Ryan Knight is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in assisting affluent families, individuals, and successful business owners in developing tailored long-term financial strategies. Ryan has developed expertise in understanding the needs of business owners and healthcare professionals who own their own practices. He also focuses on providing multigenerational advice, supporting high-net-worth families by advising not only existing clients but also their children and grandchildren. Since entering the financial services industry in 2015, Ryan has worked closely with clients to understand their goals, risk tolerance, and objectives to build customized strategies that address their specific needs. He offers access to the investment insights of Merrill Lynch along with the banking services provided by Bank of America. Ryan also collaborates with clients’ attorneys, CPAs, and other professionals while maintaining relationships with family members across generations. He holds the designations of CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Ryan earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Florida State University. Ryan resides in Parkland, Florida. His personal interests include basketball, golf, boating, traveling, and supporting South Florida sports teams.

Daniel Wasser is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to offer written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Courtney Seymour is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2012. In addition to her advisory role, she is licensed to practice law in Florida. 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 a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Chase Lalonde is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and LAZ Parking. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary research and capital market assumptions to tailor financial plans and portfolio management. The firm offers a broad range of services including discretionary portfolio management, mutual fund distribution, and capital markets activities.

William Haring is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 42 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is an active owner and lessor of a vacation condominium in Jensen Beach, FL. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Bradley Rubin is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at UBS since 2016, following seven years at Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, Rubin volunteers as a Recreation Commissioner in Marlboro Township, New Jersey. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services delivered by a large network of financial advisors.

Melissa Riano Torrens is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Oppenheimer, and Prudential Equity Group. She is currently based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. 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 a range of financial planning and consulting services with a non-discretionary approach that emphasizes client-directed implementation.

Christian Morales is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including TD Private Client Wealth LLC, Guardian Life, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting while clients retain final decision-making authority. The firm’s advisory process incorporates systematic quantitative screens, qualitative research, and an ESG eligibility framework.

Vahe Boyajian is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in coaching youth soccer, including training players for Boynton Beach Knights FC and conducting summer camps through The Florida Soccer School LLC. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients using a mix of model-based and discretionary investment strategies tailored for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Opher Shallom is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several notable firms including Citigroup Global Markets and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of advisory work, he is a principal owner of SHALLOM GP LLC, a merchant partnership based in Minnetonka, MN. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm provides tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, with options for clients to implement these through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Nathalie Paquin is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2018 and previously worked at RBC Private Banking from 2005 to 2017. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies and portfolio management services.

Lauren Salas is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently with Ameriprise since 2023. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2016 to 2023. Salas serves on the Board of Directors for St. Mark's Episcopal School and works as an independent travel agent specializing in Disney Cruises. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Jensen Kruse is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His background includes roles outside the financial sector such as work at the Florida State University Visitors Center and teaching positions at Bell Creek Academy. 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 a range of client types including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joel Padin is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, N.A., and multiple tenures at Merrill since 2018. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Jordan Naft is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017 and concurrently associated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative due diligence, including ESG eligibility considerations, supported by affiliates for implementation and portfolio services.

Miroslav Dolapchiev is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on assisting high-net-worth families, business owners, physicians, and professionals with integrated wealth management strategies. His areas of expertise include portfolio management, tax-efficient investing, retirement planning, trust and estate considerations, risk management, and small business strategies. Miroslav takes a holistic approach to financial planning, collaborating closely with CPAs, attorneys, and other trusted advisors to develop coordinated strategies that align with his clients' unique goals. He holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Massachusetts System. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Miroslav enjoys hiking, pickleball, running, soccer, spending time with his family, and traveling. He speaks English and Bulgarian.

Christine Vergari is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Her prior roles include positions at Alliance Bernstein, the University of Miami, and UNC Kenyan-Flagler Executive Development. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG considerations, with implementation support from affiliated investment-management entities.

James Reeves is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently advising at J.P. Morgan Securities in Boca Raton, FL. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary advisory program.

Michele Novoth is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 41 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for 10 years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2026. 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, including tailored financial planning supported by proprietary tools and models, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Christopher Lee is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Plantation, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual in 2018, he worked at First Investors Corporation and Foresters Financial from 2015 to 2018. He also conducts outside insurance sales specializing in life, fixed annuities, disability, and long-term care products. 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 ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, delivering collaborative planning and a range of investment and insurance solutions.