Ft. Lauderdale, FL Office

Jonathan Urban is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding the Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include working at myWorld America and Ricoh USA, as well as consulting positions. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, brokerage, insurance, and access to third-party asset management programs through a dual SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer structure. The firm utilizes LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Catherine Murphy Leopold is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities prior to joining Equitable Advisors. She serves as a board member of the Greater Sunrise Chamber of Commerce, is an adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University teaching undergraduate literature and disciplinary studies, and participates on the advisory board of the Salvation Army in Fort Lauderdale. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through various third-party programs. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Isabel Duchemin is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services, CITIGROUP, and Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Bank. Duchemin also held real estate licenses while working with multiple firms between 2021 and 2026. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm combines advisory and brokerage solutions through extensive use of LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers.

Mateus Bergesch Barth is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and entering his first year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Five Rings Financial for two years. Outside of finance, he is employed as a server at Lasso Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse and has a history of rideshare driving for Lyft. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of financial planning, brokerage, insurance, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating primarily through LPL-sponsored and endorsed advisory solutions.

Alexis Resnick is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked with Equitable Advisors since 2012, including its prior affiliation as Axa Advisors. Outside of advisory work, Resnick is president of AJ Benefit Services, a group health insurance business. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through LPL-sponsored offerings and other endorsed managers.

Fernando Alvarez is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Miami, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Fanatics, Inc. and held roles with the College Football Hall of Fame and Legends Sports Media. He is a member and treasurer of Network Professionals International, where he manages fee collection for the group. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through third-party programs. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, leveraging multiple third-party asset managers and offering both advisory and brokerage channels.

Hunpatin Euler Ajayi is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. His prior work experience includes roles at Intuit Inc, Moss Adams, Deutsche Bank, American International Group (AIG), and self-employment since 2013. He is also involved with Aclouding. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates through program sponsors and endorsed third-party managers, delivering advisory and brokerage solutions with a focus on non-discretionary and limited discretionary asset management.

Michael Odzer is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He holds a Series 66 license and has been in the industry since 2024, with prior experience at NYLIFE Securities LLC, Coastal Wealth, and Naim Consulting. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Hover Brothers LLC since 2020. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through third-party programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels to meet client needs.

Michael Baudo is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include 21 years at ING Financial Markets LLC and three years at Strategic Direction LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer, utilizing a range of sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Judy Hou is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Philip Morris International and the Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management. She also serves as a power of attorney for her husband and is a trustee. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs.

Chantel Ayoub is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her background includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MML Investors Services, LLC, as well as work outside finance in customer service. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through multiple advisory and brokerage platforms.

Daniel Mccauley is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2017, he worked with AXA Advisors and New York Life. He is also the owner of MCC Financial LLC, which he uses for tax planning and marketing purposes. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, with a delivery model that heavily involves LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs.

Mark Sherman is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cooper City, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales through various fixed companies. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model that includes both advisory and brokerage channels to deliver tailored client solutions.

Kseniya Starykava is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Axa Advisors, Lincoln Investment, Legend Advisory Corporation, and Legend Equities Corporation. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm is dual-registered as an SEC investment adviser and broker-dealer and collaborates extensively with program sponsors and third-party managers to provide advisory and brokerage solutions.

Harris Mandler is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2013, previously working at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Mandler is active in community organizations, serving on the Tower Club Board of Governors and participating in the Make-A-Wish South Florida Young Professional Group. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through a hybrid advisory and brokerage model that leverages third-party asset managers and LPL programs.