David Ramos is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Boca Raton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2014 and was previously associated with AmeriHope Alliance Legal Services for 14 years. Outside of advisory roles, Ramos owns Ramos Financial Network, which operates for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates model implementation to BNY Mellon Advisors, operating primarily through a tiered wrap-fee structure.

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.

Diana Plucienkowski is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She has worked with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2019, and previously spent over a decade at Summit Financial Group Inc. She serves as president of Dane Financial Group, a firm focused on financial planning and investment advice, and is treasurer of the Broward Women's Alliance, which administers scholarship donations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse investment solutions through a multi-manager platform and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across various program structures.

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.

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.

Errol Furst is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Boca Raton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2016 and previously spent nine years at Stifel. He serves as an honorary board member for the University of Pennsylvania’s Metro New Jersey chapter. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and approved tools, with investment strategies informed by its Global Investment Committee.

John Curran is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera since 2019 and previously with Foresters Advisory Services and Foresters Financial Services. Curran is involved in education as a board member of the Miami Dade County Public Schools Academy of Finance and teaches continuing education for industry organizations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services with access to multiple program structures, third-party managers, and model portfolio options.

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.

Helen Samoun is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Boca Raton, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and investment modeling, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Nikko Richardson is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works closely with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans aimed at achieving their long-term goals. He utilizes Fidelity's planning tools and a client-focused philosophy to support clients on their path to financial success. Prior to his current role, Nikko served as a Financial Advisor at PNC Investments from 2020 to 2021 and at Morgan Stanley from 2018 to 2020. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Nikko has interests in comedy, football, golf, music, and swimming.

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.