Kenneth Watson Jr. is a financial advisor with Vicus Capital, Inc. in Miami, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Vicus Capital since 2015 and has previously worked at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Watson also operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, and health insurance. Vicus Capital provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, businesses, trusts, and employee benefit plan sponsors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside various model strategies, emphasizing retirement-plan consulting and fiduciary services.

Rhonda Kuhn is a financial advisor with Archer Investment Corporation in Miami, FL, holding 38 years of industry experience. She previously worked for Avantax Investment Services, Inc. for 35 years and has been involved with Automated Financial Planning and Automated Accounting since the mid-1980s. Outside of her advisory role, Kuhn is active in small business assistance, tax preparation/accounting, and insurance sales through her involvement with Automated Financial Planning and Automated Accounting. Archer Investment Corporation provides investment management primarily to individual clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth investors, through separately managed accounts and proprietary mutual funds. The firm operates a multi-branch, independent-contractor model and manages over $1 billion in discretionary assets, offering a range of advisory services from comprehensive financial planning to limited-scope model portfolios.

Micah Charyn is a financial advisor at Valley Wealth Managers, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, and BB&T. Charyn serves on the board of Touching Miami with Love, a nonprofit focused on religious education and youth development. Valley Wealth Managers, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.69 billion for individual and institutional clients. The firm employs a client-driven investment process combining equities, fixed income, and cash, with portfolios typically holding individual stocks and bonds alongside mutual funds and ETFs when appropriate.

Javier Briceno is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, and Amerant Investments. He is based in Coral Gables, FL. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm provides a range of investment programs and advisory services that include strategic and tactical asset allocation, manager selection, and both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Mark Giles is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at BNY Mellon Securities Corporation, Davis Distributors, LLC, and Neuberger Berman BD LLC. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse clientele with brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management across multiple wrap programs and unified managed accounts.

Fabio Forte is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Miami, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and HSBC Securities since 2018, with prior roles at Cetera Investment Services and Regions Bank. Outside of advising, he is an associate realtor with Forte Homes Realty LLC, a family-related real estate business in the Miami area. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs for individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, providing both client-directed and fully discretionary portfolio options. The firm’s investment process incorporates model risk profiles and combines strategic and tactical asset allocation with fund due diligence from affiliated global asset managers.

Hector Guides is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Miami, FL, with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held roles at HSBC Bank USA, Citibank NA, Foreside Fund Services, Unicorn Strategic Partners, AmTrust New York Community Banks, Wells Fargo, and Morenos. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers a range of managed account programs serving individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses model risk profiles and combines strategic and tactical asset allocation advice with fund due diligence, providing both client-directed and fully discretionary portfolio options.

Daniel Finkle is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC since 1998. He holds a Series 63 license and operates a multi-line insurance brokerage under Finkle Financial Planning, focusing on life, health, and disability insurance. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account options, and reported approximately $8.37 billion in discretionary assets under management as of the end of 2025.

Joao Bastos is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Citigroup since 2019. Prior to that, he held roles at Space Coast Credit Union and LPL Financial. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and combines large institutional scale with unique market roles such as acting as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Scott Newson is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Coral Gables, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His background includes roles at WealthWave and CPA tax and estate consulting, as well as serving as treasurer and director for Morne-Pele Christian School, a nonprofit supporting education in Haiti. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, utilizing model portfolios and third-party managers to implement its advisory approach. The firm serves individual investors, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses through a large network of advisors and multiple program platforms.

Marianella Armijos is an advisor at Oppenheimer with a Series 66 designation and experience spanning roles at Chase Bank, Pestana & Pestana MD, PA, and Florida International University. She joined Oppenheimer in 2026 and is based in Coral Gables, FL. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a range of programs including asset management, consulting, and retirement services, delivering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions.

Callahan Lyons is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Oppenheimer, he held positions at Ampersand, Inc., The Immigrant Room - The American Club at Kohler Co., and spent several years in educational roles at Clemson University and Sheboygan Lutheran High School. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a range of programs including asset management, consulting, and retirement services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options.

Sebastian Iturriaga is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Oppenheimer in 2021, he worked at Papa Johns, Brown and Brown Insurance, and Pisco Y Nazca. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals—including high net worth clients—corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a broad range of programs across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Guilherme Moreira Garcez is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, and Thrivent Financial. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and brokerage services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs and maintains unique market roles including research, security pricing, and derivatives services.

Mariacelia Blandon is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. since 2021, following five years at Wells Fargo Clearing and six years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is a sole owner and proprietor of two rental properties in Miami. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a broad range of programs and advisory services across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Spencer Berens is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Oppenheimer since 2019, following positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Joseph Gunnar & Co LLC. He also spent four years at the University of Miami early in his career. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of investment and consulting services across various asset classes, with both discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Abraham Horowitz is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Janney Montgomery Scott, where he has worked since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, as well as Raymond James & Associates. Horowitz volunteers to teach a financial responsibility course to high school juniors at The Cushman School in Miami. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large enterprise firm managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. It serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, and institutional sponsors, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services through multiple portfolio management programs.

Damian Pardo is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Merrill, and First Horizon Advisors. Outside of his financial career, he serves on the boards of the Vizcaya Museum & Gardens and the Frost Science Museum and holds several community leadership roles in Miami, including commissioner for the City of Miami and chairman positions with the Coconut Grove BID and Omni CRA. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of investment and consulting services, with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary management, and maintains custody of client assets while operating its advisory and broker-dealer businesses.

Olivia Azara is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Sanctuary Securities, Inc., Pershing Advisor Solutions, and BNY Mellon. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment advisory and financial planning services through a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm supports diverse investment approaches and account management strategies, acting as a fiduciary under written advisory agreements.

Juan Restrepo is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Miami, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and totaling 24 years of industry experience. His career has been centered within the HSBC organization since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is an equity partner in Tienda Origen LLC, a company involved in online cosmetics sales. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers a variety of managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, combining both client-directed and fully discretionary investment options. The firm employs a structured investment process with model risk profiles and utilizes affiliated and third-party providers for fund selection and portfolio management.