Stephen Szczublewski is a financial advisor with Merrill in Stuart, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and accumulating 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1996 and has been affiliated with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a power of attorney position related to a fiduciary entity. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Arlette Cataldo is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has over three decades of experience in wealth management, focusing on aligning strategies for risk-managed investments, liability management, tax minimization, wealth transfer, philanthropy, and business succession. Arlette works closely with clients and their families, often tailoring financial strategies for individual family members and providing education on managing wealth to promote confident financial lives. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch in 2007, Arlette managed municipal bond portfolios and served as a financial advisor at Smith Barney. She has been active in the financial planning industry, having served as a board member, president, and chairman of the board of the International Association of Financial Planners (IAFP). Arlette holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™, and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor®. Arlette earned a Bachelor's Degree from Berklee College of Music and a Master's Degree in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning. She is a member of the National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA). In her personal life, she enjoys biking, boating, cooking, genealogy, ice hockey, interior decorating, music, spending time with family, and traveling.

Cynthia Agran is a financial advisor with Merrill in Stuart, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and over 24 years of industry experience. She has worked with Merrill and its predecessor firms since 1997, with brief periods away from the industry. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a successor trustee for a family trust. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Justin Shulman is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at Silversea Cruises for four years and with the Miami Dolphins for one year. 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.

Brandon Chavez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018, alongside a decade-long tenure with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Brian Biehn is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Fidelity Investments. His tenure at Fidelity includes roles with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2009 and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors since 2018. Outside of his advisory work, he teaches CFP courses as a sole proprietor. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, employing a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Tanya Wandoff is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James since 2017 and previously at UBS Financial Services from 2014 to 2017. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

John Mayer is a financial advisor at Cetera with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Waterstone Financial Group. In addition to his advisory role, Mayer is a partner at two CPA firms, Gibson & Mayer, PC, and Gibson/Mayer, LLC, where he provides financial statement preparation, tax return preparation, and business consulting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Christopher Morgan is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research, custody, underwriting, and capital markets solutions.

Gerard Figari is a financial advisor at Cetera with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Loyd Capital Performance Partners and Investors Capital Corp. Beyond his advisory work, he serves on the board of The Cost of Our Freedom Foundation, a nonprofit focused on veterans’ fundraising and support. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of investment management and financial planning services across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Paula Earll is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering advisory services through a non-discretionary program where clients retain final decision-making authority.

Mark Palombi is a CFP® with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at RBC Capital Markets and previously held roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Palombi serves as a director and committee member for several charitable organizations in the healthcare sector, including the Martin Health Foundation and Cleveland Clinic. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional and charitable clients. The firm offers tailored investment programs with a mix of in-house and third-party managers, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and brokerage services.

Samantha Sylvester is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for 21 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2026. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Johanna Salgado is a financial advisor with Merrill in Jensen Beach, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and has been associated with Merrill since 2010. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as Secretary for Humbled Beginnings, a nonprofit organization supporting underprivileged individuals. Merrill, along with Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various organizations.

Katherine Mikkelson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Stuart, Florida. She holds a Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, she worked at Accenture for 14 years and held roles at several other firms in 2017 and 2018. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and manages residential rental properties in Florida and Tennessee. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

James Garner is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2016 and serves as Managing Director of ARK Financial Advisors, where he is involved in fixed insurance business outside of Raymond James-approved vendors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse clientele, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Michael Modica is a financial advisor with Merrill in Port Saint Lucie, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Prior to Merrill and Bank of America, where he has worked since 2019, he held roles at Pinnacle Association Management and Coldwell Banker. He serves as an executor and trustee in family estate matters. 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.

William Gilcher is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2012. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad platform that includes proprietary research and affiliated banking programs.

Davis Rieman Jr. is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC since 2023. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is a principal at Epic Insurance Brokers, managing staff for individual and employee benefits insurance consultation and placement. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-assessment methodologies, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

James Zick is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2017. He has prior experience at Seacoast National Bank and INVEST Financial Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Capitas Financial, which offers non-variable insurance products including life and long-term care insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research and technologies.