Amanda Hancock is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. She has been affiliated with Cetera Advisors LLC and its related entities since 2014. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as treasurer for the Charles River Dressage Association, a nonprofit equestrian club, where she is responsible for financial record keeping. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering a range of program structures and investment options, supported by a large network of independent advisors.

Michael Peters is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent Financial and The RMR Group. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority or portfolio management for institutional clients.

Susanne Nelson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westwood, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 15 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2016 and also has involvement in Atlanta Island Auto Rentals Inc., an auto rental business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by both proprietary and third-party research.

Nicholas Weiler is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at UBS FS, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Hornor Townsend & Kent LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Leopold Wealth Management, a practice that includes tax preparation, accounting, and non-variable insurance services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Nicholas Dupuis is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Alku and has experience in education and landscaping. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a dual-registered advisory and brokerage platform.

Kate Gamache is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2017, following a 15-year tenure at State Street Corporation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocation to tailor advice to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Marni Friedman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, she worked at Wellesley College for eight years. 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, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analytics. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through various platforms, including Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Kira Robinson Kates is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Needham, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has previously been affiliated with MASSMUTUAL Life Insurance Company, Baystate Wealth Management, and MSI Financial Services. In addition to her advisory role, she is an independent insurance agent specializing in disability and life insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs collaborative, software-assisted planning tools and offers a range of investment and educational programs.

Molly Kirkland is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in working with next-generation clients and families, including high-income professionals and couples, to help navigate key financial decisions such as equity compensation, purchasing a home, family savings, and long-term financial independence. Molly focuses on creating a cohesive investment strategy that integrates financial planning, tax strategy, and estate considerations. Raised by a financial advisor and now partnering alongside her father, Molly brings an early perspective on wealth management to her work. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® designations, emphasizing a structured, planning-first approach, especially valuable during periods of transition. Molly's client focus areas include college education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and women and wealth. Molly earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She is involved with professional organizations such as Thrive Support & Advocacy and serves as an ambassador for the Westborough Chamber of Commerce. In the community, she participates with Big Sister Greater Boston, Read to a Child, and Special Olympics. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, golfing, hiking, photography, reading, and tennis.

Zachary Levy is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he operated a junk removal business and has worked in various roles including at Southern New Hampshire University and Wayside Athletic Club. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates primarily through LPL-sponsored programs and third-party managers, providing a range of advisory and brokerage solutions without sponsoring its own wrap-fee program.

Robert Williams is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he gained experience in retail at 7-Eleven and has a background working with educational and community organizations such as Bentley University and the YMCA. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, working extensively with LPL-sponsored programs and other endorsed platforms.

Yvette Sekyere Abankwa is a Series 63-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Wellesley, MA. She has 21 years of industry experience and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes structured planning conversations and the use of analytical tools such as Monte Carlo simulations to model financial outcomes.

Michael Berardi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Norwood, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through his business, M V Berardi & Associates. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven approaches.

Michael Bishop is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Wellesley, MA, holding a Series 66 license and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a limited partner in an angel investment group and serves on the board of an artificial intelligence startup founded by his son. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm integrates proprietary research and model-based asset allocations with institutional trading capabilities to deliver tailored financial planning and portfolio management services.

Brendan Colleran is a Series 66-credentialed advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2024, he held roles at Fidelity Investments and CIT. Outside of financial services, he has worked in the restaurant industry as a dishwasher and prep cook at Mangia Mangia Italian Kitchen. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, working extensively through program sponsors and third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

John Boshar is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with over 41 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to his current role, he worked at Bay Financial Advisors, Inc. for 13 years. LPL Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory programs, and brokerage services supported by various model portfolios, research, and technology-driven tools.

John Coughlin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2018. Prior to that, he was employed at Catalant Technologies and SurveyMonkey Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a wide array of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Rob Patton is a Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2013. He serves as a primary advocate for his clients, facilitating interactions with Fidelity and supporting the development and customization of family wealth plans tailored to individual needs. Rob's career at Fidelity began in 2006, with roles including Investment Consultant and Private Client Relationship Manager, providing him with extensive experience in wealth management and client relations. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Registered Representative and Agent at First Command Financial Planning from 2002 to 2006. Outside of his professional work, Rob enjoys outdoor adventures, sailing, and traveling.

Nicholas Cafaro is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial services industry after earning a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance from Assumption College in Worcester, Massachusetts. Nicholas started at Deloitte's Boston office before joining Bank of America in 2003, where he developed client relationships and provided banking, credit, and lending solutions. He later transitioned to becoming a financial advisor with The Cafaro Group. As a qualified Portfolio Manager, Nicholas provides traditional financial advice and develops personalized investment strategies that may include individual stocks, bonds, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. He specializes in fixed-income management and market-linked investments, helping clients create goals-based investment plans. His practice includes managing discretionary strategies through the firm's Investment Advisory Program. Nicholas focuses on areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, retirement income, tax minimization, and investment strategy. Nicholas holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He and his wife, Monica, reside in Wellesley with their young daughter and son.

Mark Lehoullier is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Raymond James since 2016, previously employed at Fidelity Brokerage Services. He is also registered as an investment adviser with 1776 Financial in a non-owner capacity. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and offers specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.