Abraham Cabrera is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA. Early in his career, he was employed at Party City (iparty) for one year. 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.

Joseph Musumeci is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2011. 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, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Jeffrey Lazar is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior experience at Merrill and FSC Securities Corporation. In addition to his advisory role, Lazar is an independent insurance agent with over two decades in insurance-related activities. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm delivers these services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using various portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Melinda Gambino is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 27 years of experience in the financial services industry, with nearly all of those years spent at Merrill. She specializes in providing financial investment guidance to multi-generational families, franchise owners, female business owners, recently widowed or divorced clients, and heirs. Her approach centers on a disciplined, comprehensive, and consultative process that aligns financial strategies with each client’s risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and overall life goals. Melinda also assists charitable organizations and clients interested in socially responsible and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing. Her expertise covers family wealth management, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, retirement income, portfolio management, and services tailored for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Melinda holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and attended the University of Southern Mississippi. She emphasizes maintaining strong client relationships through accessibility, knowledge, and experience, always placing clients’ needs as a priority. In addition to her professional duties, Melinda is engaged in community involvement, volunteering with schools and nonprofit organizations to promote social responsibility. Her personal interests include antiquing, chess, cooking, drawing and sketching, football, gardening, knitting and crocheting, painting, spending time with family, and traveling.

Stephen Facella is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2018. His prior roles include positions at Kovack Securities, The Fiduciary Group, and Capital Guardian Wealth Management. Facella is a board member of the financial council for St. Jerome Church and School in Fort Lauderdale and has founded The Center for Financial Education, Inc. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial wellness services through independent Financial Professionals, with customizable strategies spanning multiple custody platforms and a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary implementation.

Montrell Moore is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at firms including TIAA-CREF, Wells Fargo, and Vanguard Marketing Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of Knowledge and Elevation, LLC, a business focused on consulting, retail, and technology related to art and culture. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by advanced modeling tools and the firm's Global Investment Committee.

Kallen Sparks is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been associated with Bank of America and Merrill since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Andrea Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Plantation, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies in its financial planning process.

Javier Garcia is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Aventura, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Securities LLC, Rene Ruiz Collection, and Alton James LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

James Maus is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and over 33 years of industry experience. He has been with various divisions of Morgan Stanley since 2007, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Maus serves as a trustee in a trust-related business activity. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, with services that include tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a range of investment and financial planning solutions.

Hector Quinones Sanchez is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked with EHP - The Employer's Choice and Symmetry Financial Group, where he was involved in preventive care plans and insurance services. His previous experience includes roles at Memorial Healthcare System and World Kinect Corporation. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Christian Blocker is a Wealth Management Advisor with Romero, Blocker & Associates at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since 2012, he has helped individuals and families develop comprehensive wealth strategies and navigate today's complex financial landscape. His approach emphasizes building long-term relationships and delivering guidance tailored to each client's unique goals, values, and circumstances. Christian holds several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®), and Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®). He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Accounting from the University of Miami, where he was also a varsity tennis player. Beyond his professional work, Christian enjoys boating, scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, and tennis.

Barbara Corrao is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 1996. Outside of her advisory role, she is a founder and director of Pinion, Inc., a nonprofit organization. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored financial planning and consulting services, drawing on a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research, while maintaining mostly non-discretionary client relationships.

Doris Clarke is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Coral Springs, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments, Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2007. In addition to advisory duties, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides 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 uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Robert Lord is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Pompano Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 25 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in farming activities that include raising livestock and growing pumpkins, as well as managing various rental properties. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and is noted for its large retail advisor network and affiliated financial services beyond traditional advisory offerings.

Aden Chong is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of experience in the industry and has previously held roles at Consolidated Electrical Distributors Inc. and in various positions associated with the University of Kentucky. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Gaston Abello is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2013 and 2015, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of Liquid Life LLC, a holding company for private equity investments in beverage ventures. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning methodologies supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Margareth Patino is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and possessing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2012 and previously held roles at New England Securities, Uvest Financial Services Group, Inc., and Truist Investment Services, INC. Patino is also involved as an insurance agent with Alpha Solutions Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Raz Kechichian is a Financial Consultant with Fidelity Investments. In this role, he collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial plans that align with their unique goals, whether that involves retirement planning, saving for education, or protecting their financial future. Raz has accumulated experience in the financial services industry through his previous roles, including Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2022 to 2023 and Financial Advisor at Edward Jones Investments from 2018 to 2022. His career reflects a focus on client partnership and tailored financial strategies. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Raz enjoys biking, outdoor adventures, table tennis, and traveling.

Peter McCulloh is a Planning Consultant with Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. In this capacity, he works closely with clients to understand their financial situations, family needs, and long-term objectives. He assists clients in developing and maintaining financial plans, implementing strategies, and adjusting those strategies as needed to align with evolving circumstances and goals. Peter's experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as a Relationship Manager from 2025 to 2026, Financial Representative from 2024 to 2025, and Financial Services Representative from 2023 to 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity, he completed a Summer Investment Banking Internship at EF Hutton in 2022. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Peter enjoys activities such as going to the beach, fitness, football, social events with friends, golf, and traveling.