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® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She has worked at several firms, including Commonwealth Financial Network and Triad Advisors. Outside of finance, she is a fitness instructor at NRG Fitness, where she teaches cardio and strength classes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary services through a large network of independent advisors.

Brian Pelczarski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Worcester, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Voya Financial Advisors for five years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Commonwealth Consulting Group LLC, a business unrelated to investment activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

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.

Kalule Guwatudde is a financial advisor at BoraBond, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His career background includes roles at Nortlov Securities, Kalepa Corporation, TA Associates, and McKinsey and Company. BoraBond provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management services focused on government-backed bonds issued by African sovereign entities. The firm builds diversified portfolios of African sovereign fixed-income instruments using fundamental and technical analysis, tailoring accounts to individual client circumstances and risk tolerances.

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.