Joseph Cirelli is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role starting in 2022, he held positions at National Amusements / Showcase locations from 2012 to 2022. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its 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.

Liam O'kane is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He 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.

Michael Tessier is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Brown & Brown Insurance, and positions in education and food service. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Donald Hartley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Portsmouth, RI, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill for 14 years and Edward Jones for 3 years before joining LPL Financial and Bank Newport in 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he receives disability income from the VA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing a wide range of investment strategies supported by technological tools.

Steven Tiernan is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and serves as a Staff Sergeant in the Rhode Island Air National Guard, where he manages radio and satellite communications. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America and Pioneer Financial Group. 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.

James Fonseca is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Somerset, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Fonseca is involved as a youth soccer coach and works as a sports official/referee. 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 and access to various portfolio programs, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Robert D'auteuil is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2013. His prior experience includes a decade at Bank of America, N.A., and five years with Organo Gold. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Erivan Carrascoza is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he held positions at Year Up, The Home Depot, and several educational institutions. 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 accounts.

Maximilian Eppley is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2026 and previously spent 13 years with MFS Fund Distributors, Inc. Located in Cranston, RI, he holds a Series 63 license. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a wide range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Sandy Jackson is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 credential and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, Jackson is a certified yoga instructor and also serves as a managing member of an LLC that holds business ventures unrelated to financial services. 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.

Richard Rivera is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Polaris MEP Nonprofit Organization and has held various roles at Target, Walmart, and educational institutions including Rhode Island College and La Salle Academy. 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.

Nicholas Richards is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at First Acura for five years. Richards is based in Riverside, 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party management teams, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Margaret Caster is the principal of Caster and Company, Inc., holding a Series 65 license with 16 years of experience in financial advising. She also maintains a separate Certified Public Accountant practice in Rhode Island, which occupies the majority of her professional time. Her career includes long-term roles at both Caster and Company, Inc. and National Life. Caster and Company, Inc. provides investment advisory and supervisory services primarily as a complement to its affiliated accounting practice, offering oversight for custodial accounts and advising on publicly offered partnerships without taking custody of client funds. The firm employs various billing methods and conducts quarterly account reviews, distinguishing itself by integrating investment advice with accounting and tax services.