Joseph Silvia is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles in education at Fairfield University and community involvement with Richmond Recreation. Outside of finance, he has worked with small businesses such as Del's Lemonade and Lucky 8 Productions. 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.

Heather Sullivan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of fee-based financial planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning, using Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Robert Klingensmith is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joshua Jedd Vargas is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2020 and has also been employed by Bank of America, N.A. since 2025. Outside of finance, he works part-time as a food delivery service employee for Door Dash. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Austin Withycombe is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has three years of industry experience and has worked at Fidelity since 2022. Prior to his financial career, he held positions at Newport Tent Company and Wakefield Moving and Storage. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across various asset classes.

Karen Phillips is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Christopher Casey is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 designations and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Rucker Investments and Dell EMC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages a range of portfolios and serves multiple registered investment companies, with distinctive operations including commodity pool operator registration and the use of AI in research.

Alexander Morse is a financial advisor at Fidelity Investments with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Fidelity, Morse was involved in several roles including as a seller and streamer on the WhatNot platform and as sole proprietor of Morse LLC, where he markets and sells sports cards online. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Erik Glowacki is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Citizens Bank, and Eastside Marketplace. Glowacki is also affiliated with Rhode Island College. 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.

Jordan Friedman is a Managing Director and Private Wealth Manager at Merrill Private Wealth Management’s Century City office. He works closely with families, business owners, real estate investors, and sports and entertainment professionals in Southern California. Drawing on over 30 years of experience in private banking and investment management, Jordan helps clients manage and preserve significant assets. Before joining Merrill Private Wealth Management in 2023, Jordan served as an Executive Director and Banker at J.P. Morgan Private Bank in Los Angeles, advising multi-generational families and affluent individuals on complex financial matters. He also held roles as a Senior Associate at Bernstein Investment Research and Management, focusing on portfolio strategies and wealth planning, and as a Financial Advisor at Prudential Securities. Jordan earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Southern California and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Jordan grew up in the South Bay area and currently lives in Palos Verdes with his wife and three children. He enjoys playing golf and supports his children’s activities in baseball, basketball, lacrosse, and cheerleading.

Alexander Zimmerman is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2024, his background includes roles at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Investcloud. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios consisting of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Adam Bouley is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Acushnet Company and PGA Tour Superstore. Outside of finance, he is a certified club fitter and involved in golf equipment sales. 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 employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Joseph Rosa Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill in Riverside, Rhode Island, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2016 and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. for three years. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and institutions.

Anthony Medeiros is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Moore Agencies, Cellular Sales, and self-employment in a sole proprietorship. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, and it is notable for its use of AI and formal advisory roles with multiple registered funds.

Patricia Brennan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 2014, concurrently serving at Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America's fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Michael Drought is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ Advisory Risk Profiles.

Richard Mollicone is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2023, he worked at Massmutual Life Insurance Co and Mass Mutual Investors Services from 2017 to 2023, and at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2010 to 2016. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a centralized consulting approach, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Rupsa Maity is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022. Prior to this, she was employed at H & R Block and Lincoln Technical Institute. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and discretionary management, with distinctive activities such as commodity pool operation and advisory roles to multiple registered funds.

Kari Lin Blackwell is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, she worked for seven years at Bally's Twin River Casino. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves a diverse client base including charitable funds and registered investment companies, and its offerings include discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery.

Andrew Wilkin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2014 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2019. 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.