Kerri Squires is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2005 and has also been associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2023. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Claudio Tavares is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2022 and also has experience with Bank of America. Outside of finance, Tavares owns Dreams Are Immortal LLC, a travel and design agency that assists clients with trip planning and creates customized travel itineraries. 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 institutional investors.

William De Mayo is a CFP® professional with five years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, having joined both firms in 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Group, North Easton Savings Bank, and other organizations. Outside of his advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent and also works as an Instacart shopper and delivery person. Mass Mutual 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 ongoing financial planning and offers asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Michael Baalbaki is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

John Finn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Middletown, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1997 and occasionally sells fixed insurance products including life, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Joshua Paradis is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2011, including during its prior iteration as Axa Advisors. Paradis is involved as president of the Steeple View Office Association and participates in the NFL Players Association Registered Player Financial Advisors Program. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing third-party asset managers and advisory platforms.

Michael Pardini is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009 and also has a concurrent tenure at Bank of America, N.A. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved part-time as a truck driver and laborer for a landscaping and paving company in Seekonk, Massachusetts. 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 institutional investors.

Anestis Diakopoulos is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and possessing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Enterprise since 2024 and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for over 15 years. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and related services.

James Hilton, Sr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Newport, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and a member of the Board of Directors for the U.S. National Sailing Hall of Fame, a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to preserving and promoting America's sailing legacy. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining fiduciary financial planning with model-based asset allocations and research from its Chief Investment Office and global teams. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services across a broad platform of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Marc Gustafson is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Liberty Mutual and Bank of America. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party teams for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and organizations.

Daniel Pellegrino is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at LPL Financial from 2011 to 2025 before joining Cetera Investment Advisers, LLC and Cetera Advisors, LLC in 2026. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with a wide range of program options and affiliations.

Gilbert Medeiros is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Bank of America and has experience in diverse fields including the Eastern Poker Tour and teaching at Bristol Community College. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Jamieson is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 2026 and has prior experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry, including roles at Precint 10 Restaurant, Granite Links Golf Club, Bay Pointe Waterfront Restaurant, and Gustos Pizza. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Mahoney is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2015 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2017. 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.

Trevor Naun is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of experience at the firm. His prior roles include positions at Agru America, South Atlantic Bank, and involvement with the CoBE Institute and Greater Nashua Mental Health. Outside of finance, he is associated with College Curtains LLC, an entrepreneurial venture he has been engaged with for two years. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Andrew Conaty is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Barrington, RI, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Sensata Technologies Co. and Citizens Bank, N.A., as well as periods as a full-time student. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice. The firm employs a collaborative, non-discretionary approach to implementation and uses proprietary research and third-party data to inform asset allocation and withdrawal strategies.

James Cannon is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he was employed at the University of Rhode Island for three years and worked at the Rhode Island Country Club for nine years. 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. The firm utilizes model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party teams and offers various portfolio implementation options including tax-aware strategies.

Christopher Stevenson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Barrington, RI, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at Paychex Inc. and Best Beverage and Catering. He serves as president of the Kappa Delta Phi National Fraternal Alumni Association, managing alumni relations and hosting annual meetings. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory and investment options. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large network of advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Nicholas Frasier is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ryan Vaughn is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. In addition to his advisory role, he is associated with South County Financial Group in a non-investment capacity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, institutions, and organizations. The firm uses analytical and risk-profiling tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and consulting to client goals and is known for its municipal advisory affiliation and customizable SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory program.