Michael Wilkes is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Investments and has held various roles in education and community organizations, including positions at Bryant University and the Town of Northbridge. 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.

Maridel Phin is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, she held positions at Navigant Credit Union, Rhode Island College, and Summit Settlement Services LLC, among others. 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.

Stephen Cushing is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2013 and Primerica Financial Services since 2012. Prior to his financial services career, he spent 14 years at Comcast. In addition to advisory work, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, with portfolio implementation handled by BNY Mellon Advisors.

Johnny Cintron is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and YearUp, and he has also worked as a delivery driver for GrubHub. 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.

Gabrielle Opiekun is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her career includes positions at Bank of America and Amego Inc., as well as academic roles at Rhode Island College and the University of 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.

Nicholas Abreu is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he held various positions outside the financial industry, including roles at Amazon and LA Fitness. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers for a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Alan Ogunnaike is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith since 2016. Outside of his financial career, he operates a reptile breeding business, AmazingBasins, where he educates subscribers about the maintenance and life cycle of Emerald Tree Boas. 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.

Randal Poirier, ChFC, is a financial planner with OSAIC in Newport, RI, with 28 years of industry experience. He worked for John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company and Signator Investors, Inc. for 21 years before joining OSAIC in 2018. He also owns and operates a sole proprietorship as an insurance broker and uses the marketing name Independence Financial Partners for his financial planning practice. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charities, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a diversified investment approach with tools such as asset-allocation models, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing, managing portfolios across multiple asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Henry Viall is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has worked at Bank of America and held various positions outside finance, including roles at Amazon, Whole Foods, and educational institutions. He also serves as a power of attorney for a family member. 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.

Abbe Lassow is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Narragansett, RI, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, Lassow is involved with SNE Operations, LLC, where she provides management and strategic support for the Ameriprise Financial Practice. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning with a focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies through its Premier Retirement Income service.

La Shonda Brown Johnson is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 21 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Henn is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Warwick, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Alexander Lafazia is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years at the firm and nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Riverside, Rhode Island. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Eric Jackson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Paul Pacheco is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Avantax Investment Services and 1 St. Global Advisors. Outside of advising, he is involved in rental real estate investment. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Charlotte Anderson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2021, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. from 2025. Her prior experience includes positions at West Indies Management Company and Newport Harbor Corporation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, emphasizing structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and data-driven modeling. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that include tailored financial and estate planning.

Thomas Murray is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been associated with Merrill since 2015 and with Bank of America, N.A. since 2020. 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, and institutional entities.

Eduardo Silva is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Fidelity Investments, and several restaurant and architectural businesses. 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.

Maria Swierad is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has been with Merrill since 2009 and has concurrent experience with Bank of America, N.A. since 2007. 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.

Marcel Gadbois is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Somerset, Massachusetts, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 39 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for St Michael's Federal Credit Union. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.