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 having nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade and Motion Recruitment Partners LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab’s model combines primarily non-discretionary client relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and emphasizes multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investments.

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.

Zachary Palanza is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2026 and has been with Merrill since 2025. Prior to his financial advisory roles, he spent several years affiliated with the University of Connecticut in various capacities. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

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.

Derrick Elliott is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years at the firm and 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Carlos Pons is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Merrill since 2013. 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.

Michael Kanabay is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 2009. 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 a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

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.

Kimberly Demara is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Providence, RI, and has 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley for two years and has been with Merrill for a total of nine years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a proprietor and partner in a restaurant/bar business called Just Breakfast and Things in Lisbon, Connecticut. Merrill, alongside 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 investors, and institutions.

Horia Padurean is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Smithfield, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Deckers Band, as well as employment at the University of Rhode Island. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolios, and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Michael McDevitt is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President with The Swick & McDevitt Group, a part of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career as an associate at State Street and subsequently worked as an analyst at Loomis Sayles & Company before joining his current team in February 2017. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation, awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and also maintains professional credentials as a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Leveraging his analytical experience, Michael develops comprehensive financial strategies tailored to each client's unique goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon. His expertise includes asset allocation, retirement planning, education funding, and cash management. He works closely with high-net-worth individuals, families, small- to mid-sized businesses, and specializes in supporting nonprofit organizations and charitable endowments. Michael emphasizes a personalized, goal-based approach, collaborating with clients to design long-term strategies aimed at preserving and growing wealth while aligning with their financial objectives. A native of Rhode Island, Michael earned a Bachelor's Degree from Providence College. He resides in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, with his wife and two sons. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys traveling, golfing, and running, and is actively involved in supporting several local nonprofit organizations.

Nancy Pasquariello is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2009 to 2022 before joining UBS in 2022. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans.

Jean Michel Arcand is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Samplers Inc. as an event specialist in adult beverages promotions. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a variety of portfolios, including those for registered investment companies and charitable funds.

Donald Codori is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 55 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and the Series 63 license. His prior roles include long tenures at Sagepoint Financial and National Brokerage Service. He is also a notary public in Rhode Island. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants. The firm offers a range of investment programs and tools, supporting a large network of advisors with both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.