Marenglen Elezi is a financial advisor at OSAIC with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Ameriprise, and State Street Corporation. Elezi also serves as Director of Investment Operations at Independence Financial Partners, where he is responsible for trades, models, research, and investment meetings. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Kayla Ballou is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in North Smithfield, RI, and has five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Ye Olde English and Roast House Restaurant. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-supported advice through a centralized retirement-income consulting team.

Christopher Medeiros is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2015. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mary Brimer is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc., holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 21 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at SagePoint Financial, the ON Equity Sales Company, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, and Ohio National Financial Services. She also operates under the business name Ginger Green Financial and serves as an insurance agent. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

Joel Russell is a Series 66-credentialed advisor at Merrill with 17 years at the firm and 11 years of industry experience. He is based in Riverside, RI. Merrill, together 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 strategies constructed by internal teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Keating is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Keating serves on the Finance Committee of the Ida Lewis Yacht Club in Newport, Rhode Island. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Jacob Carlisle is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at Northwestern Mutual in wealth management, life insurance, and investment management roles. Outside of financial services, he is involved with DoorDash as a rideshare driver. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it offers financial planning, consulting, and access to third-party asset managers.

Michael Bontempo is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2022. Prior to that, he was employed at Stonehill College and the Town of Falmouth Beach Department. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm’s advisory services utilize a range of third-party program sponsors and discretionary managers, covering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and selected alternative investments.

Gina Riccardi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as an employee in Riccardi's Restaurant, a restaurant and bar in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a variety of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and broad retail and institutional investment options.

Kristen Dalton is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Newport, RI, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques to help clients develop financial plans.

Abidemi Payne is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Their prior work includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of advising, Payne owns an event management and decoration business and is involved in health insurance sales. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm emphasizes a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Jamarie Bradshaw is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Riverside, RI, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Bradshaw worked at Bank of America and held roles at Abbvie, Amazon, and the University of Connecticut. Outside of advising, Bradshaw owns and manages a for-profit property investment entity. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Peter Lenza Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and Bankers Life and Casualty Company. He has also worked in the restaurant industry, including at Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant. Merrill, together 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 strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Benjamin Fernandez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2013. Fernandez also serves as a notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to 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, supporting advisors with operational and research tools.

Peter Gobis III is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in East Greenwich, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with eight years of industry experience. Prior to Edward Jones, he worked at Everflow Supplies, Inc., Accudynamics, and operated Gobis Consulting Associates, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branches.

Matthew Rick is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at TD Bank, Bank of America Merrill, and PNC Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Denise Roberts is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 44 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets from 1993 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and research.

George Panagos is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Citizens Securities, and New York Life-related firms. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach combines proprietary research and third-party data within a defined investment universe that includes affiliated products and managed accounts.

Angelo Gordon is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Fidelity Investments before joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2026. 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 an ESG eligibility framework in its investment approach.

Olamide Rice is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Olamide worked at Bank of America and has held roles in education at Dalton Education/New York University and the Community College of Rhode Island. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.