Julius Pappas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance, and Metlife Securities. He is also active as a non-variable insurance agent in Plantation, Florida. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Garrick Trosper is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on helping clients develop strategies to pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. He provides resources and guidance on topics including general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unforeseen events. Garrick also facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for services such as banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. His areas of expertise include executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Garrick holds professional designations as a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from University of South Florida - Saint Petersburg and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from University of Florida. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Garrick engages in community involvement through organizations such as the Military Support & Assistance Group (MSAG) and United Way Broward. His personal interests include billiards, boating, golfing, music, and watching movies.

Daniel Seghi is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Merrill, Iberia Bank/First Horizon Advisors, and CitiGroup. He is based in Davie, Florida. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including households across various net-worth levels, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Ryan Nappo is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Ryan earned his Bachelor's Degree from Florida Atlantic University.

Leonardo Brame is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining UBS, he worked at Interactive Brokers LLC and New York Life, and has over a decade of experience in healthcare financial roles. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based strategies to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Elias Tache Sr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley in various capacities from 2007 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as volunteer assistant director and treasurer for Camp Fiesta, a nonprofit camp for children with cancer. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations with financial planning and advisory services characterized by non-discretionary client involvement and supported by a broad range of investment strategies and affiliated research.

Scott Shulman is a financial advisor with Cetera in Boca Raton, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera since 2004 and operates his own CPA firm, Scott Shulman, CPA, P.A., providing accounting, auditing, and tax services. Shulman also serves as treasurer for both the Rotary Club of Plantation and the Broward Business Network. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to third-party money managers.

Benjamin Smolen is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Oppenheimer, Northwestern Mutual, and other firms. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various programs and a range of portfolio management styles.

Ari Brooks is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held previous roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Co, Sweet Leaf Madison Capital, and the University of Denver. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers diverse programs including wrap and money-manager options along with educational seminars.

Marilyn Rangel is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Boca Raton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, she spent 16 years at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and advanced modeling tools, offering advisory services without providing individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Ismail Kioko is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Coral Springs, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, and CVS Health. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning using structured processes and analytical tools, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Scott Notowitz is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Boca Raton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Notowitz serves on the Investment Committee for the Anti-Defamation League Foundation, a nonprofit focused on combating anti-Semitism and bigotry. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through various channels, including corporate financial planning agreements.

Trey Long is a Planning Consultant who collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial plans. He utilizes the resources of his wealth management team to create strategies tailored to each client's unique situation, aiming to build lasting relationships that empower clients in their financial journey. He has held roles at Fidelity Investments, serving as a Relationship Manager from 2023 to 2024 and as a Financial Representative from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, Trey gained experience as an intern at CarrotxChange from 2020 to 2021. Outside of his professional work, Trey has interests in football, social events with friends, golf, movies, music, and soccer.

Michael Mazzafro is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Boca Raton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services since 1988 and serves as an arbitration panelist for FINRA since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Mazzafro owns an accounting practice providing tax planning and IRS audit assistance and is licensed to sell fixed annuities. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and is notable for its municipal advisory affiliation and specialized SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory program.

Lockett Crowe is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Summit Financial Group Inc and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Outside of advisory work, Crowe is involved in managing and conducting due diligence for real estate investments through a holding company and another investment property business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform.

Susanne Vaishvila is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 39 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. She has worked with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., and Kovack Securities, Inc. prior to her current role. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting with a variety of portfolio management styles and model manager options.

Tyler Smillie is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch and Fifth Third Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a real estate holding entity managing a single rental property. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, offering non-discretionary written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s approach integrates quantitative and qualitative research with a focus on eligible strategies and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Sarun Ponluang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, Ponluang served in the U.S. Army for five years and has work experience at Tesla. He was also involved in running Mama Asian Noodle Bar LLC for five years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations within a primarily non-discretionary framework.

Tracey Keith is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and having 25 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Quick Drop International as an area developer and performs bookkeeping duties, and she is a non-working officer at a real estate brokerage firm. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans.

Jose Rafael El Khouri Faieta is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked as a graphic designer and held various roles related to education and travel. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, pension plans, and municipal entities, providing financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services through a broad platform of research and portfolio management options.