Erik Johnson is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked with firms including Pioneer Financial Group and Securian Financial Services Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Boys and Girls Club of New Bedford and is an elected board member of the Town of Dartmouth Council on Aging. Johnson also creates children's music and operates a tax entity for personal purposes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients across the United States. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party money managers.

Michael Goodson Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2014, with a brief tenure at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. 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.

Gary Garofalo is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cranston, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc, Viti Mercedes-Benz, and Primerica Financial Services since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients through its Lifetime Investment Program, which features model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses BNY Mellon Advisors for model implementation and trading.

Patrick Galligan is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Valley Associates Inc and Bank of America, N.A. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a referee and official for youth and young adult hockey games under USA Hockey. 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 managers. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Capozzi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at New York Life, Fidelity Investments, and Citizens Bank, as well as work outside finance in the retail and food service sectors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored written recommendations and ongoing annual advice focused on income and tax strategies.

Benjamin Proctor is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at DoorDash, Bank of America, and Uber Technologies. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in media relations for the New England Patriots and assists with athletics statistics for Holy Cross. 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.

Jeremy Mazzola is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America, N.A., as well as in roles with the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and Swerve Entertainment Group, Inc. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Barrett Grant 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 roles including positions at Boon Street Market and 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 institutional investors.

Olivia Manolio is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, she held various roles in the restaurant and service industries. 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.

Eric Majewski is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities, Spire Investment Partners, and Merrill. Majewski also engages in non-variable insurance sales, including term life and fixed annuities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to research, model portfolios, and various investment strategies.

Richard Buckley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cranston, Rhode Island, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 20 years of industry experience, including nine years with Merrill and Bank of America. He is also associated with Webster Bank and offers investment products and services under the trade name Webster Investments. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, supported by model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Caroline Dunn Packer is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2020. Her background includes roles at American Eagle Outfitters and the University of New Hampshire. 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, and institutions.

Benjamin D. Auteuil is a financial advisor with Merrill in Riverside, Rhode Island, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2017 and previously worked at Best Buy from 2015 to 2017. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed by internal and third-party managers. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, with a range of portfolio implementation methods and tax-aware strategy options.

John McCarthy is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has held roles with multiple firms, including founding Chartered Course Financial Group, LLC, where he is an owner and partner. He also works as an insurance agent, selling life, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of investment management and advisory services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and manager platforms.

Dawn Robinson is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously spent eight years at Metlife Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she hosts a weekly radio show, "Common Cents with Dawn," broadcast on WBLQ 1230 AM. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, annual planning relationships using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals.

Christian Tinory is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. He has experience at BNY Mellon and Sports Info Solutions prior to joining MassMutual Life Insurance Company in 2026. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized programs including recent additions like Divorce Planning and estate-settlement services.

Christopher Yalanis is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Yalanis serves as an instructor for investment planning courses at Salve Regina University and is a member of the capital campaign and endowment committee for the Boys & Girls Club of Newport County. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment menu.

Eric Gomes is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Door Dash for two years and has held positions with the City of Fall River and the City of New Bedford. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse range of clients, including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating through a combination of advisory and brokerage solutions.

Chad La Croix is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and has concurrently worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2008. 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, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ian Gerrior is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds a Series 66 designation and has 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2018 and previously spent 14 years at Sii. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Aquidneck Wealth Management and operates a woodworking business called Fogland Woodworks. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment options and employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios.