Christopher Koons is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked in various roles including educational consultancy and media production. Outside of finance, he is involved as a singer in a band. 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 develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Ashley Brown is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 license and four years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2021 and has been affiliated with Bank of America since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an independent consultant for Rodan + Fields, providing skincare consultations and product sales. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, utilizing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Samantha Ireland is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. She has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2025. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed as a caretaker for a disabled client on weekends through The Fogarty Center. 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 employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment process.

Wesley Witcher is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds the Series 66 designation. He has no prior industry experience but has worked in various roles including at IRA Green Inc, W.B. Mason Company Headquarters, and Johnson and Wales University. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses a model-driven investment approach with discretionary authority granted to portfolio managers and offers access to third-party asset managers and financial planning services.

Dennis Blais is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Riverside, Rhode Island, with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2006, accumulating 20 years at the firm. 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 institutions.

Teresa Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2009 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2018. 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.

Quinlan Matthews is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Delaware North, Education First, General Dynamics, and the University of Massachusetts. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves a diverse client base, including registered investment companies and charitable funds, and utilizes AI-driven methods and established governance procedures in its management approach.

Michael Gaulin is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their values and focus on helping them make steady progress toward their goals. Michael has been with Fidelity Investments since 2019, gaining experience across various roles including Planning Consultant, Investment Solutions Help Desk, Investment Solutions Representative, and Brokerage Operations Representative. His career path reflects a comprehensive understanding of investment consulting and client service within the financial industry. Outside of his professional work, Michael's personal interests include beach activities, biking, boating, golf, skiing, and traveling.

Gregory Silva is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2020 and previously spent nine years with LPL Financial and Webster Bank. He is based in Cranston, Rhode Island. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Jeremy Foskett is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Charlton Massachusetts Finance Committee. 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 range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Deivy Garcia Permanez is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he held positions at Santander Bank N.A., Towne Park, Ltd, ALDO Group, and has experience in education at Florida International University, Miami Dade College, and Mater Academy Middle High School. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Benjamin Bass is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked in various roles including positions at Stonehill College, W.B. Mason, and Bass Resort Sales Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience in athletics through F.A.S.T. Athletics. 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.

Derek Razza is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Pioneer Financial and management of a retail business, High Spirits Liquors, where he worked as a manager. 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 systematic portfolio construction using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Michael Brown is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with Fidelity, bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked across multiple Fidelity affiliates, including Fidelity Management and Research Company and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. His firm, Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional investors, as well as registered investment companies. The firm integrates proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manage various fund structures.

Todd Smith is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. 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 diversified model portfolios. The firm is also registered as a commodity pool operator and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Vaughn Smith Spruill is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Citizens Bank and has held roles outside the financial sector, including digital content creation as a sole proprietor. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Micah Hoagland is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he held roles in various companies including Advanced Business Solutions and T-Mobile. 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.

Steve Wolfe is currently serving as a Branch Leader at Fidelity, a position he has held since 2025. In this role, he leads and inspires a team of Financial Professionals who guide clients through various stages of their financial journeys. His approach emphasizes collaborative planning, co-creation, trust, and fostering long-term relationships to address clients' personal financial needs. Steve has extensive experience in the financial services industry. Since 2020, he has worked as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. Prior to that, he was a Wealth Management Advisor at TIAA from 2016 to 2020 and a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2014 to 2016. He also held the role of VP and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments in 2025.

Eugene Clark IV is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. He holds a Series 63 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals 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 structured planning tools and proprietary market simulations as part of its advisory process.

Jonathan Smith is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in East Providence, RI, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for FINET Practice 401(k) plans. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with clients having the option to implement recommendations through brokerage or advisory programs.