Valdir Pina serves as Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch. He began his financial services career in 2000 and has developed expertise in family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, and personal retirement planning. Valdir has worked in multiple locations including Indian Wells, California, and Salt Lake City, Utah, supporting individuals, families, and business owners in making informed financial decisions and optimizing their financial resources. Valdir holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Brigham Young University. He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) certificant, a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and a Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is associated with the Bradley Center and participates in church and civic causes in his community. Valdir and his wife, Melanie, reside in South Jordan, Utah, with their six children.

Justin Cahir is a financial advisor with Merrill in Riverside, Rhode Island, holding a Series 66 credential and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for West Bay Christian Academy and works as a consultant for CCs Sports Cards LLC, engaging in sports card collectible content on social media. 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 range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and charitable organizations.

Connor White is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America and Kohl’s, as well as eight years as an educator at Tall Pines Academy. 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 with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Brian Fuller is a financial advisor at Cetera with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with several firms including Pioneer Financial Group and Securian Financial Services. Outside of financial advising, Fuller is involved in retail sales at Rhode Runner Inc., a business specializing in running footwear and apparel. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and consulting services, including access to third-party managers and diverse program structures.

Elisabeth Hickox is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Newport, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2018 and previously at JHFN SII. Outside of her advisory roles, she coaches endurance sports for amateur athletes through her sole proprietorship, Core Endurance Coaching. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services along with financial planning and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to manage diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

Nicholas Mastrostefano is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2009 and Bank of America since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a sole proprietorship that produces original designs and provides consulting services for small businesses. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Daniel Dehoney is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lincoln, Rhode Island, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firms since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of The DeHoney Group, a financial planning business, and contributes pro bono work to the Angel Foundation’s Financial Cancer Care program. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored income recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Scott Goltsos is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 2026 and has previous work experience primarily with Vector Marketing Corporation. 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 range of individual and institutional clients.

Deidre Piers is an International Wealth Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Merrill since 2001, bringing over two decades of experience in guiding a select group of wealthy families through goals-based wealth management. Deidre emphasizes building personal relationships with her clients to better understand their risk tolerance and provide comprehensive financial services tailored to their entire financial needs. Deidre holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Boston University and earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation from the Investments & Wealth Institute™ in 2010. Fluent in English and Spanish, she utilizes Merrill's investment resources and the banking strength of Bank of America to deliver bespoke strategies aligned with her clients’ aspirations and risk profiles. Her approach focuses on helping clients navigate complex market environments while maintaining financial health and achieving long-term goals. Deidre values relationships grounded in integrity, respect, and understanding, and is committed to supporting her clients through both prosperous and challenging times.

Bruce Balkcom is a financial advisor at Cetera with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2016. He is involved in fixed insurance sales through related business activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

John Lima is a financial advisor with Merrill in Riverside, RI, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2017 and previously spent one year at Santander Bank N.A. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Akbar Tirmizey is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America N.A. and Savings Bank Life Insurance. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Kerri Converse is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. She has been with Merrill since 2011. Outside of her advisory work, she consults for an Etsy-based business designing various products and serves as a board member of the North Smithfield Athletic Association, where she helps organize a town 5K event annually. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Dawn Nahrgang is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a Mental Health Counselor Intern at the Comprehensive Community Action Program as part of her practicum toward a master's degree. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Logan Zandri is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he held various roles including community and educational positions as well as managing a martial arts business. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services within the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jared Brazil is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2009. Prior to that, he was affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. beginning in 2008. 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 range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jameson Maloney is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2017 after working at CVS Health from 2015 to 2017. Outside of advising, he is involved in guardianship services in Warwick, Rhode Island. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Mark Soltys is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He has held his current role since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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 managed by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party style managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Peter Janik is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Merrill since 2015. 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.

Ryan Follett is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Ascensus, Bryant University, and Walgreens. Merrill serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients by providing managed account programs, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage execution and custody services. The firm emphasizes manager selection and tax-efficient investment strategies, supported by its integration with Bank of America’s broader banking and capital-markets platform.