Leo Kozyrev is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. He has been involved in the financial services industry in various roles since 2012, including positions as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2023, Premier Advisor at Citizens Bank from 2017 to 2021, Research Specialist at Citizens Securities Inc from 2013 to 2017, and Financial Consultant Helpdesk at Citizens Securities Inc. from 2012 to 2013. As a Certified Financial Planner™, Leo focuses on understanding clients' unique personal and financial goals. He emphasizes the importance of ongoing communication and updating material information to support the longevity of clients' financial plans. His work is aimed at helping clients achieve a comfortable and financially independent retirement. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Leo has interests in comedy, cooking and baking, fitness, music, pets, and traveling.

Fernando Poe IV is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fidelity and its affiliated entities since 2006. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm's investment approach combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, utilizing a wide investable universe of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs to create model portfolios.

Evan Patterson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, focusing on tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

James Beaulieu is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at OSAIC since 2018, following ten years at Jhfn Sii and 26 years at The Meriden Group Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship as an insurance agent. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, and charitable investors through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with various investment platforms, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Lauren Dreyer is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Fidelity since 2006, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and, most recently, Strategic Advisers LLC. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a mix of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, manages fund-of-funds structures, and utilizes systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Arlene Harrington is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Equitable Advisors, New York Life Insurance Company, and Bankers Life. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels, offering financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products.

Ryan Gold is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America N.A., Merrill, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of finance, he has been involved with The Boys and Girls Club LNV. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Jena Ness is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at First Command in multiple roles. Ness served in the United States Marine Corps from 2013 to 2020. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is known for its use of algorithmic methods and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

John Varao is a CFP® professional with 37 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at Cetera and has previously held roles at Avantax Advisory Services and 1ST Global Advisors. Varao is also a director of The Robert F. Stoico / FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation, which supports nonprofit organizations in Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services using a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Ivi Nwosu is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Nwosu worked at Citizens Bank and Santander Bank, and has a background in real estate sales. Outside of advisory work, Nwosu serves as Financial Secretary for the Abia American Association, President of Nzuko Aro Okeigbo Massachusetts, and Treasurer on the board of the hi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. – New England State Board. 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 manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Richard Nardella is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Citizens Securities and Nardella Excavating. 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 deliver model portfolios and manage registered investment companies.

Scott Levinson is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2005. In this role, he partners with clients to understand their financial goals and develop customized financial plans aimed at growing and protecting their wealth, making sound investment decisions, and simplifying their financial lives. He has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having previously worked as a Financial Consultant at A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2004 to 2005, a Financial Planner at Legacy Financial Advisors from 2003 to 2004, and a Financial Representative at The Bulfinch Group from 2002 to 2003. Levinson emphasizes forming strong relationships with clients and their families, focusing on trust, reliability, and competency in his professional approach.

Mark Kalen is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he held positions at firms including Diligent, OneTrust, ServiceNow, PrismHR, SAI Global, and Intralinks. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a power of attorney position for an entity based in Rhode Island. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nat Nunn is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a partner on the Ellison Kibler & Associates team. The group is one of the oldest and largest in the country at Merrill, with over 39 years of experience providing wealth management advice and guidance to high-net-worth individuals, families, private business owners, corporations, foundations, endowments, and retirement plans. Nat’s practice includes a core focus on exit planning for private business owners. Nat offers expertise in a broad range of client focus areas including executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Nat is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and holds a bachelor's degree from the University of the South. In addition to professional responsibilities, Nat is involved in community activities, volunteering with local organizations. Personal interests include adventure sports, fishing, golfing, hunting, spending time with family, and traveling. Nat’s approach centers on connecting all aspects of a client’s financial life to prioritize and pursue their most important goals.

Kerri Squires is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2005 and has also been associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2023. 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.

Robert Insana is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving as a Senior Portfolio Advisor. In this role, he manages custom investment strategies on a discretionary basis, selecting from a range of Merrill Lynch model portfolios and third-party investment strategies to align with his clients' needs. Robert focuses on education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, and portfolio management services. He works collaboratively with families and individuals to develop realistic, custom-tailored financial plans that support their unique goals and priorities. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Rhode Island and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Robert is involved with the American Heart Association. Outside of work, his personal interests include drawing and sketching, golfing, music, swimming, and playing table tennis.

Claudio Tavares is a financial advisor with Merrill in Riverside, RI, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., and various positions outside finance including education and local government. Outside of advisory work, he owns Dreams Are Immortal LLC, a travel and design agency focused on trip planning and creating customized itineraries. 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.

Ryan Macdonald is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at IDG Communications and Robert Half. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, including use of model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Sara Gendron is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she partners with clients to provide holistic financial planning. She focuses on understanding clients' needs to assist them in pursuing their financial goals and aims to create an environment where every client feels heard and valued throughout their conversations. Sara has been with Fidelity Investments since 2023, initially serving as a Workplace Planning Consultant before transitioning to her current role in 2025. She holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Sara's personal interests include family activities, fitness, gardening, running, swimming, and exploring food-related experiences.

William De Mayo is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services. His work history includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Group and North Easton Savings Bank. Outside of advising, he works as an independent insurance agent and also engages in grocery shopping and delivery services. MassMutual Investors Services provides financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of services including asset management, wrap programs, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-based financial planning.