Joshua Cotter serves as a Resident Director at Merrill, bringing over a decade of experience as a financial advisor since joining Bank of America in 2007. He and his team focus on helping clients navigate complex financial decisions by minimizing risk through strategies such as asset diversification, tax consequence evaluation, legacy planning, and liability management. His approach centers on creating customized plans that guide clients toward achieving long-term financial goals and milestones. Mr. Cotter holds a Bachelor's degree in Communications from Elon University and has obtained several professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His areas of expertise encompass retirement income planning, tax minimization, socially responsible investments, education planning, municipal bond portfolios, alternative investments, and financial planning for individuals experiencing sudden changes in their personal circumstances. Outside his professional role, Joshua Cotter values family highly and resides on the North Shore with his wife Kate and their two daughters. In his personal time, he enjoys activities such as boxing, golfing, hiking, reading, and spending time with family.

John Meklis is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked in the financial services sector since 2003, including roles at Merrill, Investors Capital Corp., and his own firm, JGM Financial. Meklis is a board member of Community Credit Union, vice president of St. George Greek Orthodox Church, and president of the Agganis Foundation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Timothy Murphy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Danvers, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC, and Investors Capital Corporation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily by investment adviser representatives using various discretionary and non-discretionary 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.

Noah Caruso is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Middleton, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Andover Little League. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and models developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Todd Elliott is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2008. In this role, he helps clients develop plans in pursuit of achieving their financial goals. His professional experience centers on providing financial consulting services to assist clients with their financial planning needs.

James Rose IV is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Wakefield, MA, holding a Series 63 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, LLC since 2017 and has also worked with Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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 seminars, using firm-approved tools to develop written recommendations in collaborative annual engagements.

Linda Bruce is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Painewebber Incorporated. Bruce is based in Lynn, MA. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team and a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. The firm integrates algorithmic automation in its planning process and provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

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 financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as CEO of FAP Financial Group and holds leadership positions in related financial services firms. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, pension, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and provides multiple platform options, proprietary model strategies, and access to third-party advisers.

Rem Myers Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Swampscott, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, Myers serves on the admissions committee of the Eastern Yacht Club and is involved with Sailing Heals, a nonprofit that provides day sails for cancer patients, where he acts as a board member and fundraiser. He also participates in fundraising activities for St. George’s School and holds a vestry position at St. Michaels Church in Massachusetts. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor plans based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

John Carroll is a CFP® professional with 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial Services. He is involved in investment-related business activities through ownership of The B C D Group LLC and JHC Financial Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing comprehensive investment and financial planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth criteria. The firm offers a broad range of planning options and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Daniel Miller is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2018 and previously spent a decade at Investment Professionals, Inc. His other business activities include involvement in commercial real estate ownership. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Joseph Travaglini is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jocelyn Hawkins is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2020. She partners with clients to develop financial plans that reflect their personal needs, preferences, and beliefs, focusing on holistic financial planning and building relationships based on trust and transparency. Her goal is to implement investment plans that provide clients with increased confidence in their financial futures. Her professional experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as an Investment Consultant in 2019, a Relationship Manager from 2018 to 2019, and a Financial Representative from 2016 to 2018. This progression demonstrates her continued commitment to serving clients' financial needs within the firm.

Randal Peters is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, with 33 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Avantax Insurance Agency and Avantax Investment Services, and operates an accounting and tax preparation firm, R. C. Peters, CPA Tax & Financial Services, Inc., where he serves as president of an inactive corporation managing legacy client arrangements. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Paul Lysan is a CFA® charterholder with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He has prior experience at Centaurus Financial, Inc., and operates a CPA practice alongside managing Lysan & Young Tax Preparation LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and offers proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Travis Tucker is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Raymond James and Steward Partners. Outside of financial advising, he is the owner of an online retail business, James Aesthetics LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to multiple investment program options and third-party managers.

Stacy Bazylinski is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. Her prior work history includes roles at Steward Partners Investment Advisory and Raymond James Financial Services. She serves as a board member for the Pillsbury Foundation and organizes a nonprofit 5K road race in memory of her mother. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides investment advisory services through a large nationwide network, serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Michael Ryan is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2018 and previously spent 13 years at Signator Investors, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is engaged in insurance sales and holds a partnership position at Boston Partners Wealth Management, LLC. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform, utilizing a model-based investment process with options for discretionary management, third-party managers, and proprietary strategies.