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 15 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Equitable Advisors. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Orlando, FL. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice within the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering clients comprehensive financial reviews and investment recommendations using Schwab’s research tools and asset allocation models. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within Charles Schwab, focusing on personalized advice without 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 one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Truist in various capacities since 2021. Prior to his career in financial services, Meisner spent 14 years at Enterprise Holdings. 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 offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, plan sponsor fiduciary support, participant advice, and a manager-selection program implemented through discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled 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.

Martha Lobo Castro is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Co. She serves as president of the Cypress Bay PTSA, an organization focused on the welfare of children and youth. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation approach to managing risk-based mutual fund portfolios and offers education, support services, and personalized retirement planning.

Lindsey Hamilton is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Charles Schwab since 2015 and joined Schwab Wealth Advisory in 2025. 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 across various asset classes. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem, delivering advice through standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools while leaving final trading decisions to clients.

Nicholas Royer is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been affiliated with Group 10 Financial since 2000, where he serves as president and is involved in insurance and annuity sales. Outside of his advisory role, he is also engaged in professional speaking and training through Royer Training Solutions. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser that provides fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other RIAs, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions, delivering investment management primarily on a discretionary basis via various model portfolios and managed accounts.

Paul Stovall is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2013 and joined Schwab Wealth Advisory in 2021. Based in Orlando, FL, his work focuses on client investment guidance within the Schwab platform. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations. The firm uses Schwab’s proprietary research and asset allocation models to assist clients, with final investment decisions made by clients themselves.

Brad Bradley is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Orlando, FL, where he has worked since 2019 in various capacities within the Schwab organization. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part owner of AVBB Inc. and AVBB LLC, both personal services businesses. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., focusing on client-directed investment decisions without discretionary trading authority.

Tajuan Mills is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 16 years of industry experience and has held various roles within Truist and its predecessor firms since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, Mills pursues freelance photography, licensing some of his travel-related images. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, fiduciary support, and manager selection programs supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Christopher Driver is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Resource Consulting Group, Inc., Driver Capital, LLC, Zeke Capital, and Warren Averett Asset Management, LLC. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers alongside proprietary research and diverse portfolio construction strategies.

John Newton Jr. is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2005 and also serves as an agent with Agia, focusing on non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet UMA models and operating at scale with over 1,200 advisors.