor at Fidelity Investments with Series 66 credentials and joined the firm in 2024. He has varied early career experience including roles in education and landscaping. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis in constructing model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Christian Jeeves is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he focuses on creating environments that support both clients and colleagues, emphasizing collaboration, integrity, and understanding client priorities. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, initially serving as Planning Solutions Regional Vice President before advancing to his current position in 2025.

Marie Paturzo is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in serving accomplished business owners, entrepreneurs, C-suite executives, medical professionals, and wealthy families. She began her career in 2000 at Bank of America, advancing from teller to branch manager by age 22, then to business specialist and sales trainer, eventually managing three branches before focusing on financial advising. Marie collaborates with colleagues Matt Shiely and Akash Garg to provide comprehensive wealth management services. She emphasizes building meaningful client relationships by understanding their financial pictures from their perspectives and addressing both assets and liabilities to support multi-generational wealth planning. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from Framingham State College and holds professional designations including Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Marie is active in her community, serving as Chair of the Website and Social Media Committee for The Hopkinton Women's Club and volunteering with organizations such as the American Red Cross, Alzheimer's Association, Central Mass Conference for Women, Project New Hope, and Worcester County Food Bank. She resides in Whitinsville, Massachusetts, with her husband and two children.

Nicole Terrio Walsh is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for three years and operated her own practice for over a decade. She is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a systematic investment process combining proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Kerri Melley is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2015. In addition to her advising role, she is an insurance broker specializing in individual and group life and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, with financial planning structured as annual collaborative engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Joshua Foster is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. In this role, he collaborates with clients and his wealth management team to develop financial plans that align with clients' needs and goals, and supports the implementation and adjustment of these plans over time. Prior to his current role, Joshua worked as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025 and as a Financial Representative at the same company from 2023 to 2024. These roles have contributed to his experience in client relationship management and financial planning. No additional information regarding Joshua's education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement has been provided.

Thomas Carroll is a financial professional with Cetera and holds a Series 66 designation. He has two years of industry experience and has worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Lincoln Financial Group. Carroll is also president of Small Business Insurance Agency, Inc., where he markets and sells fixed annuity products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, with access to affiliated and third-party managers through various program structures.

Richard Clow is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 registration and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Milton Hoosic Country Club and Loyola University of Maryland. He has experience in both employment and academic environments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including portfolio management, fund advisory, and consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a broad range of investment products.

Brian Carroll is a financial advisor at Cetera with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. Carroll has held leadership roles in various businesses, including serving as president of Sterlingbridge Insurance Agency, LLC and as owner and CEO of PivotAI, an AI technology solutions firm. He also serves as an elected board member of a condominium association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating over $256 billion in assets through more than 10,000 advisors.

Stephen Bradley is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2018. Prior to this, he worked at UBS Financial Services for 14 years. He is also the CEO of Bradley & Stayton Wealth Management Group, a wealth management support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to align investment strategies with client goals and maintains specialized programs supporting municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

Christina LaFortune serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Worcester, Massachusetts. She has been with the firm since 2011, providing financial guidance to a range of clients including executives, business owners, non-profit organizations, and families. She co-leads The Smith-LaFortune Group, focusing on personalized financial strategies that address investment management, retirement planning, insurance solutions, and banking services. Christina holds several professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned a Bachelor of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology from Westfield State College and a Master of Business Administration in Accounting from Fitchburg State University. She is a member of The National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA) and supports the Worcester County Food Bank. Residing in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, Christina balances her professional career with personal interests such as boating, camping, cooking, gardening, hiking, pottery, traveling, yoga, and spending time with her family.

Michael Lemay is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Worcester, MA, with 18 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Private Wealth Management Group, LLC, and Couture Wealth Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.