Ryan Follett is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides guidance to individuals and families in pursuing their financial goals, specializing in college education planning, corporate and employee benefits, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. He applies his background in education and finance to develop long-range financial strategies tailored to clients' risk tolerance, cash-flow needs, and time horizons. Ryan began his career with Merrill Lynch in 2019 and previously worked with corporate benefit programs, including equity compensation and deferred compensation plans. Before entering financial services, he was a high school mathematics teacher and coach. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of Texas at Austin and holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Accredited Asset Management Specialist™ (AAMS®), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). A native of Sweeny in Brazoria County, Ryan is active in his community, having served on the boards of the Sweeny Chamber of Commerce and Sweeny Independent School District Education Foundation. He also participates in local programs such as Junior Achievement of Brazoria County and Sweeny United. Ryan resides in Sweeny with his wife and two sons.

David Salit is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Providence, RI, and has 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2011. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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 developed by internal and third-party managers.

Kenroy Carty is a Senior Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he focuses on delivering personalized wealth management strategies that align with clients' unique financial goals. Kenroy leverages the investment insights of Merrill Lynch and the banking and lending solutions offered by Bank of America to create flexible strategies suitable for evolving market conditions. Kenroy’s expertise spans several client focus areas, including executive compensation, family wealth management, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, socially responsible investing, and strategies tailored for endowments, foundations, non-profits, and small businesses. He holds professional designations as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Kenroy earned his bachelor’s degree from the Pennsylvania State University System. He is proficient in both English and French and is actively involved in community initiatives such as PAL and Student Sponsorship. Outside of his professional pursuits, Kenroy enjoys cooking, genealogy, music, painting, photography, reading, spending time with family, traveling, watching movies, and practicing yoga.

Cleidir Mendes currently serves as an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he works closely with individuals and families to understand their financial goals, values, and priorities, providing personalized guidance and committed service to help clients feel confident and prepared for their financial future. Mr. Mendes has progressed through several positions at Fidelity Investments since 2022, including roles as Investments Solutions Representative II and I, High Net Worth Service Associate, and Customer Relationship Advocate. His experience spans client relationship management and investment support within the company. No information about Mr. Mendes's education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement was provided.

Christian Mcneilly is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he was involved with several businesses including Midtown Oyster Bar and Scales and Shells. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience in hospitality and social club operations. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios comprising mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jeffrey Ferreras is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently with Charles Schwab in Providence, RI. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Merrill, and Santander Securities. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management services supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Conor Driscoll is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC. Outside of finance, Driscoll has experience in the food service and fitness industries, including roles at Red Parrot Restaurant and Smithfield Fitness. 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 provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars using firm-approved analytical tools and structured annual planning engagements.

Sergey Kolker is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2017. He partners with individuals and families to develop tailored investment strategies aimed at growing, managing, and protecting their wealth. Sergey emphasizes building relationships based on education and collaboration to provide clients with peace of mind regarding their financial situations. Sergey has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having worked at Fidelity Investments since 2012 in roles including Senior Regional Investment Consultant and Investment Consultant. Prior to that, he was a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2010 to 2012 and an Account Executive at FactSet Research Systems, Inc. from 2007 to 2010. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his ability to advise clients on insurance-related financial matters.

Jason Taylor is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Fidelity, based in Smithfield, Rhode Island, and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked in retail at Best Buy and was self-employed for five years. Outside of finance, he is active as a professional photographer and musician in the Rhode Island area. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where Jason is affiliated, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and serve multiple registered investment companies.

Brendan Gray is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has one year of industry experience and previously held roles at Allied Universal, Greater Boston YMCA, and Wincap Financial. His background also includes work with Lifetime Corporation and involvement with Bentley University and Burlington Parks and Recreation Department. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that integrates fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves a diverse client base and utilizes systematic methodologies across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, with formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Patrick Kumar is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. He has held roles at Fidelity Investments, IGT, and C & K Management Services, where he managed bookkeeping using QuickBooks. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver diversified model portfolios.

Joseph Fontaine is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Container Store and involvement with Traditional Martial Arts RI Inc. He also works as an independent contractor for Shipt Grocery Delivery. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients using a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

John Gautreaux is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2018, he worked at Beaulieu Financial Group starting in 2001. Gautreaux also provides group employee benefits and small business health insurance as a broker. OSAIC serves a diverse clientele including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and brokerage services that utilize asset-allocation tools and third-party resources to construct and manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Clayton Plumer is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2014. He works closely with clients and his team to provide comprehensive wealth planning services. Prior to this role, he served as an Investments Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2011 to 2014. Clayton's professional experience centers on financial consulting and investment management within Fidelity's platform. He emphasizes a business approach grounded in a consistent process, clear business beliefs, and core values aimed at supporting clients and their families through all phases of wealth planning.

Laura Giarrusso is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Raymond James & Associates, Weston Securities Corporation, and Bank Rhode Island. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Bella Vita Nutrition, a restaurant and bar in Warwick, Rhode Island. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools, including Monte Carlo simulations, as part of its advisory process.

Andrea Hottleman is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Hottleman has a background in accounting and tax preparation, including roles at Melissa Gilroy CPA and Pavento Ratcliffe Renzi Co LLC, and owns a sole proprietorship that prepares tax returns and provides bookkeeping services. She also operates Hottleman and Associates, offering financial advisory and wealth management services for individuals and families. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms, providing integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm's advisers utilize various tools and analytics to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client risk tolerance and investment preferences.

Peter Sullivan is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple Fidelity entities since 2015, including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, as well as registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it maintains a formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Kelly Olson is a Series 66 credentialed advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Kelly worked at Accenture LLP for six years and held various other roles across different sectors. 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 combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction in managing model portfolios drawn from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

William Avril II is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 42 years of industry experience, including long tenures at MML Investors Services, Inc. since 1996 and Connecticut Mutual Life since 1983. He is also licensed as an agent in individual and group life and health insurance. Mass Mutual 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, employing firm-approved software and collaborative annual planning processes.

Jose Clase is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at The Washington Trust Company and has held roles in both educational institutions and corporate settings. His background includes experience at Rhode Island College and Reebok. 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, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a variety of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and organizations.