John Simeone is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Needham, MA, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, Simeone serves as Vice President on the Board of Directors for Needham Junior Football and Cheer. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to tailor advice, with a focus on assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Ryan Farley is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, currently based in the Westwood Investor Center. In this role, he supports two wealth management teams and partners with clients to develop their financial plans. Before his current position, Ryan held roles as a Relationship Manager and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments. He also gained experience as an Acquisitions Manager at Zen Property Investors from 2021 to 2022. Outside of his professional work, Ryan has interests in boating, cars, fishing, fitness, football, and tennis.

John Doherty is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab holding a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His recent work history includes positions at Charles Schwab Premier Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2025, as well as a prior role at The Bulfinch Group in 2024. Before entering the financial industry, he spent several years in full-time education and was involved with Braintree Golf Course. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions with a multi-asset model portfolio approach, backed by a large-scale, integrated operational framework.

Thomas Hitchcock is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westwood, MA, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 49 years of industry experience and has been with LPL Financial since 2009, having previously worked at Bay Financial Advisors, Inc. for 11 years. He also provides financial planning and consulting services through Bay Financial Advisors, an independent registered investment advisory firm. 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 and access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Brian Fay is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Middlesex Savings Bank and multiple engagements at Saint Anselm College. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience working at Newcomb Farms Family Restaurant and in educational roles within Milton Public Schools. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients—including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals—pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and partnerships with third-party asset managers.

Troy Botts is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill since 2015 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2020. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Mengyu Liu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Liu held positions at Zhongjindayou Capital, CICC Capital, Shenzhen Leaguer Venture Capital, and had academic affiliations with Cornell University and Babson College. Liu holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and scenario modeling in its financial planning process.

Gabriella Koziol is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2017, with prior experience at Axa Advisors and roles at Bryant University. Equitable Advisors serves individuals—including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients—pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both firm-offered programs and third-party asset managers.

Michele Gasper is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. She has held her current role since 2017 and previously worked at Citizens Bank. Gasper holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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. The firm offers both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, supported by internal and third-party portfolio managers.

Amy Gordon is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Citizens Securities, Inc. She is also a notary public, providing this service as part of her role at Merrill. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Russell Woeltz is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Kaplan Chong Group. He is dedicated to providing clients with individually tailored financial and investment management strategies. He focuses on building enduring client relationships through a commitment to outstanding guidance and service. Russell works closely with clients to define and help achieve their financial goals by understanding their personal perspectives and priorities. His areas of expertise include college education planning, executive compensation, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, defined benefit and contribution plans, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Saint Lawrence University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional role, Russell is a member of the USGA and Ski Club Hochgebirge and is involved with the NOLS and SCA community organizations. His personal interests include biking, golfing, hiking, music, reading, running, skiing, tennis, watching movies, and writing.

Jonathan Greer is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a Senior Financial Advisor with The Cafaro Group since 2013. He brings 20 years of investment experience to his role, focusing on helping ultra-high-net-worth families and real estate business owners develop wealth management strategies aligned with their financial goals. His areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, international wealth management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Jonathan holds a bachelor's degree in American studies from Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. In addition to his professional work, Jonathan serves as President of the Matthew L. Greer Children's Foundation. He lives in Chestnut Hill with his wife, Lynne, and their three children.

Sean Tully is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 66 registration and six years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2020 and was previously involved with CrossFit TILT from 2016 to 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Egor Shiroglazov is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2017. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Gary Peirce is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing a comprehensive approach to managing wealth by developing personalized financial strategies tailored to each client's unique family situation and financial goals. His services include access to Merrill's investment insights and the banking convenience and lending solutions of Bank of America. Gary’s areas of focus encompass executive compensation, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Providence College. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Gary participates in community volunteer activities, reflecting Merrill Lynch’s tradition of community involvement. Outside of work, he has interests in adventure sports, biking, boating, chess, cooking, and skiing.

Daniel O'Brien is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience currently working at Cetera. His background includes roles at LPL Financial, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and Advanced Planning Consultants, LLC. O'Brien also maintains legal practice through O'Brien, Riley & Ryan, P.C., which he has been involved with for over 45 years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm supporting independent advisors who serve individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Lisa Joyce is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Merrill, based in Wellesley Hills, MA, and has 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2010. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Andrew Alvarez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked within various Fidelity divisions since 2008. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manages oversight of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

Thomas Lanahan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012 and has been involved with 401KQUOTE.COM since 2000. He also engages in the sale of non-variable insurance. 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 financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with technology and a wide range of financial services.

Louis Kline is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include 16 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors and two years at MetLife Investment Fund Services LLC. He is also the managing partner of Dean Ave Planning Group LLC, a financial planning firm. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and provides access to multiple platforms and third-party advisers, including proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.