Karen Dresser Smith is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services using structured tools and committee-based return estimates, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Elizabeth Shanley is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hingham, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith since 2018 and previously spent 11 years at Putnam Investments in retail management. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of individual and institutional investors.

Michael Sexton is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in creating comprehensive financial strategies for high net-worth and highly compensated individuals. He began his career at Fidelity Investments, focusing on financial planning for high net-worth clients and advising on employer-sponsored plans such as 401Ks and 403Bs. Michael joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2018 and became part of Beagley and Associates at Merrill in 2021. Michael employs a planning-centric approach that involves getting to know each client and their family, understanding their financial situation, and identifying what matters most to them. He develops customized wealth management strategies that can adapt to changing client needs and market conditions. He collaborates with clients' attorneys, accountants, and other advisors to coordinate their financial and legacy planning. Michael holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations. Michael earned a Bachelor's Degree from Coastal Carolina University. Committed to community involvement, he follows Merrill's tradition of participation by volunteering with local organizations. His personal interests include boating, golfing, skiing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Michael Kiziuk is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Avantax Investment Services, Santander Securities, Morgan Stanley, and 1st Global Advisors. He is also a partner at Peak Advisor Group, where he provides comprehensive financial planning and wealth management services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, model portfolios, third-party manager options, and a range of program structures.

David Whiting is a CFP® professional with 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with LPL Financial since 1994. Whiting serves as treasurer for the Tom C. Siever Charitable Foundation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions through a large network of advisers.

Johanna Arrieta is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc and Bank of America NA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Andrew Witherow is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2018 and previously at ATEL Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee on the Board of Trustees for the Church of the Pilgrimage and provides pro bono financial assistance to veterans through the Coordinated Assistance Network. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients approaching or in retirement with written Recommendation Reports and ongoing retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Wallander is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in financial advisory. He is currently with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, having previously worked at LPL Financial, Integrated Wealth Concepts, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Metlife Securities. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written Recommendation Reports. The firm serves clients primarily through its institutional platform, emphasizing managed accounts and utilizing algorithmic tools overseen by a specialized consulting team.

Amanda Murray is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cohasset, MA, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2018 and previously worked with Lean & Local LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Frederick Hussey is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. He holds a Series 63 license. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through structured planning tools and a variety of investment services.

Jonathan Eitas is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has 20 years of industry experience and has worked at firms including Franklin Templeton and Kovack Advisors. Since 2021, he has been involved with BAKER & EITAS Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Patrick Menton is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He began his advisory career in 2025 and previously worked at Sustainable Leaders Investment Management. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as an independent contractor at J.Crew, assisting with customer service and training. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Elizabeth Portesi is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Norwell, Massachusetts, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates Coastal Cookies, LLC, a retail and online cookie business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-linked financial planning services.

Marc Perrault is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2022 and previously at E*TRADE and Columbia Management Investment Advisers. Outside of finance, he is involved in a family business specializing in refrigeration and HVAC, where he serves as a refrigeration technician. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and sophisticated modeling tools.

Derek Gage is a financial advisor at Stifel with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for Wicked Good Cause, a charitable organization, and is a member of the Junior Tennis Committee at the Duxbury Yacht Club. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Sebastian Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate flipping through House to Home Development, LLC, a business focused on property renovation and resale. Ameriprise serves individuals approaching or in retirement, offering retirement-income planning services that include personalized recommendation reports and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and a centralized consulting team to deliver retirement-income advice, primarily to clients with significant investable assets.

Charles Fiske is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Norwell, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Nash CPAs and the New England Patriots. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering customized financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and a variety of investment services.

Nicholas Fichter is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 32 years of industry experience. He has been the sole advisor at Fichter & Co. Investors since 1990. Fichter & Co. Investors provides investment advice and portfolio management primarily to individual clients, while also serving various institutional and non-profit entities. The firm manages approximately $3.12 million in assets across 27 client relationships and is noted for its diverse client base, which includes sovereign wealth funds, banking institutions, government entities, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Knight is a financial advisor with Knightsbridge Advisors, Inc. in Scituate, MA, holding a Series 65 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He is also president of CLK Financial, Inc., a financial consulting firm that provides income tax planning, tax return preparation, estate planning, financial statement analysis, and risk management services. Knight divides his professional time between Knightsbridge Advisors and CLK Financial. Knightsbridge Advisors, Inc. provides portfolio management services primarily to individual clients and small businesses through a single-advisor practice. The firm manages approximately $89.5 million in assets for a limited number of clients and utilizes external investment managers and access to alternative investment vehicles, including private equity and hedge funds.

Leo Leydon is a financial advisor at Financial Focus Asset Management, Inc. in Plymouth, MA, with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been working with Financial Focus Advisory Services, LLC and Financial Focus Asset Management, Inc. since 2002. Financial Focus Asset Management, Inc. is an independent firm that provides investment advisory services and also offers tax, business, and accounting advice through its related entity.