Mario Ponczek is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2012 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Stephanie Midler is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2024. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Morgan Stanley in various roles from 2001 to 2024. Midler is a finance and investment committee member for the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center in Boca Raton, FL. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and develops tailored recommendations using proprietary research and tools, with clients choosing how to implement them through brokerage or advisory programs.

Alexis Rivero is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Delray Beach, Florida. She is part of the Rubin Wealth Management Group, working alongside Kevin Hammer and Barry Rubin. Alexis assists clients with a broad range of financial services including pre- and post-retirement planning, risk management, wealth transfer strategies, concentrated stock positions, charitable giving, trust and estate planning services, personalized asset management, and access to the firm's alternative investments platform. She focuses on serving business owners, professionals, and families, providing strategies that address employee benefits planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management, services for endowments, foundations, non-profits, LGBT wealth planning, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, women and wealth, and tax minimization. Alexis serves clients both nationally and internationally and communicates fluently in English and Spanish. Alexis is a first-generation college graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, majoring in Finance, from the University of Central Florida's School of Business. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of her professional career, Alexis is active in community volunteer work with non-profit organizations and enjoys music, soccer, hiking, and international travel.

Stephanie Smith is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Boca Raton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and totaling 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a personal business focused on making and decorating sugar cookies. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process that employs firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Alan Modest is a CFP® with 48 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1989 and also operates Alan K. Modest & Associates, which provides fixed insurance products including life, health, and disability coverage. Based in Boynton Beach, FL, he holds a Series 63 license. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset managers, using a range of strategies delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Marc Bettinger is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Boynton Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PFS Investments Inc., Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. He also operated Bettinger Financial Advisors Inc. for five years. Outside of advisory work, he receives compensation for referrals related to home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, operating primarily under a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Kelly Ferrarese is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2021, Kelly worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and has been with Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2002. She serves as a Board Director and Secretary for the Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, a nonprofit organization. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Igor Feldman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Ameriprise and Morgan Stanley in various roles. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

David Balestriere is a CFP® professional currently with Edelman Financial Engines, located in Boca Raton, FL, with 22 years of experience in the industry. His work history includes roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., EF Legacy Securities, LLC, and Edelman Financial Services Llc. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement-plan participants, and institutions. The firm uses a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary services focused on diversified portfolios and long-term investment strategies.

Tracy Silpe is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial. She has operated her own advisory businesses, including Tracy L Silpe LLC and Sabal Palm Financial, since 2015 and 2020 respectively. Outside of her advisory work, Silpe serves as an officer and secretary for ILY, Corp dba Gimco USA and volunteers with the Sports Car Club of America as a flag and communication official at Florida racetracks. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals using risk profiling and modeling tools, and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Youssef Habib Abdelsaid is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, Bank of America, N.A., Merrill, and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he has a 50% ownership interest in Lighthouse Tax Services LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Kevin Hammer is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 1999 and is also affiliated with Bank of America, where he has worked for 17 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Executive Committee of the United States Golf Association in a volunteer capacity. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Barbara Marsh is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, UBS Financial Services, and Principal Financial Services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework and offers non-discretionary advice through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Joseph Gifford is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2023. He previously worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. and Charles Schwab, where he held roles from 2013 to 2021. Outside of his advisory work, he assists his mother with financial affairs under a power of attorney arrangement. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broader range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

William Ingate is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo since 2011, initially at Wells Fargo Advisors before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he co-owns a vacation cottage in Highlands, North Carolina, managed by a property manager. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jason Stamm is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and previously worked at B. Riley Wealth Advisors and National Securities Corporation. Stamm also owns and operates several businesses related to tax services and wealth management. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm offers both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across multiple platform arrangements, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Randall Woolley is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC for 21 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Shining Sea Tax, LLC, a tax preparation business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools to support client goals, with specialized municipal and public-finance services.

Eugene Levit is a financial advisor with Merrill in Boca Raton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Sara Bergida is Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2024. In this position, she helps clients plan, manage, and grow their wealth over time to work toward their retirement goals. Sara collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial plans aligned with Fidelity's strategies. Sara has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, progressing through several roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, she gained experience as a Branch Intern at Scottrade Advisor Services and as an Administrative Intern at Fidelity Investments. She holds a California Insurance License.

Nicole Ryan is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Boca Raton, FL. She has been with Merrill since 2019 and has prior experience at Bank of America from 2020 to 2021. Before entering the financial industry, her background includes roles in retail and education. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.