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.

Ivan Colon is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021 and has prior experience with organizations including the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra and Music School. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

John Evers Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for 10 years and has been associated with G.A. Repple & Company since 2020. Outside of his advisory work, he operates an online business selling Magic: The Gathering cards through tcgplayer.com. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and other institutions nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, research, and technology-driven strategies.

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.

Dylan McSparren is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments. He collaborates with individuals and families to develop trust and transparency, aiming to create personalized financial strategies that align with their specific goals and preferences. Dylan has progressed through several roles at Fidelity Investments, beginning as a Customer Relationship Advocate in 2022 and subsequently advancing through three levels of Investment Solutions Representative from 2023 to the present. Outside of his professional work, Dylan has interests in beach activities, food, golf, music, snowboarding, and traveling.

Jack Ouellette is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles at Fidelity Investments since 2021 and prior positions at Providence College and Metacomet Country Club. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios and serves a broad client base including registered investment companies and charitable funds.

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.

Nicholas Lamoureux is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Rhode Island College, Brooks Brothers, Community College of Rhode Island, and US Valet. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its use of systematic methodologies, AI in research, and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Joan Costa is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at IBM for over two decades before transitioning to financial services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios across various asset classes.

Matthew Corbett is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked in multiple roles within Fidelity since 2005. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC 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, and manages model portfolios with oversight of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

Joseph Conaty Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Barrington, RI, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of advising, he has involvement in real estate ownership unrelated to investment activities. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals near or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations delivered in partnership with advisors.

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.

Heather Kendra is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she assists other advisors with plan production through FP Solutions RI. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to support retirement planning and leverages algorithmic tools alongside advisor input to tailor recommendations.

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.

Michael Mason is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at A-Pro Builders Inc, Stallion Express LLC, Fitzy's Pub, the University of Rhode Island, and Boneyard Bar and Grill. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. Their investment approach combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, with a focus on model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

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.