Based in south Florida, Ralph Byer delivers wealth management services as a Merrill Lynch advisor and managing director. Additionally, Ralph Byer supports the United Way.

One vital program of the United Way of Broward County is Mission United, which helps thousands of local veterans and their families. In November 2022, Mission United held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new Fort Lauderdale center that augments an existing location in the city. The organization works with a wide range of veterans, including those without housing. Securing affordable housing can be an immense challenge, and Mission United coordinates with landlords to remove barriers.

One veteran who was homeless has directly benefited from Mission United housing. As he describes it, the Veterans Administration pointed him to Mission United, and he has been living there for more than a year. In December 2022, the United Way of Broward County provided meals to 350 veterans in need at a special holiday dinner.