Scott Kiernan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked in various roles within Fidelity since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, Kiernan is a share owner and performs general maintenance for a rental property LLC in Cape Cod. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio construction. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic methods, and it serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Veena Garg is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career in the United States after moving to Massachusetts from India in 1984, where she initially worked as a teller and was soon promoted to assistant branch manager. She later served as an investment representative at Quick & Reilly before becoming a financial advisor at Banc of America Investment Services. Since 2009, she has been with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Throughout her career, Veena has worked with a diverse client base including active and retired business owners, widows, and others across Massachusetts and seven additional states. She focuses on building investment portfolios that align with clients' comfort with risk and need for liquidity, employing Merrill research to help clients pursue long-term financial goals for themselves and their loved ones. Her expertise encompasses retirement and education planning, liability management, tax minimization, and estate planning strategies. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) designation from the College for Financial Planning and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Veena lives in Worcester, where she values community involvement and volunteers with local organizations. She is multilingual, speaking English, Hindi, and Punjabi. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys cooking, gardening, hiking, knitting and crocheting, reading, spending time with her family, and practicing yoga.

Brendan Sheehan is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2017. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at National Planning Corporation from 2013 to 2017. He is a partner and agent at Waymark Wealth Management, where he is involved in non-variable insurance products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and third-party research.

Mark Nalbandian is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Beaumont Financial Partners, LLC and Pioneer Investment Management, Inc. 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 integrates fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering discretionary and non-discretionary services as well as model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jonathan Furey is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Cetera and its affiliates since 2002 and co-owns Furey Insurance Agency, where he serves as president. He is also involved in accounting and tax preparation through McCarthy Hargrave and Co and co-owns Willington Financial, a tax and accounting business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and advisory services through a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Christopher Roering is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Worcester, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in IKON Private Wealth, LLC and Northstar Financial Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning. Advisors use firm research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, which clients may implement through brokerage or advisory programs.

Charles Sears is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Worcester, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2023 and previously at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and Delta Global Asset Management. He is also president and treasurer of Anchor Wealth Management, Inc. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services including financial planning, retirement consulting, and unified managed accounts. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across a diverse range of investments.

Ryan Bernath is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 certifications and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at CYBBA, MIQ, Samba TV, Yahoo, Verizon Media, Oath, and AOL. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios, serving a wide range of clients including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund.

Katharina Jennings is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Merrill since 2014. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kathleen Sullivan is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Avidia Bank for 14 years before joining Cetera and Williams Financial Group in 2024. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a notary and has been an independent beauty consultant since 2007. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing multiple program structures and access to third-party money managers.

John Postizzi Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2003, serving in its various capacities for over two decades. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a small simulator racing studio, Apex Predators Sim Racing LLC. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to illustrate potential outcomes, supporting implementation through its advisory programs or other providers.

Thomas Valentine Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Worcester, MA, holding a Series 63 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MML Investors Services. He is also involved in life insurance sales. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations.

Ken Ludy is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2020. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2001, progressing through various positions including Investment Consultant, Branch Service Manager, and Retirement Solutions Manager. Prior to joining Fidelity, Ken worked as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter from 2000 to 2001. With over 24 years of experience in the financial services industry, Ken collaborates closely with families to develop personalized financial plans tailored to their unique needs at different stages of life. His approach emphasizes understanding clients as individuals and investors to help them work toward their financial goals. Outside of his professional career, Ken is interested in golf, parenthood, and skiing.

Lynette Forder is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Worcester, MA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Grafton Schools and Hordern Wealth Management, as well as periods focused on homemaking and extended travel. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research.

Alexander Hamboyan is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 10 years of experience in banking, financial services, and financial advising. He has a background in Wealth Management and has held roles at Bank of America/Merrill, State Street Corporation, Brown Brothers Harriman, and a FinTech startup. He applies analytical and problem-solving skills to provide holistic financial advice that emphasizes cash flow analysis and tax efficiency through prudent investment selection in both taxable and retirement assets. Alexander focuses on retirement planning for individuals and families near or in retirement, especially those in the biotech, pharmaceutical, and scientific fields. He also provides guidance for younger individuals and families on college planning, tax-efficient investment strategies such as concentrated stock positions, employee stock options, executive compensation benefits, and customized goal-based financial planning. He works with clients to understand their risk tolerance, time horizon, and investment objectives to help them achieve their financial goals. Alexander holds the FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations, Massachusetts Life, Accident, Health, and Sickness Insurance Licenses, and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) and Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (AWMA™) designations. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and is affiliated with the College For Financial Planning. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, skiing, hiking, fishing, traveling, and spending time with his wife Claudia, daughter Evelyn, and family and friends in Massachusetts, Maine, and across New England.

Matthew Mina is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sterling, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Helen of Troy, and SMC Scientific Molding Company. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals near or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with automated recommendation generation overseen by a specialized team and emphasizes the use of affiliated funds in its product offerings.

Christopher Campbell is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2021 and previously at Voya Financial Advisors for seven years. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as treasurer for a nonprofit golf league. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers.

Scott Maccausland is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westborough, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial (formerly LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP.) since 1997. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance sales focusing on long-term care insurance and fixed annuities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, brokerage services, and utilizes various model portfolios and research to support discretionary and non-discretionary management across its offerings.

Michael Fratto is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2019. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2005, serving in various positions including Financial Consultant, Investments Representative, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Smith Barney from 2000 to 2004, where he held the roles of Sales Assistant and Financial Consultant. Michael supports his clients in pursuing their financial goals through a process of planning, implementation, and ongoing monitoring. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Michael enjoys family activities, football, and traveling.

Cara Holland is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Charlton, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Vice President of the Charlton Business Alliance, where she helps organize community events and manage communications. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, tax-efficient services, and operates under a fiduciary standard.