Maria Strand is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Aventura, FL, holding 31 years of industry experience. She 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 with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools alongside firm-approved models to support client financial plans.

Robert Lenz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC, SagePoint Financial, MetLife Securities, and MetLife. He is also involved in selling non-variable insurance products such as group health, term, and universal life insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Gerard Hansen is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 63 license and over 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1998. Outside of his advisory work, Hansen is involved in a for-profit LLC that manages his wife's online t-shirt and jewelry resale business, and he has a small ownership interest in an auto towing business with a relative. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

John Moran is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Minnesota Life Insurance Company, Evershore Financial Group, Securian Financial Services, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Herbert J Sims & Co. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, relying heavily on LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Ana Camacho is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2021 and previously was employed at Mergium Advisors Inc. from 2018 to 2021. Prior to her financial career, she worked at Conjugate One Tecnologia Ltda. from 2014 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and specialized tax-efficient services, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and over 15,000 branch offices.

Lucy Hernandez Bazalar is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and has one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch and Equitable Advisors South Florida. Outside of finance, she is the owner of Lulia Med Spa, a medical center in Lima, Peru, and is also an author, having written a book published on Amazon and other platforms. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm’s approach combines quantitative modeling and centralized due diligence, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Edward Kleinman is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2018 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley from 2015 to 2018. Raymond James & Associates offers financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program, serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm provides tailored financial plans and investment recommendations, with a focus that includes municipal and public finance advisory services.

Gayle Waldon is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. Her prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, Tory Burch, and Dean Witter Reynolds Inc. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves a broad client base and is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, model portfolios, and involvement in overseeing multiple registered investment companies.

Douglas Martin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Aventura, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets since 1994 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside his advisory work, he is a general partner of a family limited partnership focused on investments. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured discovery conversations.

Andrew Friedman is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Morgan Stanley in Coral Springs, FL. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Rui Forcada is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Deutsche Bank Securities, Deutsche Bank Trust Co, HSBC, and Db Usa Core Corporation. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers both non-discretionary advisory services and institutional consulting, with particular capabilities in public finance and municipal work.

Tamir Levi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2017. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he was affiliated with Weinrebs Judaica and Yeshiva BeisMordechai. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers advisory services alongside brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, operating on a non-discretionary basis where clients retain final decision authority.

Carlee Ballard is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2026. Prior to this, her background includes positions at UBS Financial Services and experience in education at Northborough Southborough Public Schools. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations and offers a range of services delivered by a select group of Wealth Advisors on a non-discretionary basis.

David Price is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and operates his own insurance brokerage specializing in disability, life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-oriented planning without discretionary investment authority.

Benjamin Ross is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020, and previously at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, Ross serves on the advisory board of the National Christian Foundation of South Florida and is a committee member for Boca Raton Christian School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Carlos Rocha is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Boca Raton, FL, bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and with JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Itiel Ginzburg is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at Pacer Financial, Inc., Global X Management Company LLC, and New York Life. MassMutual 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, with a focus on collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Anthony Dominguez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently associated with Merrill and Bank of America, where he has worked since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Dominguez is involved as a managing member of Two B Ventures LLC, a joint venture focused on building houseboats for vacation rentals. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Carolyn Asencio is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, where she has worked since 2015. She has 14 years of industry experience and serves clients from Ft. Lauderdale, FL. She is a member of the board of directors for SOS Children's Villages - Florida, a nonprofit organization. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers proprietary research to tailor advice to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Claudia Palombo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including her current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered advisory and broker-dealer firm serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of financial planning and investment programs. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and offers diverse services including wrap programs and access to private funds.