Patrick Kumar 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 IGT and managed bookkeeping duties at C & K Management Services, Inc. Patrick has experience in roles outside finance, including positions at Bryant University and Dunkin Donuts. Fidelity, through its affiliate Strategic Advisers LLC, offers investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Joseph Fontaine is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked in retail and operated a martial arts business for several years. He is also active as an independent contractor for a grocery delivery app. 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.

John Gautreaux is a financial advisor with OSAIC and holds the ChFC® designation, along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 25 years of industry experience, including a long tenure with Beaulieu Financial Group and eight years at OSAIC. Gautreaux also works as a broker providing group employee benefits and health insurance for small businesses. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services supported by a model-based investment process featuring asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple program options delivered through a complex affiliate network.

Madeline Moran is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles in both the hospitality and legal sectors, as well as time spent at the University of Rhode Island. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

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 with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2007 and previously at Pavento Ratcliffe Renzi Co LLC and Melissa Gilroy CPA. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a sole proprietorship providing tax preparation and bookkeeping services. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a multi-advisor platform with brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment process emphasizing asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a range of financial planning and managed portfolio programs.

Peter Sullivan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill as well as multiple Fidelity affiliates since 2015. 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 uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across various asset classes.

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 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Washington Trust Company and Nordblom Management Company, as well as teaching roles at Rhode Island College and the Community College of Rhode Island. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeremy Cox is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes seven years at Citizens Securities Inc. and Citizens Bank before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank in 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Nicole Thompson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for eight years. Outside of finance, she has experience in the hospitality industry, having worked at Allstars Bar and Grill for ten years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic portfolio construction, delivering model portfolios that incorporate mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Logan Hilger is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2024, he was associated with Sacred Heart University and Scotch Plains Tavern. He has also been involved with Old Saybrook Parks & Recreation. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios and oversees affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

Aaron Osei is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at KeyBank, Citizens Bank, Fidelity Investments, and Santander Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, incorporating structured financial planning and utilizing firm-approved tools and models for outcome projections.

Ashley Macksoud is the Resident Director and a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill's Providence, Rhode Island office. She has been a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management for over 20 years. In addition to co-managing her practice, Ashley holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™ (CDFA™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). She is a qualified Portfolio Manager who provides traditional advice and guidance as well as builds and manages personalized strategies for clients. Ashley focuses on areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, socially responsible and values-based investing, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. She holds a Bachelor's degree from Providence College and is involved in professional organizations including the Estate Planning Council of Rhode Island and the Kirkbrae Womens Golf Association. In her community involvement, Ashley participates with the Lincoln RI Youth Soccer Association. She enjoys cooking, gardening, golfing, reading, running, soccer, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Keith Kureck is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2018. In addition to his advisory role, he is a part-time event day employee at Team Ops LLC, a for-profit business he has been associated with since 2011. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Charles Densmore is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years at the firm and 11 years of industry experience. He holds the 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Meghan Barclay is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Morgan Stanley. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm’s planning menu includes a range of specialized services and utilizes Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Alexander Lunter is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Investments from 2016 to 2025. His other business activities include involvement in non-variable insurance services. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment approaches and offers access to third-party asset managers and insurance products through affiliated entities.