Esteban Yepes is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo and Horace Mann Investors, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Yepes is involved in business development and sales in the commercial roofing industry. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through advisor-managed and firm-managed models, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team and third-party managers.

Stephen May is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked for Raymond James & Associates for 11 years. 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 and non-discretionary approaches and utilizes third-party platforms and AI‑enabled tools to support manager selection and portfolio oversight.

Nathaniel Powell is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and JPMorgan Chase & Co and is the owner of an intellectual property holding company focused on maintaining copyrights and trademarks. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Laura Capporelli is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with PNC Investments since 2014. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a discretionary online model account available by invitation only to employees. The firm employs algorithmic risk assessments and uses approved model strategies executed via mutual funds and ETFs, with portfolio implementation delegated to third-party managers.

Matthew Ward is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Fifth Third Securities since 2019, following prior experience at Fifth Third Bank and Reynolds and Reynolds. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm combines its municipal-advisor registration with its affiliation to Fifth Third Bank to provide a range of discretionary managed-account programs featuring direct indexing, tax-overlay services, and access to various fund strategist portfolios.

Francesco Bonacia is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Northwestern Mutual, as well as work experience outside finance including roles at Tusculum University and DoorDash. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio offering that uses algorithmic risk assessment and delegated execution with mutual funds and ETFs.

Christopher Chung is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Truist Investment Services, Truist Advisory Services, Truist Bank, and SunTrust Bank. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, participants, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, including third-party manager selection supported by AI-enabled research tools and integrated inter-affiliate services.

Andy Francois is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Orlando, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Regions Bank and Bank of America. Outside of advisory services, he is the sole owner of a real estate investing LLC, though he is not currently managing any properties. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platform and manager arrangements, to deliver investment solutions.

Karl Kuchma is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Truist Investment Services since 2006 and with Truist Advisory Services since 2016. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships and uses third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools to support its investment approach.

Timothy Taylor is a financial advisor at Mariner with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Mariner in 2021, he worked at Commonwealth Financial Network from 2015 to 2021. Taylor serves on the board of directors for the Country Club of Orlando and is a member of the advisory board for the Center for Coastal Solutions. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm provides customized portfolios overseen by an Investment Committee, combining internal research with third-party managers across a broad range of asset classes and also integrates tax, accounting, and administrative family office services.

Michael Conroy is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Robinhood Markets, Charles Schwab, and Liberty Mutual Insurance. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including the Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering, an invitation-only, algorithm-driven investment platform utilizing mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Todd Sowpel is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Truist and its predecessor firms since 2016, as well as Pershing Advisor Solutions LLC from 2007 to 2016. 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 employs a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platform agreements and AI-enabled research tools.

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.

Tracy Chen is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Orlando, FL. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. Chen has worked with Eagle Strategies LLC, Wisdom Insights Financial Solutions & Insurance Services, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Co. since 2016. She is also an independent contractor brokering non-registered insurance products through East and Ocean Associates Inc. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers tailored advice across various program types and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Michael Barclay is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Orlando, FL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Securian Financial Services, Evershore Financial, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Before entering financial services, he worked for the City of Winter Springs for 25 years. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches and employs AI-enabled tools to support its investment research and manager selection processes.

Ethan Beatty is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships with non-discretionary consulting and integrates third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools to support its investment programs.

Michael Davis is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Hightower Advisors since 2024 and previously worked at Resource Consulting Group from 2015 to 2024. He is based in Orlando, FL. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a broad mix of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across various investment vehicles.

Kevin Morris is a Series 66-registered advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. in Orlando, FL, with four years of industry experience. He has worked with Bankers Life since 2012 and currently serves as a Branch Sales Manager overseeing insurance office sales staff and training. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment process.

Michael Masur is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Hightower Advisors since 2024 and previously spent nine years at Resource Consulting Group. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, and offers access to a range of investment vehicles and strategies.

Robert Brogan is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he served 29 years in the United States Army. He is a JROTC Scholarship Board Member for the Military Officers Association of America Central Florida Chapter, managing scholarship programs for local ROTC and JROTC units. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed through a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.