Matthew Bianco is a financial advisor at Fidelity Investments with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. His prior work includes roles at the University of Rhode Island, Turf Technologies, Newport Elementary School, and Burrillville School District. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its registration as a commodity pool operator, advisory roles to registered investment companies, and the use of AI and algorithmic methods in portfolio management.

Jude Hage is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Robert Half, Northwestern Mutual, and several other organizations. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios.

Thomas Richardson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Navigant Credit Union and Bryant University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Nicholas Stanton is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Charles Schwab. He previously worked for TD Ameritrade for 10 years before joining Schwab in 2022. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment research.

Jed Brandes is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. His prior work includes roles at Fsc Securities Corporation and The Feingold Companies, where he is also a producer of structured settlements and an independent insurance agent. Brandes serves as a board member of the Touro Fraternal Association, a nonprofit organization. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent Financial Professionals, employing a range of investment platforms and strategies tailored to client objectives.

Christopher Casey is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 designations and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Rucker Investments and Dell EMC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages a range of portfolios and serves multiple registered investment companies, with distinctive operations including commodity pool operator registration and the use of AI in research.

Alexander Morse is a financial advisor at Fidelity Investments with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Fidelity, Morse was involved in several roles including as a seller and streamer on the WhatNot platform and as sole proprietor of Morse LLC, where he markets and sells sports cards online. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Amanda Ross is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. She has been with Merrill since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an adjunct faculty member teaching MBA students at Boston University and is a board member of the Boston Chamber of Commerce Women’s Network Advisory Board. 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, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Alexander Zimmerman is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2024, his background includes roles at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Investcloud. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios consisting of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Ryan Wakefield is a financial advisor with Merrill in Worcester, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Wakefield owns a music production business where he composes and licenses music for use in songs, film, advertising, video games, and internet video. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations.

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.

Christian Hughes is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera or its affiliated entities since 2002 and also operates John Hughes Tax Preparation, where he provides tax preparation, planning, and client advisory services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various discretionary and non-discretionary investment options.

Anthony Medeiros is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Moore Agencies, Cellular Sales, and self-employment in a sole proprietorship. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, and it is notable for its use of AI and formal advisory roles with multiple registered funds.

Chad Bearce is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, with additional experience in property maintenance and the restaurant industry. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Ross Gobeille is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lincoln, Rhode Island, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Nancy Oldakowski is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Worcester, MA, with 27 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including financial planning and estate strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Pavel Malyuta is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has held positions at Fidelity Investments and Citizens Securities, Inc. His career includes multiple roles within Fidelity and Citizens Bank. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, fund advisory services, and model portfolios, employing systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Rupsa Maity is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022. Prior to this, she was employed at H & R Block and Lincoln Technical Institute. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and discretionary management, with distinctive activities such as commodity pool operation and advisory roles to multiple registered funds.

Kari Lin Blackwell is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, she worked for seven years at Bally's Twin River Casino. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves a diverse client base including charitable funds and registered investment companies, and its offerings include discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery.

Andrew Wilkin is a financial advisor with Merrill in Worcester, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2019 and has been with Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2014. 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, and institutional investors.