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.

Dwayne Demond is a CFP® and ChFC® with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, following a two-year tenure at MetLife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing an LLC for branding his financial services practice. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers by providing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars. The firm focuses on collaborative annual planning engagements that analyze client goals using firm-approved tools and offers various investment-related programs and services.

Aidan Lovett is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, he held roles in various fields including event logistics and athletic department support. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

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.

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.

Reina Flannery is a financial advisor at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Fidelity Investments and Northwestern Mutual. Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and offers services such as discretionary and non-discretionary advisory work and fund advisory.

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 North Attleboro, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill, CUNA Brokerage Services, and CUNA Mutual Group. Outside of financial services, she works as a group spinning instructor at The Edge Fitness. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides ongoing advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

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 Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, Metlife Securities Inc., Mariner, and New England Securities. Dalton also operates as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutions such as pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory services, and wrap-fee programs, managing a multi-billion dollar asset base through thousands of financial professionals across multiple platforms.

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.

Robert Mason is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, CitiGroup Global Markets, and multiple roles within J.P. Morgan entities. He is concurrently employed by JPMorgan Bank, enabling him to offer a range of banking products alongside his advisory services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with a framework that may include ESG factors and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared to many institutional advisory programs.

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.