Brendan Regan is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Coventry, RI. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. His prior firms include GWFS Equities, Inc, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm delivers services through a model integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates.

Ryan Banks is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Johnston, Rhode Island, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citizens Bank, CCO Investment Services, and New Home Network. Outside of finance, he serves as a security usher at the Wilbur Theatre. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm provides both a digital advisory platform and managed account programs, operating as a broker-dealer and insurance agency under the ownership of Citizens Bank, N.A.

Robert Munoz is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked in various roles within Citizens Bank and Citizens Securities since 2011. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors as well as individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm provides a digital advisory program with ETF-based portfolios managed through proprietary algorithms, in addition to commission-based brokerage and non-discretionary business.

Collin Ahearn is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles including at Fidelity Investments and DoorDash. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and offers both advisory and brokerage services, with investment programs that include a digital advisory platform and managed accounts.

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.

Dylan Menard is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Johnston, RI, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, LeaderOne Financial Corporation, and ONTO Mortgage LLC. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering both investment advisory programs and brokerage and insurance services. The firm provides a digital advisory program utilizing proprietary algorithms and a Managed Account program, in addition to commission-based brokerage services.

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.

Cory Hangan is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Johnston, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at TD Private Client Wealth LLC, TD Bank, Peoples United Bank, and J.P. Morgan Chase. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors as well as individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm provides a digital advisory program featuring ETF-based portfolios and a Managed Account program, operating as a broker-dealer and insurance agency under the ownership of Citizens Bank, N.A.

Gabriel Defeo is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Citizens Securities since 2006 and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs as well as brokerage and insurance services. The firm provides a digital advisory platform featuring ETF-based portfolios managed through proprietary algorithms, alongside more traditional managed account and brokerage options.

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.

George Young is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Johnston, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include several years with Prudential-affiliated entities from 2014 to 2020. Citizens Securities serves a diverse retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering both investment advisory programs and brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory approach includes a digital advisory platform and a Managed Account program, alongside commission-based brokerage activities.

Christopher Smith is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Citizens Securities, Inc., and has previous experience at Fidelity Investments, Merrill Edge, and Citizens Bank. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans. The firm provides both advisory and brokerage services, including a digital advisory program and Managed Account offerings.

Pye Moiiz is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has been with Citizens Securities since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a multi-family property in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Citizens Securities serves a wide range of retail clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm operates a digital advisory platform based on ETF portfolios and proprietary algorithms, as well as commission-based brokerage services.

Jedediah Koenigsberg is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has worked at TIAA since 2019 and previously spent twelve years at MFS Investment Management. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm operates a vertically integrated advisory model offering both one-time financial planning and ongoing portfolio management through model and customized portfolios.

Timothy Keohan is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and First Marblehead. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs, brokerage, and insurance services. The firm provides a digital advisory program alongside managed accounts and operates as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Eric Foley is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Citizens Securities, Inc., having joined the firm in 2026. His prior roles include positions at Santander Securities, LLC and TIAA-CREF. Outside of his advisory work, Foley serves as an equipment manager and board member for the Canton Little League in Massachusetts. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory offerings include a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program, and it operates as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Robert Lonardo is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 19 years of industry experience, including roles at Merrill, Fidelity, and Banc of America Investment Services. In addition to his advisory career, he has been involved with Downeast Cider House since 2015. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory offerings include a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program, operating as part of Citizens Bank with proprietary banking and brokerage capabilities.

Michael Collins is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience with firms including Equitable Advisors, LLC, MML Investors Services, LLC, and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Before entering the industry, Collins was a self-employed day trader and worked at FedEx Corporation. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans. The firm offers a variety of investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services, including a digital advisory platform and a Managed Account program.

Nicholas Sousa is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and First Citizens Federal Credit Union. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs, brokerage, and insurance services. The firm provides a digital advisory program with ETF-based portfolios and a Managed Account program, operating as both a broker-dealer and insurance agency.