Zachary Swartout is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His previous work includes roles at Bank of America and teaching positions at Florida Atlantic University and Tallahassee Community College. Merrill 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Eric Kaplan is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wealthcare Advisory Partners, LLC, LPL Financial, and Gaines Financial Group. Kaplan is involved in a local marketing referral network through a membership committee role at BNI. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk tolerance, and efficient-frontier analysis, employing a range of investment options and third-party money managers.

Meade Wallman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Palm Beach, FL. He has one year of industry experience, including work at Bank of America and Merrill. Prior to entering the financial industry, his background includes roles outside finance such as positions at United Franchise Group and Original American Kitchen. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Luke Bartolf is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has held positions at Value View Financial Corp., Palm Beach Atlantic University, and the First Presbyterian Church of North Palm Beach. Outside of finance, he has worked as a golf course desk attendant at Sandhill Crane Golf Course. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and proprietary research to tailor plans based on clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

James Fyda is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2017. Prior to this, he was affiliated with the University of Dayton from 2013 to 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, providing investment consulting and advisory services that include asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Andrew Winaker is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2020. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Frank Costa is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, Costa is involved in insurance sales targeting real estate professionals and manages a tax account sales program through Realty Benefit Services. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating through a model that emphasizes partnerships with LPL-sponsored platforms and multiple endorsed third-party managers.

Richard Hennessy III is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and affiliated firms since 2020, as well as prior experience with Blue Water Cafe and other financial services companies. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, with a focus on collaborative, goal-oriented planning supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Catherine Papanayotou is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Merrill, based in West Palm Beach, FL, and has 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2007 and has concurrently worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2017. Merrill 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm’s integration within Bank of America allows it to offer access to a broad set of products and services beyond typical investment management.

Jay Coleman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in West Palm Beach, FL, holding a Series 66 designation. He began his advisory career in 2025 and has prior experience working in education and municipal roles, including positions at the University of Florida and the Town of Palm Beach. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, emphasizing tailored financial planning through structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Antonio Smith is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in West Palm Beach, FL, where he has worked since 2019. He has six years of industry experience, including prior roles outside the financial sector. Smith is a partner at BlackSmith Consulting LLC and serves as Treasurer of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Kappa Upsilon Chapter. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Jay Fields is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over three decades of experience in the financial services industry. Since joining Merrill Lynch in June 2010, he has focused on implementing a goals-based wealth management process that integrates global resources and current web technology. Jay works closely with clients to simplify their financial lives by identifying and prioritizing their goals, including estate planning, education funding, tax strategies, wealth transfer, and retirement income. He emphasizes a comprehensive approach that considers both sides of a client’s balance sheet and offers access to specialized lending resources to support clients' overall financial strategies. Jay began his career in 1983 with Prudential Securities as a computer systems technologist and later contributed to the development of computerized portfolio trading systems at JP Morgan & First Boston. In 1992, he transitioned to a Financial Consultant role at Lehman Brothers and gained portfolio management certification in 1994 with Smith Barney's Portfolio Management Group. His professional credentials include the Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Jay holds a Bachelor's Degree from CUNY Brooklyn College. In addition to his professional work, Jay is engaged in community service, serving as President of Congregation B'nai Israel in Manalapan, NJ, and volunteering with Special Strides to support handicapped children. He resides in Monmouth County with his wife, Michelle, and has two adult children. His personal interests include biking, photography, and watching movies.

Mellessa Gardener Davila is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in West Palm Beach, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2012. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of capital markets and research resources to tailor investment strategies.

Meghan Carufe is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palm Beach, FL, and has six years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2018, including a role with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2021. Prior to that, she was with Equis Insurance from 2016 to 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Christopher Damante is a CFP® and ChFC® professional with 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with UBS Financial Services in West Palm Beach, FL since 2012. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Kristina Bergman is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in West Palm Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at MetLife Securities and has been with MassMutual and its affiliated firms since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she operates an insurance agency focused on life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance products. MassMutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, utilizing firm-approved analytical tools and offering a range of asset management and educational programs.

Lee Weinstein is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 35 years of industry experience, having worked extensively at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 1989 to 2022 before joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he owns two insurance-related businesses that focus on life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, goal-based financial planning supported by analytical tools, with implementation services offered through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Catherine Mc Dermott is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Private Bank for 14 years. Mc Dermott serves as a board member of The Glades Academy, a non-profit public charter school in Pahokee, Florida. 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 delivers advisory solutions tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Nancy Curtin is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. She is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network and previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and KBK Wealth Management. Curtin is based in Delray Beach, Florida. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, with recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools.

Michael Gara is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Wellington, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at City National Bank and UBS Financial Services prior to his current roles. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner and treasurer at Hickory Run Farm, an agricultural and livestock business focused on boarding and lesson horses, and serves as a board member for a homeowners association in Florida. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a range of clients including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized advisory programs that combine in-house and third-party investment managers, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services.