Chad Barnes is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Merrill since 2009. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Laura Lambert is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with the Community College of Rhode Island in Lincoln. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

David Locke is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate investment through ownership of LSB Properties. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market modeling techniques.

Corey Gavin is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and MML Investors Services LLC since 2023. Prior to his financial career, Gavin worked in education and at a golf course in Rhode Island. 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, and institutions.

Joanne Daly is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Daly serves as a board member of the United Way of Rhode Island. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process utilizes structured discovery and approved tools but does not include individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Daniel Mc Carthy is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. He has held his current position at Merrill since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nichole Espanol Mateo is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2022 and was previously employed by Bank of America. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a delivery driver for Amazon Flex. 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 a broad range of individual and institutional clients.

Phillip Nutting is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Providence, RI, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm uses a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, supported by algorithmic automation and oversight committees, to deliver personalized retirement income recommendations.

Sean Quinlan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Bank of America, The Kraft Group, and Coastal Consultants. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Dalton is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities Inc. Dalton is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent professionals, employing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Roger Quintin is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with four years of industry experience. Before joining Equitable Advisors, he held roles at Edward Jones and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. He also spent sixteen years working at Dave's Fresh Marketplace. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an administrator or executor of estates and trustee of trusts for family and non-family members. 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 approach includes matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, often utilizing third-party TAMPs and LPL-sponsored advisory programs.

John Berkery is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His career includes 18 years at Bank of America prior to joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range 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 uses structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools to support financial planning.

Conor Kennedy is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Kennedy Incorporated, and Castle Hill. Outside of finance, he is a freelance jazz musician and co-editor and director of Encyclopedia Prismatica, a nonprofit literary journal. Merrill, 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 a variety of individual and institutional clients.

Jeffrey Allison is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in East Providence, RI. He holds the ChFC® designation and a Series 63 license, with 40 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at MetLife Securities Inc. and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Stephen Poplaski is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work background includes roles at Bank of America and H&R Block, as well as entrepreneurial activities with Asia Grille LLC and Pranzi Catering. He also spent time employed by Rhode Island State Government and Johnson & Wales University. 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.

William Killeen is a financial advisor with Merrill in Riverside, RI, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Suburban Supply, Home Depot, and involvement with Irish Patriots LLC. Merrill provides managed account services through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Patrick Buffa is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 50 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets, RBC Capital Markets, NBC Securities, Independent Financial Partners, and IFP Securities before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services that emphasize client responsibility for implementation and updates.

Lorraine Sloper is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving in the Sloper-Zawerucka group. With over 39 years of experience in the financial services industry, she specializes in retirement accumulation and income strategies, emphasizing risk management in challenging markets. Lorraine provides customized wealth management and planning services tailored to affluent families, focusing on goal-based holistic planning and disciplined investment processes. She assists clients in identifying life goals and implements strategies to achieve financial security and lifestyle objectives, drawing on a diverse range of investment options including Merrill Lynch model portfolios and third-party strategies. Lorraine earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts and attended Bentley College. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and is recognized as a Senior Portfolio Advisor qualified to manage discretionary investment strategies. Her background includes experience with high net worth Trust clients, offering comprehensive wealth preservation and liquidity management. Her personal interests include interior decorating, music, reading, singing, spending time with family, and swimming. Lorraine has been actively involved in community organizations such as the Animal Rescue League, Community Foundation, New Hope, Inc., and Rotary Club of Attleboro, contributing through former board memberships and other forms of engagement.

John Evers Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for 10 years and has been associated with G.A. Repple & Company since 2020. Outside of his advisory work, he operates an online business selling Magic: The Gathering cards through tcgplayer.com. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and other institutions nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, research, and technology-driven strategies.

Steven Heslinga is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2014 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.