Casey Freeman is the Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch, leading a team that includes his wife and another female advisor. With more than 20 years of experience in financial advising, Casey works closely with individuals, families, and organizations to develop personalized financial strategies. His approach emphasizes a collaborative partnership with clients to pursue long-term financial goals, including cash flow management and strategic tax mitigation. He specializes in areas such as executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management, estate and trust planning, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Casey's team utilizes proprietary tools like the Personal Wealth Analysis™ to help clients achieve a work-optional lifestyle by projecting scenarios that maximize cash flow and uncover tax advantages. Casey holds a High School Diploma from Holy Name Central Catholic High School, a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Tampa, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of South Carolina System. He has earned professional designations including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Casey participates in community activities through memberships such as the Coast Guard Auxiliary, Creative Hub Worcester, and Holden Youth Soccer. His personal interests include adventure sports, boating, fishing, football, scuba diving, soccer, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Ryan Viktorin is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2013. He has 18 years of experience as a financial advisor, including prior work at Morgan Stanley from 2008 to 2013. He specializes in working with high net worth families, focusing on investment strategies, retirement planning, and tax-efficient investing. Ryan maintains an in-depth understanding of the financial markets and aims to simplify and communicate complex financial concepts to his clients. He holds a California Insurance License.

Christian Grundel is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the CFP® designation and Series 66 and 63 licenses, and has 18 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., Arrow Wealth Management LLC, and Sovereign Wealth Partners. Outside of advising, he is a writer and producer of fiction podcasts and serves as a board member of the West Warwick Public Library. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

James W. Buzgo is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 11 years. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients with significant investable assets, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with advisory solutions across investments, brokerage, and insurance through affiliated entities.

Matthew Petralia is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously with Newport Group Securities, Inc. and Newport Group, Inc. His tenure at Fidelity includes roles within Fidelity Brokerage Services and Strategic Advisers LLC. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm uses a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, with distinct involvement in commodity pool operations and advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Samuel Grudzien is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2022. He approaches financial planning with a focus on frugality, integrity, and empathy, emphasizing thoughtful and judgment-free client relationships. Samuel listens carefully to clients to help them make informed decisions based on their individual goals and values. His professional experience centers on workplace planning, providing guidance to clients to support their financial well-being. Outside of his professional role, Samuel enjoys cooking and baking, as well as participating in activities such as golf, running, and snowboarding.

Francis Novak is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 41 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo in various advisory capacities since 2015. Novak is based in Worcester, MA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market outlook models.

Nancy Malone is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 18 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Raymond James Financial Services since 2008 and with Wheelhouse Wealth Advisors since 2015. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client goals, with specialized services such as municipal advisory work and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting programs.

Rob Chwalek is Vice President and Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments. He partners with clients for strategic planning and consulting on complex wealth planning topics. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 1996, holding various roles including Vice President, Executive Planning Consultant from 2012 to 2020; Vice President, Private Client Group from 2006 to 2012; Regional Consultant from 2005 to 2006; Senior Investment Consultant in Portfolio Advisory Services from 2000 to 2005; and Participant Services Group in Retirement from 1996 to 2000.

James Carroll is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, Llc. Carroll serves on the Board of Directors for Blackstone Valley Development Corp, a nonprofit focused on housing for veterans, low-income, and disabled individuals. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management for individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering advisory and brokerage/insurance services through multiple third-party asset managers and LPL programs.

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.

Marianne Cunha Simmons is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with the Wealth Management team to assist clients in developing personalized financial plans aimed at achieving their individual financial goals. She has been in her current role since 2023. Ms. Simmons has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held various positions at Fidelity Investments since 1998, including Planning Consultant, Senior Relationship Manager, Premium Services Representative, and Retirement Planning Representative. She also worked as a Registered Sales Assistant at DCU Financial from 2011 to 2013. Her career reflects a long-standing commitment to client service and financial planning. No information about her education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement has been provided.

Daniel Bonin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in North Attleboro, MA, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Bonin is also the owner of Eight Feet Wealth Advisors, Inc., where he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations, emphasizing assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts and using algorithmic tools overseen by a dedicated team.

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.

Maxwell McGourty is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He works with clients to co-create investment plans related to their financial goals. Prior to this position, he held several roles at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Solutions Representative from 2023 to 2024, High Net Worth Representative from 2022 to 2023, and Customer Relationship Advocate from 2021 to 2022. His experience encompasses various aspects of client relationship management and investment solutions within the firm.

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.