Jean Germain is a financial advisor at Cetera with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2025. Prior to that, he spent 16 years with Avantax Investment Services and seven years with Avantax Insurance Agency. Outside of his advisory work, Germain is the owner and sole proprietor of City Globe Real Estate & Tax Services, where he provides tax preparation services and acts as a real estate broker. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform with model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Caryn McGrath is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has prior experience at MetLife Securities Inc. and Baystate Financial. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers by providing ongoing financial planning and asset management services. The firm uses firm-approved software and collaborative annual planning engagements to analyze client goals and deliver recommendations.

Lauren Medici is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in helping individuals and families navigate complex financial decisions by integrating investment management, retirement planning, tax-aware strategies, and long-term wealth planning into a comprehensive approach. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Lauren worked with large institutional investors and hedge funds, where she gained experience in investment management, portfolio construction, and market analysis. This background provides her with a unique perspective that she applies to wealth management, focusing on building strategies aligned with clients' long-term goals and values. Lauren holds a Bachelor's Degree from Dartmouth College and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.

Jamie Mcmanus is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Providence, RI, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, 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 structured planning tools and market return estimates in its process.

Matthew Riley is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Taunton, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2008. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Christopher Goulart is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Providence, RI, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he has been president of Franlart Nurseries Inc., an agricultural business, since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, utilizing structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Chip Poirier is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he partners with clients to create, implement, and manage financial plans tailored to their individual goals and needs. His approach focuses on understanding clients' priorities, financial concerns, and definitions of success to develop personalized strategies. Prior to his current role, Chip held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Vice President of Client Communications from 2011 to 2018, Director of Corporate Transition Services from 2004 to 2011, Vice President and Relationship Manager from 1998 to 2004, and Manager from 1994 to 1998. This extensive experience reflects his longstanding commitment to the financial services industry and client relationship management.

Ryan Lepage is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs firm-approved planning tools and strategies developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Evan Dion is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Providence, RI, holding a Series 66 designation with less than one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at South County Juniors, Coastal1 Credit Union, and Meritage, as well as teaching at the University of Rhode Island and local schools. He has also been involved with Blu on the Water since 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market outlook models.

Rulla Nehme Pontarelli is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Providence, RI, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. She has 24 years of industry experience, including 17 years at John Hancock Financial Services and eight years at OSAIC. Outside of financial services, she designs and creates nautical-themed clothing under a personal clothing line, Nautical & Fabulous by Rulla. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, comprehensive financial planning, and various portfolio management programs. The firm’s investment approach includes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting both discretionary and advisor-managed strategies across multiple custodial and legacy platforms.

Mark Dittrich is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Franklin, MA, holding CFP® certification and multiple securities licenses. He has 33 years of industry experience and has been with Raymond James since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of a support company and serves as a general partner in a realty LLC, as well as a paid notary. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports its broad advisor network with institutional consulting and portfolio management.

Stephen Palmisciano is a financial advisor at Merrill with 51 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Merrill since 1978 and at 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Kennedy is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and at City National Bank since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for the Norwood High School Athletic Hall of Fame. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual, institutional, corporate, and charitable clients through a range of advisory programs offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client risk profiles and leverages both in-house and third-party managers, providing various options including tax management and responsible investing.

Michael Capalbo is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has previously worked with The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Capalbo is involved as a youth and high school lacrosse referee in Rhode Island and participates as a background actor in movies and television. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven approach to investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and various insurance-related services.

Linda Ferreira is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2008, following a brief tenure at Ameriprise in 2006. Outside of her advisory work, she manages long-term rental real estate holdings. 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 and operates under a fiduciary standard, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Sarah Trek is a financial advisor with Merrill in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2009 and has also been associated with Bank of America since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed by Instacart in a food shopping and delivery position. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sue Anne Walsh is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Gladstone Wealth Partners and Edelman Financial Engines before joining Merrill. 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.

Andrew Dittrich is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Triten Real Estate Partners and EDENS, as well as academic and development-related work at Babson College and Diplacido Development Corporation. He is also involved with 1776 Financial, a supporting company based in Franklin, Massachusetts. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using various analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance advisory work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Derek Botelho is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

Brendan Mccarthy is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2003, providing financial advice and guidance to affluent families and individuals. Brendan's expertise includes retirement planning, executive compensation, education funding, wealth transfer, and wealth preservation. He is part of the De Marco-Mccarthy-Florio Group, which has been recognized by Forbes as the #1 Wealth Management Team in Rhode Island for multiple years. Brendan holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration specializing in Finance and Economics from Suffolk University. His professional approach emphasizes goals-based wealth management, tax-efficient strategies, and family wealth education to assist clients in achieving financial well-being and legacy objectives. Residing in Medfield, Massachusetts, Brendan is active in his community, serving on the Finance Committee of Ronald McDonald House in Providence. He is also involved in youth sports coaching and enjoys fishing, skiing, and spending time with his family in Harwich Port, Massachusetts, and Ludlow, Vermont.