Ryan Scharps is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America for multiple terms since 2014, as well as two years at Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the Athletic Director at Spanish River Christian School. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Katherine Vansant is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Melbourne, FL, with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Monster Mom, LLC. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals near or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations, primarily for clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Lancent Warren Sr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2005. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and brokerage solutions, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by proprietary and third-party research.

William Landers is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, he worked at Boeing for six years and Northrop Grumman for five years. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering research-driven, model-based asset allocation tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Jeffrey Hoffman is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Melbourne, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience since 1988. He serves on a committee for the Community Foundation for Brevard, where he reviews and scores grant applications. UBS Financial Services provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management to offer tailored financial planning and portfolio management.

John Kraniou is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at LPL Financial, Waddell & Reed, and Ryan Bell among other firms. He is also a Relationship Manager involved in marketing and branding for Foresight Wealth Solutions, LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing for portfolio construction across various investment types, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Caleb Kennedy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Melbourne, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2016 and previously worked at Space Coast Credit Union from 2016 to 2019. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services.

Benjamin Glover is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Melbourne, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he was involved in real estate through Glover Homes, LLC and National Realty of Brevard, Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm provides tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, with planning engagements typically structured as discrete projects.

Michael Wills is a CFP® with 29 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a 50% ownership in an electrical contracting company where he serves as a director, overseeing financial reviews and corporate strategy. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broad investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Michelle Mcdonald is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked for Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services, with over a decade of service at Truist Bank. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes risk profiling and analytical tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and encourages clients to implement recommendations through various advisory programs.

Erin Van Haasteren is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of experience at the firm and 6 years in the industry. She is based in Rockledge, FL. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Saly Ortiz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Banco Popular de Puerto Rico prior to joining Ameriprise in 2018. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Jason Gaskins is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked at Waddell & Reed Inc and Gabriel Penfield, and served for over two decades in the Department of Defense. He formerly held a position on the Planning & Zoning Commission for the City of Saint Michael, Minnesota. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves both individual and institutional clients across a broad range of segments. The firm offers a wide array of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Scott Cohen is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, spanning more than a decade. Cohen holds partial ownership in Blue Wave Wealth Management, LLC, and full ownership of SAC Financial Services, LLC, both investment-related businesses based in Melbourne, FL. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Eusef Malik is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Truist Bank and SouthState Bank. Malik serves as a board member for Space Coast Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit focused on building affordable homes with volunteer participation. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Edward Hecker is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2016 and was previously with UBS Financial Services from 2005 to 2016. He serves on the finance committee of Calvary Chapel Fellowship of Melbourne. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Bradley Roub is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Stifel, bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations focused on youth development and education, including AMIkids Space Coast and Pietas Classical Christian School. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Colleen Mitchell is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Viera, FL. She has nine years of industry experience, including ten years with Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member of C4 Equity Group LLC, a real estate business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, and affiliated financial services, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices.

David Ryan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he provides notary services to clients as a supplementary activity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Ashley Cappola is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Melbourne, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, she worked for Brevard Public Schools for five years and was self-employed for one year. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.