Inas Alawam is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. She has held several roles in the financial services industry, including Vice President-Financial Advisor at Private Client Citizens Bank from 2022 to 2023, Vice President-Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2021 to 2022, Senior Relationship Banker at Santander Bank from 2020 to 2021, and Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial from 2019 to 2020. Her professional approach involves partnering with clients to optimize their financial processes by complementing their knowledge and skills. She and her team focus on educating clients to help them make informed decisions and growing impactful relationships. Outside of her professional work, Inas has interests in food, music, and yoga.

William Whitfield Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015, having previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Boston South Real Estate and Development LLC, a real estate venture based in Massachusetts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services including comprehensive financial planning and estate strategies.

Samjhana Aryal is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Axelon agency, a Sandoz Pharmaceutical Novartis company. 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.

Chiquita Rice is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for seven years before joining OSAIC in 2021. Rice serves on the board and finance committee of Shelter Music Boston, a nonprofit organization, and is the founder of Wings of Wellness, another nonprofit connected to her financial advisory work. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Christine Nilson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Newton, MA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at The Bulfinch Group, AXA Equitable, and Robert Half. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical modeling, and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

William Keefe is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with Raymond James Financial, bringing one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services Inc., North Atlantic Investment Partners, and RSM US LLP. Outside of finance, he has experience working in the restaurant industry and education. 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 plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to model potential outcomes, supporting clients through its advisory programs and maintaining specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program.

John Bresnehan is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2002 and holds the Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

George Schutte is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2024, he spent 27 years with Commonwealth Financial Network. He is also president of Beluga Financial Network, Inc., a support company based in Newton Lower Falls, 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 plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and offers specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

John Lobue is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Dorchester, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and delivers services through a centralized retirement-income consulting team.

Carl Aloupis Jr is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Wellesley, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through 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 and provides a broad range of capital markets and research resources.

Sujitha Thiruvazhi is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2015. 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 accounts.

Edward Mcbride is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Agia, and VALIC Financial Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he operates Brayshaw Financial LLC, which focuses on fixed annuity sales, fixed life insurance, and long-term care products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services with a variety of portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers.

Thomas Parlon is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research since 2018 and previous positions at Eagle Strategies and New York Life Insurance Company. He serves as a board member of United Spinal Association and Massachusetts Hockey, reflecting involvement in nonprofit and community organizations. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charities, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party model strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Bryan Carey is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Quincy, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. for seven years before joining Ameriprise in 2022. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm serves clients with significant investable assets and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Jessica Kelley is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Merrill since 2010 and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Justin Abely is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Wellesley, MA. He holds the Series 66 designation and joined the industry in 2025. Prior to entering financial advising, he has worked in various roles including positions with St. Anne's Credit Union, the University of New Hampshire, and the Durham Youth Hockey Organization. He is also involved with the Woodland Golf Club. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, utilizing a delivery model heavily reliant on LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs.

Brian Sullivan is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2000. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

David Carolan is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated bank since 2003 and 2005, respectively. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized operational and custody services.

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.