Jeffrey Solodkin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hollywood, FL, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2020 and previously worked at Kestra Financial Services and has been associated with FDR Group, Inc. since 1982. Outside of advisory duties, he is also a licensed insurance agent selling various types of life and health insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by in-house and third-party research.

Gabriel Dias is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2024, following prior roles at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co. His background also includes positions at Sprint, Lockheed Martin, and the University of Central Florida. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Michael Mikheil is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Wellington, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities LLC, JP Morgan Chase Bank, Wisconsin Bank and Trust, and BMO Harris Bank. Outside of finance, he is involved in a catering business specializing in Egyptian cuisine, which he co-owns with his spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable range of financial product offerings including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Ryan Kruss is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Goldman Sachs. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly 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.

Gary Burwick is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as power of attorney for his father in matters related to investments. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Justin Raines is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wealthvest, ProEquities, Inc., Protective Life, and Sammons Financial Network. Outside of advising, he is involved as an agent selling fixed annuities through related business entities in Hollywood, FL. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research, and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Alfredo Aguirre is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial career in 1998 and has been with Merrill since 2006, bringing experience from his earlier work as an engineer managing large construction projects. Alfredo works closely with clients, many of whom are business owners and executives, to address the complexities of their financial lives by coordinating with their existing professionals and considering the needs of their families across generations. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Florida and carries several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR® (CPFA®), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Alfredo is fluent in English and Spanish, and he participates in professional organizations such as the Weston Rotary and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce. Alfredo is actively involved in his community, serving on the boards of the Broward Education Foundation and Junior Achievement. He has held leadership roles with Children's Home Society and the Broward Barracudas, and he contributes to various Rotary committees and youth coaching. His personal interests include adventure sports like biking, hiking, and rock climbing, as well as spending time with his family.

Carlos Palomo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. He has been affiliated with Wells Fargo Bank since 2005. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable emphasis on including insurance-related investment options alongside traditional products.

Boone Pham is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Boca Raton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at E*Trade Securities and work outside finance at 717 Parking. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery conversations and utilizes firm-approved tools, serving primarily in an advisory capacity.

Patricia Messner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2016 to 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in professional organizing through her sole proprietorship, REROOM Organizing LLC, and is an independent writer and creator on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include financial planning, investment strategies, and access to various affiliated investment vehicles.

Cale Wayt is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Boca Raton, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2020. Prior to his advisory role, his work history includes positions at Gazebo Cafe and Boca Raton Beach Club, among others. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Milagros Vega is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Zachary Tasher is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016 and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven, incorporating modern portfolio theory and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives, demographics, and risk tolerances.

Scott Karlen serves as the Senior Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management’s Plantation, Florida office. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1992 and oversees a team of 16 financial advisors. In his role as a Wealth Management Advisor, Scott provides financial strategies, advice, and guidance to successful individuals and business owners. He applies a goals-based wealth management approach, taking into account clients’ current situations, future objectives, and concerns to create customized strategies aimed at achieving their personal and financial goals. Scott’s expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, retirement income, and women and wealth. He follows a disciplined wealth management process grounded in time-tested investment principles while adapting to changing economic conditions. Additionally, he manages wealth strategies such as asset allocation, risk and performance measurement, investment objectives, and due diligence. Scott holds a Bachelor's Degree from Nova Southeastern University and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designations. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Scott is engaged in his community and has previously served as president of Congregation Kol Tikvah in Parkland, Florida, as well as a board member for Hispanic Unity of Florida. He resides in East Fort Lauderdale with his family and enjoys golfing, basketball, football, music, reading, soccer, traveling, and watching movies.

Silvia Espinosa is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. She 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Scott Blank is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009 and 2016, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Palm Beach Motor Accessories, also known as AutoGeek.net, a business he has been associated with since 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven, incorporating modern portfolio theory and a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Scott Siegel is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Boca Raton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013. Siegel serves on the finance committees at Mountain Ridge Country Club in New Jersey and Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club in Boca Raton. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and broker-dealer services to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a variety of investment programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs firm-approved planning tools and models but generally acts in an advisory capacity rather than as a fiduciary for retirement accounts unless separately engaged.

Theodora Leondis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2016 and previously spent three years with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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 and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Joshua Feigelman is a Wealth Management Advisor with a focus on helping business owners with exit planning, retirement planning, and legacy asset transfer. He has been advising clients since 2011, specializing in financial planning, business valuation, and exit strategy development to assist clients in making informed decisions aligned with their long-term personal and financial goals. Josh holds the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) designation, and through his knowledge of market trends, tax implications, and financial strategies, he supports clients with business valuation, succession strategies, tax-efficient wealth preservation, and post-sale financial planning. His expertise extends to areas such as educational planning, charitable gifting strategies, insurance planning, and complex financial services. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Florida and completed high school at Pine Crest School. Josh resides in Boca Raton, Florida with his wife and son. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys basketball, tennis, hiking, and spending time with his family.

Brian Pecker is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Prager Metis CPAs LLC. Outside of advisory services, he is a partner at Shine & Company LLP, a tax preparation and accounting firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple program structures and affiliated third-party managers.