Royce Winsten is a Financial Consultant I at Fidelity Investments, where he works directly with clients to develop personalized retirement, investment, and gifting plans. He emphasizes understanding each client's individual goals and perspectives to craft flexible strategies tailored to their needs. With over two decades of experience in the financial advisory field, Royce has previously held advisory roles at several firms including IC Advisory Services Inc., The Investment Center, UBS Financial Services, Salomon Smith Barney Inc., and Merrill Lynch. His professional background covers a wide range of financial planning and investment services. Royce holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional life, he engages in family activities, movies, reading, traveling, and writing.

Hanlet Soriano is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., he held positions at Citizens Securities, Inc. and Fidelity Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as a sales associate for Total Wireless / Ready Wireless Group. Merrill, together 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 institutions.

Richard Beaulieu Jr. is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with over 41 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with OSAIC and has prior experience at Royal Alliance Associates and Signator Investors. Outside of financial advising, he manages several LLCs related to yacht chartering and maritime businesses. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering brokerage and investment advisory services along with access to third-party money managers and unified managed accounts. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance assessments to construct diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Aden Schwartz is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, he held roles at Ignition Consultants, Juno Journey, and several other companies. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios and deliver model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Kevin O'Connor is a Senior Resident Director at Merrill, where he has been serving since 1993. In this dual role, he acts as both a Financial Advisor and a leader in the Syracuse local market. In addition to providing wealth management services, he leads firm strategy by offering training and coaching to Financial Advisors and Client Associates and focuses on recruiting experienced Financial Advisors and candidates for training programs. Kevin applies over 30 years of experience to support clients with a broad range of wealth management needs, emphasizing a Goals Based Approach to Wealth Management. He and his team prioritize understanding clients' financial goals and maintaining clear, regular communication to alleviate investment-related anxiety. His areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Kevin holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Le Moyne College. He has earned several professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA). Outside of work, he is involved with various nonprofit boards within the Syracuse community and enjoys golfing, skiing, and traveling with his family.

Tyler De Waele is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with Series 65 and Series 63 registrations and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2025, he worked at Fidelity Investments and TPC Boston, among other roles. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

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.

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.

Thomas Wickham is a CFP® professional working with Fidelity Investments, with 10 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Fidelity since 2015. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across a diverse set of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

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.

Seth Hall is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and has been involved with Community Care Alliance since 2018. Outside of advising, he participates in ridesharing through Lyft. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of financial services through advisory and brokerage channels, leveraging model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and an integrated platform that includes insurance products and lending programs.

Edward Yeomans is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Before joining Fidelity, he worked at UBS Financial Services and Alpha Advisors. Outside of finance, Yeomans has experience in the hospitality and beverage industries, including roles at Bad Martha Beer and Wicked Restaurant. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a proprietary investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across various fund types and model portfolios.

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.

Brian Proppe is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 14 years before joining LPL Financial, where he is currently based in Cranston, RI. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with a variety of portfolio management options supported by in-house and third-party research.

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.

Christopher Conti is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Johnston, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities Inc. Outside of financial advising, he operates a rideshare service as a sole proprietor. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients, including retail and institutional investors, with integrated brokerage, advisory, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios that may include a broad array of securities and alternative investments.

David Ray is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, and Merrill. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to third-party asset management programs through an integrated platform that combines advisory and brokerage channels.

Samuel Ceceri is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cranston, RI, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Pruco Securities LLC and the Lane Ceceri Group. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income strategies.