Christine Vergari is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Alliance Bernstein, the University of Miami, and the UNC Kenan-Flagler Executive Development program. 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 an ESG eligibility framework to support client decision-making.

Christopher Lee is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Plantation, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual in 2018, he worked at First Investors Corporation and Foresters Financial from 2015 to 2018. He also conducts outside insurance sales specializing in life, fixed annuities, disability, and long-term care products. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, delivering collaborative planning and a range of investment and insurance solutions.

Lisette Gonzalez is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Aventura, FL, bringing five years of industry experience. Her career includes multiple roles within Wells Fargo entities and Morgan Stanley. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Daniela Monnott is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She has previously worked at Bank of America, Regions Bank, Grove Bank and Trust, and Allison James Estates and Homes. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors, with portfolio implementation varying by strategy and including tactical asset allocation and tax-aware options.

Gina Infante is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2011. Outside of her advisory work, she owns TYN LLC, a business focused on selling t-shirts online. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Jose Larin Parker is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Plantation, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021, and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process that incorporates advanced analytical tools.

Tracy Rosenau is a financial advisor at Fidelity Investments with five years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Prosperity Capital Advisors, Thrivent Financial, Harborside Group, and Sterling Trust/Equity Institutional. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified model portfolios.

Michael Saviano is a Wealth Management Advisor and senior partner of The Saviano Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With a career beginning in 1998, he has extensive experience working with high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners. Michael combines his background in risk management with a client-focused approach, aiming to align financial strategies with clients’ unique goals and priorities. His expertise includes retirement plan design and maintenance, investment consulting, portfolio management, and specialized planning services such as college education, divorce transition, legacy, and socially responsible investing. Michael earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from Florida Atlantic University. He holds several professional designations, including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). These credentials support his ability to provide strategic guidance in employee benefit plans and enhanced risk management for plan sponsors and participants. Outside of his professional activities, Michael is an avid golfer and resides in Boca Raton with his wife and son. He is involved in the local community as a member of the Exchange Club of Pompano Beach and volunteers with The First Tee of Broward County, a youth development organization introducing golf and its values to children.

Jack Rearden is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2018 and previously worked with AllCampus hats and THE Ohio State University. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a centralized consulting approach, emphasizing assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts and utilizing algorithmic tools overseen by an internal committee.

Enrique Gumucio is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He currently works at Raymond James & Associates and previously was employed by Morgan Stanley Private Bank for seven years. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large 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, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Deborah Allen Phillips is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 1985. 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 and services individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Fatoumata Konate is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation. She has prior experience at Goldman Sachs and has worked in various roles across financial services and corporate sectors. Outside of her advisory role, she was involved with Love Your Menses, Inc., a nonprofit organization. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Todd Finkel is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Naples, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing dating back to 2009. He is also co-trustee for his father's trust and a trustee for Finkel Financial LLC’s 401(k). Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm offers tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, with planning engagements that address various client needs, including niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Paul Doherty is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Aventura, FL, with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has held prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs focused on tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Leodi Sanchez Morales is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hollywood, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2025, Morales worked at Bank of America and attended Florida International University and Broward College. Outside of advising, Morales is involved in a clothing resale business, buying and selling apparel through TRIO 29 FASHION LLC. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Esther Sierens is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2006 to 2026. Outside of her advisory role, she is an owner of Cresson San Entertainment LLC, an entertainment business, and serves on the board of directors for The Sisterhood of the Temple of Ahel Adom, Inc. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority and offers integrated planning alongside managed account programs.

Jose Edery is a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Engineering and an MBA with a specialization in Finance from Universidad Metropolitana. Jose is also a Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Additionally, he has completed an Accredited Certificate Program from Yale University. Jose has over 15 years of experience in the financial industry, focusing on serving ultra-high-net-worth clients. His areas of expertise include wealth preservation, discretionary portfolio management, tax-efficient planning strategies, multigenerational wealth transfer, and legacy planning. Prior to entering the financial sector, he spent more than a decade with a multinational software company, serving as a Sales Director for the Andean, Central America, and Caribbean regions. Outside of work, Jose is a dedicated family man married for over 20 years with three sons. He enjoys basketball, biking, traveling, and spending time with his family watching Miami Heat games.

Luis Mayorga is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Aventura, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing prior to joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2021. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of VOJ LLC, a real estate investment entity in Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory services to individual and institutional clients, emphasizing structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and market-based modeling techniques.

Avon King is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013 and holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, King serves as a director on the Barry University Alumni Board and is involved with Legacy Talent Group, a talent management agency, as a client. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages significant client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Steven Weisberg is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2011. The firm is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. Raymond James & Associates offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, with a focus on tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by firm research and multiple portfolio management strategies.