Thomas Baer is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Kalos Management and Madison Avenue Securities. Baer is also the owner of TBAER Wealth Management, where he is involved in the sales of life insurance, long-term care insurance, fixed annuities, and fixed index annuities. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through a combination of advisor-managed accounts, third-party money managers, and financial planning. The firm supports discretionary account management with an internal portfolio team and employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach.

Rafael Sosa Matos is a financial advisor with Level Four Advisory Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at American Fidelity, Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Morgan Stanley, and Foresters Financial Services. Level Four Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $6.5 billion, serving individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and connects clients with third-party money managers and wrap-fee programs.

Shannon Hill is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, Fairwinds Credit Union, and CUSO Financial Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering solutions such as asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program through discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Francesco Amato is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with CFP® and CFA® designations and two years of industry experience. He has previously worked at First National Bank of Mount Dora, South Lake Wealth Management, and Legacy Trust Family Wealth Office, among other firms. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, using Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools. The firm emphasizes client authorization for trades and typically recommends separately managed accounts managed by third-party or affiliated money managers.

Rebecca Kauffman is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Commonwealth Financial Network and previously spent 16 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in private business ventures, including ownership interests in Sapphire Wealth Partners, LLC and co-ownership of Farb and Schilling, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and manages over $212 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad platform including discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and comprehensive back-office services.

Michael Grinnon is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Maitland, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 18 years of industry experience. Michael has been with Eagle Strategies since 2010 and has been associated with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2007. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations across multiple program types and manages a significant portion of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Ion Angi Filip is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses, and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab Wealth Advisory, he held roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and DoorDash Inc., among other companies. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s investment approach is guided by Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools, offering tailored recommendations based on client goals and risk tolerance without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Renee Cooper is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2016. She previously served in the United States Air Force starting in 1998 and has been involved in real estate property management since 2011. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients, utilizing Charles Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools to tailor recommendations to client goals and risk tolerance.

Constanza Jelambi Illanes is a financial advisor at Focus Advisor Solutions, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Stifel, Buckingham Strategic Wealth, Multi-Bank Securities, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Focus Advisor Solutions provides turnkey asset management and back-office services primarily to independent registered investment advisors, offering diversified mutual fund and ETF model portfolios, fixed-income sub-advisory, and retirement plan investment management. The firm supports advisors with operational services and discretionary portfolio implementation, managing approximately $41 billion in assets across about 33,000 clients.

Christopher Caro is a CFA® charterholder with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory and Charles Schwab in Orlando, FL, having joined both firms in 2025 after 15 years at BNY Mellon. Outside of his advisory role, his spouse owns and operates a retail business. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s services focus on asset allocation and investment selection using internal research tools and standard models, with client authorization required for all trades.

Daniel Sotomarino is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. He has three years of industry experience, having worked previously in private consulting and at several financial firms including Flagstar Bank and Northwestern Mutual. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm uses an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Andrea Arismendi is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Truist Advisory Services since 2018 and previously worked at SunTrust Bank from 2014 to 2017. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools, to deliver a range of investment solutions.

Nicolas Garcia Lopez is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. since 2025. He has been affiliated with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2017 and previously held positions at Hertz, Corporate Graphics International, and Sherwin Williams. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program or referred by Charles Schwab & Co. The firm’s guidance is based on proprietary asset-allocation models and research tools, offering tailored recommendations reviewed at least annually.

Jason Greene is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Truist Investment Services, Inc. and has been with his current firms since 2008. Greene serves on the UCF College of Business Dean’s Advisory Board and is involved with the Greater Orlando Builders Association Membership Committee. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies through proprietary and third-party platforms.

Scott English is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2003 and also serves as managing principal of Ford, English, Savicki & Pavlot Wealth Management LLC, a private entity involved in fixed insurance products and securities. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients through various advisory programs and services, including wealth management and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides operational, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management support while offering advisors access to a broad range of investment products and discretionary model portfolios.

Alexander Moore is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and has prior experience at Aegis Wealth Management, LLC, Delta Advisory Group, Inc., and Delta Capital Management, LLC. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized retirement plan consulting, utilizing a blend of passive and active investment strategies guided by an internal Investment Committee.

Nicole Keating is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Altamonte Springs, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked with various SunTrust entities since 2015, including SunTrust Advisory Services, SunTrust Bank, and SunTrust Investment Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled research and a structured manager-selection program.

Stacy Brandenburg is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at various Charles Schwab entities since 2010, including Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc., Charles Schwab Trust Bank, and Charles Schwab Premiere Bank. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s advice is based on Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools, with recommendations tailored annually to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Christina Hartfield is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Truist Advisory Services. Her prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Securities, Merrill, Bank of America, and SunTrust. Outside of her advisory work, she holds officer positions in two family-owned businesses involved in residential and commercial construction and real estate. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and consulting. The firm integrates multiple affiliated businesses to deliver comprehensive investment solutions.

Matthew Stange is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services and Keyes, Stange & Wooten CPA Firm. In addition to his advisory role, he teaches a finance course each semester as an adjunct professor at Stetson University. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select client referrals. The firm uses Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools to guide investment selection, with an emphasis on client authorization for trades and tailored recommendations based on individual goals and risk tolerance.