As a trusted advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, Bryan DeFrances has nearly 30 years of experience helping build and protect clients’ wealth. Bryan works with clients to create comprehensive investment strategies as he helps guide them through asset allocation, asset management, portfolio construction, risk mitigation strategies, estate planning strategies, cash flow analysis, divorce implications with financial assets, and thematic investing.

Bryan has known since high school that he wanted to work in the financial services industry, and he has always been fascinated by the economy, markets, and their impact on the financial success of individuals. His favorite aspect of his job is helping clients achieve financial confidence. Because he often works with clients at emotional times in their lives, he hopes to help them make sound decisions that put them on track to reaching their financial goals.

Bryan establishes trusted relationships with clients as their investment needs ebb and flow through various stages of their lives. Ultimately, the goal of these relationships is to extend them into future generations in their families.

Bryan's work experience in financial services includes investment management roles at JP Morgan, Credit Suisse, Lehman Brothers, Brown Brothers Harriman, and SunTrust before transitioning to Wells Fargo Advisors. He now works at the Palm Beach, FL, office of Wells Fargo Advisors.

A Florida native, Bryan graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor of Arts in Finance. He also holds the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®) designation.* He lives in Boynton Beach with his two daughters and enjoys going to the beach, traveling, cooking, gardening, and working out in his free time.

Bryan formerly served as the Chairman of the Old School Square in Delray Beach and as a board member of the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County.

*The use of the CDFA™ designation does not permit Wells Fargo Advisors or its Financial Advisors to provide legal advice, nor is it meant to imply that the firm or its associates are acting as experts in this field.

Vincent Mesker is a private wealth senior registered client associate at Wells Fargo
Advisors, with over a decade of experience in the financial services industry.
Vincent’s work experience in financial services includes Client Service Associate
roles at UBS and Merrill Lynch where he developed expertise in providing
personalized client service and financial solutions. His background in client
relations and investment strategies, has allowed him to build strong, long-term
relationships with clients.

With a unique blend of finance and global experience including fluency in 3
languages from a prior career as a professional polo player, Vincent brings a
disciplined and strategic approach to his work. Having represented The
Netherlands in the World Polo Cup, he understands the value of precision, strategy,
and performance under pressure—principles he carries into the team’s financial
practice today.

Outside of work, Vincent enjoys tennis, playing four times a week with friends and
hitting partners. A strategic player who thrives on match play, he applies the same
focus and discipline to his athletic pursuits as he does to his professional career.
Vincent has been married to his wife, Tara, for 14 years, and they live in West Palm
Beach, FL.

In his current role, Vincent focuses on delivering tailored wealth management
services, providing clients with advice and support to help them achieve their goals.

With over 32 years of experience in the financial services industry, Robin Cuddy brings a wealth of knowledge, dedication, and client-focused service to her role as a Senior Registered Client Associate. Her career began with a passion for the dynamic nature of global financial markets—drawn by the opportunities, continuous learning, and the ever-changing landscape that makes each day both challenging and rewarding.

 

Robin studied financial accounting concepts at Palm Beach State College and has built a career centered on administrative excellence and strong client relationships. She holds credentials as a Registered Representative and Licensed Insurance Producer, allowing her to support clients with a broad range of financial needs.

 

A lifelong resident of Palm Beach County, Robin currently lives in Lake Worth Beach. Outside of work, she is an active volunteer at various animal shelters, reflecting her deep love for animals. In her free time, she enjoys the coastal lifestyle—spending time at the beach, boating, fishing, and gardening.