Emma Gurdus is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Her background includes roles outside finance, such as working at Orangetheory Fitness and Sicilian Oven. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Christopher Upton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Cedar Villas Home Owners Association and is involved with the Broward County School Board Audit Committee. 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 focused on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools.

Carlos Neira is a financial advisor with Merrill in Miramar, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2004. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Reich is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Sagepoint Financial, Inc., Mass Mutual Investors Services, and MetLife Securities, Inc. Outside of advising, Reich is the author of a fiction novel and serves as an insurance agent soliciting fixed insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance analysis to construct portfolios across a variety of asset classes with discretionary or non-discretionary management options.

Abigail Linn is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, based in Plantation, FL, and has 17 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, UBS Financial Services, Raymond James Financial, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning with a focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Karen Semenick is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Richard Larin is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank SSB, Robert Half, Northwestern Mutual, and Tracfone Wireless Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he has involvement in real estate through ownership of a rental unit in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with a multi-asset model portfolio approach, supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Bruce Davis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he has a partial ownership in B. Davis Ventures LLC, an investment-related entity holding raw land. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Elizabeth Matos is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2012. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Jonathan Leon is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Miami Lakes, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2019 and previously held roles at Tax Services of America (Jackson Hewitt). In addition to his advisory work, he owns Kiddooco, LLC, a business formed for Primerica purposes. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure to deliver its services.

Joseph Chevy is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2019. His earlier career includes roles outside finance, such as positions at Petland and The Black Hammock, as well as experience at the University of Central Florida. Merrill, along 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 using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Hiromi Hanamura is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory solutions, offering a range of services including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides proprietary research and lending programs as part of its comprehensive platform.

Kaitlyn Coyne is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Charles Schwab, and Berkowitz Pollack Brant CPA and Advisors, as well as academic positions at the University of Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process utilizes structured discovery and advanced modeling tools, providing advisory services without individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Vinay Bharadwa is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ft Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Howard Premer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley in various capacities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed with the American Institute For Public Safety in Sunrise, FL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that combine broad retail and institutional offerings.

Christian De Veer is an International Wealth Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 20 years of experience in the financial field, focusing on helping families and businesses meet their financial goals through tailored wealth management planning. Christian's expertise encompasses family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Prior to joining Merrill, Christian worked in the Venezuelan capital market for more than two decades. He holds an Engineer's Degree from Universidad Metropolitana in Caracas, Venezuela, and completed CPWA® certification with registered education from the Yale School of Management. He is a Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Christian is fluent in Spanish and English. Outside of his professional work, Christian enjoys boating, fishing, hunting, skiing, and tennis. He approaches financial advising with a commitment to understanding clients' individual goals and developing personalized strategies to pursue long-term objectives.

Fernando Alvarez is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fanatics, Inc., the College Football Hall of Fame, and Legends Sports Media. Alvarez is also a member and treasurer of Network Professionals International, where he manages fee collection for the group. Equitable Advisors serves individual and institutional clients with financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm’s advisory approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to align with various program models and third-party managers, offering a broad range of investment options and ERISA fiduciary services.

Brian Loria serves as Vice President and Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2012. He specializes in partnering with high net worth clients and their families to develop and implement comprehensive wealth plans. His approach includes guiding clients through investment strategies, estate planning considerations, and other aspects of wealth management to build, grow, protect, and transfer wealth. With over 25 years of experience in the financial industry, Brian's background includes roles as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2009 to 2012, and as an Equities Trader at several firms including Echotrade LLC, Opus Trading Fund LLC, and Schonfeld Securities, LLC between 1994 and 2009. He focuses on building long-term relationships with clients, their families, and referrals to support their financial goals.

Timothy Kasper is a Certified Financial Planner® with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Morgan Stanley in Fort Lauderdale, FL, having previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. His background includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses firm-approved planning tools and models as part of its structured financial planning process.

Alec Bentman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Hennion & Walsh, Inc., EQUITABLE ADVISORS LLC, and AXA Advisors, LLC. His background also includes roles outside financial services, such as positions at University of Central Florida and Office Depot. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data.