Deborah Trapani is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Fifth Third Private Bank before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2018. Trapani serves as an advisory board member of the Humane Society of Broward County’s fundraising arm, PAWS. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

Calida Stone is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a delivery driver for DoorDash and Uber Eats during her personal time. 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 that utilize structured discovery and firm-approved tools to support client planning needs.

Maryanne Sarfati is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Joseph Dichiacchio is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with 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 financial planning process using firm-approved tools and models.

Gerard Olsen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Boca Raton, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor providing bookkeeping, computer repair, and webmaster services for non-Morgan Stanley clients. 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 supported by firm-approved tools and models, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Scott Ramo is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets and holds the CFP® designation along with Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience, including roles at City National Bank since 2017 and RBC Capital Markets since 2016. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Juan Benjumea is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., 24 Hour Fitness, Footaction Inc, and Broward College. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions (SPS) Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Eleazar Ayala is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2022, Eleazar has developed tailored financial strategies to help clients pursue their personal and long-term goals. His expertise includes liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and retirement income. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Eleazar held numerous roles over a span of more than nine years at another financial institution. He possesses the Series 7 and Series 66 FINRA registrations and holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Eleazar earned an associate's degree and a bachelor's degree from Broward College, as well as a high school diploma from South Miami High. Fluent in both Spanish and English, he balances his professional career with personal interests such as baseball, basketball, football, music, cooking, traveling with his wife Andrea and their two daughters, and supporting local sports teams.

Alexis Resnick is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2012, Resnick worked at VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. from 2008 to 2011. Outside of advising, Resnick serves as president of a group health insurance business. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm employs a range of third-party and proprietary investment solutions and provides ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Katherine Soderman is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 license and has worked at Merrill since 2022. Outside of advisory, she owns and directs DK International Associates Inc., a family business specializing in contract engineering and manufacturing, and serves as Vice President of Silecent Lighting Corporation, a manufacturer of LED lighting. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jorge Remotti is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, IFB Wealth Management, and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of finance, he is the owner and partner of Remotti Entertainment Services, where he performs live music at contracted events. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on non-discretionary written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process leverages centralized due diligence with quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG criteria, supported by broad derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Hope Turock is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Merrill. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Steven Turner is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2022. His prior roles include positions at CourtAvenue LLC and Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the Sterling Group, a networking organization in Coral Springs, Florida. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Sebastian Barbero is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Ernst & Young Capital Advisors and Jefferies. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Dennis Whalen is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2007. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions (SPS) Program. The firm offers both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Vincent Vella is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1983 and also works with Bank of America since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains an active Florida real estate license. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Amy Lopez is a CFP® certificant with over 21 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, following roles at Merrill, Chase Investment Services, Soma Capital Management, UBS Financial Services, and Ameriprise. Outside of her advisory work, she is a 50% owner of Moats Corporation, a retail business focused on wellness products that may involve patent applications. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their approach combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence to deliver written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, with implementation support from affiliated entities.

Brian Mahoney is a CFP® with over 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and market modeling techniques.

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.