Austin Withycombe is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has held positions at Fidelity Investments since 2022 and previously worked at Newport Tent Company and Wakefield Moving and Storage. He studied at Johnson and Wales University from 2018 to 2022. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Karen Phillips is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Ameriprise in 2014. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service that offers tailored retirement-income planning through a centralized team combined with advisor collaboration.

Erik Glowacki is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Citizens Bank, and Eastside Marketplace. Glowacki is also affiliated with Rhode Island College. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Adam Bouley is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Acushnet Company and PGA Tour Superstore. Outside of finance, he is a certified club fitter and involved in golf equipment sales. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Michael Falcon is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked with Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is the vice president of IRV Fit Personal Training Corp., where he advises on financial matters, and owns Falcon Wealth Management, which provides accounting, bookkeeping, and tax preparation services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or develop custom strategies, supported by a network of over 10,000 advisors managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Kevin Johnson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Franklin, MA, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Arthur Larm is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1995. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a tiered wrap fee structure and curates third-party asset managers while delegating model implementation to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Chad Bearce is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC. Outside of finance, he has been involved in restaurant management and operated a property maintenance business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Andrew Kofman is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he spent five years with Avantax Advisory Services and has operated his own CPA practice since 2014, providing tax preparation services for individuals and businesses. He is also a licensed attorney, though he does not actively practice law. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services and supports multiple investment program options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Benjamin Holloway is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill Lynch and Citizens Bank before joining Edward Jones in 2025. Holloway holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and offers a range of investment advisory programs with a fiduciary standard.

Michael Drought is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ Advisory Risk Profiles.

Theodore Trafton is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2009 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in nonprofit work, serving on the Board of Directors and as Past Chair of the Children’s Wish Group of Rhode Island, and holds multiple positions including Investment Committee Chair and Board Member at The Gordon School. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals nearing or in retirement, combining research-driven strategies with personalized recommendations. The firm serves clients primarily through a centralized retirement-income consulting team and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Paul Mcdonough is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Providence, Rhode Island, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Mcdonough serves on the board of the King Philip Walpole Youth Hockey Association, coordinating the Pee Wee hockey program. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with customizable portfolio management and implements strategies through both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Gary Cartwright is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America from 2015 to 2017 before joining Merrill in 2017. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party teams.

Curtis Rafter is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with seven years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Horner Townsend & Kent, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Needham Bank. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs with tailored portfolio management and financial planning services.

Ann Stiness is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She provides customized wealth management strategies for individuals, families, and institutions to align with their unique goals and priorities. Ann has over 30 years of industry experience, focusing on comprehensive wealth management through listening to client needs and tailoring strategies accordingly. Her expertise includes divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. She holds professional designations including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA). Ann attended Rhode Island College and Johnson & Wales University. She supports Merrill's tradition of community involvement through volunteer service and supports organizations that positively impact local communities. In her personal time, she enjoys hiking, spending time with family, and practicing yoga.

Courtney Mahoney is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Providence, RI, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2014 and City National Bank since 2018. Mahoney serves on the event planning committee for the 2023 Hasbro Children's Hospital Heroes Ball. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Peter Durfee is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Raynham, MA, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Kalyn Tavares is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Kalyn focuses on understanding clients' priorities to develop strategies that address their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. She offers guidance on a range of financial topics including investing, retirement planning, and saving for unforeseen circumstances. Kalyn holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She completed her high school education at Tavares High School and earned an Associate's Degree from Lake Sumter State College. Through her work, she aims to provide ongoing advice and connect clients with Bank of America specialists for additional banking and financing solutions as needed.

Felix Salvatore is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2020 and previously spent eight years at Ameriprise Financial Services. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with an emphasis on fiduciary responsibility and a range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.