Robert Ripka is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2016, with intermittent periods of unemployment. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Rachel Stockton is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having six years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2019. Outside of her financial services role, she is involved in several fashion-related activities, including selling clothing on Poshmark, participating as a brand ambassador for Revolve, and engaging with the fashion app Mys Tyler. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG framework in its recommendations and offers customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program.

Mark White is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Jupiter, Florida, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 14 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Thomas Lloyd is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in West Palm Beach, FL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC and TD Ameritrade, Inc. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary financial planning and discretionary separately managed accounts with a multi-asset investment approach.

Stephanie Sherman is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 28 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for over two decades. Additionally, she coaches a small business owner on sales growth and business organization. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third‑party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via its integrated platform.

Eugene Leyden is a CFP® with 50 years of industry experience currently serving at Osaic. He has worked previously at FSC Securities Corporation and has been involved with Multivest Planning Corp. since 1981. Leyden also serves on the board of directors for the Brooklyn Prep Alumni Association, where he organizes an annual golf outing and participates on the investment committee. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers. The firm employs structured asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Benjamin Carbonella is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and having four years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2019. Prior to his advisory career, he was employed at St. Joseph by the Sea High School from 2013 to 2018. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and planning tools.

Mason Boudreaux is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. He has previously held roles at JP Morgan & Chase, First Republic Bank, Stedman-Fleury C.P.A., Voloridge Investment Management, and The Breakers. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary capital market assumptions, model-based asset allocations, and global research to tailor investment plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Howard Smith is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and is currently based in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. He also has experience with City National Bank since 2020. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies to clients’ risk profiles and utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Amanda Burnett is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2012, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and manages rental property in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

Stephen Hoch is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Wellington, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 1988. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and member of WOFTAM LLC, a non-investment related business. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of strategies including separately managed accounts and overlay services.

Brian Cohn is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation. He has been with the firm since 2026 and holds prior experience at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Unum Group, Townebank, American Eagle Outfitters Inc., Topgolf, and Your Pie Franchising, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 emphasizes non-discretionary advisory services supported by a dedicated manager-solutions team and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Marlin McNair is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. He employs client-centered planning strategies to take a holistic approach in understanding families' needs and financial goals. Prior to his current position, Marlin accumulated experience at several financial institutions, including serving as a Premier Banker at Truist from 2018 to 2022, a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Edge from 2011 to 2018, and a Licensed Banker-Financial Advisor Associate at Chase from 2005 to 2011. Outside of his professional work, Marlin enjoys baseball, golf, and movies.

Thomas Fragale II is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a finance and investment committee member and deacon at Family Church in West Palm Beach, FL. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients, offering both non-discretionary advisory services and institutional consulting.

John Blunt Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, and Wells Fargo Advisors. He serves as a trustee and co-trustee for multiple family trusts and investment-related entities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and the Global Investment Committee’s analyses.

William Beale is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Global Retirement Partners, LLC and LPL Financial. He is also president and owner of Beale Financial Group. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pensions, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides multiple investment implementation options, proprietary and third-party model strategies, and various institutional features such as advisor transition support and compliance processes.

Torren Szuluk is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, Szuluk is involved in technology and medical technology companies and holds interests in real estate and restaurant businesses. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these services alongside brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities through a non-discretionary program where clients retain final decision-making authority.

Mauricio Moreira is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He has held roles at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities from 2014 to 2025 before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2025. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Palm Beach, FL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and market modeling techniques as part of its advisory approach.

John Terzakis is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Ameriprise since 2006. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Payne is a financial advisor at Osaic with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including BARR Financial, Triad Advisors Inc, and Cetera. He also operates Solutions Group Wealth Management LLC and works as an independent insurance agent offering life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance products. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, providing integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of financial advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct diversified portfolios and offers multiple advisory solutions including managed accounts and retirement plan consulting.