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 based in Providence, RI, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. She has 24 years of industry experience, including 17 years with John Hancock Financial Services and eight years with OSAIC. Outside of her advisory work, she has created a nautical-themed clothing line for personal distribution. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of advisers, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports multiple account management styles, utilizing a complex corporate and platform structure that includes several mergers and private-equity ownership.

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 51 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Merrill since 1978 and at Bank of America since 2009. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

Michael Toole is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera. He has held roles at Everly Rose Financial, LLC, which he owns and operates, focusing on expense management related to his securities business. His prior experience includes positions at Pioneer Financial Group and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm supporting over 10,000 advisors and serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers multiple portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Nicholas Gannon is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Compass and served the Town of North Providence for ten years. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios, often delegating day-to-day management to sub-advisers while maintaining oversight and conflict-of-interest controls.

Ryan Purdy is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warwick, RI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with the firm since 2025. Prior to joining Mass Mutual, he gained experience at Ocean House Marina and Captain Jacks. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses structured, collaborative planning processes and offers investment recommendations without discretionary authority.

Christian Cataldo is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Boston Financial Management and served the Town of Marshfield for four years. Outside of finance, he is employed at Lovell Academy, a boarding school, where he is responsible for ensuring students are in their designated locations. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Lyse Anne Lepine is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2024. She previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc. from 2017 through 2024, and was a homemaker prior to entering the financial services field. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Aya El Hossaini is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has held positions at Bank of America, Citizens Bank, and Santander. 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.

Jason Catalan is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Bank of America. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to diverse clients, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios and advisory mandates.

Michael Capalbo is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has previously worked with The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Capalbo is involved as a youth and high school lacrosse referee in Rhode Island and participates as a background actor in movies and television. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven approach to investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and various insurance-related services.

Linda Ferreira is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2008, following a brief tenure at Ameriprise in 2006. Outside of her advisory work, she manages long-term rental real estate holdings. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Sarah Trek is a financial advisor with Merrill in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2009 and has also been associated with Bank of America since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed by Instacart in a food shopping and delivery position. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.