Reshell Smith is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at AMES Financial Solutions, LLC since 2017. Prior to that, she operated AMES Financial Education & Consulting LLC from 2013 to 2017. She is the author of two financial independence books for women and hosts the podcast "She's So Wealthy." AMES Financial Solutions provides individual clients with financial planning, investment advisory services, money coaching, and insurance product sales. The firm manages assets through a technology-driven wrap fee program using Betterment for Advisors and serves a high client count relative to its single-advisor structure.

Alexander King is a financial advisor at Macedon Financial Management, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Raymond James Financial Services, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, and other firms. Macedon Financial Management provides portfolio management and pension consulting services to institutional and individual clients, including retirement plans and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a variety of analytic methods and typically offers discretionary management focused on mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, and select securities.

Timothy Clifford is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Core Wealth Consultants, LLC, an independent firm based in Winter Garden, FL. His prior experience includes a role at Brendanwood Financial Brokerage LLC and work as an independent licensed insurance agent, a business activity that occupies about 10% of his time. Core Wealth Consultants provides discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to individuals and high-net-worth clients, utilizing a planning framework called PlanAssist and integrating multiple financial planning and reporting tools. The firm employs active portfolio management with quarterly reviews and maintains collaborative relationships with tax professionals.

As a second-generation American, I feel a strong drive to repay my parents for the sacrifices they made to give my brother and I the opportunities they never had. Seeing how hard my parents worked to provide for our family, I became fascinated with all things personal finance at an early age. I named my firm “Paradox” because, despite the fact that financial health is one of the most important things in life, financial education is almost entirely neglected! My passion and curiosity led me to pursue and receive a Bachelor’s in Finance from the University of Florida. From there, I embarked on a nearly decade-long journey as a traditional financial advisor. Along with an amazing team of individuals at Merrill, I worked hard to act in my client’s best interest every step of the way, yet I knew I couldn’t offer my most advanced solutions. The traditional fee-only assets-under-management model of financial advising just didn’t allow for the in-depth, no-stone-left-unturned approach I was looking for. All of that changed when I discovered the model of the advice-only financial advisor, which puts financial planning front and center for a flat fee. My goal is to educate and empower you to achieve your goals, not to manage as many of your assets as possible. This way, you can rest assured that I am incentivized to do what I believe will work best for you, not what will earn me the most fees. We’ll go over everything that contributes to your unique financial picture (that includes things like early retirement strategies, real estate, and familial obligations, to name a few). Along the way, I’ll teach you as much as you want to learn so that you can make informed decisions for yourself moving forward. Financial planning has been my life’s passion, and I’m so grateful to serve my clients. As a fiduciary and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, I am committed to creating holistic, sophisticated plans for my clients so they can become financially independent.

Douglas Henke is a financial advisor at Pine to Palm Financial, LLC in Clermont, FL, with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Brookstone Capital Management and CFD Investments, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Henke operates as an independent insurance agent, focusing on annuity and life insurance sales and service. Pine to Palm Financial, LLC provides discretionary asset management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business owners. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, cyclical analysis, and modern portfolio theory, with discretionary authority to manage portfolios and conduct quarterly reviews.

Christopher Ballard is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience and is the principal advisor at Ballard Wealth Management LLC. He has been involved with Ballard Wealth Management since 2023 and also operates All Financial Advisory, LLC dba Ballard Financial Group, where he is owner and CEO and manages health and life insurance sales. Prior to focusing on his current firm, he was associated with AE Wealth Management for over a decade. Ballard Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary asset management and financial planning primarily for individual clients, managing approximately $81 million across 281 client relationships. The firm employs third-party sub-advisors for portfolio implementation and integrates a licensed digital platform for estate-planning support, combining fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach.

Philip Ferguson is the sole advisor at Polaris Financial Planning, LLC, an independent firm based in Apopka, Florida. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 25 years of industry experience, having founded Polaris Financial Planning in 2000. Outside of his advisory work, Mr. Ferguson hosts The Phil Ferguson Show, a podcast covering skepticism, atheism, investment philosophies, economics, and politics. Polaris Financial Planning provides discretionary asset management primarily for high-net-worth individual clients, employing a science-based, buy-and-hold investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory. The firm customizes portfolios using diversified index and mutual fund allocations selected through a proprietary model, with an emphasis on long-term holdings and occasional tactical adjustments.

Michael Ciaston is the principal of Ciaston Financial Group LLC and holds a Series 65 license. He has been in the financial industry since 2021, with prior experience at Marcum LLP, MG Stover, and Alter Domus. In addition to his advisory role, he provides tax preparation and bookkeeping services. Ciaston Financial Group LLC is a newly formed investment manager offering discretionary asset management and complimentary financial planning for managed accounts. The firm implements investment programs using a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis, with occasional use of options and pooled investment vehicles.

Daniel Basinger is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Victory Wealth Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at NorthRock Partners and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Basinger maintains an active insurance license in Illinois. Victory Wealth Management, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a fiduciary approach, using a combination of fundamental, quantitative, technical, and charting analysis, and offers investment strategies that include long-term trading, options, and private placements.

