Richard Barton is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Barton is also a consulting general partner at Peery-Barton Holdings, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Richard Dinh is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he was involved with Alexandra Salon and Spa, LLC for eight years and serves as a manager of RVCT Holdings LLC, a real estate investment and management business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

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.

Viviana Caicedo is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. She has been with Merrill since 2016 and is currently based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Outside of her advisory role, she has ownership interests in several family-owned businesses related to auto supplies and industrial washing services, though she is not actively involved in their operations. 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 variety of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

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.

Natalia Portocarrero is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2021, including time at Charles Schwab Bank. Prior to her financial services career, she was involved in the food service industry and attended the University of Florida. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a range of investment guidance supported by its in-house research and alternative investment programs.

Michael Baudo is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Strategic Direction LLC and ING Financial Markets LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Dennis Chorney is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2025 and previously spent 17 years at Lincoln Financial Securities. He has also operated his own firm, Dennis J. Chorney & Co., since 1990. In addition to his advisory work, he is an agent for Kensington Insurance Agency, offering various insurance and fixed annuity products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services across multiple platforms. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that may include a variety of investment types, and supports discretionary and non-discretionary account management with access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

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.

Duane Lawrence is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Margate, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2001 and was briefly associated with Second Mile Management LLC in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches Crossfit at Deerfield Beach, FL, spending approximately 20 hours per month in this fitness capacity. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, providing a wrap-fee solution rather than institutional pension or profit-sharing plan management.

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.

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.