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 planning and advisory services to clients. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Clark University.

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 six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2020. Her background includes roles at American Eagle Outfitters and the University of New Hampshire. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

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.

Dawn Robinson is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously spent eight years at Metlife Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she hosts a weekly radio show, "Common Cents with Dawn," broadcast on WBLQ 1230 AM. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, annual planning relationships using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals.

Christian Tinory is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. He has experience at BNY Mellon and Sports Info Solutions prior to joining MassMutual Life Insurance Company in 2026. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized programs including recent additions like Divorce Planning and estate-settlement services.

Denise Kowalewski is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2012 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets solutions.

Richard Carriere is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He is the owner of The Holy Spirit Center, LLC, a non-investment-related business, and serves on the advisory board at Bryant University, where he is involved in exploring the feasibility of an Insurance Risk Management major. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning that incorporates structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and supports clients with a variety of investment and planning strategies across retail and institutional markets.

John Poulton is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving with Ameriprise since 2014. He is a principal owner of Windmill Braiding Equipment, LLC, a manufacturing business in Warwick, RI, where he provides consulting and oversight. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored recommendation reports.

Eric Gomes is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Door Dash for two years and has held positions with the City of Fall River and the City of New Bedford. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse range of clients, including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating through a combination of advisory and brokerage solutions.

Christopher Leclerc is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2023. He has held various roles within Fidelity Investments, including Senior Regional Investment Consultant from 2021 to 2023 and Investment Sales Associate from 2019 to 2021. In his role, Christopher focuses on building strong client relationships by understanding their financial goals and developing tailored financial plans. His approach emphasizes trust, communication, and clarity to help clients pursue financial security. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Christopher enjoys biking, football, golf, music, skiing, and spending time with friends and at social events.

Chad La Croix is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and has concurrently worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2008. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.