Stephanie Kostakis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. She has held her current role since 2016 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Merrill, together 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 various institutional investors.

Lori Murphy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Merrill for 24 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Dwayne Gayle is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. He has held the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Ethan Wu is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. He also has experience working in education and healthcare sectors, including at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education and St Mary's Health Care System. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals primarily 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, integrating brokerage, custody, and financial advice within a centralized operational structure.

Blake Schwartz Barker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Winter Park, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank since 2018, with prior roles at Citizens Securities, Citizens Bank, Mascoma Savings Bank, Lyme Inn, Farrow Financial, and OBRH LLC. Barker has ownership in Space Coast Motorcars, LLC, a company involved in renting out vehicles. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Carl Mc Cabe is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Orlando, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2016 and previously worked at Carvana for one year. Charles Schwab serves a large client base of 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 mix of non-discretionary advisory relationships and discretionary separately managed accounts, delivering multi-asset strategic allocation portfolios supported by in-house research and a distinctive operational structure.

Matthew Kanarick is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Dana Paul is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Charles Schwab, based in Orlando, FL, with 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member of Frankford LLC, a family entity held for contingency and estate planning purposes. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a broad client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory 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 integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Joel Grant is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. His prior experience includes positions at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing, alongside a diverse background in various industries such as transportation and retail. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a broad 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 guidance, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Scott Nickerson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Oviedo, Florida, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services, Morgan Keegan & Company, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Gulfstream Capital Advisors in a non-variable insurance role. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services and investment solutions, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Gregory Smith is a CFP® with 17 years of experience in financial advising. He currently works at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., where he has been since 2018, and previously spent 10 years at Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he writes a book related to his financial practice and collaborates with insurance agents and tax attorneys as an insurance agent. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and modeling tools, supports a large advisor network, and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Mauricio Cardenas is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James since 2020, following five years at Regions Bank. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting through various advisory programs.

Carlton Buckley Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Kovac Securities Inc, Capital Guardian Wealth Management LLC, and Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in mortgage brokerage and provides notary services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management options and access to multiple managers, with over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

Jesse Plunkett is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sanford, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 12 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Fountain of Youth Medical Spa LLC. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Alejandro Caceres is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill, Ocean Bank, and Wells Fargo. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Robert Broome III is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 43 years of industry experience, including previous roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Concurrent Advisors. Broome is also an independent contractor with Winter Park Wealth Group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using advanced modeling tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Andrew Vargo Jr. is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2010 and owns Unconstrained Strategies Investors LLC, a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance services, along with specialized advisory programs.

Michael Brozzo Jr. is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2018, including roles at Charles Schwab Investment Advisory, Inc. and the broader Charles Schwab firm. Prior to Schwab, he worked at ThomasPartners, Inc. and Windhaven Investment Management, Inc. Brozzo is also involved in internet services through GfK Custom Research North America. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base 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 mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios, supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Thomas Mayer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Bank Wisconsin since 2000 and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing and its affiliates since 2011. Mayer serves as a board member for a homeowners association in Aurora, Colorado. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Josue Nunez is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory work, he was involved with Recycle A Bicycle from 2014 to 2019. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients 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 relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.