Scott Louder is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance and investment committee for the nonprofit Urban Missionaries in Worcester, MA. 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 municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Heather Freeman is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined the firm in 2006 and focuses on serving high-net worth clients, providing advice and guidance aimed at long-term financial success. Heather specializes in areas including college education planning, executive and equity compensation, family wealth management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic and socially responsible investing, special needs planning strategies, and women and wealth. With over 20 years of experience in financial services, Heather holds several professional credentials: the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification, the Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC) designation, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) designation, and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in International Business with a concentration in Finance from the University of Tampa and received her MBA from Quinnipiac University. Heather is involved in her local community through financial literacy initiatives, volunteering as a Dollar Scholar Facilitator with the United Way, and serving on the United Way Women’s Initiative. She has also contributed to the Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts as a finance committee member and board director, as well as the Young Professional Women’s Association in Worcester. In addition to her professional and philanthropic commitments, Heather enjoys running and coaching rowing.

David Brown is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at BlackRock and The 33rd Team. Prior to his advisory career, he was employed by the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and Braintree Public Schools. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Diane Burke is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westborough, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and over 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 1999. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured discovery conversations and proprietary planning tools, including the Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations, to develop its financial plans.

Nicholas Pucillo is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in education with Bentley University and the Acton-Boxborough School District. 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 employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Margaret Simonds is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Southborough, MA, holding a Series 63 license and 11 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life. She is also active as a sales agent in individual and group life, health, disability income, and long-term care insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing, collaborative planning engagements that use firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Michael Parente is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has held roles at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and Parente, Bufalo & Co., Inc. since 1995. Outside of his advisory work, he co-owns an accounting and tax preparation firm and serves as a trustee and co-executor for family trusts and estates. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Garth Fondo is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling techniques to deliver tailored, tax-efficient withdrawal strategies through a centralized consulting team.

Danielle Drew is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving with Cetera. Her prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network and Triad Advisors. Outside of finance, she teaches cardio and strength fitness classes at Nrg Fitness. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, corporate, retirement plan, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, featuring a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Brian Pelczarski is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Voya Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Commonwealth Consulting Group LLC, a non-investment-related business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, supported by research and diverse investment strategies.

Stephen Hall is the sole advisor at Yarrington Management Company, an independent firm based in Westborough, MA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. Prior to founding Yarrington Management Company in 1999, Hall became a partner at Higley Hall & Company, Inc., where he advises boards of banks, credit unions, and trust companies on senior management and policy issues. Yarrington Management Company provides independent advisory services with a focus on personalized client engagement.

William Dion is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in financial services. He is currently affiliated with XYPN Sapphire and previously worked at Tenere Wealth Advisors, Cerity Partners LLC, Prio Wealth LP, and Rockland Trust. XYPN Sapphire provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, risk-based investment approach using diversified portfolios and offers adviser-tailored plans supported by a corporate RIA structure owned by XY Planning Network.