The only RI wholesaler I've heard of is house based, and has a pretty poor rep, and also sells to hobbyists. IE, not really a wholesaler. There are a couple in CT that are larger and probably go to NH, but they are really poor as well. Find someone good in CA, or you'll have a really tough time getting off the ground.. local wholesalers quality is bad and price is high... not a good combo.
Buyer Beware on the CA wholesalers too.. there is good, bad, and really ugly.