Kristie Hall Souza is the Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2018. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2008, progressing through roles including Vice President, Financial Consultant; Financial Consultant; Investment Representative; and General Management Apprentice. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co as a Client Associate and Client Service Analyst. In her role, Kristie partners with clients to help them make educated decisions regarding growing, preserving, and distributing their wealth. She emphasizes understanding each family's unique story to tailor her financial suggestions for positive impact on her clients and their families' futures.

Peter Blanchard is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Norwell, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee or co-trustee for multiple trusts in Marshfield, Massachusetts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Eileen Holzman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Andover, MA, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 41 years of industry experience, having previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, John Hancock Life Insurance Co., and Signator Investors. Holzman serves on the Boards of the Andover Coalition of Education and the Suffolk University SBS Alumni Board, and she is an adjunct lecturer at Suffolk University, teaching Retirement and Estate Planning. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Xiuxiu Kan is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she focuses on providing comprehensive financial guidance to individuals and families. She is part of Group One Wealth Management based in Leawood, Kansas, a team known for bringing an institutional investment process to individual investors. Xiuxiu works closely with clients to develop customized strategies that address their unique financial goals and circumstances. With experience in areas such as education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, and tax minimization, Xiuxiu assists clients in prioritizing and implementing solutions across investments, estate planning, retirement income, and philanthropic planning. She is committed to simplifying clients’ financial lives and helping them optimize their resources efficiently. Xiuxiu holds a bachelor's degree from Kansas State University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She is involved in community organizations including Ducks Unlimited, Knights of Columbus, and Pheasants Forever.

Stefan Cautino is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2021 and previously spent seven years with Voya Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a general board member for the Easton Youth Soccer League and volunteers as an annual fund ambassador for Dedham Country Day School. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or create bespoke strategies across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Philip Barnes III is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, and MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. He is also involved in individual life and health insurance sales. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative financial planning engagements and offers a range of investment and educational programs.

Sandra Manzella is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cohasset, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 44 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 1981. Outside her advisory role, she serves as a trustee for a trust established in 1986. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings, leveraging proprietary research and asset allocation models to tailor client strategies.

Lori Shea is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Scituate, MA, bringing nine years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Zachary Hager is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2019 and previously at Cetera Advisors LLC and Investors Capital Corporation. Hager is also involved as an owner and board member of Ripcord Wealth, a wealth management business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals, providing both proprietary and third-party model strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Stephen Benak is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. He has been with Ameriprise since 2019. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kimberly Carr is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill for 15 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2022. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Norwell, MA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and analyses.

Stephanie Cadenhead is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2021. She has over 20 years of experience collaborating with families and businesses to develop financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. Stephanie's approach involves gaining a deep understanding of her clients' objectives to create effective financial plans. Her professional background includes roles such as Financial Advisor at Citizens Investment Services, Senior Retirement Consultant at Empower Retirement, AVP - Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch, VP Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab, Financial Planning Consultant at Voya Financial Advisors, Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Investment Specialist at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial. This extensive experience spans various aspects of financial advising and consulting. Outside of her professional work, Stephanie enjoys activities such as comedy, concerts, cooking and baking, exploring food, golf, and outdoor adventures.

Paul Schofield is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Dedham, MA, holding CFP® and Series 63 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007 and previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2004 to 2007. He also operates a financial services business under the name Schofield Financial Services. 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 variety of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management.

Megan Tan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she held roles at Blue Bottle Coffee and participated in various community and educational activities including work with Bowdoin Organic Garden and Bowdoin College. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Timothy Leveroni is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Braintree, MA, holding a Series 63 designation and 49 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mutual Service Corporation and Bts Asset Management, Inc. He is involved as an investment-related fiduciary in a family trust. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Andrew Dunn is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he assists clients and their families in creating customized financial plans designed to provide confidence, clarity, and stability throughout retirement. He has held several roles at Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing from Investor Center Intern to Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, and currently serving as Investment Consultant. Throughout his tenure at Fidelity Investments, Andrew has developed expertise in investment consulting and financial planning. His career progression within the company reflects a deepening understanding of client needs and financial strategies. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Andrew is interested in football, golf, traveling, and social events with friends.

Richard Webber is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages LAUNCH LLC, a coaching practice focused on goal setting and value systems for teens and college students. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm utilizes third-party program sponsors and advisory platforms to implement tailored investment strategies across mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Samuel Difiore Jr. is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with RBC Capital Markets and has previously worked at City National Bank and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs offering portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm customizes investment strategies based on clients’ risk profiles and utilizes both in-house and third-party managers to implement portfolios.

William De Paul is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Plymouth, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at Thoughtforms Corporation for six years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Silver Line LLC, a real estate management business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Pavel Prihodko is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase prior to his current role. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a range of individual and institutional clients.