Jonathan Galarza is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked within various divisions of JPMorgan Chase since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Michael Marino is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018, including prior experience at National Financial Network. Marino attended Fordham University from 2015 to 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and investment strategies supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Alfredo E. Michael is a Private Wealth Manager with Merrill Private Wealth Management. He re-joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in August 2023 and brings over 15 years of experience in the financial industry. Alfredo focuses on serving Ultra-High-Net-Worth individuals and families, specializing in areas such as executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, international wealth management, liquidity management, managing new wealth, sports & entertainment, and retirement income. Alfredo graduated from Florida International University in 2008 with a bachelor's degree in finance, a minor in economics, and a certificate in international bank management. He began his career at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management through the Global Wealth Management summer analyst program, then served as a GWIM Analyst in Miami. In 2012, he joined J.P. Morgan International Private Bank as a banker analyst for the Andean region and held roles of increasing responsibility including associate, vice president, and executive director. He holds Series 7, 63, and 65 FINRA registrations and completed an Executive MBA with a concentration in finance at the University of Miami in 2014, as well as a Negotiation Mastery Course at Harvard Business School in 2020. Fluent in English and Spanish, Alfredo holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has completed accredited certificate programs from both Florida International University and Harvard Business School.

Dusty Havens is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Miami Lakes, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. He has worked with PFSI Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2018 and previously worked for Miami-Dade County Public Schools for five years. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, offering model-based investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Jasmin Maldonado is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Miami, FL. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a life coaching business called Micelio Life Coaching. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a broad range of financial services, including custody, underwriting, and securities-backed lending.

Jordan Bluestein is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing wealth planning services tailored to young professionals, individuals, and families through various stages of life. Jordan emphasizes building long-term relationships with clients to understand their unique financial goals and develop customized wealth plans. Jordan holds a Bachelor's Degree in Risk Management and Insurance from Florida State University. He began his career as an underwriter with a major insurance company before transitioning into wealth management. His expertise encompasses college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, retirement income, and managing new wealth. He holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional role, Jordan enjoys adventure sports, golfing, soccer, tennis, and spending time with his family.

Maria Balkunas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in a pet grooming business based in Weston, Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Thomas Fread is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Chair of the Board of Directors at Nova Southeastern University. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Oswaldo Pelaez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2019, with prior roles at SS White Technologies Inc and NextEra Energy. Pelaez serves as a board member and treasurer on the finance committee of the Rotary Club of Hallandale Beach Aventura. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning through structured processes and planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Matthew Marino is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC 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 variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured tools and a team of Financial Advisors and the Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Alberto Boulton is an International Wealth Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career with Merrill after moving to Miami, bringing with him a multicultural background that supports his work with diverse clients. Alberto's role involves securities trading, accounts rebalancing, evaluating investment opportunities and strategies, and performing client reviews. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Florida International University and a Master's Degree in Finance from the University of Miami. Alberto has earned the Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) designation, granted by the Investments & Wealth Institute in conjunction with Yale University. His expertise encompasses family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, portfolio management services, small business strategies, special needs planning strategies, and addressing the financial needs of women. Alberto's personal interests include baseball, boating, camping, golfing, hiking, horseback riding, skiing, spending time with his family, tennis, and traveling. He is a member of the Investment and Wealth Institute.

Andres Bayona is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pembroke Pines, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and with 10 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, JP Morgan Securities LLC, Fiserv, and GWFS Equities, Inc/Empower. 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 institutions.

Bita Asgari is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in Miami, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, N.A., and Bofa Securities, Inc. prior to joining RBC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple wrap fee advisory programs and customizes investment strategies based on clients' Advisory Risk Profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers.

Christian Zarraluqui is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2011 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in entrepreneurial activities, including managing CCZ Corp LLC, a website development project connecting junkyards with clients seeking specific car parts, and serving as a manager for Bahamian Rhapzody L.L.C. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies and supports a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Vicente Del Rio is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Miami, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. for 11 years before joining UBS in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in I3 Capital Partners, LLC, focusing on private investments, and is involved in I3 Marine, LLC, which relates to recreational boating. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, employing model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as both a broker-dealer and a futures commission merchant.

Kelly Daulerio is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Pembroke Pines, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica Advisors, Kelly worked at Primerica Financial Services and has experience in sales of investment-related products and loan and home service referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, with trading and custody services delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Yizenia Alvare Garcia is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2010 to 2023. She is currently based in Miami, FL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Hilary Kumble Freeman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Aventura, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analysis.

Jose Lequerica is an International Wealth Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jose graduated from Fordham University in 1974 with a Bachelor's degree in political science. He is a senior member of his team, bringing extensive experience to his role in wealth management.

Ryan Thieme is a CFP® designated financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Lauderdale, FL, bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019, and previously at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch from 2016 to 2021. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in the automotive aviation sector through V1Aero and serves as Treasurer and Board Member for The Parks Foundation of Broward County. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs focused on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analyses, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.