Gary joined Washington Trust Investors with more than 16 years of investment management experience. He began his career with Merrill Lynch in New York City. He later moved to Rhode Island and, in 1993, joined Fleet Investment Advisors in Providence. While there, Gary was responsible for the management of high-net worth and charitable fund investments. He graduated from the State University of New York at Albany and holds a degree in business administration with a concentration in finance. Gary sits on the board of the Boys and Girls Club of Providence.