Sharon Jacquet is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Palm Beach, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and over 40 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and its affiliated entities since 2001. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the boards of several nonprofits, including the Center for Creative Education, Syracuse University, and The American Hospital of Paris Foundation, contributing to finance and investment committees. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and offers capabilities in derivatives and commodities within its program.

Marjorie Santoliquido is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been a financial advisor since 2014 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2017. Prior to this, Marjorie gained extensive experience in the financial services industry through roles at Morgan Stanley, Lehman Brothers, and Barclays Capital, specializing in fixed income markets and personal wealth management. Marjorie holds a Bachelor's degree from the State University of New York system and has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Her expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, retirement income planning, and tax minimization. In addition to her professional work, Marjorie is involved in community service as a board member of the Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge. She resides in Ridgewood, New Jersey, where she enjoys spending time with her family, exercising, golfing, and volunteering in support of animal welfare.

Jeffrey West is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Boca Raton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2011 and previously with Axa Advisors and Equity Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Managing Partner of Financial Compass Group, LLC, and acts as an administrator or executor of estates and trusts. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management solutions, utilizing both firm-offered programs and third-party advisory models through a large network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Dominick Paonessa is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2001. 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, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Jonathan Knaus is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously with Knights of Columbus Insurance and Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing detailed client analysis and firm-approved software to develop written recommendations.

Nelson Valerio is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 14 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank NA. 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, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various asset classes.

Paul Hess is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Boca Raton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and J.P. Morgan Securities. He also serves as trustee for family trusts, overseeing fiduciary responsibilities related to asset preservation and trust administration. 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 high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Jennifer Richards is a CFP® professional at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and concurrently associated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory process includes asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence that combines quantitative and qualitative research methods.

John Vaughan Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and was previously associated with AXA Advisors, LLC from 1999 to 2020. Vaughan Jr. also serves as the power of attorney for his spouse. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs primarily through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Michael Zeman is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Boca Raton, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at City National Bank, Truist Investment Services, and BB&T. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s extensive capital markets and affiliated asset management capabilities.

Richard Schutt is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 50 years of industry experience, including 40 years at UBS. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining fee-based financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and asset allocation models to tailor client plans.

Diana Shuman is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in financial services. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020 and previously spent seven years at UBS Financial Services. She is based in West Palm Beach, FL, and holds the Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that uses structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools to assist clients in developing their financial plans.

Addyson Johnson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Palm Beach, FL, and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, Addyson worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and has held roles at The Breakers Palm Beach and Grayhawk Golf Club. 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 employs a centralized due diligence process combining quantitative screens and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations, with an emphasis on Eligible Strategies and an ESG eligibility framework.

Mackendy Gourdet is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, dedicated to guiding individuals, families, and business owners through their financial decisions. He focuses on uncovering what matters most to clients and developing personalized strategies that align wealth with their goals, values, and long-term aspirations. His professional approach centers on understanding each client's unique needs to help them pursue their financial objectives. With sixteen years of client-facing experience, Mackendy specializes in areas including college education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, international wealth management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and small business strategies. He values financial literacy and strives to empower clients to make confident and informed decisions about their finances. Mackendy holds a High School Diploma from Boca Community High School and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is fluent in English and French. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in basketball, bowling, cooking, football, music, photography, reading, soccer, traveling, and watching movies.

Scott Richter is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Boca Raton, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 33 years of industry experience. Richter has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap‑fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and uses research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

David Homa is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott, Citizens Securities, Inc., and Ernst & Young Investment Advisers LLP. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

David Vivies is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2012 at the Las Olas office in Fort Lauderdale, FL, he has played an integral role in portfolio construction, wealth management planning, relationship management, and business development. David specializes in serving high-net-worth individuals, business owners, institutions, and non-profits, providing a range of services including wealth management, executive services, retirement planning, corporate retirement plans, trust and estate planning, insurance solutions, philanthropic planning, and credit and lending solutions through Bank of America. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics with a secondary degree in Business Administration from Florida Atlantic University. David is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor®, and a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA). He is also recognized for his commitment to client care and financial planning standards, with his team receiving Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Team honors for multiple years. David actively participates in his community, involved with organizations such as the Exchange Club of Pompano Beach, Broward Children's Center, Children's Healing Institute, Habitat For Humanity, and the Humane Society of Broward County. He resides in Deerfield Beach with his wife and son and engages in activities including outdoor pursuits, cooking, and competitive golf.

Jan Grobstein is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Boca Raton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2012 and is also a principal of Advisory Services of Delray Beach, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals, using risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Louis Dessaint is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Personal Capital Advisors Corporation, PNC Investments, and Morgan Stanley. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2023. 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, institutional clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Leslie Adams is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in West Palm Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 49 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Adams serves on the boards of the American Lung Association of Southeast Florida and the Executive Women of the Palm Beaches, and she is a board member and finance committee participant for the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County. 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 emphasizes a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and models.