Andres Ortiz is a financial advisor at IQ Portfolios with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and J.W. Cole Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent. IQ Portfolios provides ongoing portfolio management for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering tailored asset allocation, asset selection, and portfolio monitoring. The firm employs a variety of analytical methods and generally pursues a long-term trading approach, often acting as a co-advisor when clients use managed account solutions.

Ready to retire with confidence? I'm Keith Hensley, a CFP® professional and fiduciary financial advisor helping near-retirees and retirees in Orlando, Florida navigate one of life's biggest transitions. Whether you're approaching retirement or already there, I provide flat-fee financial planning that's completely transparent and conflict-free. Here's how I'm different. My firm is fee-only and advice-only. That means I don't sell products, earn commissions, or have hidden agendas. You pay a flat fee for comprehensive financial planning, and I work for you. Period. Our focus is on your most pressing questions... - When can I retire? - How much can I safely withdraw each year? - How do I turn my savings into a paycheck? - When should I apply for Social Security? - How do I minimize taxes in retirement? - Will I run out of money? Who do I work with? Primarily near-retirees and retirees in the Orlando area who want a trusted partner to help them make smart decisions about retirement income, Social Security timing, tax planning, and investment strategies. I also work with younger professionals who are serious about building wealth. What should you expect? I'm naturally laid back and genuinely interested in your story. This isn't about pushing products or rushing through meetings. It's about understanding your goals, addressing your concerns, and building a financial plan that works for your life. As a fiduciary, I'm legally required to put your interests first. But beyond the legal requirement, that's just how I believe financial planning should work. Why do Orlando families trust Florida Financial Planning? You're working with a local CFP® professional who understands the Orlando market and serves families in this community. No national call centers. No rotating advisors. Just straightforward, transparent financial planning from someone who's invested in your success.

Jack Kennedy is a financial advisor at JB Meridian Advisors, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with JB Meridian Advisors since 2010. JB Meridian Advisors is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, small-business owners, and various entities such as pensions, trusts, and estates. The firm manages approximately $31.9 million across about 163 client accounts, offering portfolio management and financial planning services with an emphasis on minimum-variance efficient frontier modeling and tailored Investment Policy Statements.

Carlos Sacasa is a financial advisor at Borger Capital Management LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms, including LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of home items through eBay and collects royalties from a sole-use copyright. Borger Capital Management is a state-registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual clients. The firm employs a diverse investment approach incorporating technical, fundamental, and cyclical analyses, and serves a small client base with a focus on individual, non-high-net-worth investors.

Arthur Mckee is a CFP® certificant with 22 years of experience in financial advising. He has been associated with McKee Financial Services, Inc. since 2003 and currently serves at McKee Investment Planning, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he occasionally teaches corporate finance and economics as an adjunct instructor. McKee Investment Planning, Inc. primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, retirement and personal financial planning, and small-business retirement plan administration. The firm employs a combined top-down and bottom-up investment process and manages approximately $79 million in assets with a high client-to-advisor ratio.

Ronald Mccoy is a financial advisor at Freedom Capital Advisors Inc with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Freedom Capital Advisors since 2012. The firm provides personalized investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, employing a disciplined approach that combines fundamental, technical, and economic analysis to implement conservative, value- and income-oriented strategies.

Steven Van Metre is a financial advisor at Atlas Financial Advisors, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Atlas Financial Advisors since 2012. Van Metre is also the owner of Bakersfield Retirement in Bakersfield, CA, where he operates as a licensed insurance agent. Atlas Financial Advisors provides investment supervisory services, financial planning, and pension consulting primarily to individual clients and retirement/profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, offering discretionary portfolio management, subscription-based newsletters with trading recommendations, and public educational seminars.

Alexander Alonso is a financial advisor at Cast Member Financial LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Sykon Capital LLC and Merit Financial Advisors. Alonso has also held roles outside of finance, including positions at Queens University of Charlotte. Cast Member Financial LLC provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs modern portfolio theory and fundamental analysis in its investment approach and offers both ongoing and project-based financial planning, often incorporating socially conscious strategies upon client request.

Raymond Bock is a financial advisor at Rockdale Financial Services, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC and Honor Ridge Academy, among other organizations. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a talent agency focused on acting. Rockdale Financial Services serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, providing non-discretionary investment advisory services and standalone financial planning. The firm manages portfolios primarily through mutual funds, ETFs, and independent managers, and operates with a multi-office structure while employing both fundamental and technical analysis.

Becky Farrant is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience and has been with Pacific Global Investment Management Co. since 2005. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and serves as a registered investment adviser representative focusing on relationship management for individual clients. Her career includes over two decades at Pacific Global Fund Distributors, Inc. Pacific Global Investment Management Co. provides discretionary investment management to individuals, institutions, and retirement plans primarily through separately managed accounts. The firm employs a fundamental research-driven approach with value-oriented and core equity strategies, alongside fixed-income and balanced portfolios.

Patrick Robertson is a financial advisor at Strategic Wealth Management LLC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Securities America Advisors, Inc., and Packerland Brokerage Services. Outside of advisory roles, he is involved in the sales of fixed life insurance and annuities through Greyhound Financial. Strategic Wealth Management LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing tailored portfolio management and financial planning. The firm uses a combination of cyclical and fundamental analysis along with quantitative methods and modern portfolio theory to manage portfolios with a long-term approach.