Christopher La Torre is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in serving successful individuals, entrepreneurs, business owners, and C-suite executives across Florida. He focuses on empowering first-generation immigrants and entrepreneurs by providing personalized financial strategies in areas such as family wealth management, international wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, and small business strategies. Christopher aims to simplify complex financial systems, helping clients build wealth, manage investments, plan for the future, and preserve assets with a commitment to education and cultural awareness. Born and raised in Peru, Christopher earned a degree in Hospitality Management from Universidad De San Martin De Porres before relocating to Miami where he pursued a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Florida International University. His professional journey includes experience at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, where he obtained his Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations. He earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation in 2020 and holds a Florida 2-15 Life, Health, and Variable Annuity License. Christopher is bilingual in English and Spanish and leverages his background as a first-generation immigrant to bring a unique perspective to his financial advisory practice. Outside of his professional role, Christopher advocates a balanced lifestyle through various physical activities including running, yoga, Pilates, and high-intensity training. He has a history of competitive swimming and continues to pursue fitness as a source of balance and stress relief. His personal philosophy centers on making financial planning accessible, understandable, and impactful for every client he serves.

James Byrnes is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 37 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Eagle Strategies, NYLife Securities, and Rosenblatt Securities. In addition to his advisory work, Byrnes is also licensed as an insurance broker, selling life, disability, property and casualty, long-term care insurance, and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning and asset management through structured, collaborative engagements using advanced planning tools.

Matthew Murray is a financial advisor with Merrill in Jacksonville, FL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience, including roles at Bank of America, N.A. since 2015 and Merrill since 2013. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sarah Van Vliet is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Incorporated since 2007 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2013. 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, and institutional investors.

John Gilligan is a financial advisor with Merrill in Jacksonville, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing four years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2017 and previously worked at Colonial Life Insurance for one year. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Linda Fortunato is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services since 2010 and Jacobson Wealth Strategies beginning in 2025. 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, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm uses analytical tools and personalized risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary planning and consulting, supporting clients through advisory programs and other providers.

Andrew Klanjac is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2017, having previously been with Fidelity Brokerage Services from 2014 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of a family business unrelated to investment activities. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients.

William Layton is a financial advisor at Merrill with 44 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Merrill Lynch since 1984 and Bank of America since 2011. Layton serves as a director for the Jacksonville School for Autism, a nonprofit organization supporting students with autism. 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 a range of individual and institutional clients.

Chris Momirov is a financial advisor with Merrill in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2014. 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.

Michael Tylka is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill for 11 years. Located in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, he joined UBS in 2025. 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, custody, underwriting, and capital markets solutions through its platform.

Michelle Gilmore is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1998 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeffrey Willard is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Saint Johns, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors LLC, since 2000. Additionally, he serves as a trustee for his parent's trust. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and partners with third-party managers and advisory programs to deliver customized investment solutions.

Michael Marracello is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Ponte Vedra, FL. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firms since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Masiello Marracello LLC, an entity related to managing office real estate and business expenses. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in its advisory approach and utilizes algorithmic tools overseen by dedicated committees to support its recommendations.

Thomas Occhiogrosso is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch and Bank of America since 2010 and has also worked with TRO Group 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 Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Luis Salmeron is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and M&T Securities, as well as longstanding service with Primerica Financial Services since 2000. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selected separately managed accounts. The firm uses a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers for its investment models.

Justin Daniels is a financial advisor with Merrill in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2019 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2022. Prior to joining Merrill, he was employed by the State of Florida Department of Revenue from 2016 to 2019. 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, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Carrie Cunningham is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Citigroup for 29 years before joining Merrill in 2019. 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, and various institutional investors.

Emily Ogilvie is the Vice President and Executive Services Regional Leader at Fidelity Investments. In this role, she leads a team of financial professionals dedicated to supporting clients through benefits optimization. Emily has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held several leadership positions at Fidelity Investments since 2013. Her previous roles include Regional Director of Executive Services, Regional Center Support Leader, Team Leader for Workplace Planning and Advice, Help Desk Leader, Team Leader for Investment Solutions, and various roles focused on High Net Worth clients. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Financial Representative at USAA from 2010 to 2013. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Emily enjoys activities such as family time, fitness, outdoor adventures, running, and traveling.

Jerome Grause Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2006. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Robert Kurchena Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for nine years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has been since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, 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 brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.