Maribeth Bates is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Merrill, and Bank of America, and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2020. Bates serves as a board member for the Exit Planning Institute Ft. Lauderdale Chapter, overseeing membership and organizing events for professionals focused on business exit strategies. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizing firm-approved tools and methodologies to develop tailored financial plans.

Wayne Anderman is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience. He currently serves at Cetera and previously worked for Avantax entities for over 15 years and Anchor Capital Resources for more than two decades. He is also a member of the Forbes Business Council, where he contributes articles and newsletters. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm supporting a large nationwide network of independent advisors. It serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services with multiple program options and affiliations.

James Goulet is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He has 13 years of industry experience and has been with Raymond James & Co since 2014. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

David Treece is a financial advisor at Cetera with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013, transitioning to Cetera in 2024. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in multiple nonprofit initiatives supporting LGBTQ+ older adults and aging-related services, and he is the author of a series of financial planning guides. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a wide range of portfolio management options, supported by a large nationwide network of independent advisors.

Suzy Hsieh is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, where she works directly with clients to understand their financial situations and co-create personalized plans to help achieve their financial goals. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021. Her professional experience includes roles as a Financial Professional at Prudential from 2020 to 2021, a Banker at PNC Bank from 2019 to 2020, and a Financial Advisor at CUSO Financial from 2016 to 2018. This range of experience has provided her with a broad understanding of financial services and client relationship management. Outside of her professional work, Suzy enjoys activities such as hiking, traveling, and exploring different cuisines.

Andrea Zuluaga is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Miami Springs, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS International since 2008. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research to tailor investment strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Robert Wroblewski is a financial advisor at Cetera with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in mortgage services as a loan originator and volunteers in tax preparation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, operating through a large network of independent advisors.

Aubrey Middleton Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Miami Lakes, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1999. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, utilizing model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodial services.

Justin Burdo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple tenures at Wells Fargo Clearing and a one-year period at UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he has a minority ownership interest in GBJB LLC, an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes both discretionary and non-discretionary options, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Hamasa Osmani is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2020, she worked at Merrill for two years and has held roles in both financial services and other sectors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Lyubov Rozman is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked with various divisions of JPMorgan Chase since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, combining large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program.

Maria Schnirman is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in helping entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals navigate their financial journeys. With more than two decades of experience, she focuses on developing customized financial plans grounded in clients’ values and goals, guiding them toward financial progress and wealth preservation. Maria’s expertise encompasses a broad range of areas including college education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, tax minimization, and strategies tailored for women and small businesses. Fluent in English and Spanish, Maria holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance and International Business from Universidad Sergio Arboleda. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and emphasizes a collaborative management style, prioritizing long-term relationships through client education, credit strategies, asset allocation, and personalized financial planning. Maria is committed to simplifying investment complexities by connecting clients with seasoned professionals and providing access to lending and banking services through Bank of America. Beyond her professional role, Maria is actively involved in community projects and is a member of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce NY. Her personal interests include baseball, fishing, football, hiking, painting, running, skiing, soccer, tennis, and traveling.

Genevieve Arias is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with multiple regulatory registrations and delivers its program on a non-discretionary basis.

Araripe Souza is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, including a prior year at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Malgorzata Szyfer is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following two years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an executor for her father's estate and owns an online direct-to-consumer apparel sales business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. Their advisory process is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and including a broader range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Michael Eisenstadt is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America, Northwestern Mutual, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Rochelle Milhem is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Aventura, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Babson College and POMP Flowers. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, focusing on advisory services without individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Christopher Hayes is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, Guggenheim Funds Distributors, ProShares, and PNC Bank. He is currently based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Justin Gromley is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2019 and previously spent seven years at J.P. Morgan Securities. He is based in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides access to proprietary research and capital markets expertise.

Cornelius Lecounte is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Miami, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2009 and at Primerica Financial Services since 2007. His background also includes 14 years of service at the Dade County Courthouse. In addition to his advisory role, he receives compensation for referrals of home security, automation products, and loan products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program that primarily serves individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, along with corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with a range of model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.