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 in Boynton Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo, Gardens Wealth Management, and TriNet HR Corporation. Outside of finance, he serves as a referee for USA Hockey’s Palm Beach Officials Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary advisory framework.

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 at Primerica Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Aetna. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in selling 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-delivery strategies managed by third parties. The firm supports approximately 3,698 advisors across 1,829 offices and manages around $15.5 billion in assets.

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 42 years of industry experience. She previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. for 13 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through more than 14,000 financial advisors and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Eric Rivero is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC, Insight Private Wealth, and Banker's Life & Casualty Company. Rivero is also the owner of Rivero Advisory Services LLC and has been affiliated with Insight Private Wealth. 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 serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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 held roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Lendmarq Capital, Kajaine Finance, and First Bank of The Palm Beaches. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research, with implementation support from affiliated investment-management entities.

Deniz Kaya is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bank of America and its affiliated entities since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Kaya is a sole owner of rental properties in Port Saint Lucie, 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, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

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 financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2008. He also serves as co-trustee of a family revocable trust. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Ronald Wilson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in West Palm Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services since 2004 and owned an accounting and tax preparation business since 2005. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by risk profiling and analytic tools, with specialized municipal and public finance advisory capabilities.

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.

Angela Desormeaux is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2018 and previously worked at CenterState Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Y Drive Transportation Services Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm integrates quantitative and qualitative research and may incorporate ESG criteria in its recommendations.