Leslie Modica

For years Quentara was the unexpected primary caregiver for her father who was diagnosed with Alzheimers. During his transition she continued to work, buy a house, get married, and start a family. She founded Powwow with the intent of helping other families prioritize their goals that are often neglected due to the in-the-moment demands of kids and aging parents. Powwow is fee-for-service, meaning a family's net worth, relationships, goals, and concerns are discussed and illustrated without the need to invest assets or purchase product. If you have questions related to every day goals, elder care transition, and kids you've come to the right place. Quentara has been featured in numerous publications, including NerdWallet, CBS MoneyWatch, and Financial Planning Magazine. She has also been invited to present on financial planning and elder care topics throughout Massachusetts. Follow her on social media and reach out to schedule a free consultation.

Bryce Haynes is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with local individuals and their loved ones to develop comprehensive financial plans. He emphasizes connecting on a personal level to understand client preferences and utilizes Fidelity's resources to align plans with their financial goals. Bryce has accumulated experience in various roles at Fidelity Investments since 2021, including Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, Retirements Representative, and Customer Relationship Advocate. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as an Insurance Representative at Mutual of Omaha from 2020 to 2021. Outside of his professional work, Bryce has interests in comedy, cooking and baking, golf, movies, pets, and traveling.

Joseph Balsamo is a Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Portsmouth, NH. With over 37 years of experience in financial services, he specializes in providing financial advice and guidance to individuals and families. Joseph focuses on understanding clients' priorities to design and implement customized wealth management strategies that help pursue personal financial goals while managing investment risk. He serves as Senior Vice President of the Merrill Lynch office and employs a high touch client service model to review performance and progress frequently. Before joining Merrill in 2005, Joseph spent 20 years in corporate banking, underwriting and managing highly leveraged complex transactions. His background reflects a passion for entrepreneurship, capital markets, risk management, and financial planning. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, socially responsible investing, and tax minimization. Joseph holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts System. Joseph is involved in his community through service on the Seabrook Beach Village Planning Board. He and his wife, JoeAnn, have been married for 33 years and live on the New Hampshire Seacoast with their two sons and dogs. His personal interests include biking, golfing, skiing, and traveling.

John Shea is a Vice President, Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he helps individuals and families build and maintain financial plans to support life's most meaningful goals, focusing on retirement income planning, investment guidance, and tax-efficient investing. John has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011, progressing through various roles including Financial Representative, Investment Solutions Representative, Regional Investment Consultant, and Investment Consultant before becoming Vice President, Financial Consultant in 2024. His experience spans multiple facets of financial consulting and investment solutions within the firm. Outside of his professional career, John enjoys boating, camping, family activities, hiking, skiing, and volunteering.