Christian Blocker is a Wealth Management Advisor with The Romero Group and Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since 2012, he has been developing financial strategies for families and assisting clients in navigating the complexities of the financial landscape. He focuses on areas such as family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Christian holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance and Accounting from the University of Miami. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner and holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® and Certified Investment Management Analyst® designations. These credentials reflect his commitment to providing objective counsel and comprehensive financial guidance. He is fluent in German and English. Christian's personal interests include boating, scuba diving, 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.

Raquel Nacht is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 23 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Morgan Stanley, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, and Z Wealth Solutions. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved with Bitnar and Associates Financial Group, providing administrative and operational support. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to help clients align investments with their goals and supports a wide advisor network with specialized municipal and employer advisory programs.

Margareth Patino is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hollywood, FL, holding the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and possessing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Alpha Solutions Mgmt. as an insurance agent. 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 provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

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.

Simon Kopel is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Sebastian Villegas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Shea Curtin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Aventura, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and integrates structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its advisory process.

Kristin Reyes is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2019 and previously spent eight years at AT&T. 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.

Susan Peets is a Senior Financial Advisor with over 20 years of experience in wealth management at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in family wealth management strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income, helping clients create personalized financial strategies tailored to their unique goals and values. Susan holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and completed her high school education at Auburn High School. She emphasizes the importance of understanding clients' priorities through one-on-one conversations to develop flexible strategies that adapt to changing market conditions. In addition to her professional work, Susan is engaged in community activities through volunteering, reflecting her commitment to the Merrill tradition of service. Her personal interests include boating, music, running, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.

Aleksey Lerner is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for 16 years. Outside of advising, he is a non-working partner of a charter boat business in Brooklyn, New York. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by analytical tools and has a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor to support public finance work.

Andrew Sukhin is a CFP® professional with 35 years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James & Associates and has over a decade of prior experience at Morgan Stanley, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. 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 high-net-worth individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Andre Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Merrill since 2022. His prior positions include roles at Synovus Bank, Synovus Securities Inc., and Wells Fargo affiliates. 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, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Richard Grodin is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Morgan Stanley in Aventura, FL, where he has worked since 2017, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Prior to that, he held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and incorporates structured discovery processes and proprietary planning tools in its financial planning approach.

Jeanne Wolk is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and with 9 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1990, accumulating 36 years with the firm. Outside of her advisory role, she directs and teaches dance with the Sundanz Dancers and has served as a cheerleader director for the Fort Lauderdale Strikers. 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, and institutions.