Kathleen Richards is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Burlington, Massachusetts. She began her financial services career in 1985 and joined Merrill Lynch in 1987. Kathleen organizes and coordinates the financial lives of clients and their families, business owners, professionals, and non-profit organizations, and has over 26 years of experience at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Kathleen helps clients meet both their short-term cash needs and longer-term financial goals using a goals-based approach to planning and investing while considering each client's personal preferences and objectives. She provides customized solutions based on clients' risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, investment goals, and related costs. Her areas of expertise include goals-based planning, retirement planning, portfolio development, trusts and estate planning, corporate cash management and lending, insurance analysis, and education planning. Kathleen holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations. Outside of her professional role, Kathleen and her husband support organizations including the Alzheimer's Association and the Greater Boston Food Bank. In her personal time, she enjoys hiking, gardening, and playing pickleball.

Jody Chadwick is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Danvers, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America, NA. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, tailoring investment strategies to each client’s risk profile.

Alicia Majeski is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2022. She specializes in financial planning, focusing on building client relationships based on trust and providing attentive service. Her approach centers on simplifying complex financial concepts and guiding conversations by personal goals, followed by education, execution, and monitoring. Prior to her current role, Alicia worked as a Wealth Management Specialist at Tilton Wealth Management from 2017 to 2022. Throughout her career, she has developed expertise in wealth management and financial planning. Outside of her professional work, Alicia has personal interests that include fitness, outdoor adventures, parenthood, skiing, traveling, and yoga.

David Hackmeier is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab and E*TRADE in various capacities since 2012. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options along with centralized custodial and order-routing services.

Roger Mcdevitt is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates and John Hancock. In addition to his advisory role, he operates an insurance brokerage business. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers a wide range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various tools and multiple investment programs.

Lisa Schuhmacher is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as co-trustee for her mother’s trust. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a large-scale platform supported by research and analytics.

Michael Ioffredo is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2022, following a seven-year tenure at Dimensional Fund Advisors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, using both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by advanced operational tools.

Ernest Freeman is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 48 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott for 10 years. Freeman serves as a guarantor and voting member of the Swampscott Beach Club in Massachusetts. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, using a range of investment strategies and overlays to meet client goals and risk tolerances.

Brian Lunceford is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Beverly, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill from 2001 to 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer for the Boston chapter of the National Association of Guardsmen Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and manages approximately $671 billion in assets with a network of over 14,000 financial advisors.

Joseph D’Amore is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, previously spending eight years at MetLife Securities Inc. In addition to his advisory role, D’Amore provides tutoring and coaching for students preparing for the CFP exam through his consulting business. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with a focus on collaborative, goal-oriented planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Caroline Souza is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2024. She works with individuals and families to develop holistic financial plans tailored to their specific goals and needs. Caroline emphasizes building strong relationships and maintaining ongoing communication to guide clients toward financial success. Her professional experience includes multiple positions within Fidelity Investments, progressing from Customer Relationship Advocate in 2019-2020 to Planning Consultant from 2022 to 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, she was a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual in 2018. Caroline's work focuses on comprehensive financial planning and strategy review to improve efficiency and comfort for her clients.

Victoria Christie Gustin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and possessing 43 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 1993, totaling over 30 years with the firm. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in the sale and service of non-variable insurance products and provides strategic consulting through Gustin Partners Ltd. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

James Toupin is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. Prior to this role, he served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2018 to 2021, and as a Financial Representative at the same firm from 2015 to 2018. Before joining Fidelity, he worked as an Investment Advisor Representative at Mcadam Financial from 2013 to 2015. In his work, James partners closely with clients to understand what is important to them and their loved ones. He collaborates with clients to build customized financial plans aimed at reaching their financial goals and providing peace of mind for their families.

Frank Hynes is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing fixed annuities and insurance products through Hynes Financial Partners LLC and serves as a trustee for the Marianna Hynes Irrevocable Trust. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple program options such as Unified Managed Accounts and third-party money manager programs.

Stephen Morrison is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Westwood, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2021, he worked at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Westwood Public Schools. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm serves a broad client base through advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Ryan Ponte is a Financial Consultant who partners with individuals and families to create and maintain comprehensive financial plans aimed at achieving long-term peace of mind. He has experience working in investment consulting and relationship management. Prior to his current role, Ryan worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2022 and as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2019 to 2020.

Stephen Collins is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Woburn, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes 35 years with Waddell & Reed, Inc., as well as a role at Ten Cedar Street LLC. 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, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

John Summerlin is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked within various Fidelity divisions since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Crown Ridge Owners Association. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, using a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its use of systematic methodologies, AI in research, and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Dana Rodrigues is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include a decade with Cetera Advisors LLC and a position at Bright Futures Wealth Management, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is an educator at Financial Education Partnership, a nonprofit where he provides workshops on general topics related to finance and planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers diversified investment management and financial planning services across multiple program structures and uses a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios.

John Benedetto III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at B. Riley Wealth Management, B. Riley Wealth Advisors, National Securities Corp, and Janney Montgomery Scott. He is involved in managing Laurel Wealth Management, a business entity affiliated with his LPL activities. 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 financial planning and investment management solutions through a large network of advisors who utilize model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.