Joann Franklin is a financial advisor at Stifel with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Stifel Nicolaus since 2007. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. Stifel’s investment approach is based on proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing forward-looking capital market analyses to support client decision-making.

Lori Fraraccio is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Stuart, Florida, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2010. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis through a centralized consulting team and utilizes algorithmic automation alongside oversight committees to tailor client recommendations.

William Brady is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. He has 10 years of industry experience, including three years with Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2019. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm offers tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools, and its services include specialized planning areas such as business-owner transition and sports and entertainment planning.

Esteban Perez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in West Palm Beach, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2020, he worked at Breault & Smith LLC for three years and has experience outside finance, including a position at TJ Maxx. 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 supported by firm-approved tools and analysis models.

Fredric Pappas is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently with Morgan Stanley. His prior roles include five years at Natixis Distribution and Natixis Advisors, one year at Fidelity Investments, and earlier positions outside the financial industry. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that integrates firm-approved tools and analyses to support client decision-making.

Jonathan Vanderveen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017, with prior roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of advisory work, he is associated with a family-held LLC established to trademark a slogan, which is not operational. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Frederick Ayer III is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at both Merrill and Bank of America since 2011. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Douglas Mattliano is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in West Palm Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2019, he worked at Morgan Stanley in various roles from 2009 to 2019, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Michelle German is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Goldman Sachs, RBC Capital Markets, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and approved tools, though clients are responsible for implementing and updating their plans.

James Van Putten Vink is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 28 years of industry experience with prior roles at Grove Point Investments, H. Beck, Inc., Waddell & Reed, Ameriprise, and other firms. Vink is also involved in teaching through Online Training, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by tools such as machine-learning for operational and research purposes.

Daniel Morales is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in West Palm Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MetLife Securities Inc., and New England Securities Inc. There are no additional notable outside business activities reported. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Ernesto Puteri is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on building strong client relationships based on trust and transparency, prioritizing ongoing education to empower clients to make informed financial decisions. Ernesto takes the time to understand his clients' unique values, goals, and risk tolerance to develop personalized financial strategies. His areas of expertise include employee benefits planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Ernesto combines traditional and alternative investment strategies to create resilient portfolios tailored to navigate market fluctuations. He also provides access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Ernesto holds a Bachelor's Degree from Stony Brook University and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He is involved in community organizations such as Stoked for Life and Take Stock in Children. Outside of work, his personal interests include adventure sports, boating, cooking, fishing, ice hockey, rock climbing, and tennis.

Mando Di Bartolomeo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in West Palm Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2018, including his current role since 2020, and previously worked at Right Pointe Company. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by algorithmic automation and oversight.

Matthew Doyle is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Theodore Peroulakis is a CFP® and ChFC® with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities, where he has worked since 2020, following nine years at Bank of America and Merrill. He serves as a board member for both The Salvation Army and the Navy League of the United States, contributing to nonprofit organizations focused on community support and maritime services advocacy. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, offering non-discretionary, customized asset allocation advice supported by centralized due diligence and a broad set of investment capabilities.

Stephen Wentz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services that rely on structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, emphasizing advisory services rather than individual security recommendations.

Carolyn Filasky is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and Merrill. She is involved with Saybrus Partners, an insurance agency. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining advisory services with a range of non-advisory financial activities.

Elena Kuznetsova is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2025, as well as Primerica Financial Services since 2024. Outside of advisory services, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services primarily through a large network of advisors and employs model-based strategies managed by third-party asset managers.

Richard Gaff is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He joined Fidelity Investments in 2021 as a Financial Consultant. Richard is a licensed insurance professional in California. Before his career in finance, Richard served in the U.S. Army and is a proud veteran. He focuses on working closely with individuals and their families to understand their financial goals and co-create plans aimed at achieving financial freedom and defining legacies for future generations. Outside of his professional duties, Richard engages in family activities, fitness, outdoor adventures, running, and values his military service.

Laurie Hackler is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and over 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2018 and previously at RBC Capital Markets. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of Ragnar Trust, a private trust company based in Jupiter, FL, and has experience as a speaker and independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, institutional, pension, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm supports multiple management platforms and offers proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.