Armando Cruz is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Neuberger Berman BD LLC and the NYC Driver Institute. Outside of advisory work, he provides transportation services through ride-share platforms. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering bundled advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services. The firm’s investment approach includes both non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Alex Martin is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2023. In this position, Alex collaborates closely with clients to understand their financial needs and goals, developing strategies and plans tailored to those objectives and adapting them as circumstances evolve. Alex's professional background includes experience as a Senior Team Manager at Charles Schwab from 2022 to 2023 and as a Service Team Lead at the same company from 2019 to 2022. This progression reflects a solid foundation in financial services and client management. Outside of work, Alex has interests in fitness, football, golf, pets, and puzzles.

Francine Stessel is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC since 2024 and previously spent 14 years at Edward Jones. She is based in Clermont, FL. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies and offers a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Elvis Ngo is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2010 and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2015. 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 management, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Amanda Mendez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan in various capacities since 2018, including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence. Its services are delivered on a non-discretionary basis through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Lance Robinson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank and Capco RISC Services. 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 structured approach to alternative investments and cash-sweep services.

Michael Brietz is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Orlando, FL, where he has worked since 2024. He has two years of industry experience. Outside of advising, he serves as Director of Operations for the Greater Orlando Soccer Academy and is involved in youth soccer refereeing through the Florida Youth Soccer and Florida High School Athletic Association. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of advisory models, often utilizing third-party asset managers and programs, and serves clients across wealth levels through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Cody Cervellera is a CFP® professional with ten years of experience at Edward Jones, beginning in 2016. He operates out of Winter Garden, FL, and holds a Series 66 license. Outside of his advisory role, Cody owns and manages an eBay store where he sells items sourced from thrift stores. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment strategies and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Robert O Reilly is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, he held various roles including at Dine Brands and Superjacket Productions, as well as periods dedicated to full-time education and homemaking. 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 both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, combining extensive scale with an integrated advisory and brokerage platform.

Anthony Pike is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed, Inc and EP Wealth Strategies. Pike has been involved in community organizations such as the Kiwanis Club of Orlando. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Brian Makoff is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Orlando, FL, with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Charles Schwab since 2004. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Brad Fang is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at TD Ameritrade, Lyft, JEDirect, Wellfit Parts, and the University of Missouri - St. Louis. 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 multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and alternative investment programs.

Bradley Geltzer is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2021 and previously held positions at firms including Cetera Investment Services and LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of investment-related products and receives compensation for referrals of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, with portfolio implementation handled by BNY Mellon Advisors.

Jacobie Green is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016 and previously at AXA Advisors. Since 2021, he has also been a partner at Abel To Be Green Financial Services, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Eric Boylan is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently advising at Edward Jones since 2009. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Clermont, FL. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns rental properties in Panama City Beach. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and maintains a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Tara Bachinsky is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Raymond James since 2010. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Patrick Mccarty is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor AXA Advisors since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he sells health insurance through United Healthcare and other carriers. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and a variety of asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes both proprietary and third-party investment solutions and does not sponsor its own wrap fee program.

Alex Nelsas is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, he worked at Northwestern Mutual and held various roles outside the financial industry, including positions at Whole Foods Market and Wing Stop. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMA portfolios and emphasizes a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized custodial and operational infrastructure.

Brian Fajardo is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Orlando, FL, where he has worked since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at New York Beer Project and Global Financial Impact. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

James Millar is a Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill Private Wealth Management, where he also serves as a Senior Resident Director of the firm's Windermere, Florida office. He assists clients in evaluating and implementing portfolio strategies that may involve hedge funds, private equity, managed futures, and middle-market investment banking services through Bank of America. James has experience working with small business owners and corporate executives, focusing on strategies for managing stock options as well as hedging concentrated stock positions and illiquid assets. He is a qualified Portfolio Manager who builds and manages personalized or defined investment strategies incorporating individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment solutions. He operates within the firm's Investment Advisory Program, managing some strategies on a discretionary basis. He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation awarded by the Investments & Wealth Institute® and is a member of the same organization. James earned bachelor's degrees in finance and economics from the University of Florida. In addition to his professional work, he participates in community organizations including Windermere Little League, Shepherds Hope, Special Olympics, and Alpha Tau Omega.