John Ayers III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a commercial charter pilot. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kristen Drost currently serves as an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, where she partners with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their values and support steady progress toward their financial goals. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, advancing through roles from Customer Relationship Advocate to her current position. Her experience at Fidelity includes positions as an Investment Solutions Representative I and II, providing a solid foundation in investment solutions and client relationship management. Kristen's professional focus is on helping clients navigate their financial journeys with tailored planning and support. Outside of her professional role, Kristen enjoys attending concerts, cooking and baking, engaging in family activities, parenting, reading, and traveling.

Amy Roberts is a financial advisor with Merrill in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and with 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2018 and previously held positions at Riversource Fund Distributors, Riversource Investments, and Columbia Management Group. 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 entities.

William Hagerty is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Rhode Island.

David Wright is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following an 11-year tenure at Citigroup Global Markets. Wright serves on the Board of Governors and Finance Committee of the Country Club of New Bedford. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory services and financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process using advanced modeling tools and offers diverse investment programs through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

David Murray is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held roles at the University of Rhode Island, Prospect CharterCARE, Doordash, and Instacart. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, with a notable use of AI and systematic methodologies in its investment process.

Dylan Eleoff Edwards is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity since 2022 and previously held positions with Citizens Bank and Citizens Securities. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diverse investment strategies, including model portfolios delivered to intermediary platforms.

Robert Martufi Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Johnston, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1993 and has operated Martufi and Associates Inc. since 1999. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers and operates on a large scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Kyle Couture is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His career includes positions at DoorDash, Johnson & Wales University, and BankNewport. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Austin Morgan is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held several roles at Westfield State University and worked at The Hollister Group and Tj Maxx. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Michael Rozzero is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Charles Schwab Bank SSB. Rozzero serves as a board member of the David Louis Cunha Foundation, participating in decisions on charitable fund allocations. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with multi-asset model portfolios and integrates advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Michael Mccarthy is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He has held roles at LPL Financial since 2013 and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2009 to 2013. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Tracey Peterson is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at Fidelity. She has held multiple roles within Fidelity Brokerage Services since 1993, with a brief period at Ascena Retail in 2019. She works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios.

Daniel Richardson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and work in education at Rhode Island College and Ponaganset High School. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios that utilize mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and incorporates systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks in its investment process.

Michelle Couture is a financial advisor with Merrill in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2009 and has been associated with Bank of America, N.A. for over two decades. 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.

Donald Carcieri is a Wealth Management Advisor and partner with the Carcieri and Bock Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 2014, he has worked with high net worth clients, families, and small business owners to develop and execute comprehensive financial strategies. Carcieri and his team utilize industry research and Merrill's proprietary wealth management technology to deliver tailored goals-based planning and tax-efficient investment strategies. His areas of focus include portfolio construction, income and retirement planning, generational wealth transfers, and relationship management. Carcieri began his career in the financial services industry in 2010. He earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation in 2016 and became a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor professional in 2018. He also holds credentials as a Personal Investment Advisor and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor. Carcieri graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor's degree, where he was captain of the varsity basketball team and participated in a national championship in 2007. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Carcieri serves on the Diocese of Providence Investment Committee. He lives in Coventry, Rhode Island, with his wife and two sons. Outside of work, he enjoys golf, cooking, learning about wine, playing chess, and coaching.

Shane Welter is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held roles in various sectors including funeral services and healthcare. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base ranging from retail investors to institutional entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Hayden Shinn is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Honeyhive Capital and Market on Main, as well as work related to the University of South Carolina and Hilton Head Cabana Services. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC, where Hayden works, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including managing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it serves as a registered commodity pool operator with a formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Frederick Thielker is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He collaborates with clients to develop comprehensive financial strategies tailored to their unique goals and circumstances. His professional approach focuses on connecting clients with appropriate people, plans, and processes to support personal ambitions such as education funding, retirement planning, and long-term family objectives. He brings expertise in financial planning, including areas like long-term income sustainability, wealth transfer and preservation, tax-efficient strategies, and educational funding. Frederick's professional designations include Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He holds a Bachelor's Degree from American International College. Outside of his professional role, Frederick has personal interests that include baseball, basketball, camping, fishing, gardening, golfing, hunting, refereeing, traveling, and woodworking.

Alexander Araniz is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients' priorities to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at achieving their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. His approach includes collaborating with clients to create plans tailored to their family, goals, and aspirations. His areas of expertise include personal retirement planning, college education planning, family wealth management strategies, and legacy planning. Alexander is certified as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Outside of his professional work, Alexander enjoys activities such as boating, chess, cooking, football, ice hockey, music, pickleball, spending time with his family, volleyball, and watching movies.