Alina Okulovska is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Ukrainian Construction Investment Bank, PINbank, and Sberbank. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Kennedy is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Providence, RI, holding the Series 66 designation and having 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2015 and at City National Bank since 2019. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and tailors strategies based on clients’ risk profiles using both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Gerd Bents is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC in 2021, he worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Northwestern Mutual, among other firms. He serves as vice president on the board of a nonprofit organization and owns an online advertising business. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services.

Jeremy Noessel is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2018 in various capacities. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Jeremy Noessel Music & Audio, a freelance audio engineering and music business, and serves as treasurer on the board of directors for Racing for Sustainability. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on providing written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement planning advice, emphasizing dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ricardo Monteiro is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade, Motion Recruitment Partners LLC, and TD Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio investment approach supported by centralized supervisory and custody arrangements.

John Mc Grath is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch and American Income Life Insurance. He currently serves clients out of Brockton, MA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Christopher Lamberti is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works as part of the Wealth Management team. In this role, he partners with clients to identify and execute their financial goals, build and update financial plans, and prepare clients for strategic reviews with their Financial Consultant. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles as a Financial Representative and Relationship Manager before becoming a Planning Consultant in 2025. Prior to joining Fidelity, Christopher worked as an Investment Specialist at Merrill Lynch from 2020 to 2021.

Kimberly Demara is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She worked at Merrill from 2015 to 2023 and returned in 2025, with a period at Morgan Stanley in between. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a restaurant and bar business in Lisbon, Connecticut. 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 a range of individual and institutional clients.

Michael McDevitt is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President with The Swick & McDevitt Group, a part of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career as an associate at State Street and subsequently worked as an analyst at Loomis Sayles & Company before joining his current team in February 2017. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation, awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and also maintains professional credentials as a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Leveraging his analytical experience, Michael develops comprehensive financial strategies tailored to each client's unique goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon. His expertise includes asset allocation, retirement planning, education funding, and cash management. He works closely with high-net-worth individuals, families, small- to mid-sized businesses, and specializes in supporting nonprofit organizations and charitable endowments. Michael emphasizes a personalized, goal-based approach, collaborating with clients to design long-term strategies aimed at preserving and growing wealth while aligning with their financial objectives. A native of Rhode Island, Michael earned a Bachelor's Degree from Providence College. He resides in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, with his wife and two sons. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys traveling, golfing, and running, and is actively involved in supporting several local nonprofit organizations.

Nancy Pasquariello is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2009 to 2022 before joining UBS in 2022. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans.

Thomas Barry is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2017. In his role, he collaborates closely with affluent individuals, families, and business owners to help them pursue their wealth management objectives with clarity and confidence. His approach is characterized by intentionality, attention to detail, and an optimistic outlook that guides his client relationships. Thomas holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. His expertise encompasses retirement planning, managing new wealth, education planning, wealth transfer and preservation, and preparing for significant life events such as purchasing a home. He earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Colby College. He resides in Rhode Island with his wife, Paige, and their daughter, Mia. Outside of his professional work, Thomas is active in his local church and participates in outreach events. He also enjoys basketball, golfing, reading, running, and spending time with his family.

Erik Carleton is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with the CFA® designation and Series 63 license, bringing three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Textron for eight years before joining UBS in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Investment Committee for Bentley University's endowment and is a board member of the Rhode Island PBS Foundation, where he participates on the Finance and Investment committee. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Maureen Burgess is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services Inc and TDAmeritrade. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a professional organizing business and works as an office manager and event coordinator for Stonehill College’s Office of Alumni Engagement. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical for a large institutional firm.

Jennifer Hickney is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Her current practice is based in Providence, RI. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates proprietary research and capital market insights to tailor investment solutions and combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Claire Ponte Goncalves is a financial advisor with Merrill in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has worked with Merrill since 1985. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as membership officer for the Minuteman Chapter 2522, a motorcycle group involved in fundraising activities. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Jack Brown is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Fidelity Investments based in Providence, RI. He joined Fidelity in 2024 and has prior work experience outside the financial industry, including roles in retail and food service. He attended Sacred Heart University from 2021 to 2025. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, charities, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and serves as an advisor to multiple registered funds.

Matthew Guerrera is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, he worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. from 2017 to 2022 and briefly at Tradeking in 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that utilizes firm-approved tools and economic modeling techniques.

Gordon Moulton is a financial advisor at Cetera with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services prior to joining Cetera. Outside of advising, he owns and operates a tax preparation and accounting business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Douglas Bennet is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the professional designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Douglas has earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Rhode Island and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Plymouth State University.

Johanna Arrieta is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc and Bank of America NA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.