Catherine Murphy Leopold is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Prudential entities prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2023. She serves on the Greater Sunrise Chamber of Commerce board, teaches undergraduate literature and disciplinary studies as an adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University, and is an advisory board member for the Salvation Army in Fort Lauderdale. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individual, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and both proprietary and third-party programs to deliver customized investment solutions.

Kelby Bertolett is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Sportslink, Bank of America, and Truist Financial Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sports broadcasting with ESPN on a part-time basis. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range 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 planning process supported by advanced modeling tools.

Alan Palazzo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pompano Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2008. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in its advisory approach, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools overseen by a Retirement Income Oversight Committee.

Ana Perera is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has served at Merrill since 1990. Outside of her advisory role, she is a board member of the United Way of Palm Beach County, where she participates in reviewing financial statements and overseeing budget and policy decisions. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Christopher Price is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at METLIFE Securities Inc and has held various roles within Mass Mutual since 2016. Outside of advising, Price is the president and founder of Invest In Knowledge, a nonprofit offering educational workshops on budgeting, goal setting, and practical financial topics. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with planning engagements focused on collaborative goal analysis and written recommendations.

Jorge Machado is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 65 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Machado is involved in the property and casualty insurance business through TZ Ins & Fin'l Services, Inc. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment approaches and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and non-securities products such as insurance and trust services.

Sheeza Rashid is a financial advisor at Cetera with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including TradeStation Securities and Ameriprise Financial Advisors. Rashid is based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Joseph Mahoney III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and scenario modeling in its financial planning process.

Stephen Cooney is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, alongside over two decades at Wachovia Bank, N.A. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

Philip Fazio is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and having 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an adjunct finance professor at Nova Southeastern University and Lynn University, teaching corporate and international finance courses, and participates as a committee member providing cost-saving advice for a homeowners association. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Sean Fletcher is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2015. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jorge Cayon Jr. is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and develop strategies aimed at achieving their desired outcomes. His approach involves defining clients' objectives and selecting portfolio strategies designed to reach them, providing ongoing advice and adapting portfolios as client situations change. His expertise encompasses areas such as executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, and retirement income. Jorge holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Miami International University of Art & Design. Jorge is involved in community organizations including the Bank of America Community Volunteers and Community Champions (BACCV) and the Military Support and Assistance Group (MSAG). He is fluent in English and Spanish and has personal interests that include adventure sports, boating, fishing, hunting, music, photography, reading, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Kyle Ellis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with Nova Southeastern University and the First Baptist Church of Pompano Beach. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools.

Jonathan Galarza is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked within various divisions of JPMorgan Chase since 2014. 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 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 investment strategies.

Dusty Havens is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Miami Lakes, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. He has worked with PFSI Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2018 and previously worked for Miami-Dade County Public Schools for five years. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, offering model-based investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Isabel Duchemin is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at firms including UBS Financial Services, Citigroup, and Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Bank. Isabel also has experience holding real estate licenses and working in real estate-related roles. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm’s approach integrates third-party asset managers and advisory programs, with services encompassing mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Jordan Bluestein is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on providing comprehensive wealth planning services, particularly for young professionals, individuals, and families at various life stages. Jordan works closely with his clients to develop long-term relationships and a deep understanding of their financial goals, creating customized wealth plans tailored to their unique objectives and risk tolerance. Jordan holds a Bachelor's Degree in Risk Management and Insurance from Florida State University. He began his career as an underwriter at a major insurance company, where he gained experience in risk analysis and asset protection. Jordan is credentialed as an Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional pursuits, Jordan engages in various sports including golf, soccer, tennis, and football. He spends time with his family and participates in community activities such as attending Miami Dolphins games and visiting the dog park with his Labrador Retriever.

Thomas Fread is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Chair of the Board of Directors at Nova Southeastern University. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Oswaldo Pelaez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2019, with prior roles at SS White Technologies Inc and NextEra Energy. Pelaez serves as a board member and treasurer on the finance committee of the Rotary Club of Hallandale Beach Aventura. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning through structured processes and planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Andres Bayona is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pembroke Pines, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and with 10 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, JP Morgan Securities LLC, Fiserv, and GWFS Equities, Inc/Empower. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.