Erika Romance is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2021, she worked at Voya and Voya Financial Partners. She is also the vice president of DistriGlobal USA Inc., a non-investment business activity. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that includes modeling tools and advisory services without offering individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Gunnar Martinez is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2026. Prior to this role, he served as an Investment Consultant from 2025 to 2026, a Relationship Manager in 2025, and a Financial Representative from 2023 to 2025, all within Fidelity Investments. In his work, Gunnar collaborates with clients to develop financial plans aimed at guiding them and their families over the long term. He emphasizes understanding clients' current financial situations and establishing actionable goals to work towards their objectives.

Patricia Martinez is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with MML Investors Services, LLC and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, Martinez serves on the board of the Lighthouse of Broward, supporting people who are blind or visually impaired, participates as a Pole Worker for Palm Beach County elections, and is involved in community initiatives through the Coastal Wealth Community Impact Foundation. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and investment services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs a collaborative, annual planning approach using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and recommend investment strategies without discretionary authority.

Conrad Williams is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2012 and previously at Global Response. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an independent agent with Agent Pipeline and Journey Beyond Health. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily for individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-based investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides support through custodial and trade execution partnerships.

Judy Hou is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Philip Morris International and Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee and holds power of attorney for her husband, George Aguilar. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to tailor investment solutions based on clients' risk tolerance and financial goals.

Wendy Carroll is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing two medical supply businesses alongside her spouse and serves as trustee for her son’s special needs trust. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including niche areas such as special-needs analysis and business-owner transition planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Julius Pappas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance, and Metlife Securities. He is also active as a non-variable insurance agent in Plantation, Florida. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Garrick Trosper is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on helping clients develop strategies to pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. He provides resources and guidance on topics including general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unforeseen events. Garrick also facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for services such as banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. His areas of expertise include executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Garrick holds professional designations as a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from University of South Florida - Saint Petersburg and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from University of Florida. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Garrick engages in community involvement through organizations such as the Military Support & Assistance Group (MSAG) and United Way Broward. His personal interests include billiards, boating, golfing, music, and watching movies.

Daniel Seghi is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Merrill, Iberia Bank/First Horizon Advisors, and CitiGroup. He is based in Davie, Florida. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including households across various net-worth levels, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Pedro Lopes is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021, following five years at Wells Fargo Clearing Services. He holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and financial planning services, utilizing structured planning tools and models to support client goals, while generally acting in an advisory capacity.

Elias Tache Sr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley in various capacities from 2007 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as volunteer assistant director and treasurer for Camp Fiesta, a nonprofit camp for children with cancer. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations with financial planning and advisory services characterized by non-discretionary client involvement and supported by a broad range of investment strategies and affiliated research.

Benjamin Smolen is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Oppenheimer, Northwestern Mutual, and other firms. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various programs and a range of portfolio management styles.

Nick Mazzurco is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 33 years of industry experience. He has held positions at UBS Financial Services and Citigroup Global Markets prior to joining Wells Fargo. His credentials include Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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.

Ari Brooks is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held previous roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Co, Sweet Leaf Madison Capital, and the University of Denver. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers diverse programs including wrap and money-manager options along with educational seminars.

Ismail Kioko is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Coral Springs, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, and CVS Health. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning using structured processes and analytical tools, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ricardo Kassin Nasser is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services and UBS International Inc before joining Raymond James in 2019. He serves as a trustee for his family trust. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages roughly $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Jane Zimmerman is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hallandale Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 43 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 1994. Outside of financial services, she is the president of NJ Photographics, a commercial photography business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans that align with clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Issis Rojas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Aventura, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Tyler Smillie is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch and Fifth Third Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a real estate holding entity managing a single rental property. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, offering non-discretionary written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s approach integrates quantitative and qualitative research with a focus on eligible strategies and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Sarun Ponluang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, Ponluang served in the U.S. Army for five years and has work experience at Tesla. He was also involved in running Mama Asian Noodle Bar LLC for five years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations within a primarily non-discretionary framework.