Paul Dinkler is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 1993 and previously worked at OptionsXpress, Inc. from 2011 to 2017. Outside of advising, he is involved in real estate property ownership. Charles Schwab 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 models with access to affiliated discretionary SMA portfolios, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment platform.

Alejandro Richardson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Oviedo, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and operating his own investment firm, Mr. Richardson Investments LLC. Earlier in his career, he was involved with Threads for Heads, a business separate from his financial advisory work. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Brian Wise is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Wells Fargo Advisors, J.P. Morgan Securities, Edward Jones, and Morgan Stanley. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with advisory services supported by technology and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Gregg Emch is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, where he worked for a combined nine years. 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 investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Robert Soto is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America, Santander Securities, and Thrivent Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is a landlord involved in private real estate investment. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes discretionary and non-discretionary options, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Michele Rivera is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith since 2020. Prior to this, she was employed at Bank of America for one year and spent ten years with the Polk County School Board. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Kenneth Vargas is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. He has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having worked in various roles at Fidelity Investments since 2015, including Portfolio Specialist, Director Retirement Planner, Retirement Planner, and Investment Solutions Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, he worked as a Financial Representative at The Leaders Group from 2013 to 2015. Throughout his career, Kenneth has developed advanced knowledge of financial markets and focuses on understanding the unique vision of each client. He emphasizes building strong relationships through trust and outstanding customer service. Outside of his professional work, Kenneth has personal interests in baseball, fitness, motorcycles, parenthood, and writing.

Alexandre Maltez is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Newbridge Securities Corporation, and Corecap Investments. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Austin Freeland is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2000 and PFS Investments Inc. since 2004. Outside of advisory services, he owns A&A Freeland LLC and also receives compensation for referrals related to home security, automation products, and loan products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm delivers advisory services primarily through model-based strategies, with discretionary portfolio management supported by established custodians and overlay managers.

Michael Nagy is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes a decade at Truist Advisory Services and roles at the University of Central Florida. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client goals, while also maintaining specialized programs in municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Robert Taylor is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Heathrow, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering its advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Erick Mathieu Teixeirade Mello is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he serves individuals, families, professionals, and business owners, focusing on areas such as college education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Originally from Brazil and raised in Central Florida, Erick holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Central Florida and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is bilingual in English and Portuguese. Outside of his professional work, Erick enjoys adventure sports, camping, cooking, dancing, gymnastics, music, reading, soccer, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Kevin Brown is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2014, based in Orlando, FL. 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, offering multi-asset model portfolios supported by dedicated research and due diligence on alternative investments.

Brian Stoll is an advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2025 and has prior experience including work with Uber and DoorDash. Outside of his advisory role, he also works part-time delivering food for DoorDash. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a large integrated platform.

Christopher McKelvey is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. McKelvey is the owner and president of several support companies related to his practice, including AMGWM, LLC, Anderson McKelvey Group, and McKelvey AMG, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Brandon Terheun is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Dillard's, Disney World, and SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment. 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 financial planning services. The firm features a non-discretionary client relationship model alongside access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs a multi-asset investment approach supported by research from Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Michael Mccausland is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Winter Park, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, as well as an eight-year tenure at Wells Fargo Clearing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs for both individual and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

William Lagrange is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Oviedo, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and over 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its predecessor, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, since 2002. Lagrange serves on the board and investment committee of the St. Lukes Lutheran Church and School Foundation, where he reviews investment recommendations. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning across various financial topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing arrangement called WealthPlan.

Matthew Kline is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2017, as well as at TD Bank from 2013 to 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm delivers advisory services alongside brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Preston Bellaire is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a notary and participates in insurance brokerage activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing a network of investment adviser representatives who implement various investment strategies.