Stephen Peterson is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fifth Third Bank, Nelson Worldwide, and the University of Cincinnati. Fifth Third Securities serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers multiple investment programs on the Passageway Managed Account platform, combining advisor-directed mutual fund and ETF models with separately managed accounts, tax-overlay services, and direct indexing.

Joshua Peterson is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Kissimmee, FL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower Advisory Group, he worked at Fidelity Investments and held various roles in education and retail sectors. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain retail brokerage clients. The firm offers integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Elizabeth Perez is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services and holds the Series 66 designation. She has 18 years of industry experience, including roles at SunTrust Advisory Services, HSBC Bank USA, and HSBC Securities. Perez is based in Saint Cloud, Florida. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and manager selection programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary approaches with third-party platform and manager arrangements.

Elizabeth Cruz is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Empower Financial Services, Bank of America, Merrill, Regions, and automotive dealerships prior to her current role. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as retail brokerage clients. The firm delivers services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.

Shumaila Pirani is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2013. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate and business clients, and other institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Philip Clark is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Kissimmee, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Marriott International. Outside of finance, he owns and operates a business that sells furniture and apparel, involving design and production activities. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s services emphasize long-term portfolio returns and integrate closely with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Ross Feldman is a CFP® and ChFC® with 27 years of experience in financial advising. He has spent over two decades with Guardian Life in various capacities and currently serves as an advisor at Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life. Outside of financial services, he is a singer-songwriter who occasionally performs and records music for the public and is also associated with LegalShield. Park Avenue Securities provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and organizations, combining discretionary management with model-based strategies and offering access to insurance products and alternative investments through its affiliation with Guardian Life.

James Gomatos is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 2012, focusing on delivering a comprehensive approach to managing wealth by first understanding clients' needs and helping ensure every strategy aligns with their goals. His role benefits from the combined investment resources of Merrill and the banking convenience of Bank of America to address the various aspects of clients' financial lives. James holds the designations of Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is a specially qualified Senior Portfolio Advisor who provides traditional advice and guidance, while also building and managing custom investment strategies. These strategies include selections from a wide range of Merrill model portfolios and third-party investment options. When servicing clients through the firm's Investment Advisory Program, James may manage these strategies on a discretionary basis. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Central Florida. Outside of his professional life, James engages in personal interests such as biking, golfing, and running.

Ricardo Cases is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank since 2020 and was previously with Equitable Advisors, LLC / AXA for 15 years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared to many institutional advisory programs.

David Hage is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in St. Cloud, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients through a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and scenario modeling to support client financial goals.

Kenton Scott is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with Edward Jones, based in St Cloud, FL. He has seven years of industry experience, including prior roles in municipal government positions with the City of Naples, Collier County Government, and the City of Batesville. Scott has worked with Edward Jones since 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Robert Rosen is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice Chair of LEADS for the Kissimmee Chamber of Commerce. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Annaliese Grissom is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2024. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

David Burns is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients in the Central Florida area since 1985. He focuses on retirement and income planning strategies, helping clients construct investment portfolios aligned with their objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizon. David provides expertise in family wealth management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. Throughout his career, David has collaborated closely with clients’ tax advisors and attorneys to promote the use of tax-efficient strategies and the implementation of appropriate estate plans. He has extensive experience in tax-exempt municipal bonds and other income-producing investments. David holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned his high school diploma from Moeller High School and attended Ohio State University and the University of Central Florida without obtaining a degree. Outside of his professional work, David enjoys fishing, football, and golfing. He is recognized as a "Diamond Knight" for his support of The University of Central Florida’s athletic and scholarship programs.

Mark Jama is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His career includes over a decade with Primerica Financial Services and Primerica Advisors, alongside roles in automotive sales and consulting. Outside of finance, he owns Nutty's Candies Gifts and Comics and teaches defensive driving. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure for its investment solutions.

Christopher Dunnavant is a financial advisor at Merrill with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns CR Wildlife Services, a sole proprietorship providing wildlife products and related consulting, and serves as a board member of the McCormick Research Institute, which focuses on expanding access to equine-assisted therapies for veterans and individuals with special needs. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Herman Johnson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he spent 13 years with Avantax in various advisory and insurance roles. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer and Comptroller for the First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens and has provided tax preparation services since 1971. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Ariel Dominguez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St Cloud, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked at Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Ryan Homes, Robert Slack, and Speedway LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kuaisheng Zhao is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work history at Bank of America and Amazon. Outside of his advisory role, Zhao owns and manages a rental property through a third-party realtor. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions.

Brandie Stanfield is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at GWFS Equities, Inc. and Foothill Credit Union. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable gift funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.