Robert Heard is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 29 years of industry experience. He is also licensed as an independent insurance agent and serves as president of Jeff Heard and Associates, Inc., as well as vice president of the Estate & Business Planning Group. He has extensive experience with Ameritas-affiliated firms dating back to 2002. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a variety of managed account solutions and integrates multiple custodial platforms, supported by its Investment Committee and third-party partners.

Natalie Plant is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Transamerica since 2012. Her prior work includes roles at Debtmerica and involvement with inheritguard, LLC and Student Optimum Services. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Pavan Patel is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., J&I Marketing Concepts, and Bank of New York Mellon. Before entering the financial industry, he spent several years in full-time education and worked at TouchStar Cinemas. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm delivers advice using standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools, conducting annual account reviews while leaving final trading decisions to clients.

Michael Fernandini is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Truist Investment Services and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. prior to his current role. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, participants, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Christopher Pantano is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with SunTrust Advisory Services for 10 years and has concurrently worked with SunTrust Bank and SunTrust Investment Services for 15 years. Pantano maintains an active real estate license for personal use only, which he holds through Weichert Realty. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools, to deliver its AMC Advantage manager-selection program and other services.

Eduardo Henrique Loureiro Fernandes is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Truist Investment Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering asset allocation analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program that integrates discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Keith Raymond is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at various divisions within Truist and its predecessor BB&T since 2018. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program implemented through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Natalie Campese is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. She currently works at Hightower Advisors and previously spent six years with Resource Consulting Group. Hightower Advisors offers investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm utilizes a manager selection and multi-manager approach that includes affiliated and third-party managers, employing a range of investment vehicles such as mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Ryan Staton is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 8 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Allgen Financial Advisors, Inc. and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Ryan serves as an HOA board member and manages vacation rental properties in Orlando, FL. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes multi-manager solutions and proprietary research, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a broad range of investment vehicles.

Benjamin Mc Nett is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Orlando, FL. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors, Wells Fargo, Wavepoint Capital, Bank of America, and Merrill. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm conducts annual financial reviews and offers investment recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Jason Young is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2012 and has worked at Charles Schwab since 1999. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm offers financial reviews, retirement and planning discussions, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s research tools, with advice delivered through standard asset allocation models while leaving final trading decisions to clients.

Justin Meisner is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Truist Investment Services and Truist Bank, and before entering the financial industry, he spent 14 years at Enterprise Holdings. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and manager-selection programs, implementing advice through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and research tools.

Greggory Tabor is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Orlando, FL since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab, NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and Graybar Electric Co. He also has a brief background in the hospitality industry with RusTeak Restaurant and Wine Bar. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, using Schwab's asset allocation models and research tools. The firm conducts annual financial reviews and offers investment recommendations across a range of securities, while final trading decisions remain with clients.

Stephen Hartman Jr. is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab in various advisory roles since 2016, including Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory and Schwab Wealth Advisory. Outside of financial services, he assists with residential construction projects, focusing on kitchen and bathroom remodels in the Orlando area. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s proprietary research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within Charles Schwab, serving individual clients with a focus on education and annual account reviews rather than discretionary portfolio management.

Gary Baumgarten is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Winter Park, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and with 43 years of industry experience. He has worked with Baumgarten Financial, LLC since 2004 and has longstanding affiliations with Nylife Securities Inc. and New York Life Insurance Co dating back to the early 1980s. Outside of his advisory role, Baumgarten is involved as a passive investor in several businesses, including restaurants and a biomedical company, and serves as co-trustee of an investment entity established for estate planning. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and offers multiple program types, including fee-based advice and co-advisory relationships, operating primarily on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Tamara Anderson is a CFP® practitioner at Hightower Advisors with six years of industry experience. She has held roles at Fidelity Investments and Charles Schwab prior to joining Hightower Advisors. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutions, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a multi-manager investment approach that incorporates affiliated and third-party managers, proprietary research, and a variety of investment vehicles such as mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Jimmy Bejarano is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Brokers Financial since 2022 and has been involved with Florida Legacy Advisors since 2015. Outside of advisory work, he manages a team of seven agents in the fixed insurance sales business. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through 164 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party manager programs using a variety of portfolio management approaches and custodial platforms.

Blake Simpson is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2008 and joined Schwab Wealth Advisory in 2021. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem and delivers advice without directly charging clients fees or exercising discretionary trading authority.

William Ferrell is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC, Ernst & Young, and the University of Central Florida. In addition to his advisory duties, he is an insurance agent with Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, LLC. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a manager-focused investment approach using third-party independent managers and offers a range of services from wealth management to outsourced CIO solutions.

Alexis Stasie is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial. Alexis is currently based in Orlando, FL. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm focuses on annual financial reviews and investment recommendations while leaving final trading decisions to clients.