Lawrence Ashong Katai is a financial advisor with Merrill in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2013 and also has a background at Bank of America, where he has worked since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a separate investment-related business based in Providence. 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, and institutions, supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers.

Julian Murcia is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Citizens Securities, Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Murcia is currently based in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its registered commodity pool operator status and its use of AI and systematic methodologies in managing model portfolios.

Lauren Peloquin is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Florence Bank and various positions in retail and service sectors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a research-driven investment process that combines fundamental and quantitative analysis with algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios and serves multiple registered investment companies, utilizing systematic methodologies and oversight controls.

Andrew Plympton is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Driscoll Management and Bentley University, among others. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC 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 is noted for its advisory role to registered investment companies and for employing systematic methods, including AI, in its investment processes.

Michael Muccio is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Ameriprise in Hopkinton, MA. His prior roles include positions at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, GWFS Equities, Inc., and MML Investors Services. He is also an associate financial advisor with DES Group, Inc. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to develop tailored, non-discretionary recommendation reports delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Andrew Schneider is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Unibank for Savings and Polyvinyl Films, Inc., among others. Outside of finance, he has worked in various sectors including education and food service. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable 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, with a focus on systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Christopher Koons is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked in various roles including educational consultancy and media production. Outside of finance, he is involved as a singer in a band. 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 develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

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.

Quinlan Matthews is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Delaware North, Education First, General Dynamics, and the University of Massachusetts. 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 with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves a diverse client base, including registered investment companies and charitable funds, and utilizes AI-driven methods and established governance procedures in its management approach.

Derek Razza is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Pioneer Financial and management of a retail business, High Spirits Liquors, where he worked as a manager. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and systematic portfolio construction using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Michael Brown is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with Fidelity, bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked across multiple Fidelity affiliates, including Fidelity Management and Research Company and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. His firm, Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional investors, as well as registered investment companies. The firm integrates proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manage various fund structures.

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.

Zachary Hager is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2019 and previously at Cetera Advisors LLC and Investors Capital Corporation. Hager is also involved as an owner and board member of Ripcord Wealth, a wealth management business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals, providing both proprietary and third-party model strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

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.

Stephanie Cadenhead is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2021. She has over 20 years of experience collaborating with families and businesses to develop financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. Stephanie's approach involves gaining a deep understanding of her clients' objectives to create effective financial plans. Her professional background includes roles such as Financial Advisor at Citizens Investment Services, Senior Retirement Consultant at Empower Retirement, AVP - Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch, VP Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab, Financial Planning Consultant at Voya Financial Advisors, Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Investment Specialist at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial. This extensive experience spans various aspects of financial advising and consulting. Outside of her professional work, Stephanie enjoys activities such as comedy, concerts, cooking and baking, exploring food, golf, and outdoor adventures.

Paul Schofield is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Dedham, MA, holding CFP® and Series 63 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007 and previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2004 to 2007. He also operates a financial services business under the name Schofield Financial Services. 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 variety of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management.

Bryn Morgan is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Outside of financial advising, Morgan teaches yoga classes at Barre Coast, a small fitness organization in Rhode Island. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage and deliver model portfolios.