Ashley Brown is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 license and four years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2021 and has been affiliated with Bank of America since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an independent consultant for Rodan + Fields, providing skincare consultations and product sales. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, utilizing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Samantha Ireland is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. She has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2025. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed as a caretaker for a disabled client on weekends through The Fogarty Center. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment process.

Nermin Khalil is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2020, Khalil worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2015 to 2020. Outside of Ameriprise, Khalil is CEO of Madden Bailey LLC, a financial planning and brokerage firm. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies and uses a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to develop personalized retirement income recommendations.

James Cawley is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2024 and previously held roles at Strategy Asset Managers, Equitable Advisors, and other organizations. Outside of his advisory work, he served as a client service associate at CCR Wealth Management LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts, offering diverse investment management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors.

Quinlan Matthews is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Matthews held roles at Delaware North, Education First, and General Dynamics. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Brian Kennedy is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and CCR Wealth Management, with prior experience at Commonwealth Financial Network. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, providing access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Mark Nalbandian is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Beaumont Financial Partners, LLC and Pioneer Investment Management, Inc. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm integrates fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering discretionary and non-discretionary services as well as model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Derek Razza is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Pioneer Financial and has a diverse background including management experience at High Spirits Liquors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm’s distinctive capabilities include serving as a commodity pool operator and advising multiple registered investment companies.

Michael Brown is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with various Fidelity entities, including Fidelity Management and Research Company since 2000. 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 to create model portfolios. The firm also engages in fund advisory and manages relationships with multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Todd Smith is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. 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 to manage diversified model portfolios. The firm is also registered as a commodity pool operator and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Vaughn Smith Spruill is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Citizens Bank and has held roles outside the financial sector, including digital content creation as a sole proprietor. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Eugene Clark IV is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. He holds a Series 63 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and proprietary market simulations as part of its advisory process.

Bryn Morgan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Outside of financial services, Morgan teaches yoga classes as an employee of Barre Coast, a small fitness organization. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages a variety of portfolios including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures and is noted for its registration as a commodity pool operator and its use of AI in research.

Cole Cidade is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and entering the industry in 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held roles at New York Life and various other organizations. 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. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies and its formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Michael Orlowski is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Fidelity Investments. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to offer discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services and model portfolios.

Robert Dennis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Fidelity Investments since 2006. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios, and it serves a broad range of clients through discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

Janet Frye is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 38 years of industry experience. Since 2010, she has operated Janet H. Frye Financial and has served as an independent contractor with 1776 Financial. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors with specialized consulting services.

Christopher Roering is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Worcester, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in IKON Private Wealth, LLC and Northstar Financial Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning. Advisors use firm research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, which clients may implement through brokerage or advisory programs.

Tracy Johnson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a business selling vintage and upcycled furniture through a booth at an antique mall and serves as secretary for the North Cumberland Middle School Parent Teacher Organization. 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.

Pieter Vanvredenburch is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked at firms including Market Alpha Advisors, Tullett Prebon Americas Holdings Inc, and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. He is also associated with 1776 Financial as a financial advisor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through unique affiliations.