Carlton Francis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Plantation, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside his advisory role, he is involved in real estate through ownership and management of EQrious Homes, LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research-driven modeling and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations delivered by a centralized consulting team.

Gabriella Suarez is a financial advisor at Merrill in Miramar, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2026. She has prior experience with Bank of America and Stanton Optical/My Eyelab. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries, with investment strategies implemented by Managed Account Advisors LLC and constructed by Merrill’s Chief Investment Office.

Oscar Pelaez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Hialeah, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at David Lerner Associates and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as experience in entrepreneurial ventures with Rmg Productions Inc and Arce Management & Services LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and offers a broad range of investment products through its affiliation with the larger J.P. Morgan financial organization.

Charles Smith is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. He has spent the majority of his career at Wells Fargo entities since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with Pets America, LLC for nine years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options and bank deposit sweep programs.

Luciano Di Claro is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Merrill, Equitable Financial Life Insurance Co., AXA Advisors, Great Point Advisors, Plurall Group, and Prudent Investimentos. Based in Miami, FL, he has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Renzo Barredo is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 65 license and 15 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Co, OneAmerica Securities, American United Life, Equity Services, Inc., and National Life Group. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an insurance broker specializing in life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools, with implementation options through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Melanie Miranda is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has been with Merrill since 2009. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s platform, providing access to a wide range of investment products and services.

Giovanni Jurado is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Aventura, FL, with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, he worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. from 2016 to 2022 and Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022. He holds the Series 66 designation. 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools to support its advisory services.

Antoine Rosa is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these services on a non-discretionary basis, combining institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Jeffrey Dzwonkowski is a financial advisor at Osaic with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at Sagepoint Financial, Pinnacle Investments, and Prudential Insurance. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales through a sole proprietorship and provides investment management services via an LLC. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services across multiple platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios combining various asset types, delivered through discretionary or non-discretionary accounts.

Miguel Ortiz is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with individuals, families, and business owners to simplify complex financial decisions and create strategies designed to pursue their goals with confidence. His approach involves understanding what is most important to each client to provide personalized guidance, ongoing advice, and proactive solutions tailored to their evolving needs. Miguel's expertise includes college education planning, employee benefits planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and tax minimization. He holds professional designations as a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His education includes a Bachelor's Degree from Florida International University and several accredited certificate programs from Florida International University, The University of Chicago, and the Investments and Wealth Institute. He is a member of the Investments & Wealth Institute and is involved in community organizations such as Camillus House and The Biltmore Village. Miguel is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, German, and English.

Maria Soria is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as an owner in real estate-related businesses, including MG Enterprises Miami LLC and a real estate education entity. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Lloyd Macedo is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013 and holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President of the CFA Society of Miami and Treasurer of the Toast of Las Olas Toastmasters in Fort Lauderdale. UBS Financial Services provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm integrates proprietary research and model-based asset allocations with institutional trading capabilities to deliver tailored financial planning and portfolio management solutions.

Patrick O'Connell is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firms since 1992. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis delivered through a centralized consulting team, emphasizing assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts and utilizing algorithmic automation overseen by a Retirement Income Oversight Committee.

Bradley Lipkowitz serves as a Senior Resident Director and International Wealth Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he frequently travels domestically and internationally to work closely with clients and their families, helping them pursue their financial goals through personalized wealth management strategies. He integrates investment insights from Merrill and banking and lending solutions from Bank of America to provide a comprehensive approach to managing clients’ financial needs. Bradley began his career at Merrill in 2005 after interning there during college, and he has been part of various leadership teams within the Southeast Division, Miami Americas Market, and Greater Fort Lauderdale Market. His expertise includes international wealth management, family wealth strategies, legacy planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, as well as supporting diverse client groups such as women and the LGBT community. He emphasizes thoughtful planning of assets and liabilities to help clients deploy their wealth more strategically. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Beyond his professional commitments, Bradley is engaged in community volunteering, aligning with Merrill’s tradition of service. He enjoys spending time with his wife, daughters, and friends, and his personal interests include baseball, football, golfing, hiking, cooking, traveling, watching movies, writing, and practicing yoga.

Todd Watson is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Plantation, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2014 and at City National Bank since 2016. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide customized portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Leo Kleban is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates in Hollywood, FL, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Frazier Financial Advisors and Private Client Services. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with over $500 billion in assets under management and more than 5,400 advisors. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and government entities—offering wealth advisory planning and investment consulting primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

Svitlana Dorofina is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She brings over 19 years of experience in the financial services industry, having started her career in 2003 and joined Merrill in 2010. Svitlana specializes in high-net-worth client relationships and offers expertise in areas such as equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management. She approaches wealth management by integrating home, health, leisure, and philanthropy aspects to develop tailored strategies that meet her clients’ goals and aspirations. Svitlana holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance with a minor in Economics from Northeastern Illinois University, where she graduated summa cum laude. She has earned several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Fluent in Ukrainian, Russian, and English, she is an active member of the Chicago community and participates in initiatives such as Better Money Habits, a Bank of America program in partnership with Khan Academy, and the Chicago Public Library Foundation Associate Council. Residing in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood with her husband and rescue dog, Svitlana enjoys biking, vegetarian cooking, hiking, running, skiing, traveling, yoga, and reading. She is part of The Sheppard Group team recognized by Forbes as one of the Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams in 2024, and she has been named among Forbes’ Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State for 2023 and 2024 as well as Top Next Generation Wealth Advisors Best-in-State in 2023.

Manuel Kent is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, he worked at Goldman Sachs from 2020 to 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analytics. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

John Estrella is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.