Matthew Gough is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wakefield, RI, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Amica from 2015 to 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Leslie Pierini is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 13 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Edward Jones for 14 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is an owner of a Hilton Owners group, a timeshare business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized programs including municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA consulting.

Kathryn Welles is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Michael Catarina is a financial professional at Cetera with a CFA® designation and over one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at Parametric, Schwab Asset Management, Fidelity Investments, and Merrill. Catarina is also involved in providing financial services through Pioneer Financial Group and is licensed to sell fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, as well as institutional accounts. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

William Richard is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Investors Capital Corp., Waddell & Reed, and Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and also works as an agent for fixed insurance products including life, health, annuities, and long-term care. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party strategies.

Michael Keating is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Keating serves on the Finance Committee of the Ida Lewis Yacht Club in Newport, Rhode Island. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Gina Riccardi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as an employee in Riccardi's Restaurant, a restaurant and bar in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a variety of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and broad retail and institutional investment options.

Kristen Dalton is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Newport, RI, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques to help clients develop financial plans.

John Schultz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in North Kingstown, RI, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Ameriprise in 2024 and has prior work experience in the restaurant and education sectors. Before becoming an advisor, he worked at Greenwich Bay Oyster Bar and Gregg's Restaurants & Taverns, as well as the North Kingstown School District. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Benjamin Fernandez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2013. Fernandez also serves as a notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with operational and research tools.

Matthew Rick is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at TD Bank, Bank of America Merrill, and PNC Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Denise Roberts is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 44 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets from 1993 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Paul Sheinkopf is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 43 years of industry experience, including long-term roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment strategies and provides access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through its affiliated entities.

Francis Nuzzolo is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, based in Charlestown, RI, and has three years of industry experience. He has worked with UBS since 2021 and previously held positions at FN Builders, Symmetry Partners, and Advanced Property Management. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Walter Casagrande is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in New York City, where he has been practicing since 2005. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, and portfolio management services. Walter emphasizes a comprehensive approach to wealth management that starts with understanding each client's individual goals and needs to develop a personalized financial strategy. Walter holds a Bachelor's Degree from Drexel University and is recognized as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He leverages the investment insights of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management along with the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to provide clients with integrated financial services. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Walter participates in community activities through volunteering, including work with SOS Animal Rescue. Outside of his professional life, Walter enjoys biking, football, golfing, ice hockey, skiing, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Kyle Conley is an International Wealth Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been providing financial services since 2005. He focuses on developing strategies to address the financial and investment needs of both individuals and companies, including private and public entities. Utilizing the resources available through Merrill Lynch and its strategic partners, Kyle works to manage clients’ assets and liabilities by crafting personalized wealth management plans tailored to their risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and overall investment objectives. Kyle holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from Boston College and has furthered his studies in international economics at the University of Melbourne in Australia. His professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment (SE). Residing in Syosset, NY with his wife and three children, Kyle is active in his church and local community. He maintains a commitment to the Merrill tradition of community involvement through volunteer work with local organizations.

Jeremy Seidman is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Narragansett, Rhode Island, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of directors for the MIT Sloan Boston Alumni Association, where he chairs the annual MIT CFO Summit, and is also a board member of Coaching4Change, a nonprofit focused on coach education and youth empowerment. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, employing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans based on clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines wealth management with institutional trading capabilities and provides a broad range of financial services, including custody, underwriting, and capital markets activities.

Matthew Sykes is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Portsmouth, RI, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. He previously worked for St. James's Place/REGENCY WEALTH LTD from 2018 to 2023. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of advisors and branches nationwide.

Brian Megley is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and Bellevue Financial LLC. He serves as chairperson of the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm supports a wide range of program structures and custodial relationships across its network of more than 10,000 advisors and approximately 800,000 clients.

Jennifer Vaughn is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Newport, RI, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill for eight years and at Target for two years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2026. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.