Nicholas Volence is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and SunTrust and has been with Merrill since 2018. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Doorneweerd is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He has held prior positions at Arbor Point Advisors, SECURITIES AMERICA, Commonwealth Financial Network, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Legg Mason Wood Walker. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Raisa Mac Leod is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with Edward Jones, where she has been an advisor since 2019. She has six years of industry experience, including prior roles at Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Americas and Siemens Energy Inc. Mac Leod also owns a consulting business, MacLeod Management & Consulting, LLC, based in Orlando, FL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ana Arango is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JP Morgan Securities and Bank of America. Ana is based in Orange City, Florida. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Evan Fillion is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Truist and Equitable Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs through systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Patricia Adams is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a two-year tenure at Morgan Stanley. Outside of her advisory role, she is a notary public in Lake Mary, Florida. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm integrates research and analytics with a range of brokerage and advisory solutions, supporting over 14,000 financial advisors and managing approximately $671 billion in assets.

Phillip Smeltzer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Athens, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and having 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a tree farm and rental real estate holdings through several LLCs. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored advice primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise managed accounts.

Seth Jones is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, following roles at Chase Investment Services Corp. and Banc One Securities Corporation. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to develop model portfolios, incorporating ESG criteria when appropriate.

Kurtiss Nelson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with various Fidelity entities since 2012. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Justin Kiuttu is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He worked at Hilton Grand Vacations for five years before joining Charles Schwab, where he has been employed for five years. 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by in-house research and due diligence.

Lisa Stratton is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab since 2006, with a brief period of employment at Wayfair and Corning Community College in 2018-2019. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab offers both non-discretionary advisory services and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts using multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Begum Ladha is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab since 2003 and currently works with Charles Schwab Trust Bank, Charles Schwab Premiere Bank, and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. 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, offering multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Daniel Gorman is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Sherwin Williams and the Florida Institute of Technology Office of Development. Daniel is based in Orlando, FL. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational structure.

Maxwell Mrakuzic is a financial advisor at Stifel with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has also worked at Cetera and CETERA Advisor Networks LLC. His background includes roles outside finance, such as positions at Orlando Dinner Entertainment and Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

James Hasley is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 license and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 1994 and with MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Eta Pi House, Inc., a nonprofit organization providing student housing for members of the Sigma Chi fraternity at the University of Central Florida, and acts as treasurer for Villages Ducks Unlimited, a local nonprofit chapter. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with planning engagements structured as annual collaborative relationships that utilize firm-approved analytical tools.

Sidney Prepetit is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2014. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 a blend of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management options, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Justin Holmes is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2019 and previously spent 10 years at TD Ameritrade. He is based in Westlake, TX. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Stanley Sargent is a Resident Director and Financial Advisor with extensive experience in the financial services industry, including over three decades at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, and personal retirement planning, among other areas. He is involved with the Merrill Families of Children With Disabilities Program, which focuses on integrating strategies for families with special needs children. Stanley earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Florida Business School and holds the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation, along with the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. His approach to wealth management centers on long-term financial strategies tailored to clients' goals and risk tolerance. In addition to his professional work, Stanley participates in community involvement through organizations such as Nathaniel's Hope and Quest INC. His personal interests include baseball, cooking, football, golfing, and woodworking.

Matthew Coto is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2014 and previously worked for Universal Orlando from 2001 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and production manager at Ambercast, LLC, a company involved in the development and production of entertainment media projects and related retail products. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options with a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized custody and operational support.

Lewis Salvati is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He has held positions at Regions Bank, Equitable Advisors, and New Era Life Insurance Company, among others. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and provides access to various program structures and third-party managers.