Justin Raines is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hollywood, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wealthvest and ProEquities, Inc. He is also licensed to sell fixed annuities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Alfredo Aguirre is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in finance in 1998 and joined Merrill in 2006 after working as an engineer managing large construction projects. He and his team provide customized financial strategies and advice, catering to families, business owners, corporate executives, and retirees, with areas of focus including college education planning, retirement income, tax minimization, family wealth management, and liquidity management. Alfredo earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Florida’s College of Engineering. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) designation, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC) credentials. Fluent in English and Spanish, he serves as a member of professional organizations such as Weston Rotary and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce. He is actively involved in community organizations including serving on the boards of the Broward Education Foundation and Junior Achievement, and has held leadership roles such as Past Chair of Children's Home Society and Past President of Broward Barracudas. Additionally, Alfredo participates as a Sierra Club Outings Leader, youth coach, and holds multiple leadership roles within Weston Rotary. His personal interests include adventure sports, biking, camping, hiking, rock climbing, running, traveling, reading, yoga, and spending time with his family.

Dafna Klein is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2014. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Catherine Botero is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is an owner and partner of HLCB Holdings LLC, a business involved in managing rental income from property and vehicle leasing. 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 supported by a manager solutions team and incorporates ESG eligibility frameworks in its recommendations.

Milagros Vega is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2006. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Scott Karlen serves as the Senior Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management’s Plantation, Florida office. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1992 and oversees a team of 16 financial advisors. In his role as a Wealth Management Advisor, Scott provides financial strategies, advice, and guidance to successful individuals and business owners. He applies a goals-based wealth management approach, taking into account clients’ current situations, future objectives, and concerns to create customized strategies aimed at achieving their personal and financial goals. Scott’s expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, retirement income, and women and wealth. He follows a disciplined wealth management process grounded in time-tested investment principles while adapting to changing economic conditions. Additionally, he manages wealth strategies such as asset allocation, risk and performance measurement, investment objectives, and due diligence. Scott holds a Bachelor's Degree from Nova Southeastern University and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designations. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Scott is engaged in his community and has previously served as president of Congregation Kol Tikvah in Parkland, Florida, as well as a board member for Hispanic Unity of Florida. He resides in East Fort Lauderdale with his family and enjoys golfing, basketball, football, music, reading, soccer, traveling, and watching movies.

Brian Pecker is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms, including Avantax Advisory Services and Prager Metis CPAs LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Pecker is a partner in Shine & Company LLP, a tax preparation and accounting firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

John Dunn is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Morgan Stanley & Co., Incorporated. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles and investment preferences.

Giliane Cannavo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Plantation, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and analysis. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

David Knierim is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors, Investacorp Advisory Services, and Valic Financial Advisors. He is also president of JTS Investment Strategies, Inc., an entity used for his securities business operations. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform emphasizing model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a variety of investment programs.

Rosalia Camarda is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Coral Springs, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president of the Fairway Views Homeowners Association, overseeing the community's administration and acting as a spokesperson for the board. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs for individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and investment modeling.

Alexander Klein is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC. Outside of finance, his background includes various roles in hospitality, landscaping, and event services. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Jodi Rosenthal is a financial advisor at Merrill in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1992. Outside of her advisory role, she maintains a real estate license through her affiliation with the Coldwell Banker Referral Network. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Chris Garvin is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Painewebber Incorporated since 1991. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory solutions, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations with institutional trading capabilities and wealth management services.

Derrick Munroe is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. Munroe serves as the treasurer and is a member of the executive team for Jamaican Men of Florida, a charity focused on mental health and support for men of Jamaican descent in the diaspora. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Justin Horne is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing through positions including Investment Consultant and various levels of Workplace Planning Consultant. Justin's expertise includes investment planning, insurance, estate planning considerations, and tax-efficient investing. He focuses on providing personalized investment guidance, risk management strategies, and comprehensive financial planning to help individuals and families achieve their financial goals. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Justin enjoys golf, playing instruments, skiing, surfing, and traveling.

Jeffrey Cole is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a range of retail and institutional investment services.

Travis Ruane is a financial advisor at Osaic with 14 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Osaic in 2024, he worked at Securities America and Principal Financial Services, among other firms. He serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida, a nonprofit organization. Osaic Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment process emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk-tolerance assessments and rebalancing tools.

Kseniya Starykava is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at Axa Advisors, Lincoln Investment, and Legend Advisory Corporation. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes both proprietary and third-party investment solutions, focusing on risk assessment and customized portfolio management models.

Victor Peach is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Aventura, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, 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 financial planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.