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.

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.

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.

Yajaira Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has worked in various roles at Truist and its predecessor firms since 2017 and was previously employed at Wells Fargo from 2010 to 2017. Outside of her advisory work, Rodriguez co-owns an investment LLC focused on rental property management. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, employing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platforms and AI-enhanced research.

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.

Paula Coelho is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Orlando, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. She previously worked at Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. for ten years and has been with Truist since 2025, with brief tenures at Wells Fargo entities in 2024. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, employing a mix of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate integration.

Mohamad Alhalwani is a Series 66-licensed advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently with Truist Advisory Services since 2017. He has worked at Truist Investment Services, Inc. since 2019 and previously held roles at SunTrust Bank and SunTrust Investment Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches. The firm offers asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program supported by AI-enabled research and inter-affiliate integration with Truist’s affiliated entities.

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.

Ruddie Ibanez Irizarry is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to his role at Edward Jones, he served in the US Army for 22 years and briefly worked at Citizens Wealth Management. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs backed by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

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.

Kevin Torres is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an ambassador for the Osceola Chamber of Commerce, where he teaches new business owners about available resources and facilitates connections within the business community. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

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.

Danielle Guzman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2011. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advisory support using various investment strategies and operational tools.