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.

Evan Cohen is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2013 and had earlier roles at Legacy Advisory Services, Inc. Cohen is also the owner and president of CS Financial Services, Inc. and ESC Family Investments, LLC, the latter involving office space ownership. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

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.

Jeffrey Marchitto is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Coral Springs, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and Oppenheimer. Outside of advising, he owns and operates Twinvincible Charters LLC, an entity created to maintain a boat that may also be available for charter, and serves as a volunteer board member on the finance committee of Remember2, Inc. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs firm-provided asset-allocation tools and supports a variety of investment vehicles and third-party services to construct portfolios tailored to client needs.

Gary Owens is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017, with prior roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Merrill serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, brokerage execution, and custody services. The firm emphasizes manager selection and tax-efficient investment strategies, supported by integration with Bank of America’s capital-markets platform.

Frederick Morgan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 56 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and currently works at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs. The firm offers tailored financial planning supported by advanced modeling tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Todd Slobodkin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2006. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Allison Woolery is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Boca Raton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services and T. Rowe Price before joining Raymond James in 2019. 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, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various advisory programs and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Manuel Gutierrez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Boca Raton, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following two years at Citigroup Global Markets Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs focused on tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Clara Guida is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2015. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm employs an IPS-driven advisory process grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Nancy Tush is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Raymond James, Merrill, and Wells Fargo. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement, providing customized Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored advice, primarily for clients with at least $1 million in investable assets and significant holdings in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Nichole Kelly is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Axa Advisors, Wyndham Vacation Ownership, and she is owner of Nichole Kelly Inc., where she advises on Medicare consulting and sales. Kelly serves on the board of the Florida Bleeding Disorders Association, participating in quarterly meetings and biannual awareness events. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services to individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs, including third-party asset managers and proprietary offerings, focusing on personalized client assessments and fiduciary services.

David Bormel is a Senior Financial Advisor based in the Towson, Maryland office, where he has dedicated his entire 43-year career. He specializes in designing individualized portfolios comprising equities, fixed income, and cash investments. As a qualified Portfolio Manager, David manages personalized or defined strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. He provides both traditional advice and discretionary portfolio management through the firm's Investment Advisory Program. David offers clients a comprehensive range of services including wealth transfer, education planning, liability management, retirement planning, tax minimization, options, and asset preservation. Working alongside specialists with diverse expertise, he assists clients with financial goals from asset accumulation to securing lifetime income streams. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maryland and is designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). A lifelong resident of the Baltimore area, David resides in Owings Mills, Maryland, with his wife, Aileen, and their children. He is actively involved in his synagogue, having served on its Board of Trustees. Outside of his professional commitments, David enjoys golfing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Olga Agocs is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Flagstar Bank. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various asset classes.

Natallia Talkachova is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Citigroup/Citibank and PNC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and offers services on a non-discretionary basis.

James Barr is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lake Worth, Florida, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise and Gaines Financial Group. He holds an active real estate broker license, maintained for over 30 years, though it is used only for personal purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by advanced operational tools and a broad platform that includes affiliated insurance and banking services.

Kenneth Carter is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Boca Raton, FL, with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Outside of financial advising, he is a majority owner of multiple retail personal care service businesses operating under the European Wax Center brand. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser providing investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, and integrates advisory services with banking and lending products.

Sean Drewniak is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Warwick, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo and its affiliates since 2011. He is also involved with Drewniak Wealth Management, LLC, and has partial ownership in Coastal Capital, LLC, both investment-related businesses. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, and specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning. The firm combines advisory services with other financial products and referral channels through its extensive network of advisors.

Victor Connor is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 49 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citigroup Global Markets and various capacities within Raymond James since 2003. He also serves as CEO and principal of multiple financial services support companies, including Connor Financial Group and CFG Wealth Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to support client goals.

Harleigh Freiberg is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Freiberg worked at HF Ventures LLC and participated in political campaign work and constituent services. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic methodologies to construct portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it serves multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.