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.

Kristine Giovannelli is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with various firms affiliated with Edelman Financial Engines since 2011. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Yi Yang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several financial institutions, including Santander Bank and Webster Bank. Outside of finance, he is involved with the Newton Chinese Language School, a nonprofit focused on cultural diversity training and Chinese language education. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Vincent Beaudoin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 20 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and METLIFE Securities Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Neil Murtagh is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing long-term goals, providing access to Merrill's investment insights and Bank of America's banking and lending solutions. Mr. Murtagh holds a bachelor's degree from The London Institute of Banking and Finance and has earned multiple professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor (APMA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), Retirement Manager Advisor (RMA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). His areas of expertise include college education planning, LGBT wealth planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, retirement income, and portfolio management. In addition to his professional activities, Mr. Murtagh participates in community service and volunteers with Hingham Youth Soccer. His personal interests include golfing, running, and soccer.

Brooke Curry is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked in various roles including at UMass Store, BGC Beauty, and Lifetime Athletics, where she also served as a lifeguard supervisor. She is the sole proprietor of a cosmetic services business offering spray tans. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and other investment solutions.

Steven Madeira is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. Prior to joining Cetera in 2021, he worked at VOYA Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2021. Outside of his advisory role, Madeira is an independent contractor involved in real estate transactions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering a variety of portfolio management and consulting services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors.

Paige Morandi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been affiliated with various Fidelity entities since 2016. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, utilizing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a broad range of portfolios and funds.

Lisa Svensson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a rental activity unrelated to investment services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize firm-approved tools and strategies.

Stephen Pelleriti is a financial advisor at Merrill with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Julia Ortenzio is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Boston, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2008. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, 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 deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Molly Wilson is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with the Wealth Management Team to develop comprehensive financial plans tailored to clients' unique situations. She focuses on understanding her clients, their families, and their individual needs to assist them in achieving their most important financial goals. Since joining Fidelity Investments in 2021, Molly has progressed through several roles, including Workplace Planning Associate, Workplace Planning Consultant I and II, before assuming her current position. Her experience encompasses various aspects of workplace financial planning, contributing to her ability to support clients effectively. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Molly enjoys spending time at the beach, exploring culinary experiences, participating in social events with friends, practicing Pilates, skiing, and traveling.

Matthew Wrobel is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity, where he supports Financial Consultants by assisting local clients with customized financial planning aimed at helping families pursue their goals, achieve peace of mind, and gain financial confidence. His role involves helping clients build long-term strategies tailored to their unique objectives, facilitating understanding of various options, and fostering trust and reliability in the support provided. Matthew's professional experience includes several roles within Fidelity Investments, such as Investment Solutions Representative II and I, High Net Worth Service Associate, and Customer Relationship Advocate, all held between 2022 and 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Adviser at McAdam Financial from 2021 to 2022 and as an Inside Sales Representative at demandDrive from 2019 to 2021.

Zachary Thomas is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Wellesley, MA, bringing nine years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016 and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2018. Outside of advising, he is involved as a partner in Thomas Ohana Paradise Escape, LLC, a real estate business based in Hawaii. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through employer-sponsored financial planning agreements.

Bryan Matson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Tumwater Wealth Management and Emerson Electric. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Lawrence Kaplan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2013. Kaplan also operates Kaplan Financial Services as a separate business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Dani Braun is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2019. She began her career at Fidelity in 2003, bringing extensive experience in financial consulting. As a U.S. Army veteran, Dani partners with client families to provide thoughtful planning, education, and guidance aimed at helping clients make informed decisions and work towards their financial goals. Outside of her professional work, Dani's personal interests include biking, fitness, gardening, military service, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Owen Heaney is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held positions at the University of New Hampshire, Cheever Tavern, John Hoadley and Sons, and worked at Norwell High School and Norwell Middle School. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves as an advisor to registered investment companies and employs systematic methodologies for managing fund-of-funds and model portfolios.

Alexander Samaras is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Citizens Securities, Inc., OneAmerica Securities, and American United Life. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from multiple sources.

Stephanie Manchon is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including PRW Wealth Management, Lion Street Financial, and TIAA-CREF. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios and serves a large client base through both advisor-led and online offerings.