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Adam Armstrong is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC. He previously worked at Pinnacle Associates, Ltd., Withum Wealth Management, Duco Technologies, and Fisher Investments. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $126.9 billion in client assets as of December 31, 2024. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors, offering a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments.

Isabel Scharmer is a CFA® charterholder with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC since 2021. Her prior experience includes roles at Bainco International Investors LLC and Newbury Street Capital, LP. Outside of finance, she is a partial owner and general manager of a women's footwear business in Boston. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors, advising on approximately $126.9 billion in client assets. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, with a focus on customized, diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Samuel Afari Aikins is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Cerity Partners LLC since 2022 and previously spent eight years at Daintree Advisors LLC. Based in Boston, MA, he is currently affiliated with Cerity Partners LLC. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, families, trusts, corporations, charitable institutions, and other institutional investors. The firm offers a range of services including investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments, with a focus on customized, diversified portfolios.

Jason Rothman is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC in Boston, MA, holding a Series 65 credential. He has previously worked at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, LPL Financial, and has experience in various roles outside the financial industry, including marketing and hospitality. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management services to a diverse national client base, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments. The firm emphasizes tailored asset allocation and manager selection, supported by proprietary quantitative screening and private markets expertise.

William Speciale is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC in Boston, MA, holding a Series 65 designation with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Daintree Advisors LLC for nine years before joining Cerity Partners in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Public Life Foundation of Owensboro, where he leads the Investment and Personnel committees. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $126.9 billion in client assets as of December 31, 2024. The firm serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, institutions, and corporations, offering customized portfolio management with an emphasis on diversified asset allocation and access to alternative and private-market investments.

Melanie Murphy is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC in Boston, MA. She has held positions at Cerity Partners since 2022 and previously worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a broad national client base, including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm’s approach includes tailored asset allocation, manager selection, and periodic rebalancing, combining proprietary quantitative screens with third-party managers and individual securities.

Mary Shahian is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Cerity Partners in 2022, she worked at Daintree Advisors LLC for 11 years. Shahian serves as a trustee and member of the finance committee at Gordon College and is also on the board and finance committee of Adolescent Consultation Services, a social services organization for at-risk youth. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, corporations, charitable institutions, and other investors. The firm offers a range of services including investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and retirement plan services, emphasizing diversified asset allocation and access to alternative and private-market investments.

Stephen Oliver is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 credentialed financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cerity Partners LLC since 2022 and previously spent eight years at Daintree Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Board of Managers for Barrell House Z, a craft brewery in Weymouth, MA. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporations, charitable institutions, and foundations. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, retirement plan services, and access to alternative and private-market investments, emphasizing diversified asset allocation tailored to each client’s profile.

Tyler Calder is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience currently advising at Cerity Partners LLC. His prior roles include positions at Wilmington Trust/M&T Bank, TD Bank, and Bernstein Wealth Management. He is based in Boston, MA. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments, emphasizing diversified asset allocation tailored to each client’s profile.

Evan Kaplan is a CFP® and CFA® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC since 2022. Prior to joining Cerity Partners, he worked at Daintree Advisors LLC for 10 years. He is a compensated member of the Nomination Committee of the New Hampshire Electric Cooperative, where he reviews qualifications of candidates for the cooperative’s Board of Directors. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a broad national client base, including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored asset allocation and manager selection, combining proprietary quantitative screening with third-party managers and individual securities.

Adam Bowers is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. He currently works at Cerity Partners LLC and previously held roles at The Colony Group, Merrill, and SJS Financial Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he has experience with College Pro Painters and involvement at The College of Saint Rose. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a broad national client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs a tailored investment approach using proprietary quantitative screening alongside third-party managers and individual securities, and offers services including portfolio management, financial planning, tax planning, and access to alternative and private-market investments.

Todd Crowley is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes six years at MassMutual/MMLIS and four years at Guardian/Bulfinch Group. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a national client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, business entities, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored asset allocation, manager selection, and periodic rebalancing, incorporating proprietary quantitative screens alongside third-party managers and individual securities.

Kyle Westfall is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC in Boston, MA. He holds a Series 65 designation and began his advisory career with Cerity Partners in 2024 after spending ten years in full-time education. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers a broad range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and retirement plan services, with a focus on customized, diversified portfolios and access to alternative and private-market investments.

Lauren Desforge is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with 27 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP®, PFS™, and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Cerity Partners in 2022, she worked for Daintree Advisors LLC for ten years. Desforge serves on the board and finance committee of the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council and volunteers with Advisers Give Back, Inc., a nonprofit providing financial advice to low-income families. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers customized investment management, financial planning, and access to alternative and private-market investments, managing approximately $126.9 billion in client assets.

Alexander Gross is a CFP® with 22 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Cerity Partners LLC, where he has worked since 2022, and previously spent a decade at Daintree Advisors LLC. Gross holds the Series 65 designation and is based in Boston, MA. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, corporations, charitable institutions, and other entities. The firm offers customized portfolio management with a focus on diversified asset allocation and provides services such as financial planning, tax and insurance support, retirement plan services, and access to alternative and private-market investments.