Marjorie Santoliquido is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been a financial advisor since 2014 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2017. Prior to this, Marjorie gained extensive experience in the financial services industry through roles at Morgan Stanley, Lehman Brothers, and Barclays Capital, specializing in fixed income markets and personal wealth management. Marjorie holds a Bachelor's degree from the State University of New York system and has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Her expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, retirement income planning, and tax minimization. In addition to her professional work, Marjorie is involved in community service as a board member of the Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge. She resides in Ridgewood, New Jersey, where she enjoys spending time with her family, exercising, golfing, and volunteering in support of animal welfare.

Nelson Valerio is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, NA, and Wells Fargo Advisors from 2012 to 2021. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

John Vaughan Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, previously affiliated with AXA Advisors for over two decades. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a power of attorney for his spouse. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model that emphasizes tailored client intake processes and a combination of advisory and brokerage channels.

Richard Schutt is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 1986. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and delivers advisory work supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Diana Shuman is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in financial services. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020 and previously spent seven years at UBS Financial Services. She is based in West Palm Beach, FL, and holds the Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that uses structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools to assist clients in developing their financial plans.

Addyson Johnson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Palm Beach, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, Johnson worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and held roles outside the financial industry, including at The Breakers Palm Beach and Grayhawk Golf Club. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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.

Mackendy Gourdet is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, dedicated to guiding individuals, families, and business owners through their financial decisions. He focuses on uncovering what matters most to clients and developing personalized strategies that align wealth with their goals, values, and long-term aspirations. His professional approach centers on understanding each client's unique needs to help them pursue their financial objectives. With sixteen years of client-facing experience, Mackendy specializes in areas including college education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, international wealth management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and small business strategies. He values financial literacy and strives to empower clients to make confident and informed decisions about their finances. Mackendy holds a High School Diploma from Boca Community High School and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is fluent in English and French. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in basketball, bowling, cooking, football, music, photography, reading, soccer, traveling, and watching movies.

Leslie Adams is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in West Palm Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 49 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Adams serves on the boards of the American Lung Association of Southeast Florida and the Executive Women of the Palm Beaches, and she is a board member and finance committee participant for the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County. 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 planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and models.

Brendan Carroll is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in West Palm Beach, FL, where he has worked since 2012. He has 14 years of industry experience. 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 provides research-driven investment strategies tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Fred Gober is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley based in West Palm Beach, FL, holding a Series 66 license and 34 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 as a board member for Hearts and Homes, a nonprofit organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, utilizing structured financial planning tools and investment insights from its Global Investment Committee. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

David Wilson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2012 and Bank of America since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he consults on bookkeeping for a speech and language specialist firm owned by his wife. 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.

Anthony Oliveri is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Oliveri has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2021 and previously spent seven years at Voya Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is owner and president of The Oliveri Agency, Inc., where he recruits and trains new agents, and operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services supported by a nationwide network of advisors.

Juan Alban Castillo is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works closely with clients to understand their immediate, short-term, and long-term financial goals, providing tailored advice and guidance aimed at helping clients meet and exceed their objectives. Juan utilizes the full investment platform of Merrill Lynch as well as banking products from Bank of America to support his clients’ financial independence. Juan’s expertise spans areas including employee benefits planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, employee financial health, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. He prioritizes building trust and maintaining a collaborative approach throughout the financial planning process, emphasizing that the journey is as important as the destination. Juan holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland and completed a non-accredited certificate program at Andrews University. He is bilingual in Spanish and English. Outside of work, Juan has personal interests in football, golfing, reading, soccer, and spending time with his family.

Richard Bass is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Delray Beach, FL, holding CFP® and CFA® designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, INC. and Jhfn Sii. Outside of advising, he owns and operates several businesses involving structured settlements and medical cost projections for legal and insurance clients. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services along with various managed account platforms and third-party investment solutions.

Mark Taylor is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Since 2014, he has been with Morgan Stanley, including his tenure at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. He serves as a board member of the Donald & Ruth Taylor Family Foundation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools that incorporate Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

Patrick Boroian is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Blue Sea Capital LLC, The Carlyle Group, and LNK Partners. He is also involved with Divinity Partners I. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program.

Mona Wilson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in West Palm Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 39 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured tools and firm-approved methodologies.

Victor Kurtz is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Boynton Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and input from its Global Investment Committee to support financial planning.

Thomas Barbaccia III is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 28 years of industry experience, with prior roles at firms including Securities America, Lincoln Financial Advisors, and National Life. Outside of finance, he is also a songwriter for movie soundtracks and recordings. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Benjamin Vanderpool is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in serving affluent families by developing tailored strategies that address the unique and often complex financial needs of his clients, their families, and their businesses. Leveraging the investment insights of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America, he provides a range of financial solutions designed to help clients pursue both short- and long-term financial goals. Mr. Vanderpool has 14 years of experience as a financial advisor, with nine of those years spent at Merrill Lynch. His areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Accounting from Florida State University and an MBA from Loyola College in Maryland. Mr. Vanderpool is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, Benjamin Vanderpool lives in Delray Beach with his wife and two sons. He is an active member of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of South Florida. In his spare time, he enjoys outdoor activities, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.