Providence, RI 1 Financial Plaza Office

Jeremiah Figueroa is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Providence, Rhode Island. He provides financial planning services tailored to individuals, families, and business owners by leveraging the resources of Bank of America and Merrill. His areas of focus include education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, and personal retirement planning. Jeremiah is licensed in several states and operates within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management's line of business. Jeremiah holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is fluent in English and Spanish. Outside of his professional activities, Jeremiah is involved in his community through Awakening Church and enjoys basketball, biking, fishing, hunting, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Erik Pelletier is a Financial Advisor with the Carcieri & Bock Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Providence, Rhode Island. He transitioned into financial advising after a career as an engineer in the automotive and aerospace & defense industries. Erik applies engineering principles such as system analysis, evaluating tradeoffs, and planning for uncertainty to help clients achieve their financial goals in a structured and thoughtful way. He specializes in assisting executives, STEM professionals, business owners, and families with complex financial decisions. His areas of focus include executive compensation planning, tax-efficient strategies, equity compensation and concentrated stock planning, business exit strategy, retirement planning, and multi-generational wealth and legacy planning. His clientele often face decisions related to executive compensation, equity awards, stock positions, tax planning, retirement, business ownership, and legacy considerations. Erik holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in German Language from the University of Rhode Island. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He remains active in professional communities as a member of the German American Business Council of Boston and the Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society.

Sierra Katz is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2007 and has also worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2012. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Corey Gavin is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and MML Investors Services LLC since 2023. Prior to his financial career, Gavin worked in education and at a golf course in 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Nichole Espanol Mateo is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2022 and was previously employed by Bank of America. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a delivery driver for Amazon Flex. 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 broad range of individual and institutional clients.

Lorraine Sloper is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving in the Sloper-Zawerucka group. With over 39 years of experience in the financial services industry, she specializes in retirement accumulation and income strategies, emphasizing risk management in challenging markets. Lorraine provides customized wealth management and planning services tailored to affluent families, focusing on goal-based holistic planning and disciplined investment processes. She assists clients in identifying life goals and implements strategies to achieve financial security and lifestyle objectives, drawing on a diverse range of investment options including Merrill Lynch model portfolios and third-party strategies. Lorraine earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts and attended Bentley College. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and is recognized as a Senior Portfolio Advisor qualified to manage discretionary investment strategies. Her background includes experience with high net worth Trust clients, offering comprehensive wealth preservation and liquidity management. Her personal interests include interior decorating, music, reading, singing, spending time with family, and swimming. Lorraine has been actively involved in community organizations such as the Animal Rescue League, Community Foundation, New Hope, Inc., and Rotary Club of Attleboro, contributing through former board memberships and other forms of engagement.

Stephen Rozzero is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and leads the Rozzero Group. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2007 and works with individuals and families to integrate investment planning and portfolio management. As a Portfolio Manager, he manages personalized or defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis, which may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation certified by the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp., as well as the CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations. Stephen attended the University of Rhode Island without degree conferral and completed his high school education at School One. Stephen lives and works in Providence, Rhode Island. He enjoys long distance running, frequently participating in charitable road race events, and also spends time cooking and with his family.

Jonathan Carafotes is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Goldman Sachs and Bradley Foster and Sargent, as well as experience with Trinity College's Career and Life Design Center. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Susan Levasseur is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Providence, RI, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2000. 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 various institutional investors.

William Hagerty serves as a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the professional designation of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC).

Donald Carcieri is a Wealth Management Advisor and partner with the Carcieri and Bock Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 2014, he has worked with high net worth clients, families, and small business owners to develop and execute comprehensive financial strategies. Carcieri and his team utilize industry research and Merrill's proprietary wealth management technology to deliver tailored goals-based planning and tax-efficient investment strategies. His areas of focus include portfolio construction, income and retirement planning, generational wealth transfers, and relationship management. Carcieri began his career in the financial services industry in 2010. He earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation in 2016 and became a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor professional in 2018. He also holds credentials as a Personal Investment Advisor and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor. Carcieri graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor's degree, where he was captain of the varsity basketball team and participated in a national championship in 2007. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Carcieri serves on the Diocese of Providence Investment Committee. He lives in Coventry, Rhode Island, with his wife and two sons. Outside of work, he enjoys golf, cooking, learning about wine, playing chess, and coaching.

Frederick Thielker is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He collaborates with clients to develop comprehensive financial strategies tailored to their unique goals and circumstances. His professional approach focuses on connecting clients with appropriate people, plans, and processes to support personal ambitions such as education funding, retirement planning, and long-term family objectives. He brings expertise in financial planning, including areas like long-term income sustainability, wealth transfer and preservation, tax-efficient strategies, and educational funding. Frederick's professional designations include Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He holds a Bachelor's Degree from American International College. Outside of his professional role, Frederick has personal interests that include baseball, basketball, camping, fishing, gardening, golfing, hunting, refereeing, traveling, and woodworking.

Alexander Araniz is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients' priorities to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at achieving their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. His approach includes collaborating with clients to create plans tailored to their family, goals, and aspirations. His areas of expertise include personal retirement planning, college education planning, family wealth management strategies, and legacy planning. Alexander is certified as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Outside of his professional work, Alexander enjoys activities such as boating, chess, cooking, football, ice hockey, music, pickleball, spending time with his family, volleyball, and watching movies.

Christopher Swick is a Senior Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor with the Swick & McDevitt Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with high net worth individuals, families, and institutions to provide tailored financial advice and guidance that addresses their specific objectives. His expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and investment consulting for defined contribution plans among other client focus areas. As a qualified Portfolio Manager, Chris manages personalized or defined investment strategies that may incorporate individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies, occasionally on a discretionary basis through the firm's Investment Advisory Program. Chris graduated from Colby College in Waterville, Maine in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics, concentrating on financial markets. He joined the Dziuba Group in 2012, where he initially focused on portfolio analytics and investment research. Chris holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Residing in Boston, Massachusetts, Chris contributes to the community as a mentor for the Colby Financial Alumni Club, assisting undergraduate students in their career development within financial services. He also serves as a Corporator on the Advancement Subcommittee for Bishop Feehan High School in Attleboro, Massachusetts. Outside of his professional and community activities, Chris enjoys various sports such as golf, tennis, and skiing.

Irene Bock is a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she partners with the Carcieri & Bock Group. She works with individuals and families to design personalized financial strategies aimed at meeting their diverse goals and managing various aspects of personal and professional wealth. Irene also holds the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) designation, enabling her to guide business owners through the process of preparing for business sale or transition that aligns financial and personal objectives. With over two decades in the financial services industry, beginning in 1998, Irene brings extensive experience to her role. She holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned her Bachelor's Degree from California State University, San Bernardino. Prior to her financial career, Irene served in the United States Navy and was awarded the Southwest Asia Service Medal. Irene volunteers with the Center for Women & Enterprise, contributing to the Certification Review Committee to assist women in advancing their businesses through WBENC certification. She is fluent in English and Spanish. Outside of her professional and volunteer activities, Irene enjoys spending time with her husband, three children, and dog, Tucker, as well as exploring new restaurants, reading, traveling, and cooking spicy dishes.