Cory Kent is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Truist Investment Services, Inc. and Fifth Third Bank, spanning over a decade in total. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships with third-party platform support and uses AI-enabled research tools to oversee manager selection and portfolio reviews.

Julius Costanza is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has 22 years of industry experience, including roles at Charles Schwab since 2009 and managing 4JS Uniforms Inc. from 2009 to 2020. He has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2017. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as annual financial reviews and investment recommendations across various asset classes. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem, using standard asset allocation models and research tools while clients retain final trading decisions.

Alexander Hernandez is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with SunTrust Advisory Services, Inc., now part of Truist, since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Hernandez is involved in family real estate projects, assisting his children with property purchases and renovations. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm’s offerings include asset allocation, fiduciary support, and manager selection programs, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Calvin Wilson is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Edward Jones, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, providing managed advice and investment education services that emphasize asset allocation and retirement guidance using proprietary models developed with Morningstar Investment Management.

Jad Rurambo is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., and has one year of experience in the financial industry. Prior to joining Bankers Life, he worked at Publix Super Markets, Inc. for four years. He is also appointed with KFA through Bankers Life and Casualty Company, allowing him to write business for Medicare Supplement, annuity, life, health, and long-term care insurance products. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to develop customized portfolios aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

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.

Esteban Yepes is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Lincoln Investment in 2024, he worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Horace Mann Investors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business development and sales as a senior commercial account manager at Sky Light Roofing. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan advice, a range of model portfolios, and operates both as a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

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 66 and Series 63 licenses with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services and Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory work, he has experience working at Tusculum University and DoorDash. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services leveraging model-based programs, including an online discretionary model account offered as an invitation-only pilot for PNC Bank employees. The programs use algorithm-driven risk assessments and portfolios implemented through approved mutual funds and ETFs, with oversight partly delegated to third parties.

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 at Truist Advisory Services with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Regions Bank, Bank of America, and Coastal Heritage Bank. Outside of advising, he is the sole owner of Realty Relief Team, a real estate investing LLC. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research, and is notable for its integration with affiliated broker-dealer and banking services.

Karl Kuchma is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Truist Investment Services since 2006 and 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 combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools, to manage and oversee investment solutions.

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.