Karen Melo Ticas is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities Inc. Additionally, she is the owner of Planning for Good, an enterprise based in Mansfield, MA. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management platforms and both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Patrick Ryan is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in comprehensive wealth management strategies for seasoned executives, business owners, and their families. He focuses on investment management, retirement planning, education funding, risk management, and legacy planning to help clients achieve their long-term financial goals. His approach emphasizes clarity, discipline, and confidence in building personalized strategies tailored to each client's values and priorities. With more than a decade of experience at Merrill Lynch, Patrick has supported clients through complex financial planning, ensuring their wealth is preserved and grown across generations. He operates within a personalized service model supported by Merrill's research capabilities, offering integrated advice to families with evolving financial needs. Patrick holds a Bachelor's degree from Bentley University and professional designations including Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He resides in Wellesley, Massachusetts with his wife Kate and their two children. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, hiking, skiing, and spending time outdoors with his family.

Kevin Dowd is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2017 and previously spent eight years at Merrill. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities. The firm provides tailored financial planning and consulting services, drawing on a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Craig Slater is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank for a combined 13 years. Outside of his advisory role, Slater is an associate at North Atlantic Investment Partners LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes tailored planning and risk profiling tools and supports various advisory programs across a large network.

Stephen Gentile is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Next Financial Group from 2009 to 2023. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various management options.

Graham Tower is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise for 27 years before joining Raymond James in 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a committee member for the trust account at Acton Congregational Church. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary planning and encourages implementation through its advisory programs or other providers.

Reginald Lamb is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning his financial advising career in 2015, initially with Waddell and Reed before joining Merrill in 2017, he has specialized in helping individuals, families, and small business owners make sound financial decisions and manage their wealth responsibly. His areas of focus include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and philanthropic planning, among others. Prior to his career in finance, Reginald was a professional classical musician. Starting his professional career at age 16, he held principal bassist positions with several orchestras, including the Bangor Symphony Orchestra, Portland Symphony, Rhode Island Philharmonic, and Vermont Symphony. He has performed with notable artists such as Yo-Yo Ma and Jonathan Biss. Reginald’s musical background contributes to his approach as a financial advisor by shaping his skills in listening, attention to detail, and collaborative client service. Reginald holds a Bachelor's Degree from Bob Jones University and a Master's Degree from Johns Hopkins University. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of work, Reginald lives in Massachusetts with his wife, three children, two dogs, several fish, and a bearded dragon. He is actively involved in his community through Westgate Church and has personal interests in camping, chess, fishing, football, gardening, hiking, music, reading, rock climbing, soccer, and rock hounding.

John Merullo is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2025. He previously served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025, Assistant Vice President and Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2021 to 2024, and Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual in 2020. John focuses on enhancing clients' financial well-being by developing strategies that address the complexities of accumulating, maintaining, and distributing wealth. He emphasizes diligence and honesty in his collaborative approach to financial consulting. Outside of his professional work, John has interests in fitness, football, golf, and volunteering.

Julie Lynch is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Wellesley Hills, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 37 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple wrap fee advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles and investment preferences.

Jackson Graham is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has held roles at Synergy Wealth Partners and worked in various capacities including investment analyst and insurance agent. His background also includes positions outside finance such as landscaping and retail. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Robert Barrette is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a role he has held since 1991. He provides advisory services focused on the creation, growth, preservation, and transfer of wealth, leveraging his extensive experience combined with Merrill Lynch's resources. His expertise spans multiple client focus areas including family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and philanthropic planning. Bob holds a Bachelor's Degree from Georgetown University and holds professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He employs a collaborative approach, emphasizing an understanding of clients' life priorities to create personalized financial plans tailored around their goals and aspirations. Outside of his professional work, Robert enjoys golfing, reading, running, and skiing.

Michael Brady is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2007 and with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Brady serves on investment committees for the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association and Beth Israel Lahey Health, and he is a Town Meeting Member for the Town of Milton. 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 supported by internal and third-party portfolio managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and charitable organizations.

Chris Eldridge is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2026. Prior to this role, he accumulated experience within Fidelity Investments as an Investment Consultant from 2024 to 2026, a Financial Representative from 2023 to 2024, a High Net Worth Associate in 2023, and a Customer Relationship Advocate from 2022 to 2023. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, Chris focuses on financial planning by working collaboratively with clients to develop personalized plans that align with their goals and preferences. He employs a patient and structured approach aimed at helping clients understand how their current decisions impact their long-term financial objectives. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Chris has interests in boating, fitness, golf, and skiing.

Shayla Eubanks is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with Financial Consultants and Wealth Management teams to support clients in developing comprehensive financial plans. She focuses on understanding clients' goals, values, and unique financial situations to help create plans that provide confidence and peace of mind. Shayla has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, progressing through roles including Financial Representative and Relationship Manager before becoming a Planning Consultant. Her experience within the firm has provided her with a broad understanding of client needs and financial planning processes.

Robert Mc Neice is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Wellesley, MA, holding a Series 66 credential with two years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, Mc Neice coaches for the Boston Junior Huskies in Canton, Massachusetts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools to support its financial advisory process.

Justin Appleby is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Wellesley, MA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2026. Prior to his advisory role, his experience includes positions at Cohasset Golf Club and The Barrel County Market. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional entities. The firm provides financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, working extensively through program sponsors and endorsed platforms.

Carson Cacciatore is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Watertown, MA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent since 2026. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked with Chi Alpha Campus Ministries for seven years and has experience in entrepreneurial ventures including Blue Sail Coffee and U Storage. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses across various financial topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs while keeping the services separate.

Alexander Nagy is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Target, Northwest Children's Home, and Central Washington University. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, working extensively with LPL-sponsored and other third-party programs to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Benjamin Rice is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Legends Global and LL Bean. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates primarily through program sponsors and third-party managers to provide advisory and brokerage solutions.

Mark Mcmanus is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 31 years of industry experience, including roles at MetLife Securities Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with RRiM, LLC, a software company that distributes retirement planning software. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver recommendations.