Diliala Valle is an International Wealth Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in family and international wealth management strategies. With 35 years of experience, she focuses on asset allocation, diversification, and portfolio management services to help clients preserve wealth through different market cycles. Her expertise lies in domestic and international fixed income and equity markets, employing professionally managed strategies aimed at maximizing returns while reducing risk. Diliala holds a Bachelor's Degree from Universidad del Valle de Mexico and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Fluent in English and Spanish, she is committed to building strong client relationships through accessible and knowledgeable guidance. She also participates actively in community volunteering, aligning with Merrill’s tradition of service. Outside of her professional role, Diliala enjoys adventure sports, biking, boxing, camping, fishing, football, hiking, music, reading, and soccer.

Erik Johnson is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked with firms including Pioneer Financial Group and Securian Financial Services Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Boys and Girls Club of New Bedford and is an elected board member of the Town of Dartmouth Council on Aging. Johnson also creates children's music and operates a tax entity for personal purposes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients across the United States. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party money managers.

Derek Botelho is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a financial planning process based on structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Brendan Mccarthy is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2003, providing financial advice and guidance to affluent families and individuals. Brendan focuses on retirement planning, executive compensation, education funding, wealth transfer, and wealth preservation as part of his wealth management practice. Brendan holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance and Economics from Suffolk University. He also holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification awarded by the CFP® Board and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is a member of the De Marco-Mccarthy-Florio Group, which has been recognized by Forbes as the #1 Wealth Management Team in Rhode Island for multiple years. Based in Medfield, Massachusetts, Brendan is active in his community, including coaching youth wrestling and lacrosse. He serves on the Finance Committee of the Ronald McDonald House in Providence. In his free time, he enjoys fishing, skiing, and spending time with his family in Harwich Port, MA, and Ludlow, VT.

Mark Cruise is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Providence, RI, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 41 years of industry experience and has been with LPL Financial since 2005. In addition to his advisory work, he has experience selling fixed life, long-term care, and disability insurance, and has occasionally served as a speaker for seminars. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm offers diverse advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing research and models from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Michael Goodson Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2014, with a brief tenure at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gary Garofalo is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cranston, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc, Viti Mercedes-Benz, and Primerica Financial Services since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients through its Lifetime Investment Program, which features model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses BNY Mellon Advisors for model implementation and trading.

Matthew Capozzi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at New York Life, Fidelity Investments, and Citizens Bank, as well as work outside finance in the retail and food service sectors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored written recommendations and ongoing annual advice focused on income and tax strategies.

Benjamin Proctor is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at DoorDash, Bank of America, and Uber Technologies. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in media relations for the New England Patriots and assists with athletics statistics for Holy Cross. 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.

Michael Porco is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he provides financial guidance and wealth management services to clients. He applies his expertise to help clients make informed decisions about their financial goals and investment strategies. Further details about his experience, education, and personal interests are not provided.

Jeremy Mazzola is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America, N.A., as well as in roles with the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and Swerve Entertainment Group, Inc. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Barrett Grant is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he held various roles including positions at Boon Street Market and University 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, and institutional investors.

Olivia Manolio is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, she held various roles in the restaurant and service industries. 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.

Eric Majewski is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities, Spire Investment Partners, and Merrill. Majewski also engages in non-variable insurance sales, including term life and fixed annuities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to research, model portfolios, and various investment strategies.

Richard Buckley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cranston, Rhode Island, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 20 years of industry experience, including nine years with Merrill and Bank of America. He is also associated with Webster Bank and offers investment products and services under the trade name Webster Investments. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, supported by model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Caroline Dunn Packer is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill since 2020, along with prior positions at American Eagle Outfitters, Durham Book Exchange, University of New Hampshire, and Conanicut Marine Services. 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 constructed by internal CIO teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Benjamin D. Auteuil is a financial advisor with Merrill in Riverside, Rhode Island, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2017 and previously worked at Best Buy from 2015 to 2017. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed by internal and third-party managers. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, with a range of portfolio implementation methods and tax-aware strategy options.

Kristen Springer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at E3 Financial Planning, Commonwealth Financial, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients both directly and through corporate financial planning arrangements.

John McCarthy is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has held roles with multiple firms, including founding Chartered Course Financial Group, LLC, where he is an owner and partner. He also works as an insurance agent, selling life, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of investment management and advisory services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and manager platforms.

Nelson Hawkins Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as chairman of the Town of Barrington Harbor Commission and is an advisory board member of the Rhode Island Sailing Events Commission. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.