Melissa Ducie is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Blackpoint Wealth Management for two years and has a background that includes roles in the hospitality industry. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm’s model portfolios draw on a broad universe of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs and include oversight of delegated sub-advisers and systematic evaluation of share classes and allocations.

John Cote is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Merrill since 2009 and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2008. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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.

Daniel Defeo is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Foxborough, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1993 and Primerica Financial Services since 1992. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services for affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and select discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, operating under a tiered wrap-fee structure and maintaining oversight of model offerings.

Nicholas Prunier is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2014, progressing through several positions including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, and High Net Worth Associate. In his current role, Nicholas partners with clients and their families to develop holistic financial plans tailored to their individual goals. He emphasizes collaboration, candor, and respect to help clients prepare for financial uncertainties and achieve peace of mind regarding their financial futures.

Haley Cerilli is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2025. She works closely with clients to understand their individual situations and priorities, collaborating to develop and implement financial plans tailored to their unique goals and needs. Her experience in the financial industry includes roles as a Planning Consultant and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2019 to 2024, as well as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2017 to 2019. Outside of her professional work, Haley enjoys activities such as beach visits, biking, golf, reading, and exploring different foods. She is also a pet owner.

Christopher Lavalley is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CFS Inc. and involvement with New England Sports Village and Bryant University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves a diverse client base and is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and incorporation of AI and algorithmic methods in research.

Brandon Manchester is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Alight Solutions, Empower Retirement, and GWFS Equities. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers.

Dejvid Shala is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked in technology at Busy Dog Basement Technologies and was employed in education with Quincy Public Schools. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also acts as a registered commodity pool operator and advises multiple registered investment companies.

Jake George is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he focuses on personalized service and financial planning tailored to the day-to-day needs of wealth clients. He aims to build and maintain client relationships based on trust, reliability, and authenticity. Jake's professional experience includes roles as a Relationship Manager and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments, as well as a Private Client Associate at Clarfeld Citizens Private Wealth and a Licensed Banker at Citizens Bank. His work has centered around supporting clients in managing their financial goals and investments. Outside of his professional career, Jake has personal interests in baseball, fitness, football, social events with friends, pets, and skiing.

William Harper is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 2012. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole owner of a rental property business. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Charles Shank 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 T. Rowe Price for one year and spent nine years at The Machine Shop. 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 systematic investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and maintains formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Paul Economou is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently working at Fidelity Investments. His prior roles include positions at infinex Investments, Calton & Associates, and independent advisory work. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory services.

Lisa Grenon is a financial advisor with Merrill in Riverside, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2009 and has been affiliated with Bank of America since 2008. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Kwame Mensah is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has been with Merrill since 2006. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Juan Reynoso is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Uber, Staples, Amazon, and Pine Manor College. He works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, which provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios and serves as an adviser to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Mitchel Mcgonagle is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include multiple positions at Fidelity Investments, as well as work at Yawgoog Scout Reservation and several retail businesses. 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 develop model portfolios from a broad investable universe.

Richard Dickinson is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Guided Financial Strategies, where he is a managing partner. Outside of advisory roles, he is involved in managing fixed insurance products as an insurance agent. Cetera is an SEC-registered advisor operating a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors nationwide. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across various program structures.

Jack Brusso is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at the DaVinci Center for Community Progress and Wheaton College. Outside of advisory work, he was involved with Stingrays Soccer Camps for five years. 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 proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios drawn from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Andrew Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Santander Securities LLC and Santander Bank N.A. 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 for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Darryl Warner is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2016 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2021. 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 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.