Lauren DeStephano is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving clients since 2017 in various roles. She has progressed through positions including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative, gaining extensive experience in financial planning and wealth management. Lauren partners with individuals and families to create comprehensive, personalized financial plans aimed at building, preserving, and transferring wealth. Her focus is on providing clients with financial peace of mind through each stage of life. Outside of her professional work, Lauren is involved in activities such as family activities, golf, reading, softball, traveling, and volunteering.

Robin Kelly is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2005. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Esposito is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Norwell, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at John Hancock and John Hancock Funds LLC for six years before joining Ameriprise. Esposito manages his advisory business through an outside entity, Onipa?a Enterprise, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized retirement income service focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s retirement planning integrates proprietary research and third-party data and operates within a defined investment universe influenced by affiliated product relationships.

John Destefanis is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Hingham, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2025, he worked at Providence Equity Partners for two years. He serves as a volunteer committee member at Boston College High School. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms and custodians, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management with proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Lillian Whelan is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she works as part of the Wealth Management Team. In her current role, she collaborates with new and existing clients to develop personalized financial plans tailored to each client and their family. Lillian has been with Fidelity Investments since 2023. She began her career as a Financial Representative before advancing to the role of Relationship Manager in 2025. Later that year, she transitioned to her current position as a Planning Consultant.

Bruce Beagley IV is a Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill. He specializes in creating financial strategies tailored for high net-worth and highly compensated individuals. Bruce employs a planning-centric and goals-based wealth management process that integrates time-tested investment principles with the flexibility required to navigate a changing economic environment. His approach focuses on understanding clients' financial priorities through attentive listening and developing customized financial plans along with investment management strategies to support their financial and life goals. Bruce holds a Bachelor's Degree from Roger Williams University and has attained several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is involved in various professional and community organizations, serving as President of the North River Business Alliance and as a board member of the North and South Rivers Watershed Association. Bruce has also previously served on the board of directors for The Arc of the South Shore. Outside of his professional work, Bruce engages in activities such as baseball, boating, camping, fishing, reading, running, scuba diving, skiing, softball, and spending time with his family.

Patrick Gill is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Eaton Vance Management. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a centralized consulting approach, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise managed accounts.

Anne Diamond is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hingham, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Outside of advising, she is involved with Model Club Inc., a modeling agency, and has provided modeling services for a Hasbro Toys video. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-sponsored financial plans.

Joseph Bevilacqua is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining Cetera in 2026, he worked at Linsco / Private Ledger Corp. for 27 years. He also operates as an independent insurance agent through Bevilacqua Associates. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various investment strategies and program structures, supported by over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Derek Delzer is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to create and manage customized financial plans. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2023, progressing through roles as a Financial Representative and Relationship Manager before his current position starting in 2026. Throughout his tenure at Fidelity Investments, Derek has developed expertise in client relationship management and financial planning. His professional experience encompasses working directly with clients to address their financial needs and goals. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Derek enjoys family activities, fitness, exploring culinary experiences, football, and traveling.

Dylan Bernache is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research and Aegis Insurance Agency, where he is an independent insurance agent and business owner. Bernache also serves on the board of the Rockland Education Foundation and presents educational sessions on insurance to new financial professionals. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm supports discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and offers proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Najada Lako is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Medfield, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she is a condominium owner in Medfield. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a large institutional platform offering advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Cooper Korbey is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Dorchester, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2020 and previously held roles at DCU, UniBank, Gentle Giant, and JD Marquedant & Associates. Outside of his advisory work, he provides client service and administrative support for the Ameriprise Financial practice through DES Group, Inc. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service featuring written Recommendation Reports and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income, tax-aware withdrawals, and Social Security options.

James Ross is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including SagePoint Financial, Minnesota Life Insurance Co, and Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Ross is involved in non-variable insurance activities in Massachusetts. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

James Kelleher is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Arthur W. Wood Company, Inc., Citizens Bank, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory approach combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Samir Shah is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Braintree, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and is also associated with Leveroni Financial Management Corp. outside of his primary role. 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 through a network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customizable strategies.

Brian Johnson is a CFP® professional at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2015. 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.

Laura Glennon is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Her career includes multiple tenures at Morgan Stanley and three years at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, with a period focused on homemaking between 2012 and 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Kevin Williams is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at City National Bank since 2019 and has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple wrap fee advisory programs with customizable portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Irial O Neill is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been affiliated with Bank of America and Merrill since 2007. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.