Ruven Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Rodriguez serves on the finance and nominating committees of The Acoaxet Club and is a board member and finance committee participant for Uncommon Schools-Roxbury Prep School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both direct client relationships and employer-sponsored financial planning agreements.

Sue Anne Walsh is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Gladstone Wealth Partners and Edelman Financial Engines before joining Merrill. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Seth Kauffman is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2010, also spending time at Bank of America, N.A. since 2019. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Diliala Valle is an International Wealth Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in family and international wealth management strategies. With 35 years of experience, she focuses on asset allocation, diversification, and portfolio management services to help clients preserve wealth through different market cycles. Her expertise lies in domestic and international fixed income and equity markets, employing professionally managed strategies aimed at maximizing returns while reducing risk. Diliala holds a Bachelor's Degree from Universidad del Valle de Mexico and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Fluent in English and Spanish, she is committed to building strong client relationships through accessible and knowledgeable guidance. She also participates actively in community volunteering, aligning with Merrill’s tradition of service. Outside of her professional role, Diliala enjoys adventure sports, biking, boxing, camping, fishing, football, hiking, music, reading, and soccer.

Derek Botelho is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

Brendan Mccarthy is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2003, providing financial advice and guidance to affluent families and individuals. Brendan's expertise includes retirement planning, executive compensation, education funding, wealth transfer, and wealth preservation. He is part of the De Marco-Mccarthy-Florio Group, which has been recognized by Forbes as the #1 Wealth Management Team in Rhode Island for multiple years. Brendan holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration specializing in Finance and Economics from Suffolk University. His professional approach emphasizes goals-based wealth management, tax-efficient strategies, and family wealth education to assist clients in achieving financial well-being and legacy objectives. Residing in Medfield, Massachusetts, Brendan is active in his community, serving on the Finance Committee of Ronald McDonald House in Providence. He is also involved in youth sports coaching and enjoys fishing, skiing, and spending time with his family in Harwich Port, Massachusetts, and Ludlow, Vermont.

Mark Cruise is a ChFC® with 41 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2005. Prior to that, he was with Mass Mutual Investors Services from 1999 to 2005. He also engages in fixed life, long-term care, and disability insurance sales and has participated as a speaker at seminars. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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.

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.

Jon Skov is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a member of the board of trustees for the Faunce Corner Condominium Trust in North Dartmouth, MA. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based planning and managed-account services separately, focusing on comprehensive written recommendations without discretionary trading authority.

Michael Porco is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients across Rhode Island and New England. In his role, he focuses on building strong client relationships and delivering personalized advice tailored to each individual's financial goals and life stage. His expertise areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, and personal retirement planning. With more than 27 years of experience in wealth management, Michael employs comprehensive planning techniques that encompass wills and trusts, insurance, retirement, taxes, and investments. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Clark University. Outside of his professional duties, Michael is involved with the Rhode Island Audubon Society and enjoys boating, bowling, cooking, fishing, and spending time with his family.

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.

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.

Kristen Springer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at E3 Financial Planning, Commonwealth Financial, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients both directly and through corporate financial planning arrangements.

Louis Tavares is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He is also involved in tax preparation and accounting consulting through his roles at Business Service Company and Tavares & Associates, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple program platforms, operating as a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Nelson Hawkins Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 44 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities for a total of 18 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2016. Outside of his financial career, he serves as chairman of the Barrington Harbor Commission and is an advisory board member of the Rhode Island Sailing Events Commission, both roles involving governance and promotion of maritime activities in Rhode Island. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from its investment institute and third-party data.

Denise Kowalewski is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2012 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets solutions.