Elias Kontos is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has also been employed at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2006. His prior experience includes managing Kontos Property Management for 11 years. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Marc Engelman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. from 2016 to 2019. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines research and analytics with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory to offer both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Christine Sjoblom is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a coordinator for the Adopt a Class program at Harbordale Elementary School and works as a public speaker focused on professional development. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers a variety of investment solutions, including proprietary model strategies and access to third-party managers, with both discretionary and non-discretionary implementation options tailored to client objectives.

Eitan Esan is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2016 to 2019. Esan serves as a member of the finance and investment committee for the Boca Raton Synagogue's endowment. 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 municipalities, and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

William Fischer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and totaling 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kimberly Loney is a CFP® and ChFC® with three years of industry experience. She currently works at Edelman Financial Engines and previously held roles at Edward Jones and several other financial services firms. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios and both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Rachell Comunale is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2017 and concurrently works at Bank of America, N.A. since 2018. Prior to her current roles, she worked at W Fort Lauderdale from 2016 to 2017. Merrill, along 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.

Anthony Trigona is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Boca Raton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2017 and previously spent 11 years with Raymond James & Associates. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals near or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research and modeling with tax-smart strategies and periodic written Recommendation Reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies typical of its institutional category.

Melissa Gerdes is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in musical activities, including singing in a choir and teaching voice lessons. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and resources.

Eric Applewhite III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Previously, he was with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 1990. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the advisory board and finance committee for the Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning incorporates structured discovery and planning tools, with a focus on advisory services across diverse investment and estate planning strategies.

David Savitz serves as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. He brings 28 years of experience in financial consulting, specializing in creating personalized financial planning and investment strategies. David and his team work closely with clients to understand their unique financial situations and priorities, aiming to build long-term strategies that address their goals. His career includes progressive roles in financial services, including positions at Fidelity Investments since 2012, and earlier experience at MetLife Securities Inc., Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, and Merrill Lynch dating back to 1998. Throughout his career, David has focused on holistic financial planning and investment management. Outside of his professional work, David enjoys attending concerts, participating in social events with friends, and engaging in recreational activities such as golf, tennis, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Matthew Botkin is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He currently works at Cetera and has a background that includes ownership of the Botkin Law Group, PLLC, where he practices estate planning and related legal matters. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed attorney providing tax and legal advice upon client request and manages CryptoX LLC, an investment asset LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm operates a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options, supporting over 10,000 advisors and approximately $256 billion in assets under management.

Carlos Romero is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC, Innovation Partners LLC, and Next Financial Group Inc. Romero serves as an arbitrator for FINRA dispute resolution panels and is actively involved as president and volunteer with the Temple Beth El Brotherhood, a nonprofit organization. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities through a broad network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm integrates brokerage and investment advisory services using advanced asset allocation tools and offers a range of portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Matthew Dresnick is a Certified Financial Planner® with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2013. Dresnick holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Boca Raton, Florida. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Stephen Tyson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Summit Financial Group Inc and Summit Brokerage Services. In addition to advising, he holds a notary public commission and works as a fixed insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party managers.

Nicholas Brown is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Valic Financial Advisors for 14 years and Agia for four years. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed to recommend insurance products and manages an LLC for tax purposes. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services using asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Nicholas Perez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Boca Raton, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of finance, he works part-time in event services, bartending at corporate events such as the Cognizant Classic golf tournament. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to guide their recommendations.

Christine Mills is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, Bank of America, Merrill, and other financial institutions. Outside of her advisory role, Mills is an author of multiple fiction and nonfiction books and hosts a bi-monthly podcast interviewing creative women entrepreneurs. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory to offer both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Abel Anguiano is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Boca Raton, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizing structured planning tools and market scenario models in its process.

Jessica Tomei is an Investment Management Consultant I currently working at Fidelity Investments. In her role as a Planning Consultant since 2021, she collaborates closely with clients to develop financial plans, emphasizing client understanding and engagement throughout the process. Her professional experience includes positions as a Private Client Advisor at JP Morgan Chase Bank from 2020 to 2021, a Retail Trader Concierge Representative at TD Ameritrade from 2018 to 2020, and a Relationship Banker at JP Morgan Chase Bank from 2016 to 2018. Jessica's expertise spans client advisory, financial planning, and relationship management within the financial services industry. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Jessica has interests in fitness, food, traveling, volunteering, and yoga.