Erika Texter is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently advising at Osaic. She previously worked at Fsc Securities for five years and spent a decade in full-time education before entering financial services. Texter has also served as an advisor assistant at Evans Advisory Group. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail, institutional, high-net-worth, and charitable clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a mix of discretionary and third-party management strategies.

Lori Endicott is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Deland, FL, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2012. 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 and investment consulting through various advisory programs and institutional services.

John Evers is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management via its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and emphasizes a tiered wrap fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Nicole Wortsman is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Edward Jones since 2019. She has prior experience with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank NA, spanning over a decade, and was involved with Compass One and Compass Two Enterprises. Outside of her advisory role, she manages businesses related to commercial and residential rental properties as well as shed sales in Florida. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and services, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Curt Busby is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include nearly two decades at Morgan Stanley and two years at Raymond James. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG considerations within a non-discretionary framework.

Madeline Carter is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors LLC and has a background that includes roles at Rollins College's Crummer Graduate School of Business and ACE Hardware. 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 charitable organizations, providing financial planning and investment consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and municipal advisory services.

John Ethridge is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Raymond James since 2004 and also works with Gunby & Company. Ethridge serves as a board member for the City of DeLand Employee Pension Fund. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public finance through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Hieu Nguyen is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, Nguyen worked at the Bank of New York Mellon and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. He serves as a Human Resources Specialist in the U.S. Army Reserves, managing personnel records and ensuring compliance with Army regulations. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance advisory work uncommon among large institutional advisors.

Lisa Ogram is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in DeLand, Florida. She has been practicing in this role since 2008, providing financial guidance to individuals, families, and businesses. Lisa offers expertise in goal setting, investment implementation, banking, as well as asset and liability management. She integrates the resources of Merrill and Bank of America to assist clients in developing personalized wealth management strategies. Lisa holds a Bachelor's Degree from Stetson University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She is actively involved in professional and community organizations, including the DeLand Breakfast Rotary Club, the Museum of Art - DeLand, Florida, and the Stetson Alumni Association. In addition to her professional work, Lisa contributes her time to volunteer and fundraising efforts for the Children's Cancer Foundation. Her professional philosophy emphasizes understanding clients' life priorities to create financial plans tailored to their individual goals and aspirations. Lisa collaborates with clients to develop flexible strategies that respond to changing market conditions while focusing on what matters most to them.

Jared Reimel is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career with Merrill in 2018 after graduating from Baldwin Wallace University in Cleveland, Ohio, where he was a student athlete in both football and track & field. Jared's professional focus includes working with business owners, skilled trade professionals, and individuals who are entering or living in retirement. Jared provides strategic guidance in areas such as education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, sports & entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He holds designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Active in his community, Jared is a member of the Citrus Club, Sanford Chamber of Commerce, and Seminole Chamber of Commerce. He is also involved with the Citrus Club Young Professionals, Sanford Young Professionals Board of Directors, and Seminole County Chamber. His personal interests include cooking, football, golfing, hiking, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Christopher Hudgens is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Raymond James Financial and Waddell & Reed. Hudgens also operates CSHudgens Capital Management as a side business. 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 financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

David Dagostino is a financial advisor at Cetera with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been associated with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Chairman of the Tavares Chamber of Commerce and acts as a polling place deputy for the Lake County Supervisor of Elections. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to various investment strategies and program structures.

Leyton Evans is a financial advisor at Osaic with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Fsc Securities Corp for seven years. Evans is also associated with Evans Advisory Group as an advisor assistant. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a variety of investment and advisory services through a broad multi-advisor platform that emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Carol Thomas is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Heathrow, Florida office. She began her career in the financial services industry shortly after graduating from St. Michael's College in Winooski, Vermont, in 1983. Transitioning from administrative roles, she became a financial advisor in South Florida in 1997 and has since provided personalized wealth management strategies to her clients. Carol’s areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. She holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Originally from a small town in Upstate New York near the Vermont-Massachusetts border, Carol has lived in Florida since 1984. She currently resides in Lake Mary, Florida, to be near her two married daughters and two grandsons. Her personal interests include golfing, reading, scuba diving, skiing, swimming, yoga, and spending time with her family.

Stephen Ryan is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Eustis, Florida, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2019, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Merrill. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services through a variety of portfolio management styles and supported by affiliated research and sub-advisers.

Alexander Maxwell is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in strategic wealth planning, focusing on assisting ultra high net worth families and successful business owners with growing, preserving, and transitioning their wealth. His services include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization. Alexander holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned a Bachelor's degree from Seminole State College and also attended the University of North Florida and Florida International University without obtaining further degrees. Born and raised in Central Florida, he serves his community with a relationship-first approach. In addition to his professional work, Alexander enjoys boating, camping, fishing, football, golfing, hiking, surfing, watching movies, and spending time with his family. He is also a member of BCG Private Wealth Management, recognized on Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list from 2023 to 2026.

Jayar Williams is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2026, Williams spent 10 years at Truist Advisory Services and 17 years at Truist Investment Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to diverse clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Martin Berloff is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Douglas Climo is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. In this capacity, he leads a diverse team of financial associates dedicated to building lifelong relationships with clients and assisting with their overall wealth planning needs. Mr. Climo has extensive experience within Fidelity Investments, having served as Vice President and Regional Planning Consultant from 2016 to 2023, and as Vice President and Financial Consultant from 2008 to 2016. His professional background reflects a deep commitment to financial consulting and planning. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Douglas Climo enjoys baseball, family activities, fishing, football, social events with friends, and golf.

Michael Elders is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at MetLife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company since 1994, and has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is an agent involved in life insurance and health insurance activities through his own business. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars, with a focus on collaborative, goal-driven financial planning engagements.