Michael Bruno is a financial advisor with Merrill in Riverside, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2013 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Sean Bove is a financial advisor at Osaic with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Osaic since 2018, following nine years at Sii. He serves as head of the Innovative Wealth Team, LLC, which engages in sales and marketing of securities, investment advisory, and insurance products. Osaic Wealth provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization and supports a wide range of investment programs delivered through its multi-advisor platform.

Katherine Tavares is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as President of the Demello Elementary PTO, where she organizes fundraisers and student activities. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and integration of AI-driven research techniques.

John Leary is a CFP® with over 31 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003 and previously worked at Merrill from 1996 to 2003. Leary serves as Chair of the Board of Management for the Bayside YMCA, representing the local branch on the Greater Providence YMCA board. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, investment strategies, and affiliated services through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Trina Mitchell is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Riverside, Rhode Island, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2009 and is also currently employed with Bank of America. Outside of her advisory role, she serves in the U.S. Army Reserve and owns a fitness coaching business. 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, and institutional investors, with a focus on strategic asset allocation and tax-sensitive approaches.

Wesley Witcher is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds the Series 66 designation. He has no prior industry experience but has worked in various roles including at IRA Green Inc, W.B. Mason Company Headquarters, and Johnson and Wales University. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses a model-driven investment approach with discretionary authority granted to portfolio managers and offers access to third-party asset managers and financial planning services.

Dennis Blais is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Riverside, Rhode Island, with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2006, accumulating 20 years at the firm. 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.

Teresa Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2009 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2018. 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.

Sherri Curria is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 10 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments, PRUCO Securities, and Citizens Securities. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Michael Gaulin is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their values and focus on helping them make steady progress toward their goals. Michael has been with Fidelity Investments since 2019, gaining experience across various roles including Planning Consultant, Investment Solutions Help Desk, Investment Solutions Representative, and Brokerage Operations Representative. His career path reflects a comprehensive understanding of investment consulting and client service within the financial industry. Outside of his professional work, Michael's personal interests include beach activities, biking, boating, golf, skiing, and traveling.

Jeremy Foskett is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Charlton Massachusetts Finance Committee. 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 clients, and institutional investors.

Deivy Garcia Permanez is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he held positions at Santander Bank N.A., Towne Park, Ltd, ALDO Group, and has experience in education at Florida International University, Miami Dade College, and Mater Academy Middle High School. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Benjamin Bass is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked in various roles including positions at Stonehill College, W.B. Mason, and Bass Resort Sales Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience in athletics through F.A.S.T. Athletics. 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.

Micah Hoagland is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he held roles in various companies including Advanced Business Solutions and T-Mobile. 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.

Steve Wolfe is currently serving as a Branch Leader at Fidelity, a position he has held since 2025. In this role, he leads and inspires a team of Financial Professionals who guide clients through various stages of their financial journeys. His approach emphasizes collaborative planning, co-creation, trust, and fostering long-term relationships to address clients' personal financial needs. Steve has extensive experience in the financial services industry. Since 2020, he has worked as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. Prior to that, he was a Wealth Management Advisor at TIAA from 2016 to 2020 and a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2014 to 2016. He also held the role of VP and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments in 2025.

John Farley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Stifel for six years and Advest, Inc. for seven years. Outside of finance, he owns two small businesses: John C Farley Photography and Portsmouth Woodworks. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, leveraging model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies for its extensive advisor network.

Jonathan Smith is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in East Providence, RI, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for FINET Practice 401(k) plans. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with clients having the option to implement recommendations through brokerage or advisory programs.

Joseph Carver is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation 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 strategies across a range of client types, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jillian Blanchard is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently with Ameriprise in Warren, RI. She has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2010. 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, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and Social Security claiming options.

Daniel Gamboa Marty is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America N.A. since 2023 and joined Merrill in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and president of Protean Conglomerate LLC, a business acquisition company, although it is currently inactive. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.