Nicholas Richards is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at First Acura for five years. Richards is based in Riverside, Rhode Island. 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 management teams, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Margaret Caster is the principal of Caster and Company, Inc., holding a Series 65 license with 16 years of experience in financial advising. She also maintains a separate Certified Public Accountant practice in Rhode Island, which occupies the majority of her professional time. Her career includes long-term roles at both Caster and Company, Inc. and National Life. Caster and Company, Inc. provides investment advisory and supervisory services primarily as a complement to its affiliated accounting practice, offering oversight for custodial accounts and advising on publicly offered partnerships without taking custody of client funds. The firm employs various billing methods and conducts quarterly account reviews, distinguishing itself by integrating investment advice with accounting and tax services.