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.

Michael McMahon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers structured financial planning and investment services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Vivien Balcker is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Miramar, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Balcker serves on the Board of Directors for A Place in Time Christian Ministries. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations primarily for clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Kenneth Steinmetz is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott, Bank of America, and Merrill. Steinmetz is based in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Tiffany Thorne is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Miami, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica since 1996 and serves as a pastor at Kingdom Life Ministries. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates through a large network of advisors and uses model-based investment strategies managed by third parties.

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 financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Co since 2014. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm also offers institutional consulting and sponsors wrap fee advisory programs.

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.

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.