Robert Friedman is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lighthouse Point, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as secretary for the Exchange Club of Pompano Beach and has been involved in music-related activities, including CD sales and songwriting royalties. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Maria Killion is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2020 and previously spent five years at Morgan Stanley. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Kathleen Yahya is a financial advisor at Merrill with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 1999 as well as Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in sales of spa and makeup products through a non-investment related business. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Craig Thomas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Boynton Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, alongside a long tenure at Wells Fargo Bank NA starting in 2007. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Melissa Putten Henderson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Boca Raton, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Private Bank for nine years before joining UBS in 2019. Henderson serves as Treasurer and a member of the board for the Child Rescue Coalition, a nonprofit focused on technology to combat child sexual abuse. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor plans based on proprietary research and market analysis.

Kayla Lipinski is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its related entities since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network 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 cash-flow, retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, as well as specialized services like business-owner transition and special-needs analysis.

Allan Weiss is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an uncompensated director on the board of the nonprofit Ageless World of Dance for Youth and Veterans Inc. 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, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Patricia Oconnor is a financial advisor at Merrill with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2015. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Roberto Lowe is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment menu.

Scott Sullivan is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Merrill and Bank of America. He serves as a trustee for family trusts, including one for his father’s IRR Trust. 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 diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting with a focus on tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by extensive research and a range of investment strategies.

Michael Kessel is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and has previously worked at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc and Meg Green & Associates, Inc. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of investment options, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Christa Pargas is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2001, alongside a tenure at Bank of America from 2018 to present. 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 and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Althea Ceasor is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017 and previously spent nine years with ADT Security Services. Outside of her advisory role, Ceasor serves as a board member for the State University of New York at Brockport, participates on a committee for the Community Foundation of Palm Beach and Martin Counties, and is a board member of the BRITE Initiative, which supports education and social services for underprivileged Haitian children. 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 investment strategies tailored for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Lee Rosen is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in serving individual, family, and corporate clients. He brings over four decades of experience in wealth management, having launched his career in 1980 after working as an accountant. Lee focuses on crafting personalized financial strategies that address investment, liability, and legacy needs for his clients and their families. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, and tax minimization, among others. Lee holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Brooklyn College and an MBA from Fordham University. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). His professional recognition includes being named to Barron's "Top 1,000 Financial Advisors State by State Ranking" in 2009 and Forbes' "Best-In-State Wealth Advisors" list in 2022. Based on his personal interests, Lee enjoys playing golf, raising funds for various charities, and spending quality time with his three grown children—Adam Rosen, a product manager for websites and apps; Dr. Chelsey Rosen, a child psychologist; and Elana Gofman, a financial advisor and Lee's partner.

Thomas Sullivan is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering a range of financial planning and consulting services that emphasize tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by proprietary research and multiple portfolio management strategies.

Alexandra Frederique is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving since 2021. She has extensive experience with Fidelity, having held multiple roles including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative since 2019. Prior to joining Fidelity, Alexandra worked as a Financial Counselor at Operation Hope and as an Enrollment Advisor at VALIC Financial Advisors. Her background in non-profit and education sectors contributes to her approach in financial planning, emphasizing empathy and partnership with clients. Alexandra collaborates with families to develop financial plans that focus on emergency preparedness, protection, and growth to provide peace of mind. Outside of her professional career, Alexandra enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, engaging in family activities, visiting museums, volunteering, and practicing yoga.

Robbye Soler is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, UBS Financial Services, and Merrill. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Peter Mirabelli is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 50 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo firms since 2009. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Peter Mirabelli Racing Stable, a horse racing and breeding business. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Nancy Hite is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Boca Raton, FL, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Osaic Wealth since 2018 and previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. In addition to her advisory role, she is the author of two books, "21st Century Wealth Beyond Taxes" and "The Retirement Mirage... Time to Think Differently." Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs a range of asset-allocation tools and investment options to construct portfolios managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Matthew Flynt is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2012 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broader range of financial products than typical institutional advisers.