Denise Kowalewski is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2012 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets solutions.

Mark Ramjatan is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and having recently begun his career in the industry. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held various roles including at BMW of West Springfield and Cornerstone Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a gas station manager and bookkeeper at a family-owned business. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Richard Carriere is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Citigroup Global Markets from 1998 to 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he owns The Holy Spirit Center, LLC, and serves on the advisory board at Bryant University, where he is involved in evaluating the feasibility of an Insurance Risk Management major. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages a broad range of client assets through diverse investment offerings, combining retail and institutional services.

John Poulton is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving with Ameriprise since 2014. He is a principal owner of Windmill Braiding Equipment, LLC, a manufacturing business in Warwick, RI, where he provides consulting and oversight. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored recommendation reports.

Eric Gomes is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at DoorDash for two years and has held various roles in municipal positions within the cities of Fall River and New Bedford. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Christopher Forte is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Fidelity Investments and the Rhode Island Department of the Treasury. He serves in the Rhode Island Army National Guard and has held various roles in educational and community organizations. 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.

John Macdonald is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity, he spent time at Capuli and has a background that includes several non-financial roles. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its work with registered investment companies, use of AI in research, and its role in delivering model portfolios to Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser.

Chad La Croix is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and has concurrently worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2008. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Kashmanian is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and worked previously at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software and structured annual planning relationships.

Cristopher Llopiz Osorio is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, and Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Puerto Rican Professional Association of Rhode Island, a nonprofit organization. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by centralized operational and supervisory structures.

Carl Lindewall is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, where he has progressed through several roles since 2022. His professional experience includes positions as Investment Solutions Representative I and II, as well as Customer Relationship Advocate. Carl focuses on building trust-based client relationships by providing personalized financial guidance and support. He emphasizes understanding clients' unique goals and financial aspirations, aiming to ensure they feel confident and informed in their financial decisions. Carl values transparency, integrity, and clear communication in his planning approach. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Carl has interests in cars, golf, motorcycles, outdoor adventures, family activities, and parenthood.

Keven Larkin is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2022 and previously held roles at Sound FX and in vocational technical education. 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.

Aidan Vaughn is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and approximately one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Citizens Bank, GameStop, and Southern New Hampshire University. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a systematic investment approach that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Kathleen Lariviere is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009 and previously at UBS Financial Services from 2003 to 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she has a significant ownership interest in R & L Financial Group LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds and integrates advisory services with various financial products and referral channels.

Stephanie Pacheco is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Citizens Securities, Inc. from 2016 to 2021. She is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis, including algorithmic portfolio construction, to manage funds and model portfolios.

Michael Abramo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for five years before joining LPL Financial in 2013. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various platforms.

Martin Lasky is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 credential and has previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, corporate, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through a network of investment adviser representatives.

Dave Castellone is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with individuals and families to develop tailored investment strategies aimed at growing, managing, and protecting their wealth. He has held various roles at Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing from Investment Solutions Representative to Fixed Income Specialist, and then to Financial Consultant positions. His professional experience encompasses a range of responsibilities within investment solutions and fixed income, contributing to his expertise in financial consulting. Dave holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional work, Dave enjoys boating, fishing, golf, and playing musical instruments. He is also engaged in family activities and parenthood.

Oliver Brady is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, Brady serves on the Board of Directors for St Elizabeth Community and is the Fundraising Chair for the Rotary Club of Warwick. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm also offers a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Jack Padden is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held roles at Granite Telecommunications and Nichols College. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic methods to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.