Lawrence Velarde is a financial advisor with Fisher Investments, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fisher Investments since 2017 and previously spent three years at TIAA-CREF. Fisher Investments serves institutional and private clients worldwide, including pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm utilizes a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research and employs tax-aware strategies and risk management techniques.

Parker McMinn is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works with clients to develop personalized financial strategies. He focuses on understanding each client's unique circumstances to co-create tailored financial plans aimed at achieving their financial goals. Prior to his current role, Parker served as a Workplace Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023 and gained experience as a Financial Planning Intern at Primerica in 2021. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional work, Parker engages in activities such as cooking and baking, spending time with family, playing football and golf, running, and traveling.

Alex Burgjohann is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Bank of America, Diversified Resources, LLC, and Corrigan Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as a server at Tavern In The Square. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lawrence Ashong Katai is a financial advisor with Merrill in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2013 and also has a background at Bank of America, where he has worked since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a separate investment-related business based in Providence. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers.

Michael Bruno is a financial advisor with Merrill in Riverside, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2013 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Julian Murcia is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Citizens Securities, Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Murcia is currently based in Smithfield, Rhode Island. 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 algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its registered commodity pool operator status and its use of AI and systematic methodologies in managing model portfolios.

Sean Bove is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Barrington, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He worked at Sii from 2009 to 2018 before joining OSAIC in 2018. He is involved with Innovative Wealth Team, LLC, where he leads sales and marketing efforts related to securities, investment advisory, and insurance products, and serves on the advisory council of MH Retail Holdings LLC focusing on technology and process improvements. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to manage diversified portfolios, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Michael Harrington Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Royal Alliance Associates and Signator Investors, as well as John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory work, Harrington has been a volleyball coach at Bishop Hendricken High School since 1994 and serves as a coach and director for the South County Junior Volleyball Club. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Lauren Peloquin is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she held positions at Florence Bank, Ulta Beauty, and Sunglass Hut. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios using systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Ronald Kashmanian is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warwick, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring client engagements as annual, collaborative relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Darren De Angelis Jr. is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Osaic since 2025. His prior work experience includes roles at Unishippers - Team Bennett and Stop & Shop Supermarket Company. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers, utilizing various portfolio construction tools and third-party solutions.

John Leary is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2003. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Chair of the Board of Management for the Bayside YMCA, representing the local branch on the Greater Providence YMCA board. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Trina Mitchell is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Riverside, Rhode Island, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2009 and is also currently employed with Bank of America. Outside of her advisory role, she serves in the U.S. Army Reserve and owns a fitness coaching business. 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, and institutional investors, with a focus on strategic asset allocation and tax-sensitive approaches.

Andrew Plympton is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Driscoll Management and Bentley University, among others. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its advisory role to registered investment companies and for employing systematic methods, including AI, in its investment processes.

Andrew Schneider is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Unibank for Savings and Polyvinyl Films, Inc., among others. Outside of finance, he has worked in various sectors including education and food service. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, with a focus on systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Christopher Koons is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has prior experience with firms including Craftwherk Productions, BK International Education Consultancy, Athleta LLC, and VideoLink. Outside of finance, he is a singer in a band that performs publicly. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers division provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

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 at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His background includes roles at companies such as DoorDash, W.B. Mason Company Headquarters, and Johnson and Wales University. LPL Enterprise serves a broad mix of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and access to a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Dennis Blais is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of experience at the firm and holds the Series 66 designation. He is based in Riverside, RI. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.