Lauren Medici is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in helping individuals and families navigate complex financial decisions by integrating investment management, retirement planning, tax-aware strategies, and long-term wealth planning into a comprehensive approach. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Lauren worked with large institutional investors and hedge funds, where she gained experience in investment management, portfolio construction, and market analysis. This background provides her with a unique perspective that she applies to wealth management, focusing on building strategies aligned with clients' long-term goals and values. Lauren holds a Bachelor's Degree from Dartmouth College and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.

Brandon Kelley is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at New York Life Insurance Company, St. Vincent Hospital, and Market Basket. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages various fund structures and model portfolios, utilizing systematic methodologies and maintaining oversight of sub-advisers and share allocations.

Jamie Mcmanus is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Providence, RI, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and market return estimates in its process.

Sean Travis is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 29 years of industry experience, including long tenure at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of a nonprofit youth baseball organization where he organizes events and manages youth sports activities. LPL Enterprise serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via its integrated platform.

Joshua Favret is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial plans aimed at achieving their individual goals. He emphasizes understanding each client's unique situation to tailor investment strategies that align with their envisioned future. Joshua has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, progressing through roles including Financial Planning Associate and various levels of Workplace Planning Consultant before becoming a Financial Consultant in 2024. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License. Outside of his professional role, Joshua enjoys activities such as beach outings, snowboarding, surfing, social events with friends, and exploring culinary experiences.

Mary Pothier is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009 and also works with Bank of America, N.A. since 2014. 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 range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

Jennifer Lightman is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021 and previously spent ten years at Hebrew Senior Life. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable gift funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified model portfolios and serves in advisory roles to multiple registered funds.

Jonathan Coleman is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various financial roles, including at LPL Financial, Service One Credit Union, and People's Bank. Prior to his financial career, he held positions outside the industry, such as at Chick-Fil-A. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning with a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice, utilizing proprietary research and third-party data.

Christopher Goulart is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Providence, RI, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he has been president of Franlart Nurseries Inc., an agricultural business, since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, utilizing structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Brendan Hall is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. His background includes various roles at Fidelity Investments and prior positions in education and logistics. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, delivering model portfolios across multiple investment platforms.

Chip Poirier is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he partners with clients to create, implement, and manage financial plans tailored to their individual goals and needs. His approach focuses on understanding clients' priorities, financial concerns, and definitions of success to develop personalized strategies. Prior to his current role, Chip held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Vice President of Client Communications from 2011 to 2018, Director of Corporate Transition Services from 2004 to 2011, Vice President and Relationship Manager from 1998 to 2004, and Manager from 1994 to 1998. This extensive experience reflects his longstanding commitment to the financial services industry and client relationship management.

Karen Emma is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. She is also president of Universal Wealth Management, LLC, an insurance agency specializing in life, health, and Medicare products. Additionally, Karen serves as a notary public. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services through multiple platforms, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

Ryan Lepage is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. 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 and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs firm-approved planning tools and strategies developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Evan Dion is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Providence, RI, holding a Series 66 designation with less than one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at South County Juniors, Coastal1 Credit Union, and Meritage, as well as teaching at the University of Rhode Island and local schools. He has also been involved with Blu on the Water since 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market outlook models.

Sarah Morrow is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Robert Frieling for eight years before joining Fidelity in 2022. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment process.

Rulla Nehme Pontarelli is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 24 years of industry experience, including 17 years at John Hancock Financial Services and eight years with OSAIC. In addition to her advisory work, Pontarelli has created a nautical-themed clothing line called Nautical & Fabulous by Rulla, primarily for friends and acquaintances. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of advisors, utilizing asset allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios.

Jonathan O’Meara is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021 and has prior experience with Wheaton College and youth sports associations. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it holds distinctive roles such as CFTC registration and advisory to multiple registered investment companies.

Nicholas Cehelsky is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at UPS, Amazon, Door Dash, and positions in education and hospitality. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm utilizes proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction with a focus on multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures.

Stephen Palmisciano is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 registration and 50 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1978 and has also been affiliated with Bank of America since 2009. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients.

Daniel Kennedy is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and at City National Bank since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for the Norwood High School Athletic Hall of Fame. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual, institutional, corporate, and charitable clients through a range of advisory programs offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client risk profiles and leverages both in-house and third-party managers, providing various options including tax management and responsible investing.