Thomas Harkins is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Warwick, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2006 and spent nine years at Ameriprise prior to that. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with technology tools while managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Nicholas Dilello Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked previously at Metlife Securities, Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a supervisory committee member monitoring the financial integrity of Coastal1 Credit Union and acts as a trustee for a family trust. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with planning engagements structured as annual, collaborative processes using firm-approved analytical tools.

Anne Swiader is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a variety of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations to support its financial planning process.

John Stamp is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 1987 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2001. John focuses on providing practical and objective advice to address each client's specific financial and wealth transfer goals. John holds the designation of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor, awarded by the College for Financial Planning, and the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), awarded by the National Association of Plan Advisors. He is also a qualified Portfolio Manager and is experienced in building and managing personalized or defined investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. These strategies can be managed on a discretionary basis through the firm's Investment Advisory Program. He has a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Rhode Island. Outside of his professional work, John enjoys biking, gardening, hiking, music, photography, and spending time with his family.

Bernard Manchester is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and co-founder of The T.D.M. Group, a financial advisory practice serving executives, business owners, and affluent families. Since beginning his financial services career in 2007, he has developed expertise in retirement planning, portfolio management, executive compensation, stock and option planning, estate and insurance planning, debt structuring, and cash flow management. Bernard applies his experience to create customized financial strategies aimed at aligning clients’ resources with their personal financial goals. Bernard holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing with a concentration in Finance from Providence College. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR™, with additional credentials including Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Bernard advises business owners on corporate retirement plans and is proficient in succession planning, Medicare planning, social security strategy, life insurance analysis, and estate planning services. He is an active member of the Providence College Alumni community, serving as a Board Member for the Providence Alumni Club. Bernard grew up in Barrington, Rhode Island, and currently lives in Rumford, Rhode Island with his wife Elizabeth and their two daughters, Quinn and Blair.

Kelly Reey is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Putnam Retail Management Limited Partnership and Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC. Reey was also principal at Reey Consulting prior to joining Merrill in 2019. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Gregory Gudz is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at AT&T for over two decades. Outside of his advisory role, Gregory serves as the head coach for girls and boys volleyball at Woonsocket High School. 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 manage a variety of portfolios, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures.

Robin Dziuba is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 42 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 1990 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a committee member on the investment committee of St. Elizabeth Community, a charitable organization providing services for the elderly. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Materne is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo firms since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Materne serves as president of the Hattie Ide Chaffee Nursing Home in Riverside, RI. Wells Fargo Advisors provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options tailored to client needs through a large network of financial advisors.

Michele Prlich is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes 13 years at Citigroup Global Markets and 5 years with Webster Bank. She is based in Warwick, RI. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including model portfolio programs and institutional platforms, supported by research tools and various non-advisory financial activities.

Frank Giorgio IV is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in food manufacturing with Club 400 Spaghetti Sauce. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing advanced tools and multiple asset management approaches.

Jeffrey Langlois is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 2008 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2012. Jeff is part of the Carcieri & Bock Group and focuses on helping clients develop flexible, goal-based financial strategies. His expertise includes education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Jeff holds a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Rhode Island. He has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Committed to providing comprehensive and transparent advice, Jeff works closely with families, individuals, and business owners to meet their financial needs and goals supported by real-time investment management. A native of Rhode Island, Jeff resides in Cranston with his wife, Beth-Ann, and their two sons. He is involved in the community through Special Olympics Rhode Island and enjoys spending time with his family. His personal interests include chess, cooking, football, golfing, ice hockey, reading, and traveling.

Edward Pelletier is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warwick, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Insurance Company for 26 years and has been with Mass Mutual since 2016. Pelletier also operates as an independent insurance agent offering a range of insurance products including dental, disability, fixed annuities, life, long-term care, and Medicare-related products. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm utilizes firm-approved software and collaborative planning processes, offering a variety of programs including estate-settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Deviet Gaul is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Blount Fine Foods, Bryant University, Rogers Corp, and The Kraft Group, where he was involved in inventory control and sales of alcoholic beverages as a beer hawker. 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 a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Stephen Benevento is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial for 13 years and American Portfolios Advisors, Inc. for one year. Outside of his advisory role, he is associated with The Ronald M & Beverlie Benevento Revocable Trust. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm employs a range of advisory models, many implemented by third-party managers, and provides ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed representatives.

Robert Hovan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009, having previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets for 10 years. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a notary public. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutional clients, offering comprehensive financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in assets and delivers both direct client services and corporate financial planning solutions.

Christopher Dandeneau is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Prudential Advisors. He also spent time with the Pittsburgh Pirates and the University of Connecticut. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Md Hossain is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at TowerBrook Capital Partners and was involved in the restaurant business with MamarBari Indian Cuisine. He also has experience in academia from his time at the University of Rochester and Bronx Leadership Academy. 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.

Beth James is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Johnston, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Primerica Financial Services since 2010 and PFS Investments Inc. since 2012, with a recent role at The Fogarty Center/Options from 2023 to 2025. Outside of advisory services, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through Primerica-affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs third-party asset managers and delivers services via a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Joseph Abbate is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Providence, RI, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He previously worked for 25 years at Janney Montgomery Scott Inc. before joining RBC Capital Markets in 2020. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charities. The firm offers multiple wrap fee advisory programs with tailored investment strategies and a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management.