Patrick Buffa is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 52 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at IFP Securities LLC, Independent Financial Partners, and NBC Securities, Inc. He is currently based in Providence, RI. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide 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 firm-approved tools and analyses.

Lorraine Sloper serves as a Senior Financial Advisor and senior partner in The Sloper Zawerucka Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With over 38 years of experience in the financial services industry, she specializes in retirement accumulation and income strategies, portfolio management, and wealth preservation. Lorraine works with affluent families, providing goals-based holistic financial planning and customized investment strategies with an emphasis on managing risk in challenging markets. Throughout her career, Lorraine has developed expertise in private bank and trust services, assisting high net worth clients in wealth management and preservation. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her educational background includes a bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts and attendance at Bentley College. Lorraine is involved in community organizations, having served on the boards of the Animal Rescue League and Community Foundation, as well as affiliations with New Hope, Inc. and the Rotary Club of Attleboro. Her personal interests include interior decorating, music, reading, singing, spending time with family, and swimming.

Michael Constantine is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a paid football coach with KP Gridiron. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools to support client goals while maintaining specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

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.

Patricia Craddock is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, as well as Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual 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 employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Stephen Rozzero is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and leads the Rozzero Group. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2007 and works with individuals and families to integrate investment planning and portfolio management. As a Portfolio Manager, he manages personalized or defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis, which may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation certified by the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp., as well as the CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations. Stephen attended the University of Rhode Island without degree conferral and completed his high school education at School One. Stephen lives and works in Providence, Rhode Island. He enjoys long distance running, frequently participating in charitable road race events, and also spends time cooking and with his family.

Jonathan Carafotes is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Goldman Sachs and Bradley Foster and Sargent, as well as experience with Trinity College's Career and Life Design Center. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Lynn is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Providence, RI, bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2006. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a wide range of capital markets offerings.

Susan Levasseur is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Providence, RI, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2000. 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 various institutional investors.

William Mahoney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 23 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Rockland Trust Company and TIAA-CREF. He also serves as Senior Vice President in Rockland Trust Investment Management Group. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Alexander Kroot is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021 and has prior experience in various industries including healthcare, retail, and construction. Kroot also worked at the University of Maine, Orono, from 2016 to 2020. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory services, with a focus on systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Nikolaos Manousos is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in East Providence, RI, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Co and Allegretti & Associates. Outside of finance, he coaches youth hockey goalies for the Providence Capitals Youth Hockey Organization. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative planning engagements supported by firm-approved software and educational seminars.

Caleb Neves is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in East Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities, Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Neves serves as an organizer for Stepping Up, a nonprofit charity managed by his wife, contributing on a volunteer basis. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management programs, and educational seminars, with a focus on collaborative, annual planning engagements.

Patrick Devlin is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation. He joined Merrill in 2024 and has prior work experience outside the financial industry, including nine years at Carrabba's Italian Grill. 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 supported by internal teams and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions.

Elizabeth Desautel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as TIAA. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the finance committee of Amenity Aid, a nonprofit providing hygiene products to those in need. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include broad retail and institutional offerings.

Crystal Tiffany is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Walpole, MA, with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, State Street Bank, and KPMG Advisory Services. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole proprietor of Lolo & Huck Publishing, LLC, a self-publishing company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, access to managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

John Zitzmann is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007 and serves on the investment committee of Save The Bay, a nonprofit organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and serving clients through both direct and corporate channels.

Aaron Simon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner of Roseland Real Estate, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charities through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and research from LPL Research.

Stephen Saraiva is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 1996 and Prudential Insurance Company since 1980. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales to personal clients. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

William Baugh Jr. is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer of a condominium association and sits on the board of directors for a marina condo association. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, featuring options for tax management and responsible investing.