Amanda Lique

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.

At Sunflower Financial Planning, we specialize in helping families in the midlife stage navigate complex financial responsibilities with clarity and confidence. Our clients are often balancing competing priorities—saving for their own future, supporting aging parents, and funding college education for their children. We guide them in building long-term wealth while creating financial security today. We also work closely with pre-retirees who are preparing to transition into retirement. Through personalized, comprehensive planning, we help align their resources with their goals, offering strategies for income distribution, tax efficiency, and long-term care planning. Whether you're facing the challenges of the “sandwich generation” or approaching retirement, we’re here to provide thoughtful, fee-only advice designed to support your life—not just your portfolio.

Robert Kochakian is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, co-leading Degraeve, Kochakian & Associates, a full-service wealth advisory practice with offices in Andover, Beverly, and Boston, Massachusetts. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2016 after ten years with U.S. Trust Family Office and prior experience at Fidelity Investments. Robert works with individuals, families, and business owners, including successful professionals and corporate executives, to build, preserve, and administer their wealth through personalized and actionable wealth management and investment strategies. Robert’s expertise encompasses corporate executive services, retirement and education planning, executive and equity compensation, liquidity management, tax minimization, and individualized investment strategies. He utilizes a goals-based wealth management process to help clients identify life goals, simplify financial complexities, and make impactful financial decisions. Robert collaborates with specialists to address various aspects of his clients' financial lives, including long-term care, insurance needs, and access to banking and lending solutions through Bank of America. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Lowell and an MBA from Babson College. Robert is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificant, a Certified Private Wealth Advisor®, and a Personal Investment Advisor. He is fluent in English and Armenian. Outside of work, Robert enjoys spending time with his family and engaging in activities such as golfing, ice hockey, music, swimming, and traveling.

Brian Becker is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. Brian has over 30 years of experience as a financial advisor, specializing in Retirement Income Planning, College Funding Analysis, Asset and Investment Allocation Analysis, Risk Management and Insurance Analysis, Cash and Liquidity Management, and Credit Management. He graduated cum laude from the University of Massachusetts Lowell with a business degree and has completed advanced finance and management courses at the Wharton School of Business and Purdue University. Brian resides in New Hampshire with his wife Jennifer and their two sons. Outside of work, his personal interests include boating, fishing—particularly fly fishing—reading, and spending time with his family.

Clark Giles is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in retirement planning and portfolio management. He works with individuals seeking professional investment management and financial planning tailored to various stages of life. Clark holds a bachelor's degree in Economics and Computer Science from Providence College. He maintains Series 7, 63, and 65 FINRA registrations and holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, Clark enjoys fishing, football, hiking, and skiing.