Nicholas Catania is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the advisory board of SOS USA, a nonprofit focused on foster care for abused and abandoned children. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering a broad range of investment and capital markets solutions.

Nadeen Schembri is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with various Wells Fargo entities since 2011. Outside of advising, she operates several small online and local sales businesses. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products through a network of financial advisors.

Gwenaelle Romain is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She advises individuals and families with complex financial lives, focusing on thoughtful planning and disciplined execution to help clients preserve and grow wealth across generations. Gwen brings a calm and deliberate approach to understanding clients' financial objectives alongside their values, responsibilities, and legacy considerations. With over 22 years in the financial services industry, including more than 20 years advising clients, Gwen began her career as a portfolio analyst before earning her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation. She also holds designations as a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor, and earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Florida. Originally from Haiti, Gwen has lived in South Florida since 2002. She is fluent in English and French and maintains ties to her cultural community. Gwen participates in community organizations such as Hands On Broward/Financial Opportunity Corp and the Orange Bowl Leadership Academy.

George Shashaty is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Sunrise, Florida, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica since 1989 and has worked at Primerica Financial Services for 35 years. Outside of his advisory work, Shashaty is the founder of Men of Armor Inc. and serves as CFO and volunteer trainer for T48 Football, Inc. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Camille Coke is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Pink Pearls of Miramar Foundation and owns a law firm in Miramar, Florida. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Vanessa Jewett is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Aventura, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she was involved with Volunteers of America and served at Nova Southeastern University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and model-based outcome simulations.

Gabriella Alvarenga is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Merrill, and Signet Financial. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Marc Gusto is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Kestra Advisory Services and Kestra Investment Services, LLC from 2016 to 2023 before joining LPL Financial. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Megan Patena is a financial advisor at Merrill in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2012. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gavin Haines is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has recently entered the industry, having joined Raymond James in 2026. His prior work experience includes roles at Ameriprise and Anthem Strategists, as well as positions outside finance in the hospitality and education sectors. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipalities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services supported by comprehensive research and multiple portfolio management styles.

Luciano Ghysels is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2023, following prior roles at Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo. Before entering financial services, he worked at Pizza Hut from 2015 to 2017. Merrill, together 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.

Pablo Crissien is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Edelman Financial Engines, he worked at Empower Advisory Group and Empower Financial Services, Inc., among other roles in financial services and related fields. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios with a long-term investment approach.

Logan Mondshein is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked with Securities America Advisors and has served as a benefits consultant at Associated Financial Consultants, where he assists small and medium-sized businesses with group health insurance and employee benefits. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of advisers and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Christian Maldonado is a financial advisor at Stifel with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Joseph Stone Capital, the University of Scranton, and The Estée Lauder Companies. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Ahmed Malik is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been helping clients since 2012. He specializes in advising families and small businesses on money management strategies and navigating potential pitfalls. His expertise includes asset management, trust and wealth transfer strategies, risk management, college and education planning, retirement planning, tax minimization strategies, credit and liquidity management, philanthropic services, and providing access to family offices and banking through Bank of America. Ahmed holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. in conjunction with Georgetown University. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from George Mason University School of Business. His client focus areas include college education planning, executive and equity compensation services, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Beyond his professional work, Ahmed is interested in basketball, biking, boating, camping, reading, and scuba diving. His approach centers on connecting all aspects of a client's financial life to help prioritize and pursue the goals that matter most to them.

Angela Gomez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Aventura, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at UBS, New York Life Insurance Company, and Eagle Strategies. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process utilizes structured discovery and modeling tools but generally acts in an advisory capacity without providing individual security recommendations through standalone planning.

Robert Bolber is a financial advisor at Merrill in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 1986 and also with Bank of America, Na since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party teams for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gregory Vitale is a CFP® and PFS™ with 27 years of experience in financial services. He is currently with Cetera and has prior experience at Avantax Investment Services and VF Wealth Management. Outside of advisory roles, he is a partner in a tax preparation and accounting firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large, SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Tessa McLeod is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2023. In her current position, she partners with clients to develop personalized financial plans tailored to their specific needs. Tessa works closely with clients to define their goals and assist them in creating actionable plans for their financial futures, including retirement. Her approach centers on collaboration and customization, ensuring that each plan aligns with the individual objectives of her clients. Outside of her professional work, Tessa has interests in movies, puzzles, reading, running, and traveling.

Alejandro Ramirez Del Villar is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 2012 and focuses on creating strategic financial solutions tailored to high-net-worth individuals and their families. His approach considers clients' risk tolerance, time horizon, cost considerations, liquidity needs, and overall investment goals to support both their short-term and long-term financial objectives. Alejandro graduated from the University of Florida in 2009 with a Bachelor's degree in Economics. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is fluent in both English and Spanish, reflecting his background of being born in Lima, Peru, and residing in South Florida for over 30 years. He is a member of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance. Alejandro currently lives in Parkland, Florida, with his wife and two sons. He also provides clients access to Wealth Management Lending Officers from Bank of America, N.A., offering lending solutions integrated with overall investment strategies.