Michael Fontaine is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor at Ameriprise with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a part-time ski coach for his children’s race program at the Franconia Ski Club. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on reliable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Mark Rosen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has a background in accounting and dental practice consulting, serving as a partner and trustee in various related businesses and nonprofit activities. Rosen is also president of the Larry S. Rosen Memorial Foundation, which awards scholarships. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor with a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios and strategies.

Robert Host is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Holliston, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and having 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Barbara Sekely and Waddell & Reed, Inc. He has maintained a tax preparation and accounting practice since 1987. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Laura Wiedeman is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill Lynch in 2016 and leads The Freeman Wiedeman Group, providing comprehensive financial strategies that address clients' diverse financial needs. Laura combines her experience as a former Bank of America Assistant Manager with the investment resources of Merrill Lynch to serve a high-net-worth clientele including engineers, educators, business owners, and women seeking financial guidance. Her expertise encompasses college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, tax minimization, retirement income, and socially responsible investing. Laura emphasizes a client-centric approach, focusing on understanding clients' personal passions, goals, and challenges. She believes in educating clients and offering straightforward recommendations, especially during market volatility and personal difficulties. Laura earned a bachelor's degree from Worcester State College and a high school diploma from Tahanto Regional High School. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of her professional work, Laura is involved in community organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, Dress for Success Worcester, and United Way. She enjoys spending time with her family, playing soccer, and practicing yoga.

Bill Philpott is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. He began his career with Fidelity Investments in 2021, progressing through positions including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant. Bill focuses on developing financial plans tailored to the unique goals of individuals and families. His approach involves understanding clients on both personal and financial levels to help them build confidence in their financial strategies. Outside of his professional work, Bill has interests in fitness and golf.

Yuli Zhang is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2016. 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.

Lisa Hirschfeld is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several Fidelity affiliates since 2013, as well as at Manulife Investment Management and Equitable Advisors earlier in her career. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of model portfolios and its role as a registered commodity pool operator and advisory provider to multiple registered investment companies.

Joseph Luiso is Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he and his team focus on understanding the priorities of clients and their families to develop personalized wealth strategies. Utilizing the expertise of his team of credentialed specialists, he works to assist clients in achieving their financial goals. Joseph has been with Fidelity Investments since 1998. He served as a VP Financial Consultant from 1998 to 2015, after which he has been a Wealth Management Advisor. This extensive experience has provided him with a deep understanding of wealth management practices. Additional details about his education, credentials, and personal interests were not provided.

George Goulas is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with the Cambridge organization since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base through thousands of financial professionals and offers a range of account implementation platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Amanda Hancock is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. She has been affiliated with Cetera Advisors LLC and its related entities since 2014. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as treasurer for the Charles River Dressage Association, a nonprofit equestrian club, where she is responsible for financial record keeping. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering a range of program structures and investment options, supported by a large network of independent advisors.

Mark Cote is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its advisory services while clients remain responsible for plan implementation and updates.

Molly Kirkland is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in working with next-generation clients and families, including high-income professionals and couples, to help navigate key financial decisions such as equity compensation, purchasing a home, family savings, and long-term financial independence. Molly focuses on creating a cohesive investment strategy that integrates financial planning, tax strategy, and estate considerations. Raised by a financial advisor and now partnering alongside her father, Molly brings an early perspective on wealth management to her work. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® designations, emphasizing a structured, planning-first approach, especially valuable during periods of transition. Molly's client focus areas include college education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and women and wealth. Molly earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She is involved with professional organizations such as Thrive Support & Advocacy and serves as an ambassador for the Westborough Chamber of Commerce. In the community, she participates with Big Sister Greater Boston, Read to a Child, and Special Olympics. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, golfing, hiking, photography, reading, and tennis.

Carlos Ortiz is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at FSC Securities Corp, The Feingold Companies, and PFE Advisors. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals and multiple platforms.

Stacia Patton Bowe is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2014 and also has a longstanding role at WCVB-TV since 2003. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved in sales of loan products and home security-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors serves individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that relies on model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers, supported by custodial and trade execution services from BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Ronald Scott is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and Sunamerica Securities, Inc. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2023, he spent many years advising clients in various capacities. Outside of his advisory work, he makes custom bamboo fly rods by hand. Osaic Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization and supports a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Rob Patton is a Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2013. He serves as a primary advocate for his clients, facilitating interactions with Fidelity and supporting the development and customization of family wealth plans tailored to individual needs. Rob's career at Fidelity began in 2006, with roles including Investment Consultant and Private Client Relationship Manager, providing him with extensive experience in wealth management and client relations. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Registered Representative and Agent at First Command Financial Planning from 2002 to 2006. Outside of his professional work, Rob enjoys outdoor adventures, sailing, and traveling.

Mark Lehoullier is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Raymond James since 2016, following prior roles at Fidelity and VOYA Financial Advisors. He is also associated with 1776 Financial in a non-investment advisory capacity. 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, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using various analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

John Pimental is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera, Questar Capital Corporation, and MSI Financial Services. He is an owner of Arrow Wealth Management LLC and serves as a board member of the Ocean State Business Development Authority. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a wide range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and operational tools.

James Cellucci is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Worcester, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 certifications and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2020, following 11 years at UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm emphasizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Richard Testa Jr. is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Prosperafinancial Services and Jesup & Lamont Securities Corp. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutional clients such as pension and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services, operating a multi-billion dollar asset base through thousands of financial professionals.