Sameer Derashri is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2011 and is also affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2012. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in a family-held LLC owning a Great Clips franchise, where he contributes a few hours weekly. Merrill, along 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 a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Angelo Dhanpath is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including E*TRADE Capital Management, TD Ameritrade, Regions Bank, and TD Bank. 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 supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Jean Pierre Lemoine is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America N.A. and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, delivering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services including estate planning and corporate financial planning agreements.

Norman Mejia is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2019, following prior roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Based in Boca Raton, FL, Mejia’s career spans both advisory and private banking services. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team and employs algorithmic tools alongside advisor input to support retirement income strategies.

Patricia Grazioso is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 44 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2009. Grazioso serves as a director on the board of Delrado Inc., a non-investment-related role. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets. The firm provides comprehensive advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, utilizing a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools to deliver tailored, tax-efficient retirement recommendations.

Melissa Wagner is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and totaling 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services that use firm-approved tools and modeling techniques to support client planning.

Daniel Gage II is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. He previously held roles at Florida Atlantic University, Southeastern University, and Master's Academy. Outside of Ameriprise, he manages an advisory business through QL Group LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that emphasize dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s recommendations are supported by internal research and third-party data and operate within an investment universe influenced by affiliated product and distribution arrangements.

Glynis Banhan is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently advising at Edelman Financial Engines in Plantation, FL. Her prior roles include positions at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and EF Legacy Securities, LLC. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutions. The firm uses a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, providing diversified portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and discretionary and non-discretionary investment options across workplace and direct-subscription channels.

Doreen Gest is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 33 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Morgan Stanley, and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. She is also an associate at Leeward Financial Group, where she performs administrative duties. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse clientele, including individual and high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by analytical tools and advanced technology, and it maintains unique affiliations such as a municipal advisor to support its public finance work.

Salomon Pardo Perez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Boca Raton, FL, and has two years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2022 and concurrently with Bank of America from 2022 to 2024. Prior to his financial career, he was involved with Pardos Art Restorations from 2015 to 2018. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies constructed by internal and third-party managers.

Nze Ahanotu is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2010. Merrill, along 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 institutional investors.

Brian Trechok is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2015. He has been with Fidelity since 2007, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Investments Consultant, Financial Representative, and Premium Services Representative. With 18 years of experience at Fidelity, Brian is a Certified Financial Planner™ dedicated to providing personalized service and comprehensive financial planning. Brian leads a Wealth Management team composed of specialized professionals focused on key areas of financial planning. Together, they collaborate to support clients' unique needs and help them pursue their financial goals with confidence. He holds a California Insurance License, which complements his expertise in financial consulting. Outside of his professional work, Brian enjoys beach activities, spending time with family, fitness, social events with friends, golf, and traveling.

Michael Zislin is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Boca Raton, Florida, with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2018. Outside of financial services, he is the owner and CEO of First In Line Enterprises, Inc., a company involved in fishing activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses a structured planning process supported by various analytical tools and offers both direct and employer-based financial plans.

Carleena Fiorenza is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, Fiorenza is involved in a family-held LLC that leases property for a bar and restaurant. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities.

James Blaszyk is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Boca Raton, FL. He has 18 years of industry experience, including roles at Wachovia Bank and Ameriprise. He 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, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

David Berdon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Boca Raton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on advisory boards for Nasdaq and is the owner of Cavaleo LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through a combination of financial advisors and estate planning strategies.

Meghan Clancy is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial LLC, Morgan Stanley, and SMArtX Advisory Solutions. Clancy's background includes a legal education at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and integrates advisory solutions with various financial products and referral channels.

Michael Higgins is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Boca Raton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a range of investment and planning services.

Lee Foster is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Beacon Global Advisor Network and Stoever Glass Wealth Management. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research tools and a wide range of investment strategies.

Peter Heidt is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Boca Raton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2010 to 2020. Heidt serves on the Advisory Board of the University of Pennsylvania. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services for clients typically holding at least $1 million in investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.