Giovanni Afanasiev is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has worked at various divisions within Charles Schwab since 2015, including Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory and Charles Schwab Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is developing a business focused on gym and workout strategy, meal prepping, and nutrition. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary and discretionary advisory models and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and order-routing systems.

Erick Montealegre is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with experience dating back to 2003. He specializes in providing wealth management services to high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, and corporate executives. Erick helps clients address complex financial matters through personalized planning and investment strategies tailored to their unique goals and circumstances. Throughout his career, Erick has focused on developing comprehensive financial strategies that include investment management, retirement income planning, education funding, estate planning, wealth transfer strategies, and tax-aware wealth planning. He often assists clients during significant life transitions such as retirement, inheritance, and business succession. Erick leverages the resources of Merrill, Bank of America, and Bank of America Private Bank to offer tailored support and guidance. Erick holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation from The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He completed his high school diploma/GED at Miami Dade Community College. Erick communicates with clients in Spanish and English.

Janelle Mauro is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2022. She has been with Fidelity since 2012, progressing through roles including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Senior Relationship Manager, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Her professional experience encompasses client relationship management and financial planning, with a focus on developing personalized financial plans that prioritize clients' goals and strategies for wealth growth, management, and protection. Janelle emphasizes transparent guidance and informed decision-making to support clients' financial well-being.

Guy Blakey is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Altamonte Springs, FL. His prior roles include long tenures at Investacorp, Inc., and First Financial Counselors, Inc., among others. Outside his advisory work, he serves as a notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and custom strategies.

Eric Fraser is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2008 and was previously with TD Ameritrade from 2022 to 2024. 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’s model combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs and employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Joseph Bellini III is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 1997. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Jorge Mendez is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2011, totaling 15 years at the firm. 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 combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Brooke Bierman is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation. Their work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab, Dexian, Nomads, and the University of Florida. 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’s integrated structure combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and a formal alternative-investment selection process.

Benjamin Strait is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2017. He specializes in building relationships with clients and their families by understanding their financial priorities and co-creating wealth and investment plans tailored to their needs. His approach includes clarifying the planning and investment process to help clients gain confidence in their financial strategies. Prior to his current role, Benjamin worked at Charles Schwab for nearly two decades, serving as a Senior Financial Consultant from 2005 to 2017 and as a Senior Portfolio Consultant from 1998 to 2005. This extensive experience has contributed to his expertise in financial consulting and portfolio management. Outside of his professional career, Benjamin has interests in board games, cooking and baking, fishing, social events with friends, parenthood, and traveling.

Richard Snipes is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Sanford, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 34 years of industry experience and has been with Raymond James & Associates for 24 years. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Satyanand Lutchmidat is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2007 and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 1998 to 2006. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm provides a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational structures.

Melody Price is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Winter Springs, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 11 years before joining Raymond James in 2024. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and consulting through various advisory programs and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Kok Leng Tiew is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2016. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Casselberry, FL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including pension plans 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 investment products.

Erika Texter is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2023. She previously worked at Fsc Securities for five years and spent ten years in full-time education before entering the financial industry. In addition to her advisory role, she has experience as an advisor assistant at Evans Advisory Group. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers a range of integrated services such as brokerage, financial planning, retirement consulting, and managed accounts, utilizing firm-provided asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions.

Lucas Fray is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2017, with a brief employment gap in 2021. Prior to his advisory career, he worked at the University of Central Florida for five years. 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 combination of non-discretionary advisory recommendations and access to discretionary separately managed accounts using multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

Mark Schirmer is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2017, including time at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, as well as prior roles at Bank of America and Merrill. He is based in Orlando, Florida. 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 both non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

John Evers is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management via its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and emphasizes a tiered wrap fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Michael Schmale is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Lone Tree, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2007. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services. The firm’s investment approach includes multi-asset model portfolios with strategic asset allocation and access to discretionary separately managed accounts managed by an affiliate.

Jessica Palmer is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she works closely with clients and their dedicated advisors as part of the wealth planning team. In her role, she focuses on establishing and maintaining financial plans tailored to individual client needs. Jessica has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, holding various positions including Financial Representative from 2015 to 2018, Relationship Manager from 2018 to 2022, and Planning Consultant since 2022.

Anthony Gilotti is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Regions Bank. Gilotti serves as an officer and board member of the DeBary Foundation, a nonprofit supporting community initiatives in parks, arts, and environmental conservation. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client goals, with specialized services in municipal and public finance.