Phillip Edwards is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Citigroup for 11 years before joining Merrill in 2024. Edwards serves as a director of the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County and is a board member of the United Way of Palm Beach County. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Luke Pingleton is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he leads The Pingleton Group based in West Palm Beach, FL. In his role, Luke assists clients with managing their individual wealth and pursues tailored financial strategies that align with their specific goals. His approach emphasizes listening carefully to clients to ensure each strategy supports their personal objectives. Since beginning his career in financial services in 2017, Luke has developed expertise in areas including education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, and tax minimization. He holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Luke earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Alabama System and maintains membership in several professional organizations, including the Alabama Alumni Association and multiple local professional groups. Outside of his professional work, Luke is involved in community organizations such as the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Place of Hope. His personal interests include adventure sports, chess, golfing, hiking, music, reading, skydiving, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Juan Rionda is a financial advisor with Merrill in Delray Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1993 and also has 15 years of experience at Bank of America, N.A. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of The Little Club, a private country club in Gulfstream, Florida. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Staceyanne Johnson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Citigroup and CitiBank, N.A. Johnson holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and serves as a board member of the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach, a nonprofit organization that provides literacy programs for children and adults in Palm Beach County. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Michael Book is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 34 years of industry experience, including long-term roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Co and Lenox Advisors, Inc. His background also includes managing 1311 Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Fifth Avenue Financial for 15 years. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning engagements supported by firm-approved software and offers specialized services such as Divorce Planning and employer-sponsored planning programs.

Tracy Cooper is a financial advisor with Merrill in Palm Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2011. Outside of her advisory work, Cooper serves in leadership roles on the boards of several local charitable organizations, including SunFest of Palm Beach County, West Palm 100, and Liv's Lunches, where she participates in community service and organizational governance. Merrill 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 institutions. The firm utilizes internal and third-party managers and incorporates strategic asset allocation and tax-aware options.

John Whitledge is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Oppenheimer and Managed Account Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns JKM Legacy Holdings, Inc., a company involved in real estate investing. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts within a wrap-fee structure.

Eric Billingslea is a Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager currently engaged in delivering personalized service experiences to families across generations. In his role, he acts as a primary point of contact, committed to addressing individual client needs and preferences. Since 2014, Eric has worked as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he supports clients in wealth management services. He facilitates discussions with Wealth Management Advisors when deeper wealth planning is needed, ensuring clients receive appropriate service and support. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Eric enjoys spending time at the beach, watching football, and participating in outdoor adventures.

G Bryan Cichon is a financial advisor with Merrill in Delray Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1999. 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, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ronald Mercatante is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Kovack Advisors, Inc. and Kovack Securities, Inc., and he has been involved in insurance-related activities for more than two decades. Outside of his advisory work, he is engaged in tax services and owns an administrative firm. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent professionals. The firm offers a range of investment implementation options, proprietary and third-party model strategies, and features institutional resources such as advisor transition support and formal compliance programs.

Christopher Happel is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and iH Solutions, LLC. He is involved with Adventium Wealth Advisors, LLC, a business related to his LPL activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various asset classes.

Thaddeus Ripa is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Delray Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Primerica Financial Services and PFSI Investments, Inc. since 1989 and currently operates RIPA Wealth Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliate companies and owns an investment-related legal entity established for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodial services, managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets across a network of nearly 3,700 advisors.

Nathan Rimpf is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. for nine years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2025. 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, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kyle Scholl is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since January 2008. He specializes in developing personalized long-term wealth management plans that are strategically tailored to meet each client's unique needs and life goals. Kyle’s areas of focus include college education planning, corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, institutional investment consulting, and tax minimization, among others. Kyle holds a Bachelor's Degree from Florida Atlantic University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant, a designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. Additionally, he possesses a Florida resident agent's license in life insurance and variable annuities and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Residing in Boca Raton, Kyle is a Native Floridian who enjoys spending time outdoors. His personal interests include biking, cooking, gardening, hiking, ice hockey, scuba diving, skiing, surfing, traveling, and spending time with family. He actively volunteers on restoration projects for Coastal Mangroves and the Florida Everglades.

James Reilly is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley in various roles since 2009, including positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and serves clients through direct relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Kevin Crosby is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Palm Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. Prior to his current role at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and JPMorgan Securities LLC, his background includes work at the University of Miami and involvement with several private ventures including Angelstone Tournaments Inc. and Angelstone Farms Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence, and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Joshua Adler is a Wealth Management Advisor and senior partner of The Rothman Adler Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. His practice centers on the needs of high net worth families, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. He employs a planned-based approach to design customized strategies tailored to each client's goals and risk tolerance. His team uses a combination of active and passive strategies for portfolio construction and incorporates alternative investments when appropriate. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2017, Joshua spent nine years at UBS as a Senior Vice President in Wealth Management and ten years at Bernstein Global Wealth Management, where he was a Principal in the Private Client Group alongside his partner, Rob Rothman. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Joshua resides in Boca Raton, Florida with his wife, Leslie, and their two children.

Mark Vander Veen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Based in Palm Beach, FL, he has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2024. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics to support its investment approach.

John Cassandra is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services and owned several businesses including Cassandra Employee Benefits Group and Comprehensive Payroll Solutions LLC. He is also involved in insurance brokering through his ownership of Cassandra Employee Benefits Group. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Diane Baker is a financial advisor at Merrill with 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1993 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.