Michael Ferguson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC since 2007, following six years at Merrill. Ferguson holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by proprietary tools and research from its Global Investment Committee.

Jared Henniger is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2019, following prior roles at Citizens Securities and Citizens Bank. 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 uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios comprising mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Samuel Dean Lee is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at various Fidelity divisions since 2011, including Fidelity Brokerage Services and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery.

Matthew Peterson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles River Bank and Southern New Hampshire University. Outside of advisory services, he is a Notary Public and an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals, managing a multi-billion dollar asset base and offering access to multiple platforms, proprietary model strategies, and third-party advisers.

Joseph Choquette III is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to his current role, he worked for two years at Champlins Seafood Deck and spent 20 years with JPC Pizza Inc, doing business as Ronzio Pizza. Outside of finance, he has culinary experience working as a cook at a restaurant. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Mary Mcgrail is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at Winslow, Evans & Crocker, Inc. and Merrill. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual, institutional, and retirement-plan clients, utilizing a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools. The firm offers diversified portfolio strategies and serves a large client base through both discretionary management and online advice platforms.

Peter Miniati III is a financial advisor with Merrill in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at F.L. Putnam Investment Management, Napatree Capital LLC, and Washington Trust Wealth Management. He serves on the boards of the Rhode Island Historical Society and the Hattie Ide Chaffee Nursing Home and is chair of the board at St. Raphael Academy, a private Catholic high school. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Raymond Liriano is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held roles at Amazon, Freeport Auto Sales, Lady Footlocker, and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its use of systematic methodologies, advisory roles to registered investment companies, and deployment of model portfolios through Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser.

Ryan Farley is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, currently based in the Westwood Investor Center. In this role, he supports two wealth management teams and partners with clients to develop their financial plans. Before his current position, Ryan held roles as a Relationship Manager and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments. He also gained experience as an Acquisitions Manager at Zen Property Investors from 2021 to 2022. Outside of his professional work, Ryan has interests in boating, cars, fishing, fitness, football, and tennis.

Yahaira Placencia is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2001 and 2014, respectively. Placencia serves on the boards of Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island and United Way of Rhode Island, where she contributes to strategic planning and organizational oversight. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutions.

Thomas Hitchcock is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westwood, MA, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 49 years of industry experience and has been with LPL Financial since 2009, having previously worked at Bay Financial Advisors, Inc. for 11 years. He also provides financial planning and consulting services through Bay Financial Advisors, an independent registered investment advisory firm. 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 and access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Troy Botts is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill since 2015 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2020. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Matthew Butzke is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Tesla Energy for four years and Westmill Preservation Services for three years. He holds a Series 66 designation. 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 fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios and serves as an adviser to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Mark Leone is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Agency. In addition to his advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent selling fixed insurance products and shares office space with a CPA firm that refers investment and insurance business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program structures and third-party money managers.

Kevin Gertsman is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Initium Consulting Group LLC and Ra Medical Systems. Kevin’s career spans both consulting and healthcare sectors before joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm uses a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, model portfolios, and fund advisory services.

Jennifer Botelho is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of experience in the industry. She previously worked at Citizens Bank for 12 years before joining Fidelity in 2026. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and serves as a Notary Public. Fidelity’s subsidiary, Strategic Advisers LLC, offers investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, with notable use of AI and systematic methodologies.

Samuel Freedman is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Amplified Planning and Banfield Pet Hospital. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment process that combines proprietary research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also manages multiple registered investment companies and delivers model portfolios using advanced methodologies, including AI and algorithmic techniques.

Ryan Hanley is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2017. Prior to entering the financial industry, he spent 20 years at Allen Young Movers. Ryan works within Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

Thomas Lanahan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012 and has been involved with 401KQUOTE.COM since 2000. He also engages in the sale of non-variable insurance. 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 financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with technology and a wide range of financial services.

Louis Kline is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include 16 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors and two years at MetLife Investment Fund Services LLC. He is also the managing partner of Dean Ave Planning Group LLC, a financial planning firm. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and provides access to multiple platforms and third-party advisers, including proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.