Erik Pelletier is a Financial Advisor with the Carcieri & Bock Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Providence, Rhode Island. He transitioned into financial advising after a career as an engineer in the automotive and aerospace & defense industries. Erik applies engineering principles such as system analysis, evaluating tradeoffs, and planning for uncertainty to help clients achieve their financial goals in a structured and thoughtful way. He specializes in assisting executives, STEM professionals, business owners, and families with complex financial decisions. His areas of focus include executive compensation planning, tax-efficient strategies, equity compensation and concentrated stock planning, business exit strategy, retirement planning, and multi-generational wealth and legacy planning. His clientele often face decisions related to executive compensation, equity awards, stock positions, tax planning, retirement, business ownership, and legacy considerations. Erik holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in German Language from the University of Rhode Island. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He remains active in professional communities as a member of the German American Business Council of Boston and the Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society.

Jackson Mc Kersie is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and approximately one year of experience at the firm. His prior roles include working with educational programs and camps such as the MAUSD Extended Learning Program and Dexter Southfield Science and Technology Camp, as well as involvement with Wide Open Marine and The Henley Group. Additionally, he has experience at Middlebury College and in farm management at Apple Knoll Farm. 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.

David Alger is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He 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 strategies developed by internal and third-party teams and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Jeranian is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2013. The firm, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. Merrill offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Paolo Catucci is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill, as well as work outside the financial sector at Parkside Restaurant and Republic Services Group. He also serves on the finance committee of the Woman's Resource Center in Newport, Rhode Island, where he contributes to audit readiness, compliance, and the development of the Investment Policy Statement. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Sierra Katz is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2007 and has also worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2012. 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.

James Celico is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 44 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. for 23 years. In addition to advising, he is an independent insurance agent selling term, disability, and long-term care insurance products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Robert Levesque is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp., now part of LPL Financial, since 1989. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a licensed real estate salesperson. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Chad Barnes is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Merrill since 2009. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.