Maria Azzolin is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she works with families and business owners to guide their financial decisions. She helps clients create personalized roadmaps for their financial futures, navigate life's transitions, and stay on track toward achieving secure and fulfilling retirements. Her client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Maria has more than a decade of experience in the financial services industry, including roles in private equity, hedge fund operations, and commercial finance. Before joining Merrill, she also built a career as a professional pianist and developed an online community of over 100,000 people across multiple platforms. She brings a unique perspective to her advisory role, combining her financial expertise with her passion for listening and connecting with people during significant life events. Maria holds a Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is fluent in English and Spanish. Outside of her professional work, Maria has been involved with the Starlight Children's Foundation in 2019 and 2020. She resides in Boca Raton and is a mother, drawing on her personal experiences to relate to and support her clients.

Tirso Morales is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2015. Morales holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and market models to support its financial planning process.

Rafael Cruz is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 21 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Clarfeld, Citizens Securities, Santander Securities, Amerant Investments, and TD Ameritrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm operates a primarily non-discretionary client relationship model with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custody and order-routing services.

Jacob Watson is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Edward Jones and has held prior positions at Merrill Lynch/Bank of America, Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Fathom Advisors/AmeriPrice Financial Services, and Wells Fargo Bank. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Victoria Sanchez is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at PFS Investments Inc and Primerica Financial Services. Sanchez is located in Weston, FL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Michael Fernon is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2004 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Pierluigi Neri is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 credential with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked for Northwestern Mutual in various capacities during 2025 and 2026. Outside of finance, he has been involved in tennis-related businesses, including Van Daalen Tennis LLC and AP Tennis LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Gerardo Avitia is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole proprietor of Goldstreet Collective LLC, a real estate business based in Miami, Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services using structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to tailor plans for its clients.

Mark Mcbee is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously was associated with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. Outside of finance, he was involved in operating The Fresh Squeeze Cafe, LLC from 2015 to 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs focused on financial planning and investment management supported by firm-approved tools and global market research.

Michelle Reid is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Merrill in 2020, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2020. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brian Madrigal is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding ChFC®, Series 66, and Series 63 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at W&S Brokerage Services, Independent Financial Partners, LPL Financial, and Compound Asset Management. He is also active as an insurance agent through his own business, focusing on life, fixed annuities, long-term care, and health insurance. 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 financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as annual collaborative relationships using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals.

William McConnell is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Coral Springs, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James and its affiliated entities since 2009 and is also involved in support companies including First Harbor Financial Services and Harborworks, the latter focusing on property management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and encourages implementation through its advisory programs, with specialized municipal and public finance capabilities and innovative employer advisory services.

Tulio Rosado Jr. is an International Wealth Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads Rosado & Associates, a team dedicated to providing wealth management services to affluent individuals and families both in the U.S. and internationally. Tulio focuses on designing tax-efficient strategies that enable his clients' money to work for them, allowing clients to devote more time to their families and personal pursuits. With over 28 years of experience in wealth management, Tulio has expertise in areas including executive compensation, family wealth management, international wealth management, liquidity management, retirement planning, portfolio services, and tax minimization. He is recognized for his understanding of cross-border regulations impacting foreign investors, including tax consequences, wealth transfer, currency issues, and inflation, which informs his approach to creating forward-thinking strategies for current and future generations. Tulio holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Florida International University and the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation awarded by the Investments & Wealth Institute. He is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He enjoys spending time with his wife, Susana, and their two sons. An amateur racecar driver, Tulio has competed at road courses such as Sebring International Raceway and Daytona Speedway.

Tenay Jackson is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Aventura, FL, and has three years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Tenay worked at Comcast for five years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both individual plans and corporate financial planning agreements.

Elaine Roecklein is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and related entities since 2016. Outside of finance, she is a fitness instructor at LA Fitness and has experience as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals. The firm offers various portfolio management options, including proprietary and third‑party strategies, with a range of custody and platform arrangements to tailor investment approaches to client objectives.

Debra Blevins is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 34 years of industry experience. She has worked extensively with MetLife and MassMutual entities since 1990. In addition to her advisory role, she is also engaged in outside insurance sales, specializing in life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. 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 offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, using firm-approved tools to deliver written recommendations tailored to client goals.

Christopher Seabrook is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked with COUNTRY Capital Management Company and related insurance affiliates for ten years before joining Thrivent. Outside of his advisory role, Seabrook serves as president of the Stonecrest Chamber of Commerce and vice chairperson of the Stonecrest Development Authority, engaging in community development and business networking activities. He is also a co-owner of CML Squared, LLC, a management consulting firm pursuing government contracts, and works as a wellbeing champion and ramp agent for Delta Air Lines. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm’s approach integrates broad planning topics and offers clients the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing system while keeping those services separate.

Axel Issel is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at CITI Private Bank from 2013 to 2018 before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley in 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Skip Ames is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Sunrise, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2018 and previously spent eight years at Jhfn Sii. Outside of his advisory work, Ames serves as an assistant varsity softball coach at Miami Country Day School. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional investors by providing integrated brokerage, advisory, and retirement consulting services through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Natalia Rodriguez Sanchez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019, following roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.