Meryl Charnow serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in assisting clients with their finances as they navigate through life changes. She manages custom investment strategies on a discretionary basis, utilizing a wide range of Merrill model portfolios and third-party investment options. Her approach integrates wealth management planning, investments, and credit and banking services, providing clients with a single point of contact to simplify their financial needs. Meryl works closely with clients to understand their unique goals and develops personalized financial strategies tailored to pursue those objectives. She collaborates with clients' attorneys, CPAs, and other advisors to better serve their interests. Her expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and retirement income. She holds a Master's Degree from Boston University and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Massachusetts, along with professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Meryl engages with her community through involvement in organizations such as Best Foot Forward, Tri-County Humane Society, Jewish Federation, Beach Clean Up, Soroptimist, and events like Boating and Beach Bash for Special Needs. Her personal interests include gardening, music, reading, spending time with family, and swimming.

Robin Smith is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She holds the position of Senior Vice President and has over 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. Robin's expertise includes wealth planning, retirement planning, and investment strategy and review, with a focus on assisting families, individuals, and business owners in the development of long-term financial strategies tailored to their specific needs, goals, and risk tolerance. Robin holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland at College Park with a major in Psychology. Her professional approach emphasizes providing exemplary service and advice to clients, aiming to become a lifetime resource and essential advisor to those she serves. Outside of her professional role, Robin is involved with organizations such as Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer and the Jewish National Fund. She resides in Pikesville, MD with her husband, Dr. Samuel Smith, and enjoys spending time with her family, including her two sons, two stepdaughters, and five grandchildren.

John Pratti is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 24 years of industry experience, including ten years at Commonwealth Financial Network. Pratti founded Third Phase Planning, a separate business entity, and is also involved with Touchpoint Financial Advisory Group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance advisory work through unique affiliations.

David Gordon is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Good Life Advisors, LLC, LPL Financial, LLC, and Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for The Aria Condominium in Philadelphia. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement, typically requiring at least $1 million in net investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, customized recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Antonio Ramirez is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he partners with individuals, families, and business owners to align their wealth with their goals, values, and vision for the future. His approach places clients at the center of his work, focusing on preserving assets, navigating financial complexities, and creating lasting legacies. Antonio's expertise includes family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His educational background includes an Associate's Degree from Johnson & Wales University, an Accredited Certificate Program from Gold Coast Real Estate School, and a Bachelor's Degree from Florida International University. Fluent in Spanish and English, Antonio is involved in his community through AYSO Region 1370. He enjoys basketball, football, and soccer in his personal time.

John Piotrowski is a CFP® with 21 years of experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He worked at Ameriprise for 18 years prior to joining Raymond James in 2023. Outside of advising, he owns and manages several marine-related businesses including The Dock Experts and Expert Pile Drivers. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by risk profiling and analytical modeling tools.

John Shutowick is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience, currently associated with Cetera. He has held roles at Summit Financial Group Inc and John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co., and co-founded Shutowick Wealth Management, a financial services firm. He also serves as an elected board member of the Fox Ridge Homeowners Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

Gabrielle Bird is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Boca Raton, FL, and has 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Mario Ponczek is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2012 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Stephanie Midler is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2024. She previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2024. Midler is a member of the finance and investment committee at the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center in Boca Raton, FL. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with optional implementation through its brokerage or advisory programs.

Alexis Rivero is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Delray Beach, Florida. She is part of the Rubin Wealth Management Group, working alongside Kevin Hammer and Barry Rubin. Alexis assists clients with a broad range of financial services including pre- and post-retirement planning, risk management, wealth transfer strategies, concentrated stock positions, charitable giving, trust and estate planning services, personalized asset management, and access to the firm's alternative investments platform. She focuses on serving business owners, professionals, and families, providing strategies that address employee benefits planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management, services for endowments, foundations, non-profits, LGBT wealth planning, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, women and wealth, and tax minimization. Alexis serves clients both nationally and internationally and communicates fluently in English and Spanish. Alexis is a first-generation college graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, majoring in Finance, from the University of Central Florida's School of Business. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of her professional career, Alexis is active in community volunteer work with non-profit organizations and enjoys music, soccer, hiking, and international travel.

Stephanie Smith is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Boca Raton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and totaling 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a personal business focused on making and decorating sugar cookies. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process that employs firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Anh Nguyen is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding the CFP® and CFA® designations with 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining MassMutual Investors Services in 2017, Nguyen worked at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2011 to 2017. Outside of advisory work, Nguyen owns AV Wealth Group LLC. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach includes detailed client data analysis and collaborative annual planning engagements supported by firm-approved tools.

Alan Modest is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 48 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1989 and has operated Alan K. Modest & Associates since 1981, offering fixed insurance products including life, health, and disability insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and a variety of investment strategies.

Marc Bettinger is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Boynton Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PFS Investments Inc., Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. He also operated Bettinger Financial Advisors Inc. for five years. Outside of advisory work, he receives compensation for referrals related to home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, operating primarily under a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Kelly Ferrarese is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2021, Kelly worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and has been with Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2002. She serves as a Board Director and Secretary for the Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, a nonprofit organization. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Igor Feldman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Ameriprise and Morgan Stanley in various roles. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

David Balestriere is a CFP® professional currently with Edelman Financial Engines, located in Boca Raton, FL, with 22 years of experience in the industry. His work history includes roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., EF Legacy Securities, LLC, and Edelman Financial Services Llc. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement-plan participants, and institutions. The firm uses a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary services focused on diversified portfolios and long-term investment strategies.

David Mc Pherson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Coral Springs, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at American Express and Comerica Bank, and he has worked with Pfs Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services over the past two decades. Primerica Advisors is a large firm serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program utilizing model portfolios created by third-party asset managers and supported by custodial and trade execution services.

Youssef Habib Abdelsaid is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, Bank of America, N.A., Merrill, and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he has a 50% ownership interest in Lighthouse Tax Services LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.