Brendan Burke is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2023. Prior to his current role, he held positions at Bridgewater State University and was involved with Lab Baseball and Centerville Fitness. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

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.

Bekka Sage is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Rehoboth, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at CUNA Brokerage Services, CUNA Mutual Group, and Merrill. Outside of financial advising, she works as a GroupX spinning instructor at The Edge Fitness. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Richard Lepine is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Commonwealth Equity Services, Inc. He is also a commissioned notary. 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 services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, with a focus on customizable strategies supported by advanced research and operational tools.

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.

William Metayer is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked in various roles including music production as an independent contractor. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Anthony Lawrence is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Demo's Pizza Factory and the Community College of Rhode Island. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Roger Quintin is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with four years of industry experience. Before joining Equitable Advisors, he held roles at Edward Jones and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. He also spent sixteen years working at Dave's Fresh Marketplace. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an administrator or executor of estates and trustee of trusts for family and non-family members. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm’s approach includes matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, often utilizing third-party TAMPs and LPL-sponsored advisory programs.

Jaden Stefanski is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2024. Prior to this role, Jaden advanced through several positions within Fidelity Investments, including Workplace Planning Consultant III, II, and I, as well as Workplace Planning Associate, demonstrating a progressive career within the firm since 2022. In his role, Jaden focuses on collaborating with clients to understand their unique financial needs and goals, developing personalized strategies aimed at pursuing lifetime financial objectives. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California, supporting his professional capacity to serve clients in these states. Outside of his professional work, Jaden enjoys boating, fishing, golf, and skiing.

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.

Kristen Kauffman is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021 and previously spent nine years at Bank of America and Merrill. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as an advisor to multiple registered funds and model portfolio platforms.

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.

Connor Deehan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments and prior employment at Mass Control Center Inc. and Vassar College. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its use of AI and systematic methodologies in managing multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures, as well as its registration as a commodity pool operator and advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Patrick Buffa is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 50 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets, RBC Capital Markets, NBC Securities, Independent Financial Partners, and IFP Securities before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services that emphasize client responsibility for implementation and updates.