William Gourd is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in East Greenwich, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2008 and was previously employed at Lehman Brothers Inc. in 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the advisory board of Pet's Best Life, providing input on the company’s strategic direction in the dog treat market. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings to tailor solutions based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Robert Dennis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and is based in East Providence, Rhode Island. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2006. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional investors, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it is known for its use of systematic methodologies, AI in research, and its role as an adviser to multiple registered investment companies.

Anibal Perez Duarte is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JP Morgan Chase and Bank of America. His background also includes service in the Marine Corps. 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.

Michael Wilkes is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Investments and has held various roles in education and community organizations, including positions at Bryant University and the Town of Northbridge. 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.

Maridel Phin is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, she held positions at Navigant Credit Union, Rhode Island College, and Summit Settlement Services LLC, among others. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Johnny Cintron is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and YearUp, and he has also worked as a delivery driver for GrubHub. 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 investors.

Gabrielle Opiekun is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her career includes positions at Bank of America and Amego Inc., as well as academic roles at Rhode Island College and the 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 institutions.

Nicholas Abreu 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 positions outside the financial industry, including roles at Amazon and LA Fitness. 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 for a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Alan Ogunnaike is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith since 2016. Outside of his financial career, he operates a reptile breeding business, AmazingBasins, where he educates subscribers about the maintenance and life cycle of Emerald Tree Boas. 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.

Randal Poirier, ChFC, is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc., based in Newport, RI, with 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. and John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co for 21 years. Poirier operates a financial planning practice under the marketing name Independence Financial Partners and manages a sole proprietorship for occasional insurance product sales. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization tools, and multiple program options delivered through its extensive affiliated network.

Henry Viall is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has worked at Bank of America and held various positions outside finance, including roles at Amazon, Whole Foods, and educational institutions. He also serves as a power of attorney for a family member. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Austin Coristine is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warwick, RI, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing five years of industry experience. He has also worked with Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company and Barnum Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent focusing on life insurance, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, annual planning relationships with clients.

La Shonda Brown Johnson is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Henn is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Warwick, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Alexander Lafazia is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years at the firm and nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Riverside, Rhode Island. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Eric Jackson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and 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.

Cynthia Dean is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. In addition to her advisory role, she works as a licensed paraplanner through SNE Operations LLC, assisting financial advisors with planning deliverables and client service activities. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling to create tax-efficient, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions as part of its institutional platform.

Randall Scholl is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citizens Securities, Royal Alliance Associates, SII, and LPL Financial. He serves as a trustee for family estate trusts. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of services including wrap and money-manager programs as well as educational seminars.

Charlotte Anderson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2021, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. from 2025. Her prior experience includes positions at West Indies Management Company and Newport Harbor Corporation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, emphasizing structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and data-driven modeling. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that include tailored financial and estate planning.

Thomas Murray is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been associated with Merrill since 2015 and with Bank of America, N.A. since 2020. 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, and institutional entities.