Kevin O'Connor is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at both Merrill and Bank of America, NA since 2006. 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 developed by internal and third-party managers and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Paul Couture is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 48 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Grove Point Investments, LLC and Grove Point Advisors, LLC from 2021 to 2025, and at H. Beck, Inc. for ten years. He is also a notary. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research, model portfolios, and advanced technologies.

James Castro is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously with MetLife Securities Inc. He is also involved in tax preparation through Castro, Thresher & Oliveira, PC, a firm he has been associated with since 1996. Additionally, Castro has experience in life, health, fixed annuities, and long-term care insurance sales. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs firm-approved tools for goal analysis and offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements.

Andrew Ong is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held positions at Bank Newport and in the beverage distribution sector prior to joining Fidelity. He also worked in the restaurant industry and at the University of Rhode Island. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including advisory and fund management roles. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Mark Condon is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with eight years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2017. In addition to his advisory role, Condon is involved in several entrepreneurial ventures, including founding a company that sells dog training devices and running a podcast focused on promoting local businesses in Massachusetts. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides a range of investment and planning solutions, including specialized programs for divorce planning, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored plans.

Maria Parfenova is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. She has worked with Fidelity Investments since 2021. Her prior work includes roles at Bryant University and Cambridge Savings Bank. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Matthew Gorham is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Since 2009, he has been with LPL Financial, and outside of his advisory role, he has worked intermittently in film set production and participated in online survey work. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Thomas Wickham is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently working at Fidelity Investments. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Fidelity since 2015. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, through a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and integration of AI in its research processes.

Victor de Medeiros is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. He has a history of roles in financial consulting and brokerage services, including positions at E*TRADE and Morgan Stanley from 2013 through 2024, and experience as a Bank Manager at Santander Bank-Sovereign from 2011 to 2013. His professional approach emphasizes building genuine relationships with clients and their families to develop financial strategies that are tailored to their specific goals and values. Victor holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional work, Victor has personal interests that include art, cars, family activities, football, gardening, and traveling.

Constantine Menadue is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Paul E Saperstein Auction Company and Bryant University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across various fund structures.

James Branca currently serves as an Investment Management Consultant I. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles including Customer Relationship Advocate, Investment Solutions Representative, and Investment Solutions Representative II and III. In these positions, he has supported clients and their families in developing personalized financial strategies tailored to their goals. James holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California, reflecting his qualifications in insurance-related financial services. Outside of his professional responsibilities, James enjoys baseball, family activities, golf, traveling, and exploring food.

Edward Yeomans is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and Alpha Advisors. Outside of finance, he was involved with Bad Martha Beer for three years. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Ellen Peloquin is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with various divisions of Fidelity since 2012. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including model portfolio construction using proprietary research and quantitative analysis, with oversight of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

Sai Villanueva is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill from 2014 to 2022. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional investors, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm’s investment process combines proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, with oversight and evaluation of share classes and allocations.

Miguel Batista is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked in behavioral health at Hartford Behavioral Health and Rutgers Behavioral Health UBHC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, fund advisory, and model portfolios, and it is notable for its use of systematic methodologies and a formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Matthew Sexton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at UniBank for Savings, People's Securities, and Infinex Investments. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Kelly Hogan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. Hogan holds the Series 66 designation and has held multiple roles at Edward Jones beginning in 2011, with intermittent periods outside the firm. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Alex Palermo is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pitney Bowes, Asociación Padel Integra, and Gillette Stadium. He also has a background involving work with Bryant University, DoorDash, Urban Air Adventure Parks, and Amity Regional High School. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and model portfolio delivery. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and is noted for its registration as a commodity pool operator and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Matthew Lee is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he sells trading cards on eBay. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a systematic investment approach combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Matthew Phipps is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Citizens Securities, Inc., Merrill Lynch, and Securian Financial Services. He also has a background in the hospitality industry through a role at Matunuck Oyster Bar. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio construction. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment approach.