Christy Coupal is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2010, based in Watertown, MA. Merrill, along 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 strategies designed by internal and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions.

Michael Judd is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Thomas Walker is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments and Frontier Security Strategies. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with yacht clubs in the New Bedford and Nantucket areas. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm integrates proprietary research with quantitative and algorithmic methods to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and maintains regulatory registrations and advisory roles uncommon among large institutional peers.

Robert Connelly is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at helping them pursue their long-term goals. Robert provides access to Merrill's investment insights combined with the banking convenience and lending solutions of Bank of America to create flexible wealth management plans tailored to each client’s needs. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Robert is committed to engaging with the communities he serves and dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations.

Alex Morella is a Financial Consultant who collaborates with individuals and families to address their financial concerns and assist in pursuing their goals. They use a consistent planning process to understand clients' objectives and overall financial situations, employing comprehensive financial planning and analysis to develop tailored plans. Alex's professional experience includes roles as a Business Development Consultant at John Hancock from 2017 to 2022, a Stock Plan Consultant at Fidelity Investments between 2015 and 2017, and an Investment Advisor at New York Life from 2014 to 2015. Outside of their professional work, Alex has interests in baseball, fitness, golf, parenthood, pets, and traveling.

Dianne Steen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, including a role with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs focused on tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analyses.

James Mcnaughton is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Dedham, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Mcnaughton serves on the board of the Urban Islands Project, an organization focused on developing new churches and faith communities, and works as a leadership coach for church and charitable organization leaders. He is also a pastor at The Link Church. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based, holistic analyses and planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option while keeping the services distinct.

Matthew Fritz is an advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has been with Thrivent since 2026 and previously worked for Johnson String Instrument for 16 years and operated Fritz Violins, LLC for two years. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive planning in areas such as retirement, taxes, estate, business continuation, and special needs without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority.

Dylan Carrafiello is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates with clients to develop personalized investment strategies that align with their financial goals and priorities. He specializes in assisting clients with navigating equity compensation, consolidating retirement plans, and constructing diversified investment portfolios. Dylan focuses on simplifying complex financial decisions and providing guidance on wealth management, tax reduction, and intentional financial planning. Dylan holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Quinnipiac University. He has earned professional designations including Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA).

Lisa Vaillancourt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Newton, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 22 years of industry experience. Her prior firms include Armstrong Advisory Group Inc., Securities America Advisors, Inc., Marsh Securities LLC, and Raymond James Financial. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by research and technology tools.

Hali Morrison is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Her prior experience includes roles at The Vanguard Group and Charles Schwab Bank. Charles Schwab serves a large client base of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, offering a combination of non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts.

Mark Rosenthal is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

John Kopka is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Dedham, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Investments from 1997 to 2024 before joining Thrivent in 2025. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial analyses and written recommendations across a range of planning topics. The firm offers these services through a large network of advisors, allowing clients to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option while keeping the services separate.

Fearghal O'riain is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edelman Financial Engines. He has worked with affiliated firms since 2014, including Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and EF Legacy Securities, LLC. Outside of advising, he is a co-owner of rental properties. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-driven investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, focusing on diversified portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and long-term investment strategies.

John Kerr is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 52 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2004 and previously worked at Bay Financial Advisors, Inc. for 36 years. Kerr holds the Series 63 designation. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advisory services delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Mark Chmiel is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Santander Securities, Santander Bank, and Travelex Currency Services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. Services are delivered on a non-discretionary basis, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Louis Jeffries Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, with 21 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, and TD Ameritrade. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, banks, corporate, and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

John Garrity is a Series 63 credentialed financial advisor with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving at UBS Financial Services since 1994. He is based in Newton, MA. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a range of capital markets solutions and proprietary research to support its advisory network.

Suzana Naik is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its associated entities since 2018. Prior to that, she worked at Investor Empowerment Inc. from 2014 to 2018. Outside of finance, she teaches Indian Classical vocal music. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools but does not provide individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning services.

Denise Cataldo is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. Her career includes 14 years at SagePoint Financial and over two decades with her own firm, Cataldo Financial Services LLC. She also owns Denise Cataldo CPA PC, where she provides forensic accounting services to the general public. OSAIC serves a broad range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services along with access to third-party money managers and a variety of managed account solutions.