Marc Engelman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. from 2016 to 2019. 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 combines research and analytics with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory to offer both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Christine Sjoblom is a financial professional with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge since 2014 and previously worked at Latitude Advisors, LLC and Medallion Advisory Services, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she coordinates the "Adopt a Class" program at Harbordale Elementary School and engages in public speaking focused on professional development. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various custody platforms.

Eitan Esan is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 10 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. He serves on the finance and investment committee of the Boca Raton Synagogue’s endowment. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets, serving individuals, institutions, and municipal clients with a range of financial planning and consulting services.

William Fischer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and totaling 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kimberly Loney is a CFP® and ChFC® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines. Prior to joining Edelman Financial Engines in 2025, she held roles at Edward Jones and Ascend Learning, among other firms. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients, combining proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools to offer diversified portfolios and both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Rachell Comunale is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2017 and concurrently works at Bank of America, N.A. since 2018. Prior to her current roles, she worked at W Fort Lauderdale from 2016 to 2017. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Anthony Trigona is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Boca Raton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2017 and previously spent 11 years with Raymond James & Associates. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals near or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research and modeling with tax-smart strategies and periodic written Recommendation Reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies typical of its institutional category.

Melissa Gerdes is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in musical activities, including singing in a choir and teaching voice lessons. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and resources.

Eric Applewhite III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Previously, he was with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 1990. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the advisory board and finance committee for the Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning incorporates structured discovery and planning tools, with a focus on advisory services across diverse investment and estate planning strategies.

Matthew Botkin is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He currently works at Cetera and has a background that includes ownership of the Botkin Law Group, PLLC, where he practices estate planning and related legal matters. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed attorney providing tax and legal advice upon client request and manages CryptoX LLC, an investment asset LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm operates a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options, supporting over 10,000 advisors and approximately $256 billion in assets under management.

Saralyn Scaldini is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2012. She began her career in financial services in 1983 and has experience working with clients and families to develop wealth planning strategies. Her professional background includes positions as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2009 to 2012 and Merrill Lynch from 2005 to 2009. Prior to her financial advisory roles, she held positions such as Development Officer at The Mary Baker Eddy Library for the Betterment of Humanity and Planned Giving Officer at The First Church of Christ, Scientist. Outside of her professional work, Saralyn's interests include family activities, fitness, social events with friends, painting, traveling, and yoga.

Carlos Romero is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC, Innovation Partners LLC, and Next Financial Group Inc. Romero serves as an arbitrator for FINRA dispute resolution panels and is actively involved as president and volunteer with the Temple Beth El Brotherhood, a nonprofit organization. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities through a broad network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm integrates brokerage and investment advisory services using advanced asset allocation tools and offers a range of portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Matthew Dresnick is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 23 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Stephen Tyson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Summit Financial Group Inc and Summit Brokerage Services. In addition to advising, he holds a notary public commission and works as a fixed insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party managers.

Brandon Steig is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2022. Prior to his advisory role, he was employed at Florida State University and West Boca Raton High School. Outside of his advisory work, he is employed as an administrative associate at FreshWax LLC, a family business involved in buying and selling sports card collectibles. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Nicholas Brown is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Valic Financial Advisors, Agia, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Banc of America Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is an insurance agent involved in recommending insurance products as part of the financial planning process. OSAIC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional entities, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services along with access to third-party money managers and various managed account solutions. The firm utilizes asset allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios that may include a broad mix of investment vehicles.

Nicholas Perez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. outside of his current role. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in event services, including bartending at corporate golf tournaments. 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.

Anne Plocker is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Boca Raton, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and previously held positions at Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

Christine Mills is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, Bank of America, Merrill, and other financial institutions. Outside of her advisory role, Mills is an author of multiple fiction and nonfiction books and hosts a bi-monthly podcast interviewing creative women entrepreneurs. 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 combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory to offer both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Abel Anguiano is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Boca Raton, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney 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 broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizing structured planning tools and market scenario models in its process.