Robert Kochakian is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, co-leading Degraeve, Kochakian & Associates, a full-service wealth advisory practice with offices in Andover, Beverly, and Boston, Massachusetts. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2016 after ten years with U.S. Trust Family Office and prior experience at Fidelity Investments. Robert works with individuals, families, and business owners, including successful professionals and corporate executives, to build, preserve, and administer their wealth through personalized and actionable wealth management and investment strategies. Robert’s expertise encompasses corporate executive services, retirement and education planning, executive and equity compensation, liquidity management, tax minimization, and individualized investment strategies. He utilizes a goals-based wealth management process to help clients identify life goals, simplify financial complexities, and make impactful financial decisions. Robert collaborates with specialists to address various aspects of his clients' financial lives, including long-term care, insurance needs, and access to banking and lending solutions through Bank of America. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Lowell and an MBA from Babson College. Robert is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificant, a Certified Private Wealth Advisor®, and a Personal Investment Advisor. He is fluent in English and Armenian. Outside of work, Robert enjoys spending time with his family and engaging in activities such as golfing, ice hockey, music, swimming, and traveling.

Tracy Shea is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Chelmsford, MA. Her career includes roles at Bay Financial Advisors, Metro Financial Strategies, Raymond James Financial Services, and Kaleel Investment Advisors. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a notary in Massachusetts and contributes as a material updater for NOLO Publishing. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Brian Becker is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and has over 30 years of experience as a financial advisor. Brian specializes in areas including Retirement Income Planning, College Funding Analysis, Asset and Investment Allocation Analysis, Risk Management and Insurance Analysis, Cash and Liquidity Management, and Credit Management. Brian graduated cum laude from the University of Massachusetts Lowell with a business degree and has attended advanced finance and management courses at the Wharton School of Business and Purdue University. He develops customized wealth management plans aimed at helping clients pursue their long-term financial goals, maintaining an ongoing review process to oversee the progress of these plans annually. Outside of his professional role, Brian resides in New Hampshire with his wife Jennifer and their two sons. His personal interests include boating, fishing particularly fly fishing, reading, and spending time with his family.

Jeffrey Arouth is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Salem, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Before joining Ameriprise in 2021, he worked at Salem Five Cents Savings Bank and LPL Financial from 2010 to 2021. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored for clients approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports based on research, modeling, and tax analysis. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities, with a focus on managed accounts and algorithmic support in its retirement income planning.

John Segal is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Westford, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial since 2020 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2020. He owns and operates North Road Wealth Partners as an independent contractor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and also offers municipal advisory services and specialized retirement plan consulting.

Frederick Boucher is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in several business ventures including ownership roles in a cigar company and retail sales, and serves on the finance committee of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Nashua. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Justin Knight is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. He specializes in partnering with individuals and families to develop financial plans tailored to their unique goals and needs, focusing on building and maintaining retirement and investment strategies that provide confidence and clarity for both the present and long term. Justin has accumulated a range of experience within Fidelity Investments, having held positions including Planning Consultant from 2024 to 2026, Relationship Manager in 2024, Financial Representative from 2023 to 2024, and Customer Relationship Advocate from 2022 to 2023. This progression reflects his extensive involvement in client-facing roles related to investment and financial planning services. Outside of his professional work, Justin enjoys a variety of outdoor activities including boating, football, golf, outdoor adventures, and skiing.

Scott Hanley is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Raymond James Financial since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Hanley serves as a trustee of the Hanley Family Trust alongside his family members. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting, utilizing risk profiling and analytical modeling, and supports a broad network of advisors with various specialized services.

Nicholas Kuba is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 14 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Fidelity Investments since 2011, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios that it delivers to intermediary platforms.

Christopher Milanesi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors since 2012. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures.

Andrew Lefebvre is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in financial advisory. He is currently affiliated with OSAIC and previously worked at Vaillancourt & Lefebvre Wealth Management, Vaillancourt & Pescatore Financial Group, and Sagepoint Financial, Inc. Lefebvre is also an enrolled agent and partner at VL Accounting, LLC, where he provides tax preparation, filing, advice, and planning services. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to various managed account solutions through a large network of affiliated advisers.

Patrick Kiritsy is currently a Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he leads a team of financial professionals focused on partnering with families to develop sound and sustainable financial plans. His role includes supporting his team to create client experiences that meet a high standard of care and professionalism. Patrick has held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Team Leader roles in Executive Services and Workplace Planning & Advice, as well as positions such as Help Desk representative in Workplace Planning & Advice and Workplace Planning Consultant. These roles have contributed to his expertise in financial planning and leadership within the company. Outside of work, Patrick has interests in fitness, golf, music, pets, running, and traveling.

James Figueira is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Londonderry, NH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at PFS Investments, Inc. and Primerica Financial Services dating back to 2004. Outside of his advisory work, he is the founder of the Concord NH Breakfast Club, a local networking group. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm operates on a large scale with thousands of advisors and offices and uses model-driven investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

David Sailor Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Londonderry, NH, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is listed as a partner in a technical sales consulting firm established by his wife, though he has no responsibilities or involvement in the company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Jacob Fudge is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Middleton, MA, with six years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2018, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. from 2022 to present. Prior to his financial services career, he was employed at the Golf Club at Turner Hill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and advisory programs. The firm employs a structured planning process that utilizes proprietary tools and models, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

David Vaillancourt is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in financial advising. He currently works at Osaic and previously spent 14 years at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is a professional poker tournament player. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of affiliated advisers and platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk assessment, and portfolio construction using both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Robert Sechrist is a CFP® professional with 31 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has prior experience at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. He has also operated Sechrist Financial Services since 1997. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Larry Moreira is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2020. His career at Fidelity spans multiple roles beginning in 2000, including positions as an Investment Solutions Consultant, Financial Consultant, Retirement Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Trading Representative. This extensive experience reflects his comprehensive understanding of financial consulting and investment strategies. Larry is committed to assisting clients in investing with less fear, retiring with more confidence, and living life more freely. His approach focuses on educating clients to empower them to implement co-created financial plans, enhancing their financial independence and control, and helping them use their resources to achieve greater satisfaction and happiness. Outside of his professional role, Larry enjoys comedy, concerts, family activities, fitness, movies, and running.

Joseph Languirand is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was involved with Evolution Solutions Group, LLC, a talent and recruitment consulting firm, where he provided consulting services for small or startup businesses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

James Katsikis is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been employed since 2026. His career at Fidelity began in 2023, progressing through roles including Customer Relationship Advocate, Financial Representative, and Relationship Manager before his current position. Throughout his tenure, James has developed a comprehensive understanding of financial planning and client relationship management. In his role as Planning Consultant, James emphasizes educating and empowering clients, fostering partnerships based on listening, understanding, and collaboration. He approaches client interactions with care, attention to detail, and a strong sense of personal responsibility, aiming to help clients make informed financial decisions. Outside of his professional work, James has interests in fitness, football, golf, and music.