John Bell IV is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Maitland, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 registrations and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Inc., Park Avenue Securities, and Guardian Life Insurance Company. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions, providing a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional platforms.

Jon Veneziano is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients in Central Florida since 2003. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. In his role, Jon combines traditional financial advice with custom investment strategy development, managing portfolios through a broad selection of Merrill model portfolios and third-party strategies. As a specially qualified Senior Portfolio Advisor, he is able to provide discretionary management of client investment strategies within the Firm’s Investment Advisory Program. His expertise encompasses family wealth management, employee financial health, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, special needs planning, and sports and entertainment finance. Jon’s approach to wealth management is consultative and objective, focusing on personalized strategies aligned with clients’ long-term goals. Jon holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Hartford. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he participates in community volunteering and dedicates time to personal interests including fishing, golfing, and spending time with his family.

John Cumming is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., where he has worked since 2009. He has 31 years of industry experience and holds a Series 63 license. Cumming serves as an independent contractor for Edgewater Family Wealth. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and modeling tools, and it supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Stacy Dearman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2010. 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 strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Eric Blamick is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Eustis, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part owner of a mini warehouse business in Eustis. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Harry Overton III is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at LPL Financial since 2018, following six years at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. He is also associated with Overton Financial Group, established in 2008. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Andrew Giles is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Orlando, FL, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Hold Your Frame Inc., a publishing entity created for self-publishing a book under a pseudonym. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Liangjie Xu is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, Xu worked at Jiahua International English and Mandarin School for one year. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custody and supervisory capabilities.

Julian Cook is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked at Brinker International for ten years. He holds a Series 66 designation. 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 strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jacob Rothman is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he served in the United States Army Reserve for nine years and worked in healthcare and the restaurant industry. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a delivery driver and online seller on platforms such as DoorDash, Uber, and eBay. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, AI-driven research, and its advisory roles to registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Nicholas Urquiola is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2016, following a three-year tenure at Securian Financial Services, Inc. located in Orlando, FL. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios, supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Byron Tobias is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Apopka, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a broad network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Bj Jacquet is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time as an independent contractor for Uber and as a delivery partner for Amazon. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions with an integrated, multi-asset approach and centralized operational support.

Marcus Gilford is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Morgan & Morgan for nine years. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop and manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Xiaping Lin is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience in the financial services industry. They have worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2026, following six years at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc., and four years at MassMutual. Lin also maintains a role as a life insurance agent through which they receive residual income from past cases. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio investment approach supported by centralized supervisory and operational infrastructure.

Christopher Luciano is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab based in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab and Fidelity Investments. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment process.

Deborah Turner is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 1999. Outside of her advisory role, she owns an accounting and consulting firm, Datch Corporation DBA Alternative Small Business Solutions, and serves on several community boards including The Baytree Center Association and Orlando Sunshine Condominium Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a multi-manager platform offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, and institutional accounts. The firm supports advisors with access to affiliated and third-party investment managers and manages over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Stephanie Carter is a financial advisor with Merrill in Lake Mary, Florida, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith, Inc. since 2009 and with Bank of America, N.A. since 2013. Merrill, together 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 strategies for a range of individual and institutional investors. The firm supports trading, account administration, and custody while employing strategic and tactical asset allocation, including tax-aware strategies for investors with higher tax sensitivity.

Clint Shea is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee of a trust for his parents. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client risk tolerance and matching clients with program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Brittani Tilley is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Her prior experience includes one year at AXA Advisors, LLC before joining Edward Jones in 2017. 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 services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.