Walter Cooper is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Oppenheimer since 2012, following a 19-year tenure at UBS Financial Services. He also serves as co-trustee for the Janet Cooper Trust, managing tax and investment duties for the trust. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment programs and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and consulting.

David Collins is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Oppenheimer since 2009, following five years at UBS Financial Services. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers a broad range of programs and provides advisory services across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios using both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Javier Bento is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fidelity Investments and BankFive, along with experience in education at Johnson & Wales University and Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved with Financial Planning Alternatives as a Licensed Associate Financial Advisor, providing client service and insurance support. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, providing a range of services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm serves large institutional investors and employs due diligence-supported investment recommendations across multiple management platforms.

Alec Derderian is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Megastar Advisors and Citizens Securities, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales through Megastar Advisors. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser offering fee-based asset management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm provides investment management primarily through discretionary model portfolios, unified managed accounts, and separately managed accounts, and supports a large advisor network with a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program.

David Vanech is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer in Providence, RI, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Oppenheimer since 2010, with prior experience at Morgan Stanley from 2007 to 2010. Vanech serves on the board of Branch LLC, a strategic advisory firm specializing in brand marketing and cultural leadership strategies. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a broad range of programs and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, with a notable portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Christine Testoni is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Cranston, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Citizens Securities and Citizens Bank in various roles since 2018. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in event service as a bridal attendant and server for Russell Morins Catering. Citizens Securities serves a wide retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm provides both a digital advisory platform, managed in partnership with SigFig, and a Managed Account program, while operating as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Alan Testa is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Beacon Investment Services, Bank Rhode Island, UBS Financial Services, and Morgan Stanley. Testa is also involved in fixed insurance sales under the name Bari Investment Services. 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 $213 billion in client assets. The firm provides a comprehensive adviser-support platform with managed account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services.

Maxwell Khalfayan is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently with Savant Wealth Management. His prior experience includes roles at Corrigan Financial, Inc. and Ernst & Young. Savant Wealth Management serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and family office services. The firm employs a blend of evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation and actively managed strategies, supported by affiliated accounting, legal, and trust services.

Kristen Vine is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has 13 years of industry experience and also operates Vine Financial, LLC, through which she sells New York Life products and brokers non-registered insurance products. Kristen has been active with New York Life and its affiliated entities since 2011. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutions, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages a substantial portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

John McMahon Jr. is a financial advisor at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Voya since 2014, previously working at Voya Financial Partners, LLC for 11 years. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in the sale of fixed insurance products. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, unified managed accounts, and retirement advisory services, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party strategies with technology-enabled tools to support client investment decisions.

Jonathan Beaupre is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. Beaupre has worked with Bankers Life and its affiliates since 2012, serving in advisory and insurance roles. He is also a Unit Field Trainer for Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc., where he recruits and trains insurance agents. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create tailored investment strategies aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Addison Wheeler is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower, he worked at Fidelity Investments and held various roles in the car wash industry and other businesses. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain retail brokerage clients. The firm offers integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.

Kari Rai is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies, Rai worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Rai is a silent partner in LCCI Global Qualifications Pvt Ltd, a training and certification organization focused on the Nepalese economy. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and predominantly manages assets on a non-discretionary basis, working extensively with defined contribution and benefit plans as well as charitable and corporate clients.

Sarah Vanderveer Lui is a financial advisor at Savant Wealth Management with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked for Corrigan Financial, Inc. for 21 years before joining Savant Wealth Management in 2025. Savant Wealth Management serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and family office services. The firm employs a blend of evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation and actively managed strategies overseen by an investment committee.

Koby Gartner is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Park Avenue Securities, OSAIC, and SagePoint Financial, as well as administrative support for another investment business. Outside of finance, he is a 20% owner and producer at Up-Hill Productions, LLC, a film production company. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, offers brokerage and advisory services to individual, corporate, and nonprofit clients. The firm utilizes a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies through proprietary and third-party platforms, providing tailored financial planning, consulting, and access to alternative investments and integrated lending solutions.

Marsha Donovan is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Janney Montgomery Scott and its affiliated entities since 2009. 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 including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable and municipal organizations, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

Lawrence Flynn is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Oppenheimer since 2007 and previously spent six years with Citigroup Global Markets. Flynn serves on the Board of Directors for Day One, a charitable organization supporting abused children, and participates in the investment committee for the Providence Public Library. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment programs and consulting services across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, with a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary advisory arrangements.

Michael Cortazzo is a financial advisor at TLG Advisors, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. He is currently affiliated with SPG Life & Annuity and Simplicity Investments. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm focuses on manager selection and monitoring, utilizing fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to build diversified portfolios, and offers both traditional advisory services and a direct-to-consumer digital program called Starlight Portfolios.

Bryan Pickell is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Providence Investment Management for six years before joining Janney, where he has been since 2018. Bryan serves as a board member of the 100 Club of Rhode Island and is president of the Providence Jewelry Museum, a nonprofit focused on the history of local jewelry manufacturing. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large enterprise firm managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. It serves a diverse clientele including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering a range of brokerage services, financial planning, and advisory programs.

Christopher Medeiros is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Integrated Wealth Concepts and LPL Financial in 2026, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, OneAmerica Securities, and American United Life. Before his financial services career, he spent ten years with the Massachusetts Department of Corrections. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and family office services, employing customized portfolios with a long-term investment approach alongside shorter-term adjustments for rebalancing and cash needs.