Jonathan Sears is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with a Series 66 registration and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC and Aciron Consulting Inc., as well as earlier positions outside financial services. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering both investment advisory programs and brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s offerings include a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program, operating as both a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Joshua Giuliano is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Citizens Securities, Inc. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he mentors students through the PrepareRI Innovation Challenge. 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’s advisory offerings include a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program.

Darrell Smith is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Johnston, Rhode Island. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has 23 years of industry experience, including 18 years at Citizens Securities and one year at Ameriprise Financial Services. He is also a Notary Public. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans. The firm offers investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services, featuring a digital advisory platform and a Managed Account program.

Patrick Sier is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience, currently with Independent Financial Partners since 2024. He previously worked for SCF Investment Advisors, Inc. and SCF Securities, Inc. for ten years. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients and is noted for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Emma Mc Naul is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Citizens Bank, Kota Solutions, and Bank of America. She also serves as a Notary Public. Citizens Securities, Inc. serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, as well as individual retirement plans. The firm offers investment advisory programs, brokerage, and insurance services, including a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program, and operates as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Vasileios Izanidis is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Pawtucket, RI, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Oak Leaf Wealth Management Services, Pioneer Financial Group, and Securian Financial Services Inc. Outside of advising, he is a partner in Estia, LLC, a company involved in house flipping. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and manages around $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and retirement consulting, serving individual and institutional clients.

Matt Stone is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley & Co., Incorporated. Outside of finance, he owns Gather, LLC, which focuses on farming and art education. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and back-office support including operations, trading, technology, and compliance. The firm offers advisors discretion over client portfolios and manages model portfolios through its Investment Management and Research team.

William Goliger is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Johnston, RI. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked for ten years at Tailored Brands. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives and plan sponsor criteria.

Philip Desilus is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Citizens Securities since 2016. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans. The firm offers investment advisory programs, brokerage, and insurance services, with advisory options such as a digital advisory program managed in partnership with SigFig and a Managed Account program.

Angel Reyes is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and VPNE Parking Solutions. Reyes serves as the Director of Student Affairs for ALPFA Boston, coordinating professional development opportunities for student chapters in the Northeast region. 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 operates both a digital advisory platform and managed account programs, and is wholly owned by Citizens Bank, N.A.

Meghan Forrester is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her career includes roles at Citizens Securities, Citizens Bank, Raymond James Financial Services, Boston Harbor Wealth Advisors, and Santander Securities. Citizens Securities serves individual and high-net-worth investors, providing investment advisory programs, brokerage, and insurance services. The firm offers a digital advisory program and a managed account program, operating as both a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Brian Drohan is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Johnston, RI, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 10 years of industry experience, including roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients with financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of advisers. The firm offers multiple program types, including fee-based advice and retirement plan consulting, with a focus on tailoring recommendations to client objectives and plan sponsor criteria.

Timothy Igo is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, Jillson Company, Inc., and KGI Consultants. 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’s advisory approach includes a digital advisory platform and a Managed Account program, operating as both a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Erin Alves is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. Her career includes positions at Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer & Co. Inc, and multiple tenures at TIAA-CREF and its affiliated entities. Outside of her advisory work, she works as a server at a full-service pub. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected with TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management through various model and customized strategies within a vertically integrated structure.

Rui Pacheco is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Citizens Securities since 2014. Citizens Securities serves a diverse retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm provides a digital advisory program that uses proprietary algorithms and a client risk-tolerance questionnaire to recommend ETF-based portfolios, as well as a Managed Account program, while operating as both a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Victor Contente is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC in Providence, RI, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His professional background includes roles at TD Bank N.A., Charles Schwab Bank SSB, Charles Schwab, and TD Ameritrade. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail customers, utilizing a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from both affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Robert Surprenant Jr. is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Warwick, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Commonwealth in 2021, he worked at Santander Securities, LLC and Santander Bank, NA for a combined ten years. He is also engaged in fixed insurance sales as part of his business activities. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and support services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm offers both discretionary model portfolios and customizable program options, supported by a substantial clearing and custody relationship with National Financial Services LLC.

Daniel Jara is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Tigress Financial Partners. Prior to his financial services career, he held positions including a role at Porsche and experience in education at Suffolk University and Danbury High School. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans. The firm offers advisory programs such as a digital advisory platform and a Managed Account program, alongside brokerage and insurance services.

Beren Anderson is a financial advisor at PlanMember Securities Corporation with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Lincoln Financial Advisors and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Anderson is also the owner and CEO of BSA Wealth Advisors, LLC, an investment-related firm offering securities and insurance services. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation framework to manage unitized, risk-based mutual-fund portfolios and offers education and support services to plan sponsors and participants.

Amilcar Giraldo is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Johnston, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Voya Financial Partners. Outside of his advisory work, Giraldo owns a heating and cooling installation business. Citizens Securities serves individual and high-net-worth investors as well as retirement plans, offering advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm utilizes a range of investment approaches, including a proprietary digital advisory platform and a Managed Account program.