Kelley West is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2002. 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 offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Jared Strasser is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Boynton Beach, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He has been with Ameriprise since 2019. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to support its advisory process, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Daniel Deckman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2026, he worked for 20 years at Blackrock Investments, Inc. and 21 years at Fam Distributors, Inc. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Barbara Phipps is a financial advisor at Osaic with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 24 years before joining Osaic in 2025. Outside of advisory services, she is involved in insurance sales, including accident, health, life insurance, disability insurance, and annuities. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and advisory services through a wide network of affiliated advisors. The firm employs various asset allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios incorporating a range of investment products and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Edward Montagna is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and more than 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Sorrento Pacific Financial, LLC for 11 years and OceanFirst Bank for four years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by in-house and third-party research.

Thomas Branca is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Goldman Sachs and KPMG. Outside of finance, he performs as a pianist under the name Tom Branca Piano. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Nicholas Phylactou is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Marco Bruno is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Palm Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and seven years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at JPMorgan Securities LLC and HSBC Bank, NA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Guy Lamour is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Boynton Beach, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1996. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors is a firm that primarily serves individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that utilizes model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers and provides advisory services through a large network of financial advisors.

Christopher Rankin is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Delray Beach, FL. His prior work includes roles at South State Bank and NBC Securities Inc., each spanning six years. LPL Financial is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Ryan Criste is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Palm Beach, FL. He has approximately one year of industry experience, including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Emerald Advisers. Outside of his advisory work, he has previous experience at Lancaster Country Club and Stephenson Equipment Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Tracey Beyer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 13 years before joining Wells Fargo in 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 offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Brandon Murray is a Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in goals-based wealth management strategies and managing custom investment strategies on a discretionary basis. Brandon has been with Merrill Lynch since 2018, focusing on portfolio management and financial planning. He holds a Bachelor's degree and an MBA from the College of Charleston. Brandon is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he gained experience at Northwestern Mutual and Banker's Life, enhancing his expertise in insurance planning and long-term care solutions. Brandon is a former collegiate and professional baseball player and is involved with the College of Charleston Alumni Association. He enjoys baseball, basketball, billiards, golfing, reading, soccer, swimming, and traveling. He lives with his wife Carly and their two children, Riley and Ryan.

Anita Patel is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palm Beach, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a broad range of services including retail and institutional investment options.

Samuel Faria is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Regions/Florida Health Group, Valor Investment Management, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as the owner of Cozy Vacation Rentals, LLC. 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 process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Timothy Smith is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in West Palm Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Securities, LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as extensive experience within UBS Financial Services. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Elizabeth Rosero is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera since 2007 and previously worked at ADP, Inc. for 10 years. In addition to her advisory role, she operates a tax and accounting practice as a CPA and serves as a notary public. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services utilizing multiple program platforms and both affiliated and third-party managers.

Blaine Middlebrook is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Raymond James since 2021. Prior to his current role, he held positions in the hospitality industry and at the University of Central Florida. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Dylan Spinks is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palm Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Spinks serves as a trustee managing investments for a family trust in Miami. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Robert Martilla is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 13 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research and technology solutions.