Laura Mc Dowell is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab since 2013 in various capacities including Schwab Trust Bank and Charles Schwab Investment Advisory. Her background is exclusively with Charles Schwab affiliates. Outside of finance, she pursues singing and acting as a freelance activity. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with an integrated, multi-asset allocation approach and access to alternative investments.

Peter Mcgeough is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Newport, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the advisory board of the Saints Lawrence University Hockey Alumni Association, assisting and advising student athletes. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Brian Mahoney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Middletown, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through dedicated groups. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Christopher Scelsa is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Waddell and Reed, Ameriprise Financial Services, and various insurance carriers. He is also involved with Sardelli and Hutchinson Wealth Management, a DBA for his LPL business. 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 variety of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Michael Sullivan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process that includes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Gregory Fater is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2018, he worked at Northwestern Mutual and spent twelve years at DePuy Synthes. He has a minority ownership interest in a family property LLC based in Newport, Rhode Island. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Darcy Coyle is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Coyle has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2014 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Vivian Couto is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Newport, RI, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, she operates an online business selling jewelry on eBay under the name Pewter Me This. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies.

Elisabeth Hickox is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Newport, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2018 and previously at JHFN SII. Outside of her advisory roles, she coaches endurance sports for amateur athletes through her sole proprietorship, Core Endurance Coaching. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services along with financial planning and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to manage diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

Scott Blair is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide array of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment committee insights.

Bruce Balkcom is a financial advisor at Cetera with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2016. He is involved in fixed insurance sales through related business activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Steven Frazier is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Stifel for six years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in modeling on a part-time basis. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advisory services delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

William McConnell is a financial advisor with Merrill who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2010 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Gamm is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently based in Newport, RI. Gamm serves on the boards of the Boys and Girls Club of Pawtucket and the JCDS Foundation. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach, delivering recommendations through a centralized consulting team in partnership with advisors.

Frederick Bellows is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Newport, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank, Citizens Securities, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, Morgan Stanley, and Fidelity. Outside of his advisory work, he is an owner and partner in MBN LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Gerald Nissly is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 56 years of industry experience. He previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. for 12 years and Wells Fargo Clearing for one year before joining LPL Financial in 2008. In addition to his advisory role, he is a notary public based in Danbury, Connecticut. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research tools and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Christopher Barclay is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Newport, RI, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its advisory process.

Brian Blackerby is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Wakefield, RI, holding CFP®, Series 66, and Series 63 designations and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to Ameriprise, he worked at HSBC Private Bank for five years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Angela Wilkins is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Little Compton, RI, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and having seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2016, with prior roles in self-employment, Sel Rrose, and Saltwater Fitness. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Spencer Seitz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Uncasville, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Seitz serves on the Board of Directors for the Fishermans Viability Trust, a nonprofit focused on mitigating damage to the local fishing community attributed to windmill developments. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research-driven, tax-efficient strategies and algorithmic automation in its recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.