Jeffrey Brown is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 45 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Securities Series 63 and 65 licenses. His career includes roles at Kestra Advisory since 2016 and Compensation Planning, Inc. since 1999. Brown serves as an honorary board member of Jewish Family Service and operates a consulting business focused on defined benefit plan valuations. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including institutional and individual plan sponsors. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan design, investment due diligence, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions, serving a range of clients from individual investors to sovereign wealth funds.

Gregory Porcaro is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 15 years of industry experience. He is also president and sole owner of Otrando, Porcaro & Associates, Ltd, a CPA and accounting firm, and leads Caprice Realty, Inc., a real estate management company. Additionally, he is involved with Dragon Realty, LLC, a real estate development firm. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and managing approximately $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services.

Samantha Villarreal is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Providence, RI. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has three years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at Empower Financial Services and in home health and physical therapy sectors. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as retail brokerage clients. The firm’s integrated service model ties financial planning to recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within client-specific plan lineups.

Sydney Robinson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott in Warwick, RI, holding four years of experience at Janney and a combined total of six years in the industry, including five years at Corrigan Financial Inc. Prior to entering the financial field, Robinson was affiliated with Salve Regina University for four years. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and advisory programs supported by in-house and third-party portfolio management.

William Harig is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Horace Mann Companies and Citizens Securities, Inc., among others. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected to employer retirement plans administered by TIAA. The firm offers both point-in-time financial planning and ongoing discretionary management through model portfolios and customized solutions.

Abigail Mcdonnell is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC in Warwick, RI. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining AE Wealth Management in 2018, she worked at Global Financial Private Capital, LLC. She is also involved with Massey and Associates, Inc., where she engages in the sales and service of fixed annuity and life insurance policies. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a platform-centered investment approach that includes model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, and financial planning services.

Berto Cabral is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 14 years of industry experience and previously worked with New York Life and Quinn Wealth Strategies. He is also owner of Cabral Financial Group, LLC, which sells insurance products and brokers non-registered insurance offerings. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and emphasizes tailored recommendations, managing most assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

John Gulino II is a CFA® charterholder with extensive industry experience, currently serving at TIAA-CREF. He has worked at TIAA since 2021 and was previously employed by State Street Global Advisors for 13 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for Sal's Pals Tackle Cancer Tournament, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds for cancer research. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm separates its point-in-time planning from ongoing portfolio management and acts as adviser to donor-advised funds within a vertically integrated group structure.

Stephen Volpe is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Infinex Investments, Royal Alliance, CUNA Mutual Group, Santander Securities, and Sovereign Bank. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, operating a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model with both discretionary and non-discretionary assets under management.

Thomas Day is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2005. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and multiple advisory programs.

Barbara Rich is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 43 years of industry experience. She has been with Commonwealth Equity Services, Inc. since 1990. In addition to her advisory role, she provides tax preparation services during business hours. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and services, including discretionary model portfolios and customized investment solutions, while providing operational, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management support to its affiliated advisors.

Paul Santucci is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Lincoln, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 30 years of industry experience. He has operated Paul Santucci Financial Services since 2007 and has been affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an elected Rhode Island State Representative for District 53. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 3,000 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and back-office support, allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction alongside model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Patrick Sier is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience, currently with Independent Financial Partners since 2024. He previously worked for SCF Investment Advisors, Inc. and SCF Securities, Inc. for ten years. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients and is noted for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Vasileios Izanidis is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Pawtucket, RI, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Oak Leaf Wealth Management Services, Pioneer Financial Group, and Securian Financial Services Inc. Outside of advising, he is a partner in Estia, LLC, a company involved in house flipping. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and manages around $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and retirement consulting, serving individual and institutional clients.

Matt Stone is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 26 years of industry experience. He held positions at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2007 to 2024 before joining Gather Wealth Management and Commonwealth Financial Network in 2024. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. Outside of advising, he is the owner of Gather, LLC, a business focused on farming and art education. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and manages over $212 billion in client assets. The firm offers a wide array of managed account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services, working with clients to implement portfolios through internally managed models or outsourced platforms.

Meghan Forrester is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her career includes roles at Citizens Securities, Citizens Bank, Raymond James Financial Services, Boston Harbor Wealth Advisors, and Santander Securities. Citizens Securities serves individual and high-net-worth investors, providing investment advisory programs, brokerage, and insurance services. The firm offers a digital advisory program and a managed account program, operating as both a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Erin Alves is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. Her career includes positions at Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer & Co. Inc, and multiple tenures at TIAA-CREF and its affiliated entities. Outside of her advisory work, she works as a server at a full-service pub. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected with TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management through various model and customized strategies within a vertically integrated structure.

Victor Contente is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC in Providence, RI, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His professional background includes roles at TD Bank N.A., Charles Schwab Bank SSB, Charles Schwab, and TD Ameritrade. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail customers, utilizing a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from both affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Robert Surprenant Jr. is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Warwick, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Commonwealth in 2021, he worked at Santander Securities, LLC and Santander Bank, NA for a combined ten years. He is also engaged in fixed insurance sales as part of his business activities. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and support services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm offers both discretionary model portfolios and customizable program options, supported by a substantial clearing and custody relationship with National Financial Services LLC.

James Joly is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 34 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Cantella & Co., Inc., Voya Financial Advisors, Morgan Stanley, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole owner of Greenwich Bay Wealth Management, LLC, and is also involved in a music band called Good N' You!. Guardian Life's subsidiary, Park Avenue Wealth Management, serves individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses with brokerage and advisory services. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, offering access to proprietary programs and third-party solutions, along with integrated lending and insurance product options.