Erick Avila Mejia is a financial professional at Cetera with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple financial services firms, including Cetera Wealth Services and Omni Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business consulting through Omni Resource Group and participates in The Continuing Education Academy, which provides state-approved continuing education for licensed contractors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a large multi-manager platform serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.

Mark Marshall is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated firms since 2005. Marshall serves on the board of The Christ School. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that include written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Omar Warren Sr. is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several business activities including partnerships in a youth training and consulting company and a spoken word poetry promotion firm, as well as serving as Regional Director for a regional entertainment company. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, employing a process that integrates fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm’s offerings include discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

William Cherry is a financial advisor with Fidelity based in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab and US Health Group prior to joining Fidelity. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC, where he works, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop diversified model portfolios.

Paula Diaz is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 1991. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Kathleen Roat is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera since 2025. Her prior work includes roles at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc and Lincoln Financial Securities Corp, as well as operating her own business, Kathleen Roat & Company Inc, since 1995. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved in tax preparation services offered through her own firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm supporting a large network of independent advisors and serving individual, corporate, charitable, retirement plan, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services with access to multiple investment strategies and program platforms.

Roger Busch is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. He is based in Orlando, FL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers plans both directly and through employer-sponsored agreements.

Enrico Zollo is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Orlando, FL, holding 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 36 years before joining MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services. He is also involved with Zollo Financial Group, focusing on life insurance and annuity sales. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive planning using advanced analytical tools and supports event-driven planning programs such as estate settlement and employer-sponsored plans.

Carmen Rivera is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She worked at UBS Financial Services for 17 years prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2026. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm's planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, with a broad set of retail and institutional services.

Matthew Buckland is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2007. He is based in Orlando, FL, and holds the Series 66 designation. 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 and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jonathan Fairey is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. He serves as treasurer for the Bridges of Light Foundation and participates on the finance committee for the Coalition for the Homeless of Central FL. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering a range of services including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with options for discretionary management and a broader set of financial products than many institutional advisers.

Kaleb Williams is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor at Edward Jones in Orlando, FL, with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, he worked at Lockheed Martin Corporation, where he held a financial analyst role until April 2024. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors and 15,121 branch offices.

Nahim Dewan is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Florida Financial Advisors and Trinity Wealth Securities, and has a background that includes roles at the University of Central Florida and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers planning and managed-account services separately, allowing clients to consolidate billing through its WealthPlan program.

Edward Higgins is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following four years at Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Higgins serves as treasurer for the Civitan Club of Orlando and president of the University Estates Property Owners Association. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven process incorporates modern portfolio theory and offers a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Jeffrey Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisors LLC, Morgan Stanley, and Synergy Wealth Alliance. Outside of financial services, he was involved with Home Design Partners for five years. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management. The firm’s integrated platform combines advisory programs with brokerage and insurance products and utilizes a mix of in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Jillian Roberts is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her industry career in 2025. Prior to joining Raymond James, she held roles in various sectors including higher education and the hospitality industry, and she has experience in small business operations through involvement with a brewing company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse clientele, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to tailor non-discretionary planning and supports its clients through a wide advisor network and specialized services in municipal finance and employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Naveed Shujaat is a financial advisor with Merrill in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and over 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2006, totaling 20 years at the firm. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and Chair for Heart of FL United Way, providing advisory support on human services in Central Florida, and he is involved in managing administrative matters for his wife's eye care business. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gregory Baird serves as a Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works closely with clients to develop and implement wealth management strategies tailored to their individual needs. His approach focuses on helping families achieve their long-term financial goals while managing risk appropriately. Gregory began his financial services career in 1988 and has extensive experience in portfolio management, retirement planning, and family wealth management strategies. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Georgetown College. His professional credentials include the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™ (CRPS™), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations. In addition to his professional commitments, Gregory is involved with the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance. His personal interests include adventure sports, basketball, fishing, and hunting.

Hemant Sachdev is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Axa Advisors, Park Avenue Securities, and Guardian Life Insurance. He is also the founder and president of NxtGen Advisory Group, LLC, an outside insurance business. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and asset management access through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model that utilizes various advisory programs and emphasizes individualized client planning.

Kristin O'Brien is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2006, including Wells Fargo Bank NA and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.