Christopher Koons is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has prior experience with firms including Craftwherk Productions, BK International Education Consultancy, Athleta LLC, and VideoLink. Outside of finance, he is a singer in a band that performs publicly. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers division provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Ashley Brown is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 license and four years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2021 and has been affiliated with Bank of America since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an independent consultant for Rodan + Fields, providing skincare consultations and product sales. 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, utilizing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Samantha Ireland is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. She has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2025. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed as a caretaker for a disabled client on weekends through The Fogarty Center. 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 blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment process.

Michael Gaulin is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their values and focus on helping them make steady progress toward their goals. Michael has been with Fidelity Investments since 2019, gaining experience across various roles including Planning Consultant, Investment Solutions Help Desk, Investment Solutions Representative, and Brokerage Operations Representative. His career path reflects a comprehensive understanding of investment consulting and client service within the financial industry. Outside of his professional work, Michael's personal interests include beach activities, biking, boating, golf, skiing, and traveling.

Gregory Silva is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2020 and previously spent nine years with LPL Financial and Webster Bank. He is based in Cranston, Rhode Island. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Derek Razza is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Pioneer Financial and has a diverse background including management experience at High Spirits Liquors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm’s distinctive capabilities include serving as a commodity pool operator and advising multiple registered investment companies.

Michael Brown is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with various Fidelity entities, including Fidelity Management and Research Company since 2000. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios. The firm also engages in fund advisory and manages relationships with multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Todd Smith is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified model portfolios. The firm is also registered as a commodity pool operator and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Waleska Alvarez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. from 2015 to 2022 before joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm employs proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Vaughn Smith Spruill 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 Citizens Bank and has held roles outside the financial sector, including digital content creation as a sole proprietor. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Steve Wolfe is currently serving as a Branch Leader at Fidelity, a position he has held since 2025. In this role, he leads and inspires a team of Financial Professionals who guide clients through various stages of their financial journeys. His approach emphasizes collaborative planning, co-creation, trust, and fostering long-term relationships to address clients' personal financial needs. Steve has extensive experience in the financial services industry. Since 2020, he has worked as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. Prior to that, he was a Wealth Management Advisor at TIAA from 2016 to 2020 and a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2014 to 2016. He also held the role of VP and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments in 2025.

Eugene Clark IV is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. He holds a Series 63 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and proprietary market simulations as part of its advisory process.

Bryn Morgan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches yoga classes with a local fitness organization. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a range of clients including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios.

Eugenia Murray is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2006. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Cole Cidade is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and entering the industry in 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held roles at New York Life and various other organizations. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies and its formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Michael Orlowski is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Fidelity Investments. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to offer discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services and model portfolios.

Robert Dennis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Fidelity Investments since 2006. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios, and it serves a broad range of clients through discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

Tracy Johnson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a business selling vintage and upcycled furniture through a booth at an antique mall and serves as secretary for the North Cumberland Middle School Parent Teacher Organization. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Carlisle is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at State Street Global Markets, State Street Bank and Trust, and Wells Fargo Advisors. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailoring strategies to clients’ risk profiles through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Xavier Diaz is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at DCU, F and P Realty Trust, Charter, and CSS. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios, including funds managed by affiliated or unaffiliated sub-advisers.