Paul Heslinga is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018. Prior to that, he worked at Ellington Management Group from 2014 to 2018. He serves on the finance committees of several nonprofit organizations, including We Can and the Bass River Rod and Gun Club, where he also holds the role of treasurer. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s IPS-driven process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Robert Kerr Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 2009. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

William Wall Jr. is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. He owns a hunting property called Rock Wall Farms LLC in East Providence, RI. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with optional implementation through brokerage or advisory programs.

Jordy Martinez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to Merrill, he held roles at several organizations, including Global Montello Group and Year Up. Outside of his advisory work, he owns an automotive window tinting business based in Providence, 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, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Cedric Smith is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He collaborates with clients to understand their priorities and develop strategies aimed at achieving their financial goals. His approach involves listening carefully to clients to help them identify what they value most and working directly with them to design strategies tailored to their aspirations. Smith holds a Master of Business Administration from New York University Stern School of Business and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan. He has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He provides clients access to Merrill's global investing resources as well as Bank of America's credit, lending, and banking services. In addition to his professional practice, Cedric Smith is involved with Moses Brown. He is proficient in English and French.

Neal Engesetter is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Providence, RI, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2020 and previously held roles at SunTrust Bank and SunTrust Investment Services. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Alicia Larson is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc., holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Fsc Securities Corporation for 14 years before joining Osaic in 2023. Outside of her advisory role, Larson owns a sole proprietorship related to insurance, focusing on life and long-term care products. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing firm-provided tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Matthew D'ambra is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches the basketball team at Bishop Hendricken High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and offers a range of investment and financial services beyond typical wealth management.

Mark Savastano is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Hair Affair, Inc., a retail hair salon, and serves as a mentor to entrepreneurs through the organization E-for-All. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Joseph Kettelle is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott. He serves on the board of Codac Behavioral Health Services of Pima County, assisting the nonprofit with budgets and funding. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs that include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm offers tailored investment strategies utilizing both in-house and third-party managers and incorporates features such as tax management and responsible investing.

John Nardone is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in life insurance, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-based planning without discretionary investment authority.

Elizabeth Burns is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2015. The firm, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Sheila Matthews is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Westport, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2014 and has experience at Brennan Financial Group and Lynn Durkin, CPA. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Matthews & Matthews, LLC, a non-investment-related business based in Boston. Primerica Advisors offers 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 operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, delivering advisory services through model-driven recommendations and supporting a range of investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Jenny Andersson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 24 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2000 and holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer and a member of the Board of Directors for the International House of Rhode Island, an organization focused on cultural exchange and language development. UBS Financial Services provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services through a broad platform that includes proprietary research and specialized capital markets activities.

Neil Poulicakos is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at TD Ameritrade, Family First Life Insurance, and Portfolio Medics. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Nicholas Perry 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 N.A., Coastal Outsourced Solutions/First Citizens Federal Credit Union, and New York Life. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Silva is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation 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.

Maura Larson is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2019. Prior to this, she worked as an Associate at Brown Brothers Harriman from 2007 to 2019. In her current position, Maura collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial plans aimed at growing and protecting their wealth. Her approach involves discovering what is important to clients both personally and financially, and utilizing Fidelity's resources to co-create strategies that build confidence toward achieving financial goals. Maura holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation. Outside of her professional work, Maura enjoys attending concerts, playing golf, listening to music, running, sailing, and traveling.

Ajay Kajaria is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009 and has been associated with Bank of America N.A. since 2013. 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.

James Calbi is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 2001 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Calbi serves as a director and board member for the C and D R Foundation, a charitable organization focused on spinal cord injury research and support for those affected by paralysis. 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.