Jonathan Smith is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in East Providence, RI, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for FINET Practice 401(k) plans. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with clients having the option to implement recommendations through brokerage or advisory programs.

Joseph Carver is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2009. 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 strategies across a range of client types, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jillian Blanchard is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently with Ameriprise in Warren, RI. She has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2010. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and Social Security claiming options.

Daniel Gamboa Marty is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America N.A. since 2023 and joined Merrill in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and president of Protean Conglomerate LLC, a business acquisition company, although it is currently inactive. 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 using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Francis St. Vincent Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill in Riverside, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2014. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Dennis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and is based in East Providence, Rhode Island. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2006. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional investors, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it is known for its use of systematic methodologies, AI in research, and its role as an adviser to multiple registered investment companies.

Anibal Perez Duarte is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JP Morgan Chase and Bank of America. His background also includes service in the Marine Corps. 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 institutional investors.

Michael Wilkes is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Investments and has held various roles in education and community organizations, including positions at Bryant University and the Town of Northbridge. 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 institutional investors.

Maridel Phin is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, she held positions at Navigant Credit Union, Rhode Island College, and Summit Settlement Services LLC, among others. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Stephen Cushing is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2013 and Primerica Financial Services since 2012. Prior to his financial services career, he spent 14 years at Comcast. In addition to advisory work, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, with portfolio implementation handled by BNY Mellon Advisors.

Andrew Ingeme is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has four years of experience in the financial industry and also serves as president of Sea Green Bookkeeping and Tax Services Inc., which provides accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, notary, and insurance-related services. Prior to his current role, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research Inc. and Lantana, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, pension, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and provides access to third-party advisers and proprietary model strategies.

Johnny Cintron is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and YearUp, and he has also worked as a delivery driver for GrubHub. 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.

Gabrielle Opiekun is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her career includes positions at Bank of America and Amego Inc., as well as academic roles at Rhode Island College and the University of Rhode Island. 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 institutions.

Nicholas Abreu is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he held various positions outside the financial industry, including roles at Amazon and LA Fitness. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers for a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Alan Ogunnaike is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith since 2016. Outside of his financial career, he operates a reptile breeding business, AmazingBasins, where he educates subscribers about the maintenance and life cycle of Emerald Tree Boas. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Henry Viall is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has worked at Bank of America and held various positions outside finance, including roles at Amazon, Whole Foods, and educational institutions. He also serves as a power of attorney for a family member. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

La Shonda Brown Johnson is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009. 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.

Alexander Lafazia is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years at the firm and nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Riverside, Rhode Island. 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.

Eric Jackson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has been with Merrill since 2009. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Paul Pacheco is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Avantax Investment Services and 1 St. Global Advisors. Outside of advising, he is involved in rental real estate investment. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.