Katherine Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Valic, she held various roles in education and public service, including positions with Orange County Public Schools and the City of Oviedo. She is also appointed as an agent to sell non-securities insurance products for AGIA. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and unified managed account solutions through a large network of advisors.

Stephen Mackall is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Resource Consulting Group for nine years before joining Hightower Advisors in 2024. Based in Orlando, FL, he currently serves clients through Hightower’s enterprise platform. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and trusts. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing affiliated and third-party managers, proprietary research, and a variety of investment vehicles to construct customized portfolios.

Judah Ben Ernst is a financial advisor with Planmember Securities Corporation, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. He is involved with multiple business ventures, including serving as president of Ernst & Associates Inc and working with Bencor, Inc., a 401(a) plan provider. Planmember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm uses a top-down strategic asset allocation framework and manages unitized, risk-based mutual fund portfolios ranging from conservative to aggressive while offering education and support services to plan sponsors and participants.

Mehdey Baker is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc., Merit Financial Group, LPL Financial, Bank of America, Merrill, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Fluffy Tech Labs LLC, a company that involves collaboration with independent artists and software professionals. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients by providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations. The firm’s advice is based on Schwab’s asset allocation models and internal research tools, with trade execution only upon client authorization and an emphasis on tailored recommendations consistent with clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Robert Nejman is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Truist Advisory Services since 2016 and has worked with Truist Investment Services since 2010. Nejman is involved as a capital investor in a recreational vehicle and boat storage facility. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, fiduciary support, and manager-selection programs, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies with oversight from dedicated research and investment teams.

Luz Hernandez Fortis is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Orlando, FL. She has previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and BBVA Compass. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools to tailor recommendations based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Michael Stephenson is a financial advisor at Planmember Securities Corporation with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with firms including US Employee Benefits Service Group, FRS Partner, and Bencor Retirement Consultants. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a photography business, selling photographs at art and craft shows. Planmember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, serving as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm utilizes a top-down strategic asset allocation approach and manages unitized, risk-based mutual fund portfolios, offering education and support services such as seminars and personalized retirement planning.

Lucas Marquez is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Truist Advisory Services since 2016 and has worked at Truist Investment Services since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is an authorized member of High Five Capital, LLC, an investment entity in real estate. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers services including asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Anibal Martinez Rodriguez is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory and Charles Schwab since 2020, with prior roles at Citibank and Citi International Financial Services. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, using asset-allocation models and research tools developed by Charles Schwab & Co.

Amanda Timirchand is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Truist Bank, Footlocker, and Journeys. She serves as a board member of Runway to Hope, an organization supporting families facing pediatric cancer in Central Florida. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering solutions such as asset allocation, fiduciary support, and third-party manager selection through its AMC Advantage program. The firm utilizes a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary management with extensive inter-affiliate integration and oversight.

Zhujun Yang Porter is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory. She has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2008. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain referred clients, utilizing Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools. The firm emphasizes client authorization for trades and conducts reviews tailored to individual goals and risk tolerance.

Cynthia Paul is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 36 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Charles Schwab since 1993, including 11 years at Schwab Wealth Advisory. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s advice is based on standard asset-allocation models and internal research tools, with an emphasis on tailored recommendations and annual reviews.

Robert Oglesby is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Schwab Wealth Advisory, Edward Jones, and Merrill. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm offers guidance on asset allocation and investment selection based on Schwab’s standard models and research tools, with client-approved trade execution and at-least-annual portfolio reviews.

Javier Milian is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Space Coast Credit Union. Based in Orlando, FL, Milian joined Truist Advisory Services in 2025. 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, utilizing third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools to support its manager-selection program and investment oversight.

Lauren Fonseca is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2014, including three years specifically with Schwab Wealth Advisory. Outside of advising, she is a licensed attorney in Florida and serves as a registered agent for two restaurant businesses. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm utilizes Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research to offer tailored guidance on investments and wealth management, with trades executed only upon client authorization.

Joseph Avallone is a financial advisor with Planmember Securities Corporation who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 33 years of industry experience. He has held multiple roles since 1989, including president of Retirement Planning Associates, Inc., and is actively involved in youth soccer organizations as a coach and director. Avallone also serves on the Seminole County Value Adjustment Board. Planmember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary and offering participant-level investment options. The firm’s investment process emphasizes strategic asset allocation and risk-based mutual-fund portfolios, supported by education and support services for plan sponsors and participants.

Garth Lurvey is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience currently serving at Prime Capital Financial. His career includes roles at Prime Capital Investment Advisors, LPL Financial, Truist Investment Services, UBS Financial Services, and Waddell & Reed. He provides tax preparation as part of his advisory services at no cost to clients. Prime Capital Financial is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, qualified retirement plan services, and family office solutions. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and maintains an affiliated accounting subsidiary for tax planning and preparation services.

William Wilson is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at First Command in various capacities since 2010. Wilson is also the owner of William C Wilson & Associates, LLC, which operates as a DBA for his independent contracting activities affiliated with First Command. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs using model portfolios managed by a centralized investment team and wealth portfolio managers.

Susan Dixon is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with First Command in various capacities since 2005 and is currently the proprietor and manager of Blessed Life Financial LLC. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a long-standing focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm provides financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, utilizing a centralized Investment Management Team to select and monitor portfolios and third-party managers.

Ethan Heard is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameritas since 2019 across several affiliated entities and is currently a partner at Iron Horse Offroad Builders, where he manages a mechanic shop and its social media presence. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering asset management and financial consulting through a variety of program platforms and investment options.