Nicholas Perry 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 N.A., Coastal Outsourced Solutions/First Citizens Federal Credit Union, and New York Life. 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.

Ajay Kajaria is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009 and has been associated with Bank of America N.A. since 2013. 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.

David Melendez is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Bank of America and has a diverse background including military service as a decorated combat veteran in the United States Navy Reserve. Outside of his financial advisory role, Melendez creates content focused on stress relief and inspiration through spiritual and personal experiences, operating several affiliate marketing ventures related to this niche. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors, with portfolio implementation tailored to client needs.

Thomas De Nicola Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. 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 retirement income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Anthony Kutsaftis is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2017 and was previously with Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an agent for Aquidneck Island Insurance, a property and casualty business founded by his father. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, third-party asset manager access, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Logan Hammerstein is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2015. 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 developed by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Beese is a ChFC® and holds a Series 66 license with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2023 and has had a long tenure at Pioneer Financial Group since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he owns A & E Investments, LLC, an expense management business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Robert Lafitte II is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009 and Bank of America since 2014. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Rockin' Soul Horns since 1997 and has a long-standing affiliation with Bryant University beginning in 2002. 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 accounts.

Lauren Bernardo is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. She has held roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2018 and has additional work experience in various industries including seafood and food services. Bernardo is involved with the W.A.&R. Ouellette Post 8502 VFW. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, utilizing model-based investment strategies while outsourcing trade execution and custody.

Kenneth Kirwin is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2021. In this role, he partners with clients to create customized financial plans aimed at helping them achieve their long-term goals. He focuses on understanding the priorities of his clients and their families to serve as their advocate. Kenneth has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held multiple positions at Fidelity Investments since 2000. His previous roles include Director Retirement Planner, Senior Regional Investment Consultant, Client Manager, and Retail Service Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Retirement Service Representative at Putnam Investments in 2000.

Stephen Karam is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2005 and also provides investment advisory services through Global Retirement Partners, LLC. Outside of advisory roles, he is president of Karam Insurance Agency, a traditional insurance brokerage. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and extensive non-advisory financial activities.

Bradford Corbett is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BankNewport, Santander Securities, Santander Bank, and TD Ameritrade. He serves as the head of the Sakonnet East Professional Center Condo Association, a community organization in Tiverton, RI. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced research and operational tools.

Aaron Hurst is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Warwick, RI, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked for MetLife Investors Distribution Company for five years and has experience at Quidnessett Country Club. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning with written recommendations and annual advice that incorporates tax-aware withdrawal strategies and Social Security options.

Michael Falcon is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Avantax Advisory Services and 1st Global Advisors, as well as operating his own business, Falcons Financial & Tax Service Corp., since 2004. Falcon serves on the board of directors for St. Michaels Federal Credit Union, where he assists with operational strategies. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides a broad range of portfolio management and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, and institutional clients. The firm supports a large network of advisors through a multi-manager platform offering various investment strategies and program structures.

Bram Berkowitz is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2008 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2019. 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, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jesse Rathier is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at LPL Enterprise LLC and Fidelity Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Penrose Realty, where he provides mortgage and real estate services. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies and manages over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Christopher Hodgson Jr. is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Harwood Advisory Group, UBS Financial Services, and Fidelity Charitable. In addition to his advisory role, he provides servicing for fixed index annuity contracts as part of outside insurance sales. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, and nonprofit entities. The firm emphasizes collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytic tools and delivers event-driven planning services such as divorce and estate settlement programs.

Stephanie Munoz is a financial advisor with Merrill in Riverside, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. She 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Salome Bustillo Jr. is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Salome held positions at Bank of America, Fidelity Investments, and Amica Mutual Insurance Company. 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 investors.

Mark Martone is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Warwick, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual and its affiliates since 2017, with prior experience at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities. Martone also operates as an independent insurance agent, focusing on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, using collaborative, goal-focused planning supported by firm-approved analytical tools.