Zachary Essex is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at DevvMedia and held various other roles, including undergraduate studies. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, regulatory registrations, and advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Robert Bourgault is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2013, as well as at City National Bank since 2019. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of wrap fee advisory programs and investment solutions tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers alongside a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Zachary Best is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Chase, Office Depot Office Max, AT&T, and Faithful Companions Pet Cremation. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Alina Okulovska is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Ukrainian Construction Investment Bank, PINbank, and Sberbank. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kathryn Zimmerman is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Asset Strategy Advisors, TIAA-CREF, and Merrill. Outside of her advisory roles, she serves as the head track coach at Gallagher Middle School in Smithfield, Rhode Island. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services utilizing a multi-platform approach with access to third-party money managers and employs various portfolio construction tools and strategies.

Isaiah Farrar is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, where he has been building his expertise since 2023. In this role, he partners with clients to understand their short and long-term financial goals and helps develop customized financial plans tailored to their unique needs. Isaiah has progressed through multiple levels within Fidelity Investments, starting as a Customer Relationship Advocate before advancing through the ranks of Investment Solutions Representative I and II, culminating in his current position. His professional focus is on forming strong relationships with clients and their families, emphasizing trust, reliability, and competency. Outside of his professional role, Isaiah has personal interests in fitness, golf, motorcycles, and music.

Brendan Keenan is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cushman and Wakefield and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance. He works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Mary Aggarwal is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Platinum Medical Group prior to joining Merrill. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as co-trustee of a family trust and is a managing member of Mavi LLC, an LLC based in Los Angeles. 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 investment strategies for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Christopher Kennedy is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Providence, RI, holding the Series 66 designation and having 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2015 and at City National Bank since 2019. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and tailors strategies based on clients’ risk profiles using both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Samuel Garrabrant is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022. His background includes a variety of roles outside finance, including a position at Tree House Brewing Company in 2021. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering model portfolios constructed from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Gerd Bents is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC in 2021, he worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Northwestern Mutual, among other firms. He serves as vice president on the board of a nonprofit organization and owns an online advertising business. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services.

Philip Mansour is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Imotobank LLC and Gordon College. Philip is currently based in Smithfield, RI. 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 uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage and deliver model portfolios through systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Jeremy Noessel is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2018 in various capacities. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Jeremy Noessel Music & Audio, a freelance audio engineering and music business, and serves as treasurer on the board of directors for Racing for Sustainability. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on providing written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement planning advice, emphasizing dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ricardo Monteiro is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade, Motion Recruitment Partners LLC, and TD Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio investment approach supported by centralized supervisory and custody arrangements.

Tuoc Dao is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with individuals and families to develop personalized financial strategies aligned with their specific goals. He holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation. Tuoc has a progressive career in the financial services industry, beginning as a Financial Services Professional at New York Life Insurance Company and Annuity Corporation from 2003 to 2012. He then worked as a Financial Specialist at Santander Bank and as an Investment Specialist at Merrill Edge. Since joining Fidelity Investments in 2021, he has advanced through roles from Customer Resource Advocate to his current position. Outside of his professional role, Tuoc is interested in family activities, fitness, parenthood, and traveling.

Martin Lane is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Hingham Institution for Savings and Ohio State University, as well as experience at South Shore Country Club and Killington Resort. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Alexander Beeber is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2014 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. He is based in Providence, Rhode Island. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Lamberti is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works as part of the Wealth Management team. In this role, he partners with clients to identify and execute their financial goals, build and update financial plans, and prepare clients for strategic reviews with their Financial Consultant. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles as a Financial Representative and Relationship Manager before becoming a Planning Consultant in 2025. Prior to joining Fidelity, Christopher worked as an Investment Specialist at Merrill Lynch from 2020 to 2021.

Saywath Luangsidasay is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Omnimerce LLC and SCS Financial and has held roles in education at the University of Rhode Island and Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Matthew Morisset is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at several firms, such as Histro Kalkanis and Niko Zarras. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a systematic investment process combining proprietary research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services as well as model portfolios.