Damian Chung is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning with a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice, utilizing proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

Byron Vasiliou is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and associated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of V Freres LLC, a family investment account based in Miami, FL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers comprehensive services including estate planning and investment strategies.

Joseline Schwach is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank and has experience in law and education through roles at De Varona Law and Strayer University. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via 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.

James Lewis is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1988 and also has a tenure at Bank of America dating back to 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a committee member for All Souls Episcopal Church and is a board member of the Watergate East community. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alexander Arango is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera in Dania, FL and has held roles at Regions Bank and Space Coast Credit Union. Outside of his advisory work, he is a 100% owner of a rental property in Miami. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Luis Santos is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Baudo is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include 21 years at ING Financial Markets LLC and three years at Strategic Direction LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer, utilizing a range of sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Andres Fallon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Plantation, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at HSBC for 10 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2017. Fallon serves on the advisory board of Cooper City Health, a healthcare organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of 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 a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

Daniel Kaiser is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2016. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and incorporates proprietary research and model-based asset allocations in its client offerings.

Alberto Castellon Echagarrua is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2010. 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.

Karl Nyberg is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments based in Davie, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at River Financial and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he manages N2 Investments LLC, a single-family home real estate business. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Terry Westlund is a ChFC® credentialed advisor with 44 years of industry experience, currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2014. He has also been associated with Financial Designs, Inc. since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing a range of portfolio management strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Adam Karron is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and its predecessor firms since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as a real estate sales associate in Florida. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines a committee-driven proprietary modeling process with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and a long-term investment approach.

Susana Lugones is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Group in Princeton, NJ. She holds the professional designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Susana is part of the Merrill Lynch team and has been with the firm since 2002. With over 34 years of experience in the financial services industry, Susana works with a diverse client base including individuals, families, small business owners, and corporate executives. She employs a collaborative approach to selecting investment strategies, leveraging the expertise of Merrill and Bank of America specialists in areas such as Trust & Estate, Insurance, Lending, Banking, and Corporate Retirement Planning. Susana follows a disciplined four-step wealth management process involving establishing client objectives, setting strategies, implementing recommendations, and reviewing progress. Susana holds a High School Diploma from Bensalem High School. She resides in Yardley, Pennsylvania with her husband and enjoys spending personal time gardening, cooking, and reading.

Omar Oropesa is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Miami Lakes, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1999 and with Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Outside his advisory role, he is the owner and president of PWRHSE Corp., an investment-related entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, along with corporate and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services through a large network of advisors using model-based strategies from unaffiliated asset managers and offers a range of strategic, tactical, and tax-managed investment approaches.

Michael Gnefkow is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios, discretionary management, and non-discretionary online advice.

Leonardo Alava is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has also worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an owner and partner in a real estate business. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Daniel Landrau is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm serves individuals approaching or in retirement and integrates a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Ted Abers is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and has been associated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that incorporate firm-approved planning tools and structured discovery processes.

Gail Elmore is a financial advisor at Cetera with 10 years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 credential. She has previously worked at American Portfolios Advisors, Inc. and OSAIC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer and Board Member for the National Basketball Wives Association and is a member of the Board of Trustees for the University of Maryland, College Park Foundation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.