Maria Wolf is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Weston, Florida. She works with individuals, families, and business owners to help them navigate their financial decisions. Her practice emphasizes building relationships founded on trust, communication, and a clear understanding of her clients' unique goals and priorities. As a bilingual professional fluent in English and Spanish, Maria serves clients from diverse backgrounds, aiming to keep them informed and supported throughout their financial journey. Maria's expertise includes college education planning, employee benefits planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, and retirement income. She holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Maria earned her Bachelor's degree from Nova Southeastern University. Originally from Venezuela, Maria has a perspective that values long-term financial planning and trusted guidance. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys interior decorating, running, soccer, and spending time with her family. She also participates in community initiatives that support causes important to both her and her clients.

Paula McDonell is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over three decades of experience. She joined Merrill Lynch in 1989 and has worked in various locations including South Florida, Princeton, and Chicago. Since 2002, Paula has partnered professionally with Phil Caso, forming Caso, McDonell & Associates, a team recognized on the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list in multiple years. Paula specializes in areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, personal retirement planning, and socially responsible investing. She holds several professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Paula completed an Accredited Certificate Program from the College for Financial Planning. Beyond her professional work, Paula enjoys boating, gardening, horseback riding, skiing, woodworking, and spending time with her family. She is involved in the community through the Garden of Joy in Sebring, Florida.

W Parker is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Jacob Weissman is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked with JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2022, and previously was associated with Sterling National Bank and the University of Michigan's Barger Leadership Institute. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Felix Sanchez Carrasquillo serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides targeted advice and insights to ultra-high net worth individuals and families, including those with pre-liquidity and cross-border planning needs. Felix partners with clients such as ultra-affluent individuals, families, business owners, and executives to transform financial complexity into strategic opportunities. His expertise includes executing customized wealth management strategies that focus on growing, preserving, and transitioning wealth. Felix works closely with his team to assist clients in wealth transfer and legacy planning, portfolio management, risk management, and cross-border wealth planning. He is also committed to preparing future generations for wealth stewardship through values-based planning and financial education. Felix holds both bachelor's and master's degrees in accounting from the University of Tampa. He began his career with leading accounting firms, experience that informs his approach, although he does not provide tax or accounting advice in his role at Merrill. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and communicates in both English and Spanish. Outside of his professional role, Felix has interests in adventure sports, biking, boating, cooking, fishing, and watching movies.

Joseph Vieira is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Coral Springs, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Vieira also owns and operates Mediterranean Group Inc., a business related to investment activities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and planning tools.

Daelle Guirand is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Their prior work includes roles at Bentley University and KPMG. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Albert Mazurkiewicz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Agia, Valic Financial Advisors Inc, and Stuart Cranes. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operates under a fiduciary standard, and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jeffery Besselievre is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2022, he spent nine years at Bank of America Private Bank. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in multiple investment-related LLCs. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory solutions with other financial products and referral channels.

Christopher Bernal is an International Wealth Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2008. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation, in addition to being a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Christopher earned his Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Psychology from the University of Houston Honors College. Drawing upon his certifications and extensive experience, Christopher works closely with clients to develop tailored wealth management strategies spanning multiple disciplines. His approach involves gaining a thorough understanding of each client's unique circumstances, including personal history, family dynamics, motivations, and goals. He applies his expertise in investment management, cash management, retirement strategy, trust and estate planning, and banking services through Bank of America to design customized financial plans. Christopher collaborates with clients' other professional advisors to consider the potential impact of current tax regulations on their financial situations. Christopher resides in Hollywood, Florida with his wife and children. Outside of his professional practice, he enjoys spending time with his family, camping, fishing, cooking, golfing, and playing tennis.

Lydia Ferrer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Aventura, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both 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 utilizes structured planning processes supported by the Global Investment Committee’s research tools.

Helena Borges Fortes is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Hallandale Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley from 2015 to 2019 before joining Raymond James in 2019. 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, institutional clients, and public entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Steven Schiavo is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and over 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1982 and at Pruco Securities, LLC from 1982 until 2024. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment implementation is typically model-driven, offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs, with additional services including affiliated trust custody, insurance product sales, and collateralized lending programs.

Lawrence Napp is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. 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 that employs structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to model financial outcomes.

Stephen Estler is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 44 years of industry experience, having been with MML Investors Services since 1982 and associated with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 1980. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Christian Business Mens Connection, a religious peer group and mentoring organization. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars using collaborative, goal-based approaches supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Nicole Freites is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been working since 2007. She specializes in assisting individuals and families with various aspects of wealth management, including family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Nicole brings over 15 years of experience to her role, focusing on providing personalized and relationship-driven financial guidance. Nicole holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Florida International University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is fluent in English and Spanish. Throughout her career, she has been recognized for her expertise and leadership, being named to the 2025 and 2026 Forbes "Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State" list. She also serves in leadership roles within professional organizations such as the HOLA Hispanic Organization for Leadership & Advancement and the Next Gen Leadership Council. Outside of her professional work, Nicole resides in Weston with her husband and their three daughters. She volunteers in the community, including involvement with Broward County Public Schools and the Jason Taylor Foundation. Her personal interests include music, traveling, exercising, and spending time with her family, as well as watching her daughters play soccer.

Ricardo Kent is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Plantation, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of JAIMEFE LLC, a real estate-related business based in Weston, Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and broad investment product offerings.

Edwin Bertolett is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analyses.

Donald Biddle is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2014 and is also a partner at Richard C. Jarchow CPA's, a tax services firm, where he has been involved for over 40 years. Additionally, Biddle is an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse clientele including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial wellness services through a network of independent professionals, offering tailored portfolio management across multiple platforms with access to both proprietary and unaffiliated investment strategies.

Norman Tracey is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2015. 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering its services on a non-discretionary basis.