Lucas Mariotti is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, progressing through positions including Investment Consultant, Workplace Planning Consultant, and Workplace Planning Associate. In his current role, Lucas partners with clients to provide clarity and peace of mind in their personal and financial lives by developing customized financial plans. Lucas's approach to financial planning involves clear communication without jargon and a thorough understanding of the client's priorities. He works collaboratively with clients to build plans tailored to their unique needs. His professional experience encompasses a range of consulting roles at Fidelity Investments, reflecting his expertise in financial and workplace planning. Outside of his professional work, Lucas has interests in baseball, beach activities, football, gardening, playing instruments, and music.

Maria Parfenova is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. She has worked with Fidelity Investments since 2021. Her prior work includes roles at Bryant University and Cambridge Savings Bank. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Thomas Wickham is a CFP® professional working with Fidelity Investments, with 10 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Fidelity since 2015. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across a diverse set of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Victor de Medeiros is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. He has a history of roles in financial consulting and brokerage services, including positions at E*TRADE and Morgan Stanley from 2013 through 2024, and experience as a Bank Manager at Santander Bank-Sovereign from 2011 to 2013. His professional approach emphasizes building genuine relationships with clients and their families to develop financial strategies that are tailored to their specific goals and values. Victor holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional work, Victor has personal interests that include art, cars, family activities, football, gardening, and traveling.

Constantine Menadue is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Paul E Saperstein Auction Company and Bryant University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across various fund structures.

James Branca currently serves as an Investment Management Consultant I. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles including Customer Relationship Advocate, Investment Solutions Representative, and Investment Solutions Representative II and III. In these positions, he has supported clients and their families in developing personalized financial strategies tailored to their goals. James holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California, reflecting his qualifications in insurance-related financial services. Outside of his professional responsibilities, James enjoys baseball, family activities, golf, traveling, and exploring food.

Seth Hall is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and has been involved with Community Care Alliance since 2018. Outside of advising, he participates in ridesharing through Lyft. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of financial services through advisory and brokerage channels, leveraging model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and an integrated platform that includes insurance products and lending programs.

John Farmer is a CFP® with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has held prior roles at Citizens Securities, Inc. and Bank Newport. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Richard Danforth Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an apiary where he manages beekeeping and honey sales, and he performs as a member of an Irish band playing local gigs in Boston. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Edward Yeomans is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Before joining Fidelity, he worked at UBS Financial Services and Alpha Advisors. Outside of finance, Yeomans has experience in the hospitality and beverage industries, including roles at Bad Martha Beer and Wicked Restaurant. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a proprietary investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across various fund types and model portfolios.

Prescott Wing is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets, LLC since 2017. Prior to joining RBC, he worked at MFS from 2015 to 2017. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, provides advisory, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services to a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored portfolio management programs that combine in-house and third-party investment managers with options for tax management, responsible investing, and alternative investments.

Sai Villanueva is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill from 2014 to 2022. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional investors, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm’s investment process combines proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, with oversight and evaluation of share classes and allocations.

Oluwatoyin (Olu) Forrestal is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2012. 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.

Andrew Shuster is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, he worked at Merrill from 2014 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship focused on aerial drone photography in Rhode Island. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and research from its Global Investment Committee.

Nathaniel Camera is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Merrill with no prior industry experience. His background includes roles outside financial services, such as positions at Planet Fitness and University of South Carolina Campus Recreation. 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 individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Brian Proppe is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 14 years before joining LPL Financial, where he is currently based in Cranston, RI. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with a variety of portfolio management options supported by in-house and third-party research.

Miguel Batista is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked in behavioral health at Hartford Behavioral Health and Rutgers Behavioral Health UBHC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, fund advisory, and model portfolios, and it is notable for its use of systematic methodologies and a formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Bryan Collins is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has previously worked at Ameriprise and American Enterprise Investment Services. Collins serves as Treasurer on a nonprofit board. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and custody solutions.

Christopher Conti is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Johnston, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities Inc. Outside of financial advising, he operates a rideshare service as a sole proprietor. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients, including retail and institutional investors, with integrated brokerage, advisory, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios that may include a broad array of securities and alternative investments.

Daniel Kuhn is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Providence, RI, and has 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Kuhn also serves in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, a role he has held since 2002. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, offering a range of investment and advisory services across retail and institutional markets.