Shakib Mashata is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America N.A. and Anthony V. Ricci, as well as a period working at the Community College of Rhode Island. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for 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.

Derek Dipetrillo is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill since 2011, following a one-year tenure at USAA Investment Services Company. 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, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Patrick Donnelly is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he leverages the full suite of Merrill Lynch and Bank of America resources to support his clients' personal financial lives. He focuses on providing disciplined planning and investment strategies aimed at helping clients achieve financial security and independence. With expertise in areas including corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, education planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income, Patrick collaborates closely with clients to address what matters most as they navigate various life stages. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Brown University. Patrick has also served as a past board member of the Brown Club of Boston. Outside of his professional work, Patrick enjoys basketball, football, golfing, hiking, running, and spending time with his family. He emphasizes a client-centered philosophy, asking, "How can I help you improve your quality of life?" as a guiding principle in his advisory approach.

Thomas Theodore is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2013 and holds a Series 66 designation. 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.

Amin Perez is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith since 2014. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, with portfolio implementation supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers.

Eric Browne is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2019. Prior to his current role, he worked in various positions at Potowomut Golf Club and Andersons Ski and Dive. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies tailored to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Ian Anderson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Ameriprise since 2020. Between 2016 and 2019, he focused on caring for a family member. Outside of his advisory role, Ian is co-owner and advisor at SNE Operations, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice.

Michael Embree is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with Merrill since 2009, also serving at Bank of America 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Derek Vadnais is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2017 and has prior experience at Bank of America, N.A. Derek’s background also includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and High Point University. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Elaine Carvelli is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at MassMutual Investors Services since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in wellness device distribution and medical referrals. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software to provide goal-based recommendations.

Richard Strout is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently an advisor at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Fidelity Investments Institutional Services Company, Inc. from 2012 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Marisa Pollard is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at Oppenheimer & Co for eight years. She also serves as a trustee and co-trustee in a trust-related capacity outside of her advisory work. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Roy Evans is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Jordan Casey is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2024. Prior to this role, Jordan worked as an Investment Consultant and Investment Solutions Representative at Fidelity Investments, and as an Investment Specialist at Merrill Edge. Jordan's career also includes experience as a Production Support Analyst at Citizens Financial Group and as a Registered Representative at New York Life Insurance Company. Jordan's professional background spans banking, lending, and investment advisory. This breadth of experience informs a disciplined, planning-first approach to financial consulting, with an emphasis on understanding client priorities and fostering long-term relationships based on trust, clarity, and consistency. Jordan holds an Arkansas Insurance License. Outside of work, Jordan engages in fitness, golf, horseback riding, running, tennis, and traveling.

Giorvanny Lindor is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Before joining Merrill in 2026, he was employed at Bank of America and held positions outside the financial sector, including roles at the University of the People and the Rhode Island Computer Museum. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Trobel Bloe is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, Bloe held positions at Santander Securities, Santander Bank, and Citizens Bank. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers model-driven investment management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset managers, while also providing brokerage and insurance product services through affiliated entities.

Nicole Lazarek is a financial advisor with Merrill in Riverside, Rhode Island, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers as an officer with the American Legion, a nonprofit organization focused on supporting active and retired veterans. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Manning is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge since 2012 and previously held roles at Cantella & Co., Inc., Brecek & Young Advisors, Inc., and Compass Capital Corporation. Outside of advisory work, Manning serves as treasurer and part-owner of a land development company involved in residential lot development. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management solutions, access to third-party advisers, and proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Ernest Lacroix is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Charles Schwab in 2023, he worked at Achieve Financial Solutions LLC, F2 Strategy, Starburst Labs/Wealthbox CRM, XML Financial Group, and FI Services Holdings, LLC. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and integrated operational infrastructure.

Mary Miley is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2017. She has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, partnering with individuals and their families to help grow and protect their wealth through Fidelity's platform. Prior to her current role, Mary worked as a Senior Fixed Income Trader at OFI Institutional Asset Management from 2003 to 2008, and as Vice President and Senior Fixed Income Trader at Columbia Management from 1992 to 2003. Her extensive experience includes expertise in fixed income trading and holistic financial planning. Outside of her professional career, Mary enjoys cooking and baking, family activities, exploring culinary interests as a foodie, reading, and traveling.