Manuel Franco is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at SPC, Sigma Financial Corporation, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Manny's Allstar Band, a non-investment-related activity based in Cocoa Beach, Florida. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Carolyn Shott is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, she worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 11 years and has operated Carolyn J. Shott, CPA, Inc., a tax preparation and accounting firm, since 2004. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Chester Williams is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Palm Bay, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes a long tenure at Merrill from 2009 to 2022, followed by roles at Fidelity Investments and brief positions at The Home Depot and Autozone. Outside of finance, he is involved in household maintenance through a self-employment partnership. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a proprietary investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its advisory roles to registered investment companies and use of systematic methodologies in managing model portfolios.

Brent Peoples is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Melbourne, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, Peoples serves as a director on the Melbourne Airport Authority board. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Brett Steele is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in West Melbourne, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade and Verizon Wireless. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

William Eastwood is a CFP® professional with 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has held positions at firms including Avantax and UBS Financial Services. Eastwood also serves as secretary for a local condominium association, where he participates in community governance and financial oversight. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Brenda Abramski is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked for Truist Advisory Services and Truist Bank for over a decade. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools, and maintains unique services such as municipal advisory support and a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program.

William Lee is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in property management and cost-sharing businesses through ownership of B3T Properties, LLC and RRL, LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendations. The firm serves a broad client base through advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions offered by its affiliated entities.

Thomas Capuano is a financial advisor with Merrill in Indialantic, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Ryan Franco is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has held prior positions at API Financial Management and Sigma Financial Corp. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Franco Med Tech, a business entity he has operated since 2013, and works as a medical device coverage representative. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Diana Jabbour is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial and Atlantic Real Estate Brokerage. She is a notary public in Florida and provides document notarization services to clients without fee. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various asset classes.

Jeremy Winig is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in West Melbourne, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, he worked at Charles Schwab, Voya Retirement Advisors, and Voya Financial Partners. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Melissa Flammio Clark is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. She is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors and has held prior roles within Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC dating back to 2009. Outside of her advisory work, she owns Dragonfly Wealth Management LLC, a fee-only practice based in Melbourne, FL. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold. The firm offers specialized planning options and integrates advisory services with other financial products through a network of financial advisors.

James Batch is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with four years of industry experience. He has worked exclusively with Raymond James Financial Services since 2020, and prior to that held roles at Morgan Stanley and Harvard University. He is involved in client-facing activities through his role as an independent contractor with Batch Private Wealth Group, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports both wrap-fee advisory programs and institutional portfolio management.

Melanie Featherstone is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Melbourne, FL. She joined Edward Jones in 2026 after 12 years at Turner and Townsend. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kathleen Willason is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones in Melbourne, FL, with 10 years of industry experience, all of which have been at Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households across various wealth levels, pension/profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Daniel Rivera is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently advising at Cetera in West Melbourne, FL. He has been with Cetera and Regions Bank since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Rivera volunteers with Junior Achievement and serves on the fundraising committee for New Life Mission. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.

Elizabeth Oros is a ChFC® and holds a Series 66 license, with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2008, based in Melbourne, FL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Paul Reeves is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sebastian, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Fong Chan is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Northwestern Mutual Investment Services and Regions Bank. Outside of advising, he has been involved in real estate ownership. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.