Barbara Bilello is a financial advisor at Corient in Miami, FL, with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including US Trust and RegentAtlantic prior to joining Corient. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach combining in-house strategies with third-party managers, incorporating risk management tools and alternative investments where appropriate.

Ana Rizzo is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets in Miami, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2014. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm uses multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with internal standards and oversight committees to select and monitor managers.

David Shapiro is a financial advisor at RBC Rochdale, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with City National Rochdale since 2014 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director for the Sierra Ranches Community Association, where he helps oversee the operations and finances of his homeowners association. RBC Rochdale serves a diverse client base including high net worth individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm uses a multi-strategy investment approach that combines quantitative screening, statistical modeling, and fundamental analysis, implementing portfolios through proprietary tools and collaboration with third-party sub-advisors.

Roberto Lopez is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. based in Miami, FL. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining HSBC Securities, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., an affiliate of HSBC Securities, engaging in the sale of bank-related products and services. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through various client-directed and discretionary program types. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic and tactical asset allocation supported by affiliate research, with a significant portion of assets held in non-discretionary portfolios.

Jonnathan Mora is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Miami, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, UBS Financial Services, and Paulson Investment Company. Outside of his financial career, he was involved with Bittersweet Beauty Inc. for one year. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs serving individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of client-directed and discretionary investment programs supported by a structured multi-profile risk and asset allocation process involving HSBC Global Asset Management and affiliated providers.

Pedro Eid is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Aventura, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and is also the owner and managing member of an e-commerce business selling home and personal goods through Walmart and Shopify online platforms. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charities, and corporations, providing client-directed and discretionary investment options supported by a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation developed with HSBC Global Asset Management and ongoing monitoring by affiliated providers.

Daniel Jacoby is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Stratos Wealth Partners since 2010, as well as at LPL Financial and J.P. Morgan Securities in earlier roles. Additionally, he is a licensed agent involved in the sale and servicing of fixed insurance products. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise advisor with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and other institutions, offering customized and model portfolio management through an open-architecture platform that incorporates multiple third-party managers and advanced overlay and tax-management features.

Heather Serna is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently working at Citigroup Global Markets. She previously held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and Morgan Stanley. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with oversight committees and integrates both discretionary and non-discretionary programs, supporting exposure to traditional and alternative investment products.

Jennifer Cortes is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Miami, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having 17 years of industry experience, all with HSBC. Her professional background is solely with HSBC Securities USA Inc. and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. Outside of her advisory role, she is a property owner who rents out real estate. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides multiple program types ranging from client-directed to fully discretionary portfolios, utilizing a structured investment process with support from HSBC Global Asset Management and third-party providers.

Magaly Cruz is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, JP Morgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Bank. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, providing multi-asset investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles and offers bespoke discretionary solutions for high-net-worth relationships.

Michelle Santamaria Palacios is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with a Series 66 designation and five years of experience at Citi-related firms. Her prior roles include positions at Citibank N.A., Barry University, Florida International University, and Miami Dade College. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across a range of wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm operates with large institutional scale and provides specialized solutions including discretionary mandates and exposure to alternative asset classes.

Juan Pereira Arenas is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has been with CitiBank and CITI International Financial Services LLC since 2018. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains unique market roles, including in-house research and acting as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Mary Portalatin is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets in Miami, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with CitiBank since 2010. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with in-house research and operates as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Nathalia Grisales is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at Citigroup since 2018, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and derivatives services.

Kathleen Lahey is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Goldman, Sachs & Co. since 1986. Lahey serves as a trustee for The Rockefeller University, where she assists with fundraising efforts. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, utilizing centralized investment resources and a range of discretionary and non-discretionary managers within a large integrated financial group.

Maria Valdivieso is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Citigroup since 2018 and previously spent three years at HSBC Private Bank International. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and execution and custody services. The firm utilizes multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with both discretionary and non-discretionary programs, supported by in-house research and unique market roles.

Reynel Gonzalez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He currently works at Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services, having previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and SunTrust Advisory Services. In addition to his advisory work, he owns and operates a daycare facility and is involved with an early childhood education initiative focused on literacy. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, utilizing a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platform relationships.

Carlos Centeno is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Aventura, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley, SunTrust, and Bank of America. Outside of finance, he was involved with Hitched Affairs Corp and Artfood. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate integration.

Gonzalo Borquez is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Principal in 2025, he worked at Lerner Enterprises for six years and has experience in insurance sales involving life, disability, annuities, health, and Medicare-related products. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Carlos Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Miami, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with IFP Securities, LLC since 2019 and was previously with LPL Financial from 2016 to 2019. Outside his advisory work, he owns and manages Macalcer, Inc., a family business corporation handling his business expenses. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients, with a notable focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.