Julieanie Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Bank of America and various non-financial roles across education 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Hodgson is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Dartmouth, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services and MassMutual since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, Hodgson owns an insurance brokerage focused on individual and group life and health, as well as property and casualty insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm’s planning engagements typically involve detailed client analysis and written recommendations without discretionary investment management, and it provides additional programs such as educational seminars and event-driven planning services.

Danny Kasht is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2015 and concurrently at Bank of America, N.A. since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Kasht is the owner of Kasht International, LLC, an investment-related business focused on purchasing property for rental income. 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.

Lisa Forness is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 34 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Stifel for 22 years before retiring from the industry twice between 2018 and 2024. Outside of advisory work, she is an author of a children’s book titled *Bartholemew and the Summer of Grace* and owns a publishing company. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Brenden Bowers is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bristol, RI, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis with algorithmic automation to generate tailored retirement recommendations, emphasizing assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Karin Dovey is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 30 years of financial experience to her role. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation and is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Karin’s expertise lies in helping clients navigate major life transitions such as retirement, career changes, loss of loved ones, and legacy planning. She works with individuals to develop strategies that support their financial goals and long-term wealth building. Karin began her career in the insurance and banking industries before joining Merrill Lynch in 2006. She has also taught personal finance courses and is committed to ongoing financial education for her clients. Karin holds a bachelor’s degree from North Central College, a master’s degree from the University of Phoenix, and a high school diploma from Glenbard North High School. In addition to her professional work, Karin is involved with the Northern Illinois Food Bank and has contributed to community programs such as teaching sewing to Girl Scout troops and supporting the Dress-a-Child initiative. Her personal interests include cooking, gardening, knitting, photography, reading, sewing, and traveling.

Nikolaos Manousos is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in East Providence, RI, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Co and Allegretti & Associates. Outside of finance, he coaches youth hockey goalies for the Providence Capitals Youth Hockey Organization. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative planning engagements supported by firm-approved software and educational seminars.

Caleb Neves is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in East Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities, Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Neves serves as an organizer for Stepping Up, a nonprofit charity managed by his wife, contributing on a volunteer basis. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management programs, and educational seminars, with a focus on collaborative, annual planning engagements.

Daniel Mullaney is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Phh Mortgage/Ocwen, where he spent 19 years. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a residential rental property with his spouse. 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.

John Rangel Marte is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he held various roles across hospitality and education sectors, including positions at Hammetts Hotel and Salve Regina University. 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.

Stephen Randolph is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014, working in their Bristol, RI office. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Isashei Ortiz is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years at the firm and 8 years of industry experience. She holds a 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Hillary Feeney is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2019 and previously spent three years at Capital Good Fund. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary strategies for individual and institutional investors.

Aaron Simon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner of Roseland Real Estate, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charities through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and research from LPL Research.

Libardo De La Torre is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 27 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MSI Financial Services, and Metlife Securities Inc. De La Torre holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses across a range of financial topics. The firm’s approach separates planning from managed-account services and conducts periodic reviews of recommendations.

Brad Bombard is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., Bristol County Savings Bank, and Sager Electronics. 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, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Victoria Albanese is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Pioneer Financial Group, Minnesota Life Insurance, and Securian Financial Services Inc. Outside of finance, she spent three years working at Sassafrass Hair Salon. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joseph Saccente is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Somerset, MA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Whitestone Analytics and Gilsanz Murray Steficek LLP, as well as involvement with the University of New Hampshire. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Kristopher Green is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held roles at Infosys, the Community College of Rhode Island, and L Gee Collision. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeffrey Dionne is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Portsmouth, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains a rental property in Little Compton, RI. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies under a fiduciary standard and supports a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.