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.

Steven Heslinga is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2014 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Patricia Craddock is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, as well as Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Stephen Rozzero is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and leads the Rozzero Group. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2007 and works with individuals and families to integrate investment planning and portfolio management. As a Portfolio Manager, he manages personalized or defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis, which may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation certified by the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp., as well as the CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations. Stephen attended the University of Rhode Island without degree conferral and completed his high school education at School One. Stephen lives and works in Providence, Rhode Island. He enjoys long distance running, frequently participating in charitable road race events, and also spends time cooking and with his family.

Jonathan Carafotes is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Goldman Sachs and Bradley Foster and Sargent, as well as experience with Trinity College's Career and Life Design Center. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Cody Anter is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Bank of America, N.A., and has experience in educational roles at the University of Rhode Island and local schools. 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 a range of individual and institutional clients.

Nicholas Galvani is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies managed by internal and third-party teams, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Elijah Dias De Oliveira is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at PRUCO Securities, LLC, and non-financial roles such as work with Dairy Queen and involvement in a political campaign. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios through an integrated platform that combines advisory programs with brokerage and insurance products.

Pedro Cruz is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2009 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2007. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Lynn is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Providence, RI, bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2006. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a wide range of capital markets offerings.

Michele Cadigan is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She 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 strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Sorensen is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and is also affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2008. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities.

George Asfura Montano is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Guembe F.C. Outside of finance, he works as a soccer coach for the New England Revolution’s Player Development Program, supervising coaches and training youth players. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Joseph Conaty Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Barrington, RI, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of advising, he has involvement in real estate ownership unrelated to investment activities. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals near or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations delivered in partnership with advisors.

Susan Levasseur is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Providence, RI, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2000. 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 investors.