Susan Karsch is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hanover, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 33 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2019 and concurrently operates SK Wealth Services, LLC, which she founded in 2013. Prior to that, she spent six years at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing tailored recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivering non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team while emphasizing the use of Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Kevin Donovan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at RBC Capital Markets, UBS Financial Services, and Merrill. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and employs research-driven investment approaches anchored in diversification and modern portfolio theory.

Patrick Mccusker is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC and Td Ameritrade, Inc. He has also coached youth lacrosse and served as a lacrosse referee. Charles Schwab serves a large client base of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers primarily non-discretionary advisory services combined with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a structured alternative investments program.

Yanyu Lu is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Boston, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning their advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Lu worked at Beacon Tax Group and has experience outside finance including at Extended Stay America. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice and investment manager searches supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Nora Yousif is a CFP® with 15 years of experience, currently serving with RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2011 and with City National Bank since 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations focused on community support and legal aid for low-income women. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment advisory programs that combine in-house and third-party managers, with options for discretionary portfolio management, tax management, and responsible investing.

Christopher Fulton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, and has 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates, John Hancock Life Insurance, and Signator Investors. Fulton is involved with Legacy Harbor Financial, operating as a DBA for his LPL business. 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 access, and institutional platforms.

Natasha Antonakos is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Ann Mccarthy Hackney is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC since 2009 and Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Board of Trustees for The Learning Project Elementary School in Boston, where she participates in finance committee meetings and advises on outreach, advancements, and budgeting. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting for qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jonathan Eng is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017 and Bank of America since 2018. Prior to that, he was employed at North Country Savings Bank from 2010 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Eng serves as a committee member on the City of Quincy Bicycle Commission and the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Whitney Floren is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked at Osaic Wealth Inc since 2018 and has been affiliated with Centinel Financial Group, LLC since 2013. Floren also operates as a sole proprietor recommending insurance solutions, including life, annuities, long-term care, and disability insurance. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management. The firm’s investment process relies on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting various discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Matthew Diver is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Norwell, MA. His work history includes roles at LPL Financial, Feenan Financial Group, Stoddard Financial, Northwestern Mutual, and the MetroWest Economic Research Center. He is also associated with Feenan Financial Group, LLC in an investment-related capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Patrick Mcauliffe is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career with Merrill Lynch in 2003 as an intern and joined the Fahey/O'Brien Group in 2004, where he contributed to establishing client relationships and maintaining service standards. His daily work focuses on relationship management, performance reporting, and goals-based wealth management planning. Patrick holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Master of Science in Financial Planning, both from Bentley College. He has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® designations, as well as credentials as a Personal Investment Advisor and Retirement Benefits Consultant. His client focus areas include college education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible and values-based investing, individual and corporate investment strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Outside of his professional role, Patrick resides in Hanson, Massachusetts, with his wife Christine and their sons Christian and Miles. He has been involved with NVNA & Hospice as a member of its Board of Directors from 2013 to 2015. His personal interests include photography, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Paul Giglio is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles and preferences.

Adam Ladd is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Canton, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2008. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Debra Blair is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and holds a Series 63 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Elizabeth Garabedian is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in designing customized wealth management plans that extend beyond investments to address clients’ unique priorities. Elizabeth collaborates closely with clients to develop goal-based financial strategies, regularly reviewing and adjusting plans to align with their evolving needs and comfort levels. With over 31 years of experience in financial advice and wealth management, Elizabeth focuses on family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. She works alongside tax and legal advisors to ensure comprehensive and coordinated financial strategies. Elizabeth holds a High School Diploma from Old Rochester Regional High School, an Associate's Degree from Katherine Gibbs School, a Bachelor’s Degree from Mount Ida College, and a Master’s Degree from Suffolk University. She is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Elizabeth resides in Scituate, Massachusetts with her husband and daughter. Her personal interests include gardening, reading, running, sewing, skiing, tennis, and spending time with her family.

Richard Eckelhofer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a family trust. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes research and analytics to support its investment approach and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Bobby Fry is a Financial Consultant who collaborates with clients to develop individualized financial plans aimed at achieving their short- and long-term goals efficiently and effectively. He has a background in banking and financial services, having worked as a Private Banker at Morgan Stanley from 2018 to 2023 and held previous roles as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Edge from 2013 to 2018, as well as a Wealth Management Banker at Merrill Lynch from 2009 to 2013. Outside of his professional career, Bobby has interests in camping, football, outdoor adventures, and skiing.

Keiron Obrien is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Hingham, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Brown Brothers Harriman and Sandy Cove Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he is also engaged as an insurance broker specializing in life and disability insurance. 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 offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and providing recommendations across investment categories.

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.