Akash Garg is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings a personal understanding of financial planning, having begun investing at a young age and developed a long-standing commitment to helping clients articulate and pursue their financial goals. Akash supports a range of client needs including executive and equity compensation, family wealth management, legacy and philanthropic planning, tax minimization, and socially responsible investing strategies. A second-generation financial advisor, Akash holds a Bachelor's Degree from Bentley University and carries several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is fluent in English, Spanish, and Hindi and participates in professional and community organizations such as Mechanics Hall. Outside of his professional role, Akash enjoys spending time with family and friends in the greater Worcester area. His personal interests include volleyball, baseball, basketball, cooking, gardening, music, painting, photography, and watching movies. He is also engaged in community volunteer activities focused on promoting financial literacy.

Anna Joyce is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been working since 2025. Prior to this role, she held positions as a Planning Consultant from 2024 to 2025, a Relationship Manager in 2024, and a Financial Representative from 2022 to 2023 at the same company. In her role, Anna helps clients identify and prioritize their financial goals by understanding what matters most to them and their families. She collaborates with clients to co-create and implement personalized financial plans that support their needs both now and in the future. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Anna has interests that include spending time at the beach, fitness activities, social events with friends, golf, and volunteering.

John Fronek is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cetera Advisors LLC, Spring Brook Farms, ThermoFischer Scientific, and a 22-year service tenure with the US Navy. He is also involved with John P Fronek AFLAC as part of his business activities. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trustee services.

Michael Martin is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Worcester, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2015. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Stephen Craig is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services since 2018, following a prior role at Wells Fargo Clearing. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kimberly Boucher is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, where she partners with clients to build, implement, and monitor personalized financial plans. In her role, she collaborates with high net-worth clients and their families to identify and execute strategies tailored to their goals and needs, focusing on understanding each unique Family Wealth System. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, initially serving as a Financial Consultant before her current position beginning in 2022. Prior to Fidelity, Kimberly held roles including Key Account Manager and Regional Sales Specialist at Pioneer Investments from 2005 to 2015, and Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial Advisors from 2002 to 2005. Outside of her professional work, Kimberly enjoys spending time at the beach, engaging in family activities, parenthood, caring for pets, reading, and traveling.

Daniel Girard Jr. is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research since 2013. Girard serves as a board member for the Society of Financial Service Professionals, Worcester Chapter, and the NAIFA Foundation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm operates through a large network of financial professionals and offers multiple account platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Michelle Parretti is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Parretti serves on the finance committee of the Ecotarium museum of science and nature in Worcester, Massachusetts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools to support client financial plans.

Andrew Dittrich is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Triten Real Estate Partners and EDENS, as well as academic and development-related work at Babson College and Diplacido Development Corporation. He is also involved with 1776 Financial, a supporting company based in Franklin, Massachusetts. 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, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using various analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance advisory work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Alexis Hamada is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. Holding a Series 66 designation, Alexis has also worked at Bank of America and has prior experience in various roles including positions at DoorDash, Instacart, and Bernie and Phyl's Furniture. 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, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Clinton Mchoul is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017 and previously held positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, and Edward Jones. Outside of advising, he serves as a vice president and board member at Charles River Bank. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension funds, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management and supports multiple account platforms and third-party advisers.

Robert Early is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding the Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wachusett Country Club and Thrifty Car Rental. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a process combining proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory services.

Abdelrahman Hamada is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at Bank of America, Fidelity Investments, and other firms. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies constructed by internal and third-party teams, with options designed for tax-sensitive investors and customized investment restrictions.

George Leasca is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Worcester, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member of the Alpha Omega Council, an organization involved in art, culture, education, and sports. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, utilizing structured financial planning tools and a comprehensive investment approach.

Stephen Dunne is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has been with UBS since 2016. Dunne serves as Treasurer and Investment Committee member for the University of Massachusetts Foundation, which supports higher education. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides access to proprietary research and diverse capital markets solutions.

Simon Clarke is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and Pershing LLC. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets functions.

Edward Kiernan IV is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and SII Investments, Inc. He is based in Westborough, MA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and a large network of advisors.

Brian Ford is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with nine years of experience in the industry. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at MetLife Securities and Baystate Financial, among others. Outside of his advisory role, he is a minority owner of Worcester Financial Group, Inc., where he is involved in reviewing business operations and managing the financial services practice. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, educational seminars, and specialized services such as divorce planning and estate settlement.

Wahaj Sarwar is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Edward Jones in Worcester, MA, having previously worked at firms including Bank of America and Merrill. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial products. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and supports clients through an extensive network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

John Foley is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding the CFP® designation and Series 65 and Series 63 licenses, with 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, Strategic Advisers LLC, and NEIRG Wealth Management. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing firm-approved software and collaborative annual planning engagements.