James Castro is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously with MetLife Securities Inc. He is also involved in tax preparation through Castro, Thresher & Oliveira, PC, a firm he has been associated with since 1996. Additionally, Castro has experience in life, health, fixed annuities, and long-term care insurance sales. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs firm-approved tools for goal analysis and offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements.

Michael Duffy is a CFA® charterholder with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and previously worked at Wellington Management LLP and Rex Capital Advisors, among others. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party managers, operating with over 10,000 advisors and managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Sandy Toochin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as Citigroup Global Markets since 2001. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Matthew Havens is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He previously worked at A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. and has been associated with Global Vision Advisors since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, Havens is involved with South Shore Hospital as co-chair of its Links Committee, where he helps raise funds for the pediatrics department, and holds leadership positions at Sakonnet Golf Club. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional clients such as pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through thousands of financial professionals, utilizing multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Michael Galvin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CUSO Financial Services, MML Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, and other financial firms. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party model portfolios and employing various strategic and tactical allocation approaches.

Peter Cleary is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held positions at UBS Financial Services, RBC Capital Markets, and City National Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as the executor of his mother's estate. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of investment advisory services and financial planning solutions, supported by extensive research and analytics.

Matthew Gorham is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Norwood, MA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 21 years of industry experience, including prior work at Signator Investors, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he has engaged in non-investment activities such as occasional work on a film set and participating in online surveys. 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 portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisor tools and oversight of substantial discretionary assets.

Michael Kelleher is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Mansfield, MA, bringing four years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank in 2026, he worked for five years at Fidelity Investments. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary asset allocation advisory program supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Jason McGrath is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 25 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Morningside Securities, LLC and Prime II Management. He has been with Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using collaborative, annual planning processes supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Ed Pollis is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with individuals and families to develop customized financial plans. He focuses on helping clients potentially grow, preserve, utilize, and distribute their wealth by addressing retirement, investment, and financial planning goals through Fidelity's resources and planning process. His professional experience spans over two decades, including roles such as Vice President and Head of Practice Management at Voya Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2021, Senior Relationship Manager at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. from 2004 to 2014, Account Manager at Kobren Insight Management from 2001 to 2003, and Financial Advisor at Park Avenue Securities LLC from 1999 to 2001. Ed holds the designation of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner, which reflects his commitment to professional standards in financial planning.

Christopher Sonde is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation. He has been with UBS since 2026 and has prior experience working at Instacart, Data Axle, Boston College, and Whole Foods Market. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including portfolio management and financial planning. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of products and research-based investment approaches.

Bryn Giammanco is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hingham, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and having four years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach emphasizes dependable income sources, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and incorporates proprietary research along with third-party data and algorithmic tools.

Shawn Fiske is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC, where he has worked since 2023, and previously spent 17 years at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he provides insurance guidance tailored to clients' specific needs through his involvement with ASH Brokerage. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a multi-advisor platform that integrates brokerage and advisory services featuring model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and various managed account strategies.

Alicia O'Connell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 8 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2007. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing structured planning tools and market modeling to assist clients with their financial goals.

Geoffrey Croteau is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 17 years of experience in the industry, working with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a dog boarding and grooming business called Little Paws Bed and Bath Inc. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser affiliated with MassMutual. The firm provides financial planning services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, offering asset management and educational programs alongside collaborative, annual planning engagements.

John Davis is a financial advisor at Cetera with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including VOYA Financial Advisors and Ohio National Life Insurance. He is also president of Cahill Davis Insurance Agency, Inc., which provides insurance and financial services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a diverse client base, including 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.

Kelly Hogan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. Hogan holds the Series 66 designation and has held multiple roles at Edward Jones beginning in 2011, with intermittent periods outside the firm. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Debra Burns is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 5 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms including Lion Street Financial, PRW Wealth Management LLC, and Mcguire Financial Services, Inc. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven investment process featuring diversified model portfolios and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary advice across a range of account types.

Helen Meng is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she works closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans. She emphasizes building strong relationships with clients and their families to maintain trust and reliability throughout their partnership. Helen has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, initially serving as an Investment Solutions Representative before transitioning to her current role in 2023. She holds an Arkansas Insurance License, supporting her expertise in financial planning and insurance solutions.

Mary Ellen Weikert is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 37 years of experience in wealth planning, investment, and financial management. She provides specialized services to individuals, families, family offices, corporations, charitable gift programs, endowments, and foundations. Her client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Throughout her career, Mary Ellen has been recognized for her professional excellence and community service. She has been named to Forbes’ "Best-In-State Wealth Advisors" list from 2018 to 2022 and the "Top Women Wealth Advisors" list in 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2021. In 2015, she received the Bank of America Corporation’s David Brady Community Service Award, honoring her commitment to client service and community involvement. Mary Ellen holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and attended Sinclair College. In addition to her professional work, Mary Ellen serves in several leadership roles within the Atlanta community. She is Vice Chair and Trustee of the Emory St. Joseph Hospital Board, Chair of the Finance and Advisory Council for the Atlanta Catholic Archdiocese, and Trustee of The Parkinson’s Foundation. Mary Ellen is also active in speaking engagements on wealth and estate planning. She has been married to her husband, Scott, for more than 40 years and they have three children and three grandchildren. Her personal interests include cooking, gardening, golfing, reading, running marathons, spending time with family, and traveling.