Leah Allen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, her work history includes roles in landscaping, hospitality, education, and healthcare. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and employs systematic methodologies in managing model portfolios.

Ryan O'Connor is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Fidelity Investments since 2022. Outside his advisory role, he has worked part-time at a diner called JR Shack in Waterford, Connecticut. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it also serves in advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies.

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.

Ryan Balon is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering a broad range of capital markets products and research to tailor investment strategies to clients’ goals.

Rachael Conroy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Holliston, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2003 and previously worked at Fidelity and Fidelity Personal Trust Company. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Aden Schwartz is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Ignition Consultants and Juno Journey, among other roles. He has also been self-employed and involved in various positions across different sectors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including management of model portfolios constructed using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and systematic methodologies. The firm is noted for its role as a commodity pool operator, advisory work for registered investment companies, and use of algorithmic and AI-driven research.

Kevin O'Connor is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at both Merrill and Bank of America, NA since 2006. 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 developed by internal and third-party managers and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Castro is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously with MetLife Securities Inc. He is also involved in tax preparation through Castro, Thresher & Oliveira, PC, a firm he has been associated with since 1996. Additionally, Castro has experience in life, health, fixed annuities, and long-term care insurance sales. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs firm-approved tools for goal analysis and offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements.

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.

Mark Condon is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with eight years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2017. In addition to his advisory role, Condon is involved in several entrepreneurial ventures, including founding a company that sells dog training devices and running a podcast focused on promoting local businesses in Massachusetts. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides a range of investment and planning solutions, including specialized programs for divorce planning, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored plans.

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.

Matthew Gorham is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Norwood, MA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 21 years of industry experience, including prior work at Signator Investors, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he has engaged in non-investment activities such as occasional work on a film set and participating in online surveys. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisor tools and oversight of substantial discretionary assets.

Thomas Wickham is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently working at Fidelity Investments. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Fidelity since 2015. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, through a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and integration of AI in its research processes.

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 at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Paul E Saperstein Auction Company and Bryant University. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves a variety of clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund, and is noted for its use of systematic methodologies and formal advisory roles in fund management.

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.

Michael Kelleher is a CFP® professional at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fidelity Investments and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach integrates quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Edward Yeomans is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and Alpha Advisors. Outside of finance, he has experience working in the hospitality industry, including 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 systematic investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a broad range of funds and model portfolios.

Ed Pollis is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with individuals and families to develop customized financial plans. He focuses on helping clients potentially grow, preserve, utilize, and distribute their wealth by addressing retirement, investment, and financial planning goals through Fidelity's resources and planning process. His professional experience spans over two decades, including roles such as Vice President and Head of Practice Management at Voya Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2021, Senior Relationship Manager at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. from 2004 to 2014, Account Manager at Kobren Insight Management from 2001 to 2003, and Financial Advisor at Park Avenue Securities LLC from 1999 to 2001. Ed holds the designation of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner, which reflects his commitment to professional standards in financial planning.

Sai Villanueva is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill from 2014 to 2022. He is based in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and is noted for its use of AI and systematic methodologies in developing model portfolios.