Joanna Bishop is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies and portfolio management services utilizing both in-house and third-party managers.

Michael Peters is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at The RMR Group from 2014 to 2020. Peters has been with Thrivent since 2020. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs while keeping these services distinct.

Susanne Nelson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westwood, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2016 and also has a background in the automotive rental industry through Atlanta Island Auto Rentals Inc. Susanne maintains outside involvement in non-investment administrative work associated with that business. 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 with a focus on customizable investment strategies supported by research and technology tools.

Nicholas Weiler is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS FS, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Hornor Townsend & Kent LLC. Outside of his role at LPL, he is involved with Leopold Wealth Management, which provides tax preparation, accounting, and non-variable insurance services. 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, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Nicholas Dupuis is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Alku and has experience in education and landscaping. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs utilizing a combination of firm-offered models, third-party asset managers, and LPL-sponsored advisory programs.

Kate Gamache is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Wellesley, MA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience, including nine years with UBS. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm uses proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Andrew Getchell is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. He has been involved in the financial planning industry since 2017, beginning his career as a Financial Planner at Baystate Financial, where he worked until 2024. Andrew focuses on partnering with clients to develop and implement customized financial plans aimed at growing, protecting, and distributing their assets. He adopts a holistic approach to financial planning, emphasizing the importance of thorough assessment before making recommendations. Andrew holds a California Insurance License, which supports his expertise in financial consulting. Outside of his professional work, Andrew has interests in baseball, football, golf, hiking, parenthood, and reading.

Robert Whitfield is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Norwell, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes eight years at Bank of America and Merrill before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Marni Friedman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, she worked at Wellesley College for eight years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analytics. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through various platforms, including Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Kira Robinson Kates is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Needham, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has previously been affiliated with MASSMUTUAL Life Insurance Company, Baystate Wealth Management, and MSI Financial Services. In addition to her advisory role, she is an independent insurance agent specializing in disability and life insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs collaborative, software-assisted planning tools and offers a range of investment and educational programs.

Jonathan Wolff II is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Lightship Wealth Strategies and Commonwealth Financial Network. Wolff is also president of Wolff Capital Management, Inc., where he advises clients on comprehensive financial planning and investment management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work through an affiliated municipal advisor.

Michael Keating is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley. His prior positions include roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Cerity Partners LLC, and Bainco International Investors LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Zachary Levy is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he operated a junk removal business and has held various roles including positions in retail and education. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals—including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients—as well as pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm delivers advice through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives utilizing both proprietary and third-party asset management programs.

Robert Williams is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Wellesley, MA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at 7-Eleven and has a background that includes roles at Bentley University, the YMCA, and local schools. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and relies on a variety of third-party advisory programs and managers.

Yvette Sekyere Abankwa is a Series 63-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Wellesley, MA. She has 21 years of industry experience and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes structured planning conversations and the use of analytical tools such as Monte Carlo simulations to model financial outcomes.

Michael Berardi is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a tax preparation and bookkeeping business and is involved in the sale and service of traditional insurance products, including life, disability, and long-term care insurance. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services with access to diverse investment strategies and institutional platforms.

Edward Griswold is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and at City National Bank since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property, specifically his mother's townhouse in Connecticut. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Timothy Gillespie Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, where he has worked since 2007, totaling 18 years of industry experience. He serves as a part-time co-lecturer for Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies, participating in their Master’s in Wealth Management program. 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, and various institutional investors.

Michael Bishop is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Wellesley, MA, holding a Series 66 license and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a limited partner in an angel investment group and serves on the board of an artificial intelligence startup founded by his son. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm integrates proprietary research and model-based asset allocations with institutional trading capabilities to deliver tailored financial planning and portfolio management services.

Mark Di Stefano is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Needham, MA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Carr Financial Group, Strategic Retirement Partners, and LPL Financial. Outside of advising, he co-owns an LLC involved in real property ventures with limited operational involvement. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-driven planning and a range of event-specific services.