John Mccarthy III is a CFP® with 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has also worked at Bay Financial Advisors, Inc. for 15 years. He is a notary public in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 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 services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and a broad spectrum of financial solutions.

Michael Fontaine is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in North Andover, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, including its predecessor Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Fontaine serves as a part-time ski coach for his children's race program at the Franconia Ski Club. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals near or in retirement, using research-driven, tax-efficient strategies and algorithmic tools to provide tailored recommendations primarily for clients with substantial investable assets.

Judith Henry is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial. Her career includes 17 years at LPL Financial and previous roles at Banc of America Investment Services and Quick & Reilly. She has maintained a long-term association with First Tech Federal Credit Union. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to align with client goals and supports specialized municipal and public-finance advisory services.

Mark Rosen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has a background in accounting and dental practice consulting, serving as a partner and trustee in various related businesses and nonprofit activities. Rosen is also president of the Larry S. Rosen Memorial Foundation, which awards scholarships. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor with a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios and strategies.

Robert Host is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Holliston, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and having 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Barbara Sekely and Waddell & Reed, Inc. He has maintained a tax preparation and accounting practice since 1987. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Stephen Fairchild is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Denise Simpson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Wellesley, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a six-family apartment building in East Boston, which is managed by a property management company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Aaron Buczek is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial. He has six years of industry experience, including prior roles at Edward Jones and Moody’s Analytics. He is president of a nonprofit organization where he runs meetings and helps manage the group. 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, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, utilizing risk profiling and modeling tools, and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Bill Philpott is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. He began his career with Fidelity Investments in 2021, progressing through positions including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant. Bill focuses on developing financial plans tailored to the unique goals of individuals and families. His approach involves understanding clients on both personal and financial levels to help them build confidence in their financial strategies. Outside of his professional work, Bill has interests in fitness and golf.

Yuli Zhang is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Pamela Mahoney is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Citigroup Global Markets Inc since 2008. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Matthew Sherman is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in financial services in 2011 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2014. Matthew works with a diverse group of clients, including corporate executives, providing guidance in customized investment and wealth management strategies. He emphasizes financial planning as an ongoing process that evolves with clients' life milestones. Matthew's expertise includes education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, liquidity management, retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. He utilizes a well-defined process to deliver personalized investment, retirement, cash flow, tax, and estate planning, often collaborating with clients' CPAs and attorneys. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Bentley University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, as well as a Certified Private Wealth Advisor®. Matthew is involved with Bentley University as an alumnus and in community activities. In his personal time, he enjoys cooking, football, golfing, music, reading, running, skiing, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Scott Cicerone is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth Inc with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Fidelity Investments and Maverick Funds. Outside of his professional career, he has been involved with Foxboro Youth Football & Cheer since 2019. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management across a broad range of investment products.

Thaddeus Niemiec is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently with UBS Financial Services in Wellesley, MA. He has six years of industry experience and has previously worked at firms including Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, and Greenfield Cooperative Bank. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings such as fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing research-driven, model-based investment strategies tailored to client goals.

Lisa Hirschfeld is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several Fidelity affiliates since 2013, as well as at Manulife Investment Management and Equitable Advisors earlier in her career. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of model portfolios and its role as a registered commodity pool operator and advisory provider to multiple registered investment companies.

Gregory Paul is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at several Morgan Stanley affiliates and Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the advisory board and finance committee of the Community Music Center of Boston and participates in the Diversity Committee for the Fund Finance Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, delivering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Julie Patterson D'angelo is a financial advisor at Osaic with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Osaic since 2018. Prior to that, she spent 15 years at John Hancock Life Insurance Co. and Signator Investors, Inc. She is also a partner in Centinel Financial Group LLC, where she is involved in business operations. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services along with access to third-party managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage diversified portfolios across various investment types.

Daniel Whiting is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2018 after eight years at Fidelity Investments. Daniel collaborates closely with clients to understand their individual needs, concerns, and priorities, developing personalized financial strategies designed to help them pursue their long-term goals. Daniel holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification, the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Operations Management from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, as well as a Master of Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts System. He is licensed in Life, Accident, and Health Insurance and holds Series 7, 9, 10, and 66 FINRA registrations. His client focus includes areas such as divorce transition planning, legacy planning, family wealth management strategies, socially responsible investing, tax minimization, and small business strategies. Residing in Scituate, Massachusetts, Daniel grew up in Holden, Massachusetts. Outside of his professional work, he participates in the North and South River Watershed Association. He enjoys activities including basketball, fishing, golfing, ice hockey, music, pickleball, skiing, and soccer.

Thomas Humphreys is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 45 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1995 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services Inc. 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 financial plans.

Joseph Luiso is Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he and his team focus on understanding the priorities of clients and their families to develop personalized wealth strategies. Utilizing the expertise of his team of credentialed specialists, he works to assist clients in achieving their financial goals. Joseph has been with Fidelity Investments since 1998. He served as a VP Financial Consultant from 1998 to 2015, after which he has been a Wealth Management Advisor. This extensive experience has provided him with a deep understanding of wealth management practices. Additional details about his education, credentials, and personal interests were not provided.