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.

Richard Carriere is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Citigroup Global Markets from 1998 to 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he owns The Holy Spirit Center, LLC, and serves on the advisory board at Bryant University, where he is involved in evaluating the feasibility of an Insurance Risk Management major. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages a broad range of client assets through diverse investment offerings, combining retail and institutional services.

John Poulton is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving with Ameriprise since 2014. He is a principal owner of Windmill Braiding Equipment, LLC, a manufacturing business in Warwick, RI, where he provides consulting and oversight. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored recommendation reports.

Christopher Forte is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Fidelity Investments and the Rhode Island Department of the Treasury. He serves in the Rhode Island Army National Guard and has held various roles in educational and community organizations. 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.

Chad La Croix is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and has concurrently worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2008. 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 managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Cristopher Llopiz Osorio is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, and Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Puerto Rican Professional Association of Rhode Island, a nonprofit organization. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by centralized operational and supervisory structures.

Keven Larkin is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2022 and previously held roles at Sound FX and in vocational technical education. 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.

Oliver Brady is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, Brady serves on the Board of Directors for St Elizabeth Community and is the Fundraising Chair for the Rotary Club of Warwick. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm also offers a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Daniel Rose is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including Santander Securities and New York Life Insurance Company. He is based in Bristol, Rhode Island. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to support its recommendations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment process.

Trey Whalley is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with OSAIC since 2018 and previously spent five years at Sii. Outside of his advisory role, Whalley is actively involved in community organizations, including serving as President of Works 4 U, a nonprofit focused on employment support for the homeless. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, institutional clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charities. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, emphasizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization across multiple investment programs.