Ft. Lauderdale, FL Office

Jonathan Urban is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and has two years of industry experience. His prior roles include four years with myWorld America and thirteen years at Ricoh USA. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Catherine Murphy Leopold is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Prudential entities prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2023. She serves on the Greater Sunrise Chamber of Commerce board, teaches undergraduate literature and disciplinary studies as an adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University, and is an advisory board member for the Salvation Army in Fort Lauderdale. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individual, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and both proprietary and third-party programs to deliver customized investment solutions.

Isabel Duchemin is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at firms including UBS Financial Services, Citigroup, and Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Bank. Isabel also has experience holding real estate licenses and working in real estate-related roles. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm’s approach integrates third-party asset managers and advisory programs, with services encompassing mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

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. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2012, Resnick worked at VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. from 2008 to 2011. Outside of advising, Resnick serves as president of a group health insurance business. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm employs a range of third-party and proprietary investment solutions and provides ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Fernando Alvarez is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fanatics, Inc., the College Football Hall of Fame, and Legends Sports Media. Alvarez is also a member and treasurer of Network Professionals International, where he manages fee collection for the group. Equitable Advisors serves individual and institutional clients with financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm’s advisory approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to align with various program models and third-party managers, offering a broad range of investment options and ERISA fiduciary services.

Hunpatin Euler Ajayi is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 credential. He has prior experience at Intuit Inc., Moss Adams, Deutsche Bank, and American International Group (AIG), and has been self-employed since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Aclouding, an additional business activity. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients ranging from non-high-net-worth to high-net-worth, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a mix of firm-offered and third-party advisory programs.

Carson Degen is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation. His background includes roles in various industries such as education and design. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Michael Odzer is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC and Coastal Wealth. Outside of his advisory career, he has been involved with Hover Brothers LLC for five years. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm uses a variety of third-party advisory models and programs, offering services that include mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Michael Baudo is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes 21 years at ING Financial Markets LLC and three years at Strategic Direction LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives using a range of third-party and proprietary solutions.

Judy Hou is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Philip Morris International and Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee and holds power of attorney for her husband, George Aguilar. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to tailor investment solutions based on clients' risk tolerance and financial goals.

Chantel Ayoub is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has previously worked at MassMutual and MML Investors Services, as well as in other roles outside the financial industry. In addition to her advisory work, she has experience working in the service industry. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm’s approach includes matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, often utilizing third-party asset managers and offering a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Daniel Mccauley is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with NYLife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of MCC Financial LLC, which he uses for tax planning and marketing purposes. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes third-party managers and proprietary programs to tailor investment solutions, providing a range of products from mutual funds to alternative investments and ERISA fiduciary services.

Mark Sherman is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and held a prior role at Axa Advisors, LLC, spanning over two decades. His credentials include Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, including third-party asset manager referrals and sponsored advisory programs.

Kseniya Starykava is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2017. Her prior experience includes roles at AXA Advisors, Lincoln Investment, and Legend Advisory Corporation. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Harris Mandler is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors since 2013 and previously with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. His community involvement includes serving on the Board of Governors for the Tower Club and participation in the Make-A-Wish South Florida Young Professional Group. Equitable Advisors serves individual and institutional clients with financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs, employing a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.