My Philosophy on Money While there is plenty of academic research that suggests money doesn’t make you happy once your basic needs are met, I do think it has a lot of potential to make you unhappy no matter how much you have. I, therefore, seek first and foremost to use money as a tool for achieving equanimity and peace of mind for my clients. My goal is not to help you maximize your net worth or income but instead to help you think through your values and act accordingly. Money, when handled correctly, can be an incredible tool for reducing stress, achieving a feeling of security for you and your family and giving you the freedom to pursue your dreams. My hope is that I can be a coach and guide to help you along that path. My Qualifications Other than your health, your money is perhaps the most personal and impactful area of your life. Just like with your doctor, trust is crucial. So why should you trust me to know what I’m doing? Here are a few of the things that I’ve done that have prepared me to handle your money with care and expertise. - I have nearly two decades of experience in financial services at multiple well-known firms, including Fidelity Investments, Charles Schwab and Goldman Sachs. - I have earned the well-regarded Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. If you’re unfamiliar with the CFA you can read more about it on the CFA Institute website, but the following is a brief excerpt: “The CFA designation is one of the most respected and recognized investment management designations in the world. To earn the charter, candidates must pass all three levels of the exam, which is considered to be the most rigorous exam in the investment profession … Less than one in five candidates who begin the program end up finishing … Candidates study approximately 1,000 hours on average to master 8,500 pages of curriculum. The CFA Program curriculum includes ethical and professional standards; financial reporting and analysis; corporate finance; economics; quantitative methods; equity; fixed income; alternative investments; derivatives; portfolio management; and wealth planning.” - I have an MBA in Finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, ranked by Forbes Magazine as the #1 MBA program in the country and by US News and Bloomberg BusinessWeek as among the top 3. On a personal note I live with my wife and two young children in Boston, Massachusetts where I enjoy spending as much time as possible outside with my family and appreciating everything the city has to offer. I’ve run nearly a dozen marathons, including a personal best of just under 2 hours 55 minutes at the 2017 Boston Marathon. In my spare time I love to learn about anything and everything and am an avid reader of books of all types.

I’m Glenn Brown, a Certified Financial Planner™ and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor with 30 years in wealth management. In 2017, I founded PlanDynamic, LLC to provide fee-only fiduciary advice, investment management, and comprehensive financial planning directly to motivated individuals. I focus on financial independence—not just retirement. By aligning your plan with your values, we build a staged, evolving roadmap that opens new choices along the way. Using adaptable technology, we model scenarios, track progress, and adjust actions in real time, so you understand the impact of every decision. As a ‘Sandwicher’ raising two daughters while supporting aging parents alongside my wife Karina, I understand the challenges of balancing time, priorities, and decisions to benefit both now and in the future. My goal is simple: help you gain clarity, act with confidence, and enjoy your journey to financial independence.

Misty Lynch, CFP® is the Owner and CEO of Sound View Financial Advisors, LLC. She is passionate in her commitment to help her clients handle their finances and lives with confidence. A fee-only fiduciary and independent financial advisor, Misty does not receive commission and is legally required by her certifications to provide unbiased and reputable financial advice. Misty hosts the unscripted reality show HEARTBROKE and the Demystifying Money podcast. She is also the author of DEMYSTIFYING MONEY and a personal finance expert and resource for media outlets including The New York Times, Cosmopolitan, CNBC, CNN, Investopedia, Real Simple, Student Loan Hero and many others. Investopedia named her one of the Top 100 Financial Advisors in 2021 and US News and World Report called her one of the 9 Women in Finance to Follow "because sometimes you need life advice, not just financial advice." When she isn't working you can find her reading mysteries, skiing the East Coast or coaching her kids basketball and field hockey teams. Misty lives with her husband and children in Walpole, MA.

Chris is a fiduciary wealth strategist who helps individuals and families plan challenging life transitions such as retirement, divorce, and expatriation. A strong life and financial plan makes other wealth decisions much more straightforward. As a CFP® professional, Chris will work with your legal and tax advisers to build you cost-effective and tax-efficient strategies to help you achieve your long-term financial goals. Chris’ career in financial services followed a rewarding career in strategic business management, during which he lived, worked, and grew successful businesses in the US, Asia-Pacific, and Europe. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics and an MBA in Finance. He completed the Financial Planning program at Boston University. He is also a CFP® practitioner, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™ (CDFA), a Registered Life Planner (RLP), and Certified in Blockchain and Digital Asset (CBDA). He trained as a financial neutral at the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council. He is also a trained Mediator in accordance with M.G.L. ch.233 § 23C. Chris has been widely quoted in the Boston Globe, New York Times, Forbes, CNBC, Wall Street Journal, Marketwatch, Investment News, and Bloomberg. He has also been published in the Boston Globe, Kiplinger, and Investopedia. Chris was the Treasurer of the Association of Divorce Financial Planners. He was the founding Director of the Greater Boston Chapter of the Association of Divorce Financial Planners. He is a member of the National Association of Personal Financial Planners, and the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation. He is also on the board of the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation, where he chairs the Investment Committee. Chris earned the Baccalaureat in France, and he speaks French fluently.

Chris grew up working alongside his father, uncles, and cousins in their family-owned manufacturing business in Michigan. This familial proximity provided Chris with a unique perspective on hard work and sacrifice, while exposing him to the challenges and opportunities that often occur with closely-held family-owned businesses. A self-professed financial theory geek, Chris has a strange need to prove out financial models for himself in an Excel spreadsheet before accepting them as gospel. This passion for knowledge started with an economics degree from Vassar College, followed by a Master’s in Economics from Cambridge University in England. Chris then went on to serve as an adjunct professor at the Brandeis Graduate School of International Economics and Finance. Chris spent much of his professional career leveraging his knowledge, experience, and insight for the betterment of large institutions. He authored several chapters in “The Handbook of Fixed Income Securities,” including one that was selected for the Chartered Financial Analyst Level III curriculum. Professionally, he has served as an institutional portfolio manager with Fidelity as well as a portfolio advisor with Wellington Management, Putnam Investments, and Zurich Scudder Investments. With Chris, our clients are receiving world class portfolio management, critical thinking, and problem-solving strategies. Through his decades of institutional investment experience, Chris has gained valuable insight that he is now bringing to his individual clients at Impact Advisors Group. In his personal life, Chris is an avid pilot. He frequently flies for Above the Clouds, a nonprofit organization that provides flight experiences for underprivileged or sick children, and for Pilot AirLift Services, a nonprofit that provides non-emergency medical transportation. When he is not airborne, his feet are firmly planted in his wine cellar collecting single malt scotch and fine wine.

Kerry started BeingFIT because she felt financial services for everyday families were lacking at best, filled with conflict of interest at worst, and more importantly missing the big picture. She knew she could do better and decided to create a modern financial services firm for everyday families looking for a family office like experience. Prior to BeingFIT, Kerry spent over 15 years working for large financial firms, specializing in retirement, investments, cash flow, insurance, business, estate, employee benefits, and tax. She served as a Financial Planning Consultant to financial advisors, where she created and reviewed thousands of financial plans for optimal strategies and integrity. Kerry also provided financial education and consulting to financial advisors located at various institutions across the country. Now Kerry focuses her energy on providing her clients with holistic financial planning and tax advice, and educating the public in areas such as strategies for tax allocation and investment strategy, equity compensation planning, and real estate investing. Kerry is also a fitness advocate and loves meeting new people and learning about their money stories and fitness journeys. Outside of her professional work, you may find Kerry enjoying life with her 14 year old daughter, camping or cruising in their Jeep, traveling to fun locations, at the hockey rink watching her daughter play, lifting weights, or practicing yoga. Kerry’s 5 top values in life are family, health, independence, honesty, and meaningful work.

Karim Attar is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in creating personalized wealth management strategies that align with clients’ financial goals, leveraging investment insights from Merrill and banking services from Bank of America. Karim’s expertise includes family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. Karim holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Florida and has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. As a qualified Portfolio Manager, he provides both traditional advice and portfolio management services, including discretionary management of customized investment strategies that may involve individual securities, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment options. In addition to his professional work, Karim participates in community volunteer activities consistent with Merrill’s tradition of community service. He enjoys cooking, golfing, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Patrick Ryan is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over a decade of experience working alongside seasoned executives, business owners, and their families. He specializes in areas including executive compensation, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. His approach involves collaborating one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at achieving their long-term goals. Patrick holds multiple professional designations, including Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned his bachelor's degree from Bentley University and completed his secondary education at Lincoln Sudbury. His team leverages Merrill Lynch Wealth Management's award-winning research to help preserve and grow client wealth, delivering a service model tailored for families and individuals with complex financial needs. Residing in Wellesley with his wife, Kate, and their children, Lily and Parker, Patrick enjoys outdoor activities such as golfing at Framingham Country Club and spending time with his family. His personal interests also include adventure sports, hiking, music, running, skiing, swimming, traveling, and watching movies.

Robert Spiegel is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. He has been with Fidelity since 1996, gaining extensive experience through various positions including Planning Consultant, Investment Consultant, Regional Consultant, and several Financial Consultant roles. His career has involved working with large companies, individuals, and families to develop personalized financial plans. Throughout his tenure at Fidelity, Robert has focused on building comprehensive plans designed to help clients pursue multiple financial goals, grow and protect their wealth, and support the people who matter most to them. His dedication and experience are central to his approach in delivering personalized financial planning. Outside of his professional work, Robert enjoys biking, camping, cars, fitness, golf, and surfing.

Reginald Lamb is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning his financial advising career in 2015, initially with Waddell and Reed before joining Merrill in 2017, he has specialized in helping individuals, families, and small business owners make sound financial decisions and manage their wealth responsibly. His areas of focus include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and philanthropic planning, among others. Prior to his career in finance, Reginald was a professional classical musician. Starting his professional career at age 16, he held principal bassist positions with several orchestras, including the Bangor Symphony Orchestra, Portland Symphony, Rhode Island Philharmonic, and Vermont Symphony. He has performed with notable artists such as Yo-Yo Ma and Jonathan Biss. Reginald’s musical background contributes to his approach as a financial advisor by shaping his skills in listening, attention to detail, and collaborative client service. Reginald holds a Bachelor's Degree from Bob Jones University and a Master's Degree from Johns Hopkins University. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of work, Reginald lives in Massachusetts with his wife, three children, two dogs, several fish, and a bearded dragon. He is actively involved in his community through Westgate Church and has personal interests in camping, chess, fishing, football, gardening, hiking, music, reading, rock climbing, soccer, and rock hounding.