Laura Lambert is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with the Community College of Rhode Island in Lincoln. 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.

Piers Sullivan is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works with clients to build toward their unique goals through strategic financial planning. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing from Financial Representative to Relationship Manager, and currently serving as a Planning Consultant since 2023. Piers holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional career, he has interests in fitness, golf, reading, surfing, and tennis.

David Locke is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 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. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate investment through ownership of LSB Properties. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a broad 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 proprietary tools and market modeling techniques.

Corey Gavin is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and MML Investors Services LLC since 2023. Prior to his financial career, Gavin worked in education and at a golf course in 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.

Joanne Daly is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Daly serves as a board member of the United Way of Rhode Island. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process utilizes structured discovery and approved tools but does not include individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Daniel Mc Carthy is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. He has held his current position at Merrill since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. 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.

Nichole Espanol Mateo is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2022 and was previously employed by Bank of America. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a delivery driver for Amazon Flex. 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 broad range of individual and institutional clients.

Phillip Nutting is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Providence, RI, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm uses a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, supported by algorithmic automation and oversight committees, to deliver personalized retirement income recommendations.

Sean Quinlan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Bank of America, The Kraft Group, and Coastal Consultants. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Dalton is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities Inc. Dalton is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent professionals, employing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Roger Quintin is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones and MassMutual Life Insurance Company before joining Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an administrator or executor of estates and as a trustee or conservator for family and non-family members. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a dual-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer model. The firm emphasizes LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management as well as credentialed ERISA services.

Robert Mason is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. Mason is employed by both JPMorgan Securities and JPMorgan Bank, enabling him to offer a range of banking products alongside investment services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, offering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

John Berkery is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His career includes 18 years at Bank of America prior to joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools to support financial planning.

Conor Kennedy is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Kennedy Incorporated, and Castle Hill. Outside of finance, he is a freelance jazz musician and co-editor and director of Encyclopedia Prismatica, a nonprofit literary journal. Merrill, 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 variety of individual and institutional clients.

Jeffrey Allison is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in East Providence, RI. He holds the ChFC® designation and a Series 63 license, with 40 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at MetLife Securities Inc. and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. 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 provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Stephen Poplaski is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work background includes roles at Bank of America and H&R Block, as well as entrepreneurial activities with Asia Grille LLC and Pranzi Catering. He also spent time employed by Rhode Island State Government and Johnson & Wales University. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

William Killeen is a financial advisor with Merrill in Riverside, RI, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Suburban Supply, Home Depot, and involvement with Irish Patriots LLC. 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 with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

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.

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.