Irene Bock is a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she partners with the Carcieri & Bock Group. She works with individuals and families to design personalized financial strategies aimed at meeting their diverse goals and managing various aspects of personal and professional wealth. Irene also holds the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) designation, enabling her to guide business owners through the process of preparing for business sale or transition that aligns financial and personal objectives. With over two decades in the financial services industry, beginning in 1998, Irene brings extensive experience to her role. She holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned her Bachelor's Degree from California State University, San Bernardino. Prior to her financial career, Irene served in the United States Navy and was awarded the Southwest Asia Service Medal. Irene volunteers with the Center for Women & Enterprise, contributing to the Certification Review Committee to assist women in advancing their businesses through WBENC certification. She is fluent in English and Spanish. Outside of her professional and volunteer activities, Irene enjoys spending time with her husband, three children, and dog, Tucker, as well as exploring new restaurants, reading, traveling, and cooking spicy dishes.

Fred Vicario is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. He has held several roles within the financial services industry, including Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2022, Premier Advisor at Citizens Bank from 2020 to 2021, and Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, he served as an Internal Wholesaler at Ameriprise Financial from 2015 to 2019 and started his career as a Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2014 to 2015. Fred focuses on understanding the unique financial situations and goals of his clients, working with them to document their specific objectives such as retirement savings, education planning, and legacy planning. He collaborates with clients to create tailored financial plans aimed at helping them achieve these goals.

Kayla Ballou is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in North Smithfield, RI, and has five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Ye Olde English and Roast House Restaurant. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-supported advice through a centralized retirement-income consulting team.

Albert Crimaldi is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and The Cafaro Group. Since joining the team in 2016, he has led the group's life insurance and long-term care strategy and planning. Albert serves affluent families in New England and nationwide, working with professionals and corporate executives as they navigate key life transitions including job changes, retirement, and family milestones. His areas of focus include college education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Albert holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®), Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP). He earned his bachelor's degree from Endicott College, where he was a center on the football team, and holds an MBA from Johnson & Wales University. Albert is an active member of Rotary International and resides in Dedham, Massachusetts. Outside of his professional work, Albert enjoys cooking, golfing, and reading. He spends time with family and friends on Cape Cod.

Christopher Medeiros is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2015. 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.

Brennan Latham is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments, E*Trade Securities, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured discovery processes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

James Wing is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 45 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Mary Brimer is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc., holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 21 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at SagePoint Financial, the ON Equity Sales Company, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, and Ohio National Financial Services. She also operates under the business name Ginger Green Financial and serves as an insurance agent. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

Joel Russell is a Series 66-credentialed advisor at Merrill with 17 years at the firm and 11 years of industry experience. He is based in Riverside, RI. 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 strategies constructed by internal teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Shane Madden is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in areas such as college education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. He works closely with individuals, families, and business owners to navigate significant financial decisions, emphasizing the creation of strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances and goals. With a focus on comprehensive financial planning, Shane assists clients through various life stages, from building wealth to retirement preparation and legacy planning. He offers ongoing advice and adapts portfolio strategies to align with clients' evolving situations. His professional background includes the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations, supported by a bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts System. Beyond his professional role, Shane is involved in community activities such as Habitat for Humanity South County, Save The Bay, and Special Olympics Rhode Island. His personal interests include fishing, golfing, and skiing.

Brian Durkin is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving as a partner with The TDM GROUP. He began his career in financial services in 1991 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2006. With over 25 years of portfolio management experience, Brian oversees and manages client investments, applying a disciplined, goals-based investment process. He leads the TDM Group investment committee, where he evaluates client investment strategies for both quantitative and qualitative attributes and communicates his findings to the team. Brian holds a bachelor's degree from Bryant College and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He resides in Barrington, Rhode Island, where he is an avid runner and actively involved in coaching and supporting his four children.

Jacob Carlisle is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at Northwestern Mutual in wealth management, life insurance, and investment management roles. Outside of financial services, he is involved with DoorDash as a rideshare driver. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it offers financial planning, consulting, and access to third-party asset managers.

Sarah Paiva is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is also employed by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., where she offers bank products and discretionary investment management. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a variety of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies, leveraging both in-house and third-party managers, and offers integrated capital markets and lending capabilities.

Michael Bontempo is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2022. Prior to that, he was employed at Stonehill College and the Town of Falmouth Beach Department. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm’s advisory services utilize a range of third-party program sponsors and discretionary managers, covering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and selected alternative investments.

Keith Peacock is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial in Providence, RI, with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in non-variable life insurance business through The Virtus Group. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and access to third-party asset management.

Edward Martinez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Tempus Unlimited/Myra Peral since 2020, PFS Investments Inc. since 2013, and Primerica Financial Services since 1994. Outside of financial advising, he works as a driver for Lyft and Uber. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm relies on model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and operates at scale with thousands of advisors and billions in assets under management.

Jared Tack is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in comprehensive wealth planning, investment management, banking and lending strategies, and coordinated advice for corporate executives, business owners, high-net-worth families, and retirees. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Jared accumulated more than 16 years of experience in enterprise technology sales and leadership, working with Fortune 500 organizations to address complex business challenges. This background informs his approach to wealth management, emphasizing thoughtful questions, careful listening, and practical solutions. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ designee, Jared is dedicated to building long-term relationships grounded in trust and personalized service. Jared holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Phoenix and has earned professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).

Abidemi Payne is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Their prior work includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of advising, Payne owns an event management and decoration business and is involved in health insurance sales. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm emphasizes a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Oliver Semeth is a Planning Consultant who collaborates with advisors and the Wealth Management Team to help clients develop and implement customized financial plans tailored to their needs. He has worked at Fidelity Investments in various roles, including Investment Solution Representative II in 2024, Investment Solutions Representative I from 2023 to 2024, and Customer Relationship Advocate from 2022 to 2023. Outside of his professional work, Oliver has interests in art, cars, social events with friends, hiking, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

John Schultz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in North Kingstown, RI, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Ameriprise in 2024 and has prior work experience in the restaurant and education sectors. Before becoming an advisor, he worked at Greenwich Bay Oyster Bar and Gregg's Restaurants & Taverns, as well as the North Kingstown School District. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.