Suraj Kapur is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in delivering personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' individual financial situations and goals. He focuses on areas such as tax minimization, generational wealth transfer, college education planning, legacy planning, retirement income, and socially responsible investing. Suraj leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking solutions of Bank of America to provide comprehensive financial guidance that adapts to evolving market conditions and client needs. Suraj holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and completed an accredited certificate program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He is multilingual, speaking English, Hindi, and Punjabi, and is active in community engagement through his involvement with the New England Hindi Manch organization. Outside of his professional role, Suraj enjoys basketball, football, hiking, cooking, music, table tennis, traveling, watching movies, yoga, and spending time with his family.

Mark Carpentier is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2017 as part of The Cafaro Group. He focuses on creating personalized financial plans that align with his clients' values, assisting them through various life events and decisions. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, college education planning, philanthropic and socially responsible investing, liquidity management, and special needs planning. Mark holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics with a minor in Finance from Assumption University. He has earned several professional designations, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He has been recognized as part of Barron's Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams from 2022 through 2025. Residing in Woburn, Massachusetts, Mark lives with his wife Taylor. He is an avid golfer, hiker, runner, and scuba diver, and remains an active member of the Assumption University community.

Zainab Karim is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their individual goals and changing market conditions. Karim provides integrated wealth management solutions by leveraging investment insights from Merrill and the banking and lending resources of Bank of America. Karim’s expertise includes family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and is a qualified Portfolio Manager. In her role, she offers traditional financial advice as well as personalized portfolio management that may incorporate individual stocks, bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies, including discretionary management under the firm's Investment Advisory Program. Karim earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida. She values community involvement and participates in volunteer activities within the communities she serves. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, golfing, spending time with her family, and watching movies.

Joseph Guerriero is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2014 to 2016. He holds the Series 66 designation. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Brandy Mahoney is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. She has been with Fidelity since 2008, progressing through roles from Investment Consultant to Vice President, Financial Consultant. Her current position reflects her long-standing commitment to the firm and her clients. Brandy has over 18 years of experience working with Fidelity clients from diverse backgrounds. She focuses on financial planning, aiming to understand clients' unique personal circumstances. She ensures that clients are fully informed of Fidelity's offerings and presents options to help them pursue their financial goals.

Owen Giangrande is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 license and approximately one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at PV Kent & Associates and various positions during his time at Boston University. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience associated with the Salem Country Club. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm incorporates third-party advisory models and offers ERISA fiduciary services, with a focus on both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Ethan Vieira is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Wellesley, MA, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at E*Trade Securities LLC and 3Cubed, as well as involvement with YMCA Southcoast and Greater Fall River Recreation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Christopher Szymanski is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Raymond James since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he works as a life insurance agent and broker, providing analysis and underwriting for various insurance products. He also supports financial planning efforts through affiliated firms. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses advanced analytical tools to support client goals, with notable capabilities in municipal and public finance advisory.

Courtney Rosa is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2009 to 2016 and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is based on investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

George Licht is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Wellesley, MA, with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1999 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory work, he is serving as the personal representative for his late brother’s will. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and delivers research-driven, model-based investment strategies tailored to client goals.

Michael Macrides is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 credential and has worked at both Morgan Stanley and Fidelity Investments. Macrides also has experience working with Bryant University. 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment models.

Andrew Pratt is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Curate Insights and various clubs in the hospitality and tennis sectors. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Dawn Smith is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds a Series 63 designation and has 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate firms since 2005. Outside of advising, she owns a sober house for women in the Massachusetts Metrowest area and serves on the Board of Directors for the Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

John Holland is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Services Group since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a FINRA arbitrator and teaches a digital forensics class at Boston College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning approach utilizes structured discovery conversations and analytical tools such as Monte Carlo simulations, offering advisory services without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Elizabeth Kirk is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments holding a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Whale Rock Capital Management LLC and teaching positions at Thayer Academy and Hingham Middle School. Outside of finance, she has been involved with Marylou's Coffee and Gait Lacrosse. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including advisory roles for registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios and manages a diverse range of client accounts through discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Jake Morris is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Wellesley, MA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at the Harris Campaign, the New England Aquarium, and Dolezza. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory models and third-party asset managers while offering ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed representatives.

George Grant Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with Metlife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in insurance sales focusing on life, disability, property and casualty, and life settlements, and he owns an LLC used for tax purposes. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software to deliver written recommendations through annual collaborative relationships.

Bradford Cote is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes 14 years at TIAA and TIAA-CREF, followed by a voluntary separation period before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm employs structured planning tools and offers access to extensive investment resources across retail and institutional markets.

Christine Droney is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in financial planning as the foundation for all goals-based advisory services. She works with executives, business owners, and families to simplify complex financial decisions, prioritize goals, and provide clarity and confidence in their financial choices. Christine's background in behavioral neuroscience from Northeastern University informs her relationship-driven approach to financial advising. She holds several professional designations, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®), Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™). She focuses on areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, retirement planning, and socially responsible investing. In addition to her professional work, Christine is involved in the Needham Community Council and enjoys personal interests such as camping, gardening, genealogy, hiking, ice hockey, running, spending time with her family, traveling, watching movies, and yoga.

Leah Coco is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she partners closely with clients to help them make confident, informed decisions about their financial futures. She collaborates with the Wealth Management Team to co-create holistic and personalized financial plans that reflect each client's goals, priorities, and values. Leah has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held various roles at Fidelity Investments since 2013, including Branch Leader and Team Leader in multiple departments such as Investment Solutions, Stock Plan Services, and Client Services. Prior to Fidelity, she worked as an Associate Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial and as a Registered Representative at Northwestern Mutual. Her career also includes leadership experience as a Team Leader in Defined Contributions at Putnam Investments. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Leah enjoys spending time at the beach, engaging in fitness activities, and hiking.