Diliala Valle is an International Wealth Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in family and international wealth management strategies. With 35 years of experience, she focuses on asset allocation, diversification, and portfolio management services to help clients preserve wealth through different market cycles. Her expertise lies in domestic and international fixed income and equity markets, employing professionally managed strategies aimed at maximizing returns while reducing risk. Diliala holds a Bachelor's Degree from Universidad del Valle de Mexico and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Fluent in English and Spanish, she is committed to building strong client relationships through accessible and knowledgeable guidance. She also participates actively in community volunteering, aligning with Merrill’s tradition of service. Outside of her professional role, Diliala enjoys adventure sports, biking, boxing, camping, fishing, football, hiking, music, reading, and soccer.

Erik Johnson is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked with firms including Pioneer Financial Group and Securian Financial Services Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Boys and Girls Club of New Bedford and is an elected board member of the Town of Dartmouth Council on Aging. Johnson also creates children's music and operates a tax entity for personal purposes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients across the United States. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party money managers.

Derek Botelho is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a financial planning process based on structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Brendan Mccarthy is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2003, providing financial advice and guidance to affluent families and individuals. Brendan's expertise includes retirement planning, executive compensation, education funding, wealth transfer, and wealth preservation. He is part of the De Marco-Mccarthy-Florio Group, which has been recognized by Forbes as the #1 Wealth Management Team in Rhode Island for multiple years. Brendan holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration specializing in Finance and Economics from Suffolk University. His professional approach emphasizes goals-based wealth management, tax-efficient strategies, and family wealth education to assist clients in achieving financial well-being and legacy objectives. Residing in Medfield, Massachusetts, Brendan is active in his community, serving on the Finance Committee of Ronald McDonald House in Providence. He is also involved in youth sports coaching and enjoys fishing, skiing, and spending time with his family in Harwich Port, Massachusetts, and Ludlow, Vermont.

Mark Cruise is a ChFC® with 41 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2005. Prior to that, he was with Mass Mutual Investors Services from 1999 to 2005. He also engages in fixed life, long-term care, and disability insurance sales and has participated as a speaker at seminars. 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 variety of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Michael Goodson Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2014, with a brief tenure at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. 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.

Gary Garofalo is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cranston, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc, Viti Mercedes-Benz, and Primerica Financial Services since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients through its Lifetime Investment Program, which features model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses BNY Mellon Advisors for model implementation and trading.

Matthew Capozzi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at New York Life, Fidelity Investments, and Citizens Bank, as well as work outside finance in the retail and food service sectors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored written recommendations and ongoing annual advice focused on income and tax strategies.

Benjamin Proctor is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at DoorDash, Bank of America, and Uber Technologies. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in media relations for the New England Patriots and assists with athletics statistics for Holy Cross. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kevin Dowling is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021, with prior roles at Citizens Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc., and Cco Investment Services Corp. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm uses a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing model portfolios from a broad investment universe.

Michael Porco is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in college education planning, family wealth management strategies, and personal retirement planning. In his role, he collaborates with clients to provide personalized financial guidance tailored to their individual goals and circumstances. Michael brings more than 27 years of experience in wealth management to his practice. His approach emphasizes collaborative, client-first planning, where he works closely with clients and their broader financial teams to develop and implement comprehensive plans. His process includes thorough listening, information gathering, detailed analysis, and ongoing plan maintenance with regular check-ins to adapt to clients' evolving needs. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Clark University. Outside of his professional work, Michael enjoys boating, bowling, cooking, fishing, and spending time with his family.

John Cahill is an Investment Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2023. He partners with clients to create customized financial plans tailored to their unique needs, aiming to bring confidence to their financial futures. John's professional experience includes roles as a Financial Advisor at Capitol Securities Management from 2022 to 2023 and as a Financial Professional at Equitable Advisors from 2020 to 2022. Throughout his career, he has focused on understanding clients' short, intermediate, and long-term goals to provide a beneficial experience throughout their financial journeys. Outside of his professional work, John enjoys cooking and baking, fitness activities, exploring food, social events with friends, golf, and snowboarding.

Jeremy Mazzola is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America, N.A., as well as in roles with the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and Swerve Entertainment Group, Inc. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Barrett Grant is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he held various roles including positions at Boon Street Market and University of Rhode Island. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Andrew Medina is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Suburban Home Health Care and various positions spanning consulting engineering, hospitality, and retail. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management as well as fund advisory. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Olivia Manolio is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, she held various roles in the restaurant and service industries. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Eric Majewski is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities, Spire Investment Partners, Merrill, and Banc of America Investment Services. Majewski also sells term life insurance and fixed annuities as part of his practice. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of over 22,800 advisors and extensive operational tools.

Richard Buckley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cranston, RI, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 20 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Merrill, Bank of America, Santander Securities, Signator Investors, and MSI Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Caroline Dunn Packer is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2020. Her background includes roles at American Eagle Outfitters and the University of New Hampshire. 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, and institutions.

Robert Mullins is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 1998. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, as well as registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, employing systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.