John Trickett is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2002. He works with high net worth individuals, affluent families, and successful businesses in Massachusetts and nationwide, focusing on a planning-based approach to wealth management and portfolio formulation. John also provides services to employers and employees by developing and enhancing corporate retirement plans. As a Senior Portfolio Advisor, he manages custom investment strategies on a discretionary basis, utilizing a variety of Merrill model portfolios and third-party investment options. John holds several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. John’s areas of expertise encompass college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, socially responsible investing, and special needs planning strategies. Outside of his professional work, John enjoys golfing, music, running, traveling, and spending time with his family. He is committed to community involvement and volunteers with organizations serving the communities where he and Merrill Lynch operate.

Daniel Defeo is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Foxborough, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1993 and Primerica Financial Services since 1992. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services for affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and select discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, operating under a tiered wrap-fee structure and maintaining oversight of model offerings.

Sam Hetu is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients and their families to develop comprehensive financial plans focused on their life goals. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles including Customer Relationship Advocate, High Net Worth Service Associate, and various levels of Investment Solutions Representative before assuming his current position in 2025. Sam holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys attending concerts, watching football and movies, golfing, and engaging in outdoor activities such as skiing.

Ryan Fine is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2009 and the broader Raymond James Financial Services since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is owner of The Semjen Group, a support company based in Braintree, MA. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client goals, with specialized services such as municipal and public finance advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Jon Collins is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is a partner with the Collins Brady Group, where he focuses on investment oversight and managing client investment portfolios, primarily serving senior executives, business owners, and wealthy families. Jon is a qualified Portfolio Manager who develops and implements personalized investment strategies, including discretionary management within the firm's Investment Advisory Program. He also leads the team's business development activities, aiming to grow the practice through client-focused advice and a standard of care exceeding expectations. Jon joined Merrill Lynch in 2011 after eighteen years of experience with three financial institutions, with roles in portfolio management, trading, and sales and marketing, concentrating on equity and fixed income securities. Prior to Merrill Lynch, he worked at State Street Global Markets as Head of Business Development, Charles River Development as Senior Sales Engineer, Independence Investments as Assistant Portfolio Manager, Scudder Stevens & Clark as Investment Analyst, and Investors Bank & Trust as Senior Fund Accountant. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and is a member of the CFA Institute and CFA Society Boston. Jon earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern Maine in 1992, where he played on three College World Series baseball teams, including the 1991 National Championship team. He lives in Sudbury, MA with his wife and two children and is involved in coaching sports and serving on the Board of Directors for Sudbury Youth Baseball.

Dennis Murray is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with J.P. Morgan Securities, having previously worked at BNY Mellon for 24 years. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Naveed Heravi is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2019. Prior to that, he was involved with Red Tree Real Estate and Shambala Cultural Industry Investment Co., Ltd. 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.

Lauren Collins is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Scituate, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for six years before joining UBS in 2017. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through both brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Sonia DeMelo is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she partners with advisors to address service and planning needs for clients. She focuses on understanding clients' family stories and financial situations to guide them through customized planning processes. Building strong relationships and providing a high level of customer service are central to her approach, serving as a resource and advocate for clients and their families. Her career at Fidelity Investments began in 2000, progressing from Service & Trading Representative to Sr. Relationship Manager before assuming her current role in 2017. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Collections Assistant Supervisor at BankBoston from 1997 to 2000. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Sonia's personal interests include spending time at the beach, engaging in family activities, and maintaining fitness.

Timothy Weaton is a Series 66 registered advisor with 20 years of industry experience at Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a guardian agent on a voluntary basis. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory models, including third-party asset managers and LPL-sponsored programs, and offers ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed representatives.

Quinn Wardwell is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. His prior work includes positions at Door Dash, the University of Rhode Island, and Vermont National Country Club. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm relies on a range of third-party advisory models and offers access to mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Paul Lam is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Needham, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and services under a fiduciary standard.

Theofanis Bakolas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Wellesley, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Havener Capital Partners’ Institutional Division and Compass Securities Corporation. 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 supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Beth Green is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill and its predecessor firms since 2008, including a brief period at Wells Fargo Clearing Services in 2019. Green holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Steven Kashian is a Market Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he leads, manages, and coaches teams of financial professionals and leaders in the Boston Investor Centers. His focus is on delivering a world-class financial planning experience to clients. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 1993, holding various positions of increasing responsibility including Vice President, Market Leader since 2023, Vice President and Branch Leader from 2017 to 2022, and Vice President, Senior Branch Office Manager from 2011 to 2017. Prior to these roles, he served as Vice President, Branch Office Manager, Assistant Branch Manager, Premium Services Manager, and Premium Services Sales Associate. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Steven has personal interests that include baseball, beach activities, fitness, gardening, golf, and volunteering.

Kelly Woerdeman is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2017, including prior roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MetLife Resources. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a military instructor with the US Army Reserve. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Thomas Okomo is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2014 and brings prior experience from business and product management in the property and casualty insurance industry. Thomas focuses on providing a comprehensive approach to wealth management, emphasizing understanding each client's unique needs and goals. He leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America to address various aspects of clients' financial lives. Thomas's areas of expertise include corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and small business strategies. He holds several professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's degree from United States International University, a Master's degree, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Bentley University. Thomas resides in Boston, Massachusetts with his wife and children. His personal interests include cooking, music, spending time with family, and traveling.

CJ Cawley is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2025. Prior to this role, CJ worked as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025 and served as a Relationship Manager there from 2022 to 2024. CJ's career began as a Practice Assistant at Baystate Financial from 2021 to 2022, followed by roles as Workplace Planning Consultant I & II at Fidelity Investments between 2020 and 2021. In his current role, CJ partners with clients and their families to develop personalized financial plans tailored to their individual goals and preferences, aiming to support greater confidence in their financial futures. Outside of his professional duties, CJ has interests in baseball, cooking and baking, fishing, football, and visiting museums.

Ian Wright is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2023 and previously held positions at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and SunLife Financial. Wright holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and investment modeling methods but does not provide individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning services.

Jeffrey White is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with Cetera, bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has served as president of Harbor Insurance Group, LLC since 2005 and provides fixed insurance products including life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care. Outside of his advisory roles, he has worked as a bartender and server at American Legion Post 83 in Lincoln, NH. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, financial planning, and retirement services.