Thomas Lane Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Cynet, Bitsight, Black Diamond Networks, and the Cincinnati Reds. 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, and institutions.

Andrew Pratt is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Wellesley, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he held various roles at Curate Insights, Chatham Bars Inn, and several tennis and beach clubs. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and a range of asset management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Sean Robinson is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and Linked Solutions Inc. before joining Merrill in 2026. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Cunningham is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at firms including Securities America and Guardian Life. Cunningham is also involved with Bay Pointe Wealth Management, a business related to insurance and investment advisory services. 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 advisors providing customized strategies supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Ryan Mee is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with families to develop and implement tailored financial plans aimed at securing their retirement goals. He emphasizes building trusting relationships and works collaboratively with clients to regularly monitor and adjust their financial strategies. Ryan has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, serving in multiple positions including Regional Investment Consultant from 2013 to 2016, Investment Consultant from 2016 to 2017, and Financial Consultant since 2017.

John Holland is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Services Group since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a FINRA arbitrator and teaches a digital forensics class at Boston College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning approach utilizes structured discovery conversations and analytical tools such as Monte Carlo simulations, offering advisory services without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Edward Neibert is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Norwell, MA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he worked for Steward Partners Investment Advisory and related entities from 2023 to 2026 and spent seven years at Morgan Stanley. 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 advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Elizabeth Kirk is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments holding a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Whale Rock Capital Management LLC and teaching positions at Thayer Academy and Hingham Middle School. Outside of finance, she has been involved with Marylou's Coffee and Gait Lacrosse. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including advisory roles for registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios and manages a diverse range of client accounts through discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Jake Morris is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Wellesley, MA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at the Harris Campaign, the New England Aquarium, and Dolezza. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory models and third-party asset managers while offering ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed representatives.

Quan Nguyen is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Citizens Securities, Santander Securities, and Santander Bank. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning across topics such as retirement, tax, and estate planning. The firm offers these planning services alongside managed-account programs, maintaining a separation between planning and portfolio management.

Brant Despathy is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers tailored to client risk profiles.

George Grant Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with Metlife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in insurance sales focusing on life, disability, property and casualty, and life settlements, and he owns an LLC used for tax purposes. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software to deliver written recommendations through annual collaborative relationships.

Bradford Cote is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes 14 years at TIAA and TIAA-CREF, followed by a voluntary separation period before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm employs structured planning tools and offers access to extensive investment resources across retail and institutional markets.

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 registrations and has worked at several financial institutions including Santander Bank and Webster Bank. Outside of his financial career, Yi is involved with the Newton Chinese Language School, a nonprofit providing cultural diversity training and Chinese language education in the Boston area. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services primarily to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to support recommendations, including an ESG eligibility framework, and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities through affiliated entities.

Vincent Beaudoin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, METLIFE SECURITIES Inc, and Morgan Stanley. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

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 with Fidelity Investments in Framingham, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she has worked in various roles including sole proprietor of a cosmetic services business and lifeguard supervisor at a luxury gym. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

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.