Jared Soper is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palm Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Finance Committee of the Fishers Island Library in New York and is involved with his wife's public relations business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Mark M. Simmons II is a Senior Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor in the Palm Beach, Florida office of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he provides personalized wealth management strategies that evolve with clients’ changing life circumstances to help pursue their financial goals. He works closely with clients and coordinates with their accountants and legal professionals to address tax law changes and estate planning considerations. Mark brings nearly two decades of professional experience to his practice, having previously served as Senior Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors for 13 years. He also has experience with JP Morgan and an independent investment firm. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and serving clients in sports and entertainment sectors. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Family Resource Management from The Ohio State University. He has earned the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designations. Outside of work, Mark enjoys spending time with his wife, Tomomi, and their two daughters. His personal interests include travel, automobiles, adventure sports, cooking, fishing, football, hiking, music, pickleball, and participating in church and community activities in the Palm Beach area.

Thomas Rizzocascio is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo for 11 years and Gardens Wealth Management for 5 years. Outside of finance, he serves as a referee for USA Hockey in Palm Beach. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Cees Jan Van Hoek is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as trustee of the A.T.V.H. Revocable Trust. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including 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 client solutions.

Frank Laviano is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He is based in West Palm Beach, FL. 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 financial planning services utilizing structured planning tools and investment modeling techniques.

Felicia Banks is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Greenacres, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and having 10 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Aetna and NuVista Living at Wellington Green. She is also involved in part-time sales of loan products and home-related services through firms affiliated with Primerica. Primerica Advisors primarily serves 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 using model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers and operates at scale with approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Gardner Bloemers is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 40 years of experience in financial services. She has been serving as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch for more than 15 years and leads a team including Senior Financial Advisor Collin Campbell and Wealth Management Client Associate Joe Fallica. Gardner focuses on client-centered financial planning that addresses areas such as family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic and values-based investing, special needs planning, and tax minimization. Gardner holds several professional designations including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification and the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA) designation. She earned a master's degree from Rotterdam School of Management at Erasmus University and a bachelor's degree from Tufts University. Fluent in English, Dutch, French, and German, she brings a global perspective to her practice and is a member of the Central Virginia Estate Planning Council. Beyond her professional roles, Gardner is active in her community, serving on the boards of The Dressage Foundation and the Virginia Horse Center Foundation, Inc., where she has also held the position of President. She founded the Mid Atlantic Dressage Festival at the Virginia Horse Center and participates in dressage competitions. Her personal interests include cooking, gardening, horseback riding, skiing, and traveling.

John Corbett III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Delray Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at JWC Peak LLC, an investment-related real estate venture in Massachusetts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by advanced modeling tools and offers a range of investment solutions through its extensive network of financial advisors.

Viola Yeotes is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palm Beach, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 41 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. 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 advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment vehicles alongside traditional options.

Lawrence Hall serves as a Senior Resident Director at Merrill, where he focuses on family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and personalized retirement planning. He works closely with clients to develop tailored financial strategies that align with their long-term goals, providing access to Merrill’s investment insights alongside Bank of America's banking and lending solutions. His approach emphasizes a thorough understanding of clients’ full financial picture to help them pursue their objectives in a changing market environment. With a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and a background that includes a High School Diploma from Lunenburg High School, Lawrence brings dedication to delivering high levels of service and care. His expertise extends across philanthropic planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income, ensuring comprehensive support for clients' wealth management needs. Lawrence also maintains active community involvement as a member of the Disaster Relief Crew and First Responder team in the Southeastern United States and islands. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Lawrence’s personal interests include baseball, boating, football, golfing, ice hockey, music, skiing, woodworking, and spending time with his family. He follows the tradition of community participation that is part of Merrill’s culture, integrating service and volunteer efforts with his commitment to clients.

Lisa Meth is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Boynton Beach, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 30 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2014. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a range of products supported by proprietary research and capital markets services.

Christopher Cook is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Lendmarq Capital, Kajaine Finance, and First Bank of The Palm Beaches. His current role includes responsibilities with both J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting delivered on a non-discretionary basis. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Deniz Kaya is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been associated with Bank of America and its Merrill Lynch division since 2017, with some periods of unemployment between 2015 and 2022. 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, and various institutional clients. The firm leverages its integration with Bank of America’s broader platform to provide access to a diverse set of products and services beyond typical managed account offerings.

Jeffrey Eagle is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise since 2018, following roles at Mora Wealth Management and Mora WM Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Board of Directors for Genesis Assistance Dogs, Inc. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Peter Nicoletti is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, Nicoletti serves as Chairman of the Board of Opportunity Early Learning and Family Center, a pre-school for working families, and is involved with The Tuscawilla Club in Palm Beach, where he is a Board Member and will serve as President in 2026. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to inform asset allocation and financial planning.

Roberto Cucalon is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Merrill in Boca Raton, FL, with six years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a co-trustee of a family revocable trust. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Ronald Wilson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in West Palm Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2004 and operates his own accounting and tax preparation business as a CPA. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and municipal entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, utilizing comprehensive risk profiling and asset-allocation analysis to provide tailored recommendations.

Barry Schwartz is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with UBS since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for Delaire Country Club, a residential country club in Delray Beach, FL. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary 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.

Jason Otis is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in West Palm Beach, FL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Bowdoin College and Saint Andrews School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery conversations and proprietary tools, and it offers a broad range of investment services across retail and institutional markets.

Leslie Sousa is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2022, Sousa worked at LPL Financial, Capital City Banc Investments, and INVEST Financial Corp. She is based in Lake Worth, FL. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets with over 5,400 financial advisors. The firm provides wealth advisory planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and municipal entities, delivering advice through a combination of non-discretionary planning and firm-sponsored wrap fee programs.