Zachary Palanza is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2026 and has been with Merrill since 2025. Prior to his financial advisory roles, he spent several years affiliated with the University of Connecticut in various capacities. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Derrick Elliott is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years at the firm and 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Riverside, RI. 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.

Carlos Pons is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Merrill 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.

John Mc Grath is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch for eight years, as well as American Income Life Insurance for three years. Mc Grath is based in New Bedford, MA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Michael Kanabay is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked 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 strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Jack Ryan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise Financial and entrepreneurial activities with Just Because Gatherings, LLC and Dodson Boat Yard LLC. 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.

Jason Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses 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 both model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Farley is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Riverside, Rhode Island, and has 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time stocking grocery shelves at Ahold (Stop & Shop). 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 individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients.

Voski Armenakyan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he has held roles in various sectors including physical therapy and telecommunications. 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.

Kyle Valdyke is a financial advisor with Merrill in Riverside, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and having 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2012. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes internal and third-party investment models and supports a range of account administration and custody services.

Matthew Guerrera is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, he worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. from 2017 to 2022 and briefly at Tradeking in 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that utilizes firm-approved tools and economic modeling techniques.

Emery Solano is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at both Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. Since 2005 and 2017, respectively. 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 strategies for a range of individual and institutional investors.

Meaghen Avila is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has worked at Merrill since 2014 and has over a decade of experience with Bank of America, N.A. Additionally, she has been involved with the Town of Fairhaven in various capacities since 2003. Merrill provides managed account services through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Bradford Magee is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017, as well as with Bank of America, N.A. since 2019 and The Kimberly Group since 2017. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joseph Cirelli is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role starting in 2022, he held positions at National Amusements / Showcase locations from 2012 to 2022. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its 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.

Liam O'kane is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He 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.

Michael Tessier is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Brown & Brown Insurance, and positions in education and food service. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Nunes III is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with LPL Financial, bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor firms since 1999. Nunes also holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is involved in non-variable insurance activities as an appointed agent. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, leveraging a large network of investment adviser representatives and various investment platforms.

Donald Hartley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Portsmouth, RI, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill for 14 years and Edward Jones for 3 years before joining LPL Financial and Bank Newport in 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he receives disability income from the VA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing a wide range of investment strategies supported by technological tools.

James Fonseca is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Somerset, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Fonseca is involved as a youth soccer coach and works as a sports official/referee. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to various portfolio programs, supported by extensive operational and research tools.