Michael Cooney is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and has also worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2001. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mark Sherman is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cooper City, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales through various fixed companies. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model that includes both advisory and brokerage channels to deliver tailored client solutions.

Megan Kasper is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several notable firms including Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Frank Held is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at OSAIC since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Investacorp Advisory Services. Held is involved in fixed insurance sales and serves as president of J Held Financial, Inc. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Ryan Fanady is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. He previously worked as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2023 and as an Orders Investment Analyst at The Vanguard Group from 2018 to 2021. Ryan partners with clients to understand their individual financial goals and priorities, focusing on developing investment strategies and providing ongoing guidance tailored to clients' communication preferences. His professional experience centers on financial consulting and investment analysis within major financial institutions. Outside of his professional role, Ryan has personal interests in fishing, fitness, and golf.

Anabelle Navarro is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill Lynch/Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and Citibank. Navarro is based in Weston, Florida. 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.

Faith Joseph is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She holds a Series 66 designation and joined the firm in 2025. Her prior work experience includes roles at Thrivent Financial, Midland Medical, Chenmed, and the University of North Florida. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning with written recommendations across various financial topics, separate from managed-account services.

Gary Alexander is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and MSI Financial Services Inc. Alexander is a partner at Strategic Resource Group, LLC, which sells fixed insurance products including life, disability, health, and long-term care insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutions and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes a variety of asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Jared Provost is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Charles Schwab and Reliable Mortgages. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified model portfolios.

Paul Giusti is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Pruco Securities LLC and Axa Advisors, LLC, as well as a four-year period at James Madison University. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports, with a focus on managing assets within Ameriprise accounts through a centralized consulting team.

Jonathan Parks is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience and is currently a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2023. He previously worked at SagePoint Financial and Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. He serves as a private wealth advisor at Ironbridge Wealth Counsel, LLC, and acts as a trustee for a family trust. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers and managed-account solutions.

Wilson Annichiarico is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith since 2013 and has been involved with Miami Dade College since 2006. Outside of advising, she owns and operates a handyman business in Miami. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Iviana Hornedo is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Miramar, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. Her prior firms include Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Alight Financial Advisors, and SunTrust Investment Services. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a Lyft driver in Tampa. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios and fund advisory mandates.

Marcie Hibbs is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hollywood, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Hibbs is involved in several nonprofit and community organizations, including serving as president of the University of Miami Alumni Association Broward County Chapter and as a board member of Fairchild Palms Corp., which focuses on environmental conservation fundraising. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors.

David Leali is a ChFC® and Series 66–registered financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software for goal analysis and delivering written recommendations through collaborative, annual planning engagements.

Laurie Madenfort is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and possessing 36 years of industry experience. She has worked at MassMutual and its affiliated firms since 2016. In addition to her advisory role, she operates an outside insurance business focusing on disability, life, Medicare-supplemental, health, and long-term care insurance products. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, goal-based planning without discretionary investment authority.

Stephanie Haderspock is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She previously worked at Intercam Advisors, Inc., Intercam Securities, Wells Fargo, Mediolanum, and IQS. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients through various advisory programs offering portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm customizes investment strategies based on clients’ risk profiles and utilizes a diverse range of investment managers and model providers.

Eileen Cioe is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations. She has 39 years of industry experience, including roles at Metlife Securities Inc. and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory work, she is an insurance agent for disability, fixed annuities, life, accident, health, LTC, Medicare-related, and group insurance products. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with a focus on collaborative, goal-based financial planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Michael Hale is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc, and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, and brokerage products through an integrated platform that combines adviser programs with insurance offerings and a collateralized lending program.

Robert Sanders III is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 40 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a seven-year tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is active as a DJ in Wilton Manors, FL. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.