Patrick Rodriguez is Vice President and Branch Leader at the Boca Raton Investor Center. In this role, he leads and develops a team of financial professionals, supervises branch activities, and collaborates with advisors to support clients in achieving their financial goals through Fidelity's financial planning capabilities and process. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2014, progressing through roles that include Financial Representative, Senior Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, and currently Branch Leader. This experience has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of client engagement and financial planning. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Patrick enjoys activities such as beach outings, biking, camping, golf, and spending time with family and friends.

John Corbett III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Delray Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at JWC Peak LLC, an investment-related real estate venture in Massachusetts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by advanced modeling tools and offers a range of investment solutions through its extensive network of financial advisors.

Kristi Gomez is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Ft Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2015 and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2013. Outside of advising, Ms. Gomez is the owner and founder of Miami Pollinators, an environmental nonprofit focused on fundraising and project organization. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative annual financial planning engagements utilizing proprietary software and delivers written recommendations, while clients retain discretion over implementation.

Joseph Spina is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at OSAIC since 2023, following 13 years at SagePoint Financial. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in Dolce Printing, a printing sales business he has been part of since 2011. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves both retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering a wide range of brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, diversified portfolios, and third-party money managers to tailor investment solutions, while maintaining a complex corporate structure with multiple platform offerings.

Chanille Mckinney is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Bank of America N.A., Merrill, and JP Morgan Chase. She also has an ongoing position at Broward College. 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 investment strategies for a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Emmanuel Adoghe is a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients' priorities to help develop strategies that address their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. His areas of expertise include general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unforeseen events. He also facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for services related to banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Emmanuel holds the designations of Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Ambrose Ali University, a Master's Degree from the University of Westminster, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Northwestern University.

Lawrence Hall serves as a Senior Resident Director at Merrill, where he focuses on family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and personalized retirement planning. He works closely with clients to develop tailored financial strategies that align with their long-term goals, providing access to Merrill’s investment insights alongside Bank of America's banking and lending solutions. His approach emphasizes a thorough understanding of clients’ full financial picture to help them pursue their objectives in a changing market environment. With a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and a background that includes a High School Diploma from Lunenburg High School, Lawrence brings dedication to delivering high levels of service and care. His expertise extends across philanthropic planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income, ensuring comprehensive support for clients' wealth management needs. Lawrence also maintains active community involvement as a member of the Disaster Relief Crew and First Responder team in the Southeastern United States and islands. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Lawrence’s personal interests include baseball, boating, football, golfing, ice hockey, music, skiing, woodworking, and spending time with his family. He follows the tradition of community participation that is part of Merrill’s culture, integrating service and volunteer efforts with his commitment to clients.

Jordan Faircloth is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. He holds the Series 66 license and is based in Boca Raton, FL. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with an investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

John Heyman is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC from 1999 to 2020. Heyman operates a business under the name Private Wealth Strategies Group. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, providing both advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Keith Fernandez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Boca Raton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007, including Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analyses.

Dennis Lomax is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously spent 16 years with Summit Financial Group Inc. Lomax is also president of D.L. Enterprises of Palm Beach, Inc., a corporation used to manage business expenses related to his advisory work. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Jessica Sabath is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for eight years. Outside of her advisory role, she has a minority ownership interest in a small eyebrow tint sales business, where she serves as treasury secretary. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides a range of investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, using proprietary research and planning tools. The firm offers tailored recommendations across various planning areas and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Jean Pierre is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 29 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Sagepoint Financial, Regal Investment Advisors, Regulus Advisors, Princor Financial Services, and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president and CEO of Lifecraft Financial Group, where he focuses on fixed products for the civil servant market, and is vice president of the Edgard J Pierre Foundation, a nonprofit supporting an orphanage in Haiti. Osaic Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services with a focus on diversified portfolio construction using firm-provided asset-allocation tools and access to third-party money managers.

Kristen Hernandez is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with Ameriprise in Coral Springs, FL. She has 15 years of industry experience, including over a decade with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. prior to her current role at Ameriprise. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm employs a centralized consulting team that delivers tailored, non-discretionary recommendations using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, with a focus on assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Philip Connor is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 credential and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Summit Brokerage Services, and StateTrust Investments. Connor is currently based in Lauderdale Lakes, FL. 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, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, with advisory relationships typically leaving implementation decisions to clients.

Carlos Ricardo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Boca Raton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Wells Fargo, First Republic, and other financial firms. 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 recommendations.

Anthony Brodeur is a financial advisor at OSAIC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Paradigm Wealth and Tremont Sporting Co. Outside of his advisory roles, he was involved with Brodeur Hockey School for three years. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisers. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing across various investment products.

Mellissa Linnhoff is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. in Boca Raton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James and its affiliated entities since 2015. Outside her advisory role, she owns a Mary Kay independent beauty consulting business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors, providing financial planning and investment consulting with a focus on customized, non-discretionary strategies. The firm supports institutional consulting and municipal finance work and offers specialized advisory programs such as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

John Bartell is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Voya Financial Advisors and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC before joining Bartell Wealth Management, LLC in 2025. Outside of his advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent and is involved in a life settlement business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services, employing a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and unaffiliated managers.

Thomas Goldstein is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation. He has three years of industry experience and concurrently works with Bank of America. His prior work includes roles at New Day Therapy Center, Florida Autism Center, and Flagler College. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